The Waimea Arts Council celebrates National Youth Art Month with the 41st Annual Nā `Ōpio Youth Art Exhibit. Young artists in grades 6 through 12 from schools and homeschooled students in the North and South Kohala and Hāmākua districts of the Big Island were invited to show their original works of art for this year’s show. This popular event has provided an opportunity for young artists’ works ... Read more
Workshops/Classes
Free Community Art Class: Coiled Clay Vessels on April 5
The Waimea Arts Council and Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library are offering a community art class on Coiled Clay Vessels. Artist Lorrie Taylor hosts the next session on Saturday April 5 from 10 am - noon in the Thelma Parker Memorial public library meeting room. In this class, beginning artists ages 10+ will learn how to create a small bowl or vase using the coiling method. Coiling has been ... Read more
Poetry in the Gallery
The Waimea Arts Council in collaboration with Pacific Raven Press is delighted to host an inspiring evening of poetry on Friday, April 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. This special event will feature local and visiting poets whose work resonates with contemporary art’s beauty and emotional depth. In the intimate gallery space, attendees will experience a dynamic fusion of visual and literary expression. The ... Read more
CHERRY BLOSSOM HAIKU AND WATERCOLOR CLASS – FEBRUARY 1
Celebrate spring with a free art and poetry class during the Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival Participants will write own haiku on the theme of cherry blossoms and illustrate it in watercolor with guidance from Waimea Arts Council artists. Drop in at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library Meeting Room on Saturday February 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome to join. All materials ... Read more