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
Events
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
Cherry Blossoms and Spring
January 27 - February 27, 2016 During the month of February, the Firehouse Gallery will feature artwork to honor the 23rd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, which is held on February 6. There will be depictions of cherry blossoms as well as related Japanese or spring floral subjects by artist members of the Waimea Arts Council. On Saturday, Feb. 6, the day of the Festival, ... Read more
New Member Show
January 6 - 26, 2016 The Waimea Arts Council Firehouse Gallery will have its annual new artists show January 6 through January 26. This show introduces artists to the community who are new to the council, but are accomplished in their mediums. A reception, open to the public, will be held on Saturday January 9 from 3 to 5 pm. The Waimea Arts Council is open to anyone who has an interest in the ... Read more