Lahaina Galleries Inc

What Lahaina Galleries Inc does

Lahaina Galleries Inc is a privately held, family-owned fine art retailer founded in 1976 by Jim and Nancy Killett and headquartered at The Shops at Wailea (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Suite A23, Kihei, Maui, HI). The company represents and sells original paintings, limited-edition giclée prints, and a proprietary digital category called 'Moving Paintings,' developed in collaboration with Hollywood matte painter Steve Matson, that blends traditional artwork with motion animation for display on modern digital frames and frame TVs. Its represented roster includes Lau Chun (retired; rare originals from the artist's personal collection), Ronaldo Macedo (plein air painter and founder of the Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational), Caroline Zimmermann (international oil painter), Steve Matson, and additional artists such as Guy Buffet, Pete Cabrinha, and Donna Young. A 'Photoshop In Your Home' visualization service lets prospective buyers preview pieces in their own spaces prior to purchase, supported by a content-marketing apparatus spanning Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, X, an Art Blog, and quarterly newsletters.

The business model is direct-to-consumer fine art retail through a single physical gallery supplemented by phone (800-228-2006) and email ([email protected]) inquiry-based sales; no e-commerce transaction capability is offered and pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated via three one-time-sale streams: original artworks (premium pricing with authenticated provenance), limited-edition giclée prints on canvas and paper, and Moving Paintings collections delivered via an Art Stick. Customer segments are individual art collectors and enthusiasts (primary) and the Lahaina community and Maui visitors (secondary), with particular emotional demand from residents and former residents following the August 2023 Lahaina fires. Operating cadence is aligned to a 50-year continuous-operations milestone, with a planned 50th Anniversary celebration event on August 15, 2026. The company is founder-led with family members in operations, marketing, and social media roles, alongside approximately 14-15 staff including fine art consultants, gallery direction, marketing, and inventory control.

Name

Lahaina Galleries Inc

Legal name

Lahaina Galleries Inc

Website

https://lahainagalleries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lahaina Galleries Inc is a family-owned Maui fine art retailer founded in 1976, selling original paintings, limited-edition prints, and Steve Matson 'Moving Paintings' from a single Wailea gallery to individual collectors, enthusiasts, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Gallery Retail

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Art Dealers (45992)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Fine art gallery
• Original paintings
• Limited edition prints
• Moving paintings
• Art advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Kihei

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Original Artwork Sales: Sale of original paintings and artworks from represented artists including Lau Chun, Ronaldo Macedo, Caroline Zimmermann, and others. Originals command premium pricing with authenticated provenance.
2. Limited-Edition Prints: Sale of limited-edition giclee prints on canvas and paper, making artwork more accessible to a broader collector base while maintaining scarcity and value.
3. Moving Paintings: Sale of animated digital paintings combining traditional artwork with motion technology, offered through collections (Discovery, Hawaiian, Collectors Club) with an Art Stick containing moving painting files.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lahaina Galleries operates a physical fine art gallery at The Shops at Wailea in Maui, Hawaii, curating and selling original paintings, sculptures, and limited-edition giclée prints from represented artists. It also offers Steve Matson's animated "Moving Paintings" digital product for modern frame TVs and provides personalized art advisory services including a Photoshop home visualization consultation.

Product overview

Lahaina Galleries is a fine art gallery operating from The Shops at Wailea in Maui, Hawaii. The gallery offers a portfolio of physical and digital art products, including original paintings, limited-edition giclée prints, and innovative moving paintings for digital displays. The core offering centers on representing fine artists whose works capture Hawaiian themes and landscapes. Notable product lines include Steve Matson's animated 'Moving Paintings' designed for modern frame TVs (Discovery, Hawaiian, and Collectors Club collections), original works by featured artists like Ronaldo Macedo and Caroline Zimmermann, and their respective limited-edition print collections. The gallery also provides supplementary services including a Photoshop visualization service for customers to preview art in their homes, and quarterly newsletters. With a 50-year history, the gallery emphasizes the traditional art buying experience enhanced with modern digital display technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lahaina Galleries Art Gallery (Original Paintings & Sculptures) A curated fine art gallery representing artists such as Lau Chun, Ronaldo Macedo, Caroline Zimmermann, and others, selling original paintings and sculptures with authenticated provenance for individual collectors and visitors.
• Limited-Edition Giclée Prints

