June 4 - 30, 2016 Honokaa artists Pat Dinsman and Marie Kinchla will exhibit their island inspired, colorful original paintings and fine art photographs June 1 thru June 30 at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. Both artists are inspired by their tropical surroundings and island life has clearly influenced their work. Also both are accomplished artists, members of the Waimea Arts council and have ... Read more
Events
Silk Painting Workshops with Patti Pease Johnson – June 11, 2016
BEGINNING SILK PAINTING - PAINT YOUR SILK SCARF Saturday, June 11: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50 ($45 WAC members) plus $10 supply fee It’s all about playing with colors! Experience the unique qualities of painting an 8” x 53” silk crepe scarf with liquid dyes. Workshop includes an introduction on color theory to choose your 3 colors, then stretching the floating scarf on the frame. Instructor ... Read more
The Endangered Species Collection
May 4 - 28, 2016 During the month of May, the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea will feature an “Endangered and Threatened“ exhibit. This collection showcases artwork by local artists inspired by native plants and animals that are in danger of disappearing. All Hawai’i residents know that island wildlife is special. Since Hawai’i is an isolated island thousands of miles from Asia and the ... Read more
A celebration for Aunt Betty
On Saturday, April 30 from 5 - 8 pm, the Waimea Arts Council will sponsor a community potluck celebration to honor Aunt Betty becoming a Guinness World Records holder for her collection of over 1,500 pair of sunglasses. It will be held at the Hawaiian Homelands Hall in Waimea on Mamalahoa Highway. Over 600 volunteers came into the Firehouse Gallery last March to have their pictures taken ... Read more
The Legends of Madame Pele – Earth, Wind and Fire
March 30, - April 30, 2016 During the month of April, the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea will exhibit a colorful artistic showcase inspired by the Legends of Madame Pele-Earth, Wind & Fire. The public is urged to come see exquisite fine art photography by local photographers Fiona Dempster, Isanna Erlenback, Bernt Grundseth, Susan Harris, and Barbara Schaefer. Original artwork and prints by ... Read more
32nd Annual Na ‘Opio Youth Art Show and Competition
March 2 - 26, 2016 The month of March is National Youth Art Month and the Waimea Arts Council is celebrating by presenting the 32nd Annual Nā `Opio Youth Art Show and Competition. The show features young artists from grades 6 through 12 from schools in the North and South Kohala and Hāmākua districts, as well as home schooled students in that area. For years this event has provided an ... Read more