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
Events
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
A COUPLE’S SHOW – March 1-28, 2025
“A Couple’s Show” with over 40 art pieces by Scott Johnson and Patti Pease Johnson opens on March 1 in the back gallery room of the Firehouse Gallery. This mini-show features an assortment of Polynesian Tribal art, Expressionist Art and Clay works. Join us for an opening reception for this show and for “A Sense of Place” on March 1 from 3-5 pm. Come meet and mingle with artists while enjoying ... Read more
A SENSE OF PLACE: MARCH-APRIL 2025
The Waimea Arts Council is honored to present A Sense Of Place, an vibrant exhibit focusing on the unique and vibrant scenery on our island. Explore how our local artists have interpreted our home through various media, from volcanic mountain slopes and lush rainforests mauka to golden beaches and rocky shores makai. The show runs from March 1 through April 27. Come to the Open House ... Read more
CALL FOR YOUNG ARTISTS: NA ‘OPIO VIRTUAL SHOW
The Waimea Arts Council announces a call for young artists in North Hawai`i for its 41st Annual Nā `Ōpio Youth Art Show. This show coincides with National Youth Art Month which falls in March. Young artists in grades 6 through 12 residing in the North and South and Hāmākua districts are invited to submit their original works of art for this year’s show. This popular event has provided an ... Read more