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Steve MatsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteve Matson is a Hollywood matte painter with credits including Life of Pi (Academy Award for Best Visual Effects 2013), Polar Express, Star Wars EP3, and many others. He creates 'Moving Paintings' that blend traditional art with animation for modern displays. Lahaina Galleries represents his Moving Paintings collections including Discovery (2 paintings), Hawaiian Collection (4 paintings), and Collectors Club (8 paintings). Matson enhances works by other artists including Ronaldo Macedo with motion animation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Park West Gallery: Park West Gallery is one of the largest art dealers in the U.S., specializing in original paintings, limited-edition prints, and sculpture through cruise ship auctions, gallery events, and online sales. Comparable product categories (originals, limited editions) and similar collector base, but operates at vastly greater scale and with a fundamentally different distribution model (event-based auctions).

Others

• Artnet: Artnet operates a global online art marketplace and auction platform for fine art, including galleries and auction houses. While not a direct retail gallery, Artnet is comparable as an online channel that competes for the same collector customers and pressures traditional galleries on price transparency and discovery.
• Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational: The Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational is an annual plein air painting event founded by Lahaina Galleries' represented artist Ronaldo Macedo. Comparable as a Hawaiian art ecosystem participant; not a commercial peer but a thematic connection to Lahaina Galleries' artist network and community engagement.
• Art Gallery Websites by ArtCloud: ArtCloud provides gallery website and inventory management software used by Lahaina Galleries (per the gallery's site footer). An enabling technology provider rather than a competitor; relevant as a backbone service for gallery operations and a potential distribution partner for online catalog exposure.

Direct peers

• Greenwich Workshop: Greenwich Workshop is a U.S. fine art publisher and gallery representing a roster of established artists selling limited-edition prints and originals through gallery partners. Comparable artist-representation and limited-edition print business model, though focused on distribution to other galleries rather than running its own retail footprint like Lahaina Galleries.
• Wyland Galleries: Wyland Galleries operates resort-location fine art galleries in Hawaii and other destinations featuring original paintings, limited-edition prints, and sculpture, with a similar model of representing multiple artists and capturing walk-in tourist collector demand. Directly comparable in product mix (originals + prints + sculpture), customer segment (tourist collectors), and single-brand physical gallery approach.
• Hamilton-Selway Fine Art: Hamilton-Selway Fine Art is a Los Angeles-based gallery representing emerging and established artists across contemporary styles, selling originals, limited editions, and sculptures. Comparable in curated artist representation and primary retail gallery model, though oriented to West Coast contemporary rather than Hawaiian landscape.

Emerging players

• Saatchi Art: Saatchi Art is a leading online art marketplace connecting buyers with artists for originals and limited-edition prints globally. Same product categories (paintings, prints) but opposite distribution model (digital-first vs. physical gallery); represents the online competitive pressure on traditional galleries.

Regional players

• The Village Galleries: The Village Galleries is a long-running Maui fine art gallery in Lahaina and Wailea, representing local Hawaiian artists and selling originals and limited-edition prints. Directly comparable in Hawaiian fine art niche, resort-area physical retail model, and artist-representation focus.
• Nohea Gallery: Nohea Gallery is a Hawaii-based fine art gallery featuring local Hawaiian artists with original paintings, prints, and woodwork. Operates in the same regional market with similar Hawaiian-themed inventory and tourist collector customer base, though more focused on local artists than the broader international roster carried by Lahaina Galleries.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lahainagalleries
• YouTubeyoutube.com/lahainagalleries
• Facebookfacebook.com/lahainagalleries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lahaina-galleries
• Instagraminstagram.com/lahainagalleries
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lahainagalleries

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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