Community Education, Support and Development

Call For Art- Botanicals

Posted on 05/13/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

Clytie Mead, watercolor on silk

Our next member themed show is coming up in June and the theme will be “Botanicals”. Summer is coming – time to bring out all your beautiful paintings, drawings, photos, etc. of flowers, trees, plants… anything growing.
This is open to WAC members only – there is no fee. Each artist may bring in a maximum of 3 pieces of art. Maximum size 24″ x 36″ (864 sq. ft.) or 18″x18″x18″ for a three dimensional piece. Items for wall must be framed or gallery wrapped and wired for hanging.

Pieces must be submitted on or before May 26. There will be someone taking in entries on May 25 and 26, 11 am – 3 pm at the gallery. Any questions, contact Janice Gail 936-1449 or janicegailart@aol.com.

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Religion and Culture in West Africa: A Land Less Traveled

Posted on 05/13/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

May 1 – 25, 2013 The Waimea Arts Council is proud to present a collection of photographs by Waimea photographer Susan Bailey Harris. The exhibit “Religion and Culture in West Africa: A Land Less Traveled” will be at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea from May 1-25. To quote Susan: “When I tell people I’ve recently… More

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Na ‘Opio Youth Juried Art Show Winners

Posted on 03/21/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

March 3 – 30, 2013 The Waimea Arts Council presents the 29th annual Na ‘Opio Youth Juried Art show on exhibit at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea during the month of March. Artwork on exhibit shows the work of students grades 6 – 12 from the North Kohala, South Kohala and Hamakua Districts.Students from public and private schools, as well… More

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Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Presented by Waimea Community Theatre

Posted on 02/22/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

“The Mousetrap”, now celebrating 60 years since its writing, and 60 continuous years on stage, is the longest running play in history, and is opening tonight, February 22nd presented by Waimea Community Theatre. The theatre presents the play as part of its 49th year of entertaining Hawai’i theatre fans. Cast Giles and Mollie Ralston David… More

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Calling All Youth for Art~ 29th Annual Youth Art Show Na ‘Opio

Posted on 02/22/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

The Waimea Arts Council Firehouse Gallery Announces our 29th Annual Youth Art Show- Na ‘Opio. We will exhibit art throughout the month of March, from art students in the communities in the North and South Kohala and Hamakua Districts. As we celebrate the 52nd year of Youth Art Month, we are reminded of the need… More

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Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Celebrates 20 years

Posted on 01/25/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

Saturday, February 2nd, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The 20th Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival has a full lineup of multicultural performing arts, hand-on demonstrations, plus over 100 crafters and food booths. For two decades, this free community festival has showcased the 60-year-old cherry trees planted at Waimea’s historic Church Row Park and the… More

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Kahilu Theatre Presents Vagina Monologues

Posted on 01/25/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. For more than twelve… More

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Paint Your Heart, Sing Your Soul Workshop with Amber Bonnici

Posted on 01/18/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

A mini-retreat using creative experiences to empower, heal and open… February 8th-10th, 2013 Waimea, Big Island of Hawai’i Leave with a painting, a poem, a swing to your hips and a song on your lips. Have you lost your connection to your inner wisdom? Would you like a space to explore your soul’s desires? Find… More

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Artwork Chosen to Represent Cherry Blossom Festival

Posted on 01/17/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

This year’s Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival planning committee announced the selection of artwork to represent the 20th Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. ”Cherry Blossom Snows,” a painting by internationally exhibited Hawaii Island artist Aelbert Aehegma, will grace the cover of the souvenir program and also be featured on the commemorative event poster. This impressionistic… More

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Watercolor Workshops with Tracy Lewis

Posted on 01/17/2013 by admin • 0 Comments

Painting Tropical Fish February 8th, 10am-4pm Kohala Intergenerational Center at Kamehameha Park, Kapa’au This is a great class for beginners to advanced watercolorists. You will learn glazing and wet into wet techniques, how to keep your colors clean and bright and more! Cost $100. Painting Portraits in Watercolor February 9-10 (2 days), 10am-4pm Kohala Intergenerational… More

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