An exhibit of oil paintings by Norma Watt - March 2026 Artist Statement: I have lived in the Islands since the 60’s and I want my paintings to recapture some of the past and preserve scenes of the present. The Firehouse Gallery is located at the intersection of highways 190 and 19 and is open from Thursday – Sunday 11-3 and whenever flags are flying. For more information, call 808-887-1052.
Water sustains all living things – flowing through culture, memory and the natural world. In this members’ exhibition, artists interpret the essential and spiritual connection between wai (water) and life in Hawai’i. Through diverse media and perspectives the show honors water as both a precious resource and a symbol of renewal. Come meet artists at the opening reception for Ola I Ka Wai: Water is Life on Saturday, April 4 from 3-5 pm, with light pupus and punch. The Firehouse Gallery is located at the intersection of highways 190 and 19 and is regularly open from Thursday – Sunday 11-3 and whenever flags are flying. For more information, call 808-887-1052.
Come meet artists at the public reception on Saturday, April 4 from 3 - 5 pm, with light pupus and punch for our new exhibit Ola I Ka Wai: Water is Life.
The Waimea Arts Council is pleased to invite island artists to participate in the eagerly anticipated Juried Fine Art Show, “Portal 3”, hosted at the iconic Firehouse Gallery this August and September. This year's captivating theme is "Portal," designed to ignite creativity and encourage artists to explore new realms within their artistry. For full details on entry rules and eligibility criteria, we kindly urge artists to carefully peruse the comprehensive prospectus, accessible by clicking here: Prospectus.
The Waimea Arts Council is excited to announce our summer exhibit Light and Shadow showcasing our members art. Light and shadow define the world we see – revealing form, creating contrast, and shaping emotion. In this exhibition artists explore the interplay between illumination and darkness, both literal and metaphorical. The works invite viewers to consider how light transforms what is hidden into what is seen. An opening reception will be held on Saturday June 6 from 3-5 pm
FIREHOUSE GALLERY Presents: Brenda Meriwether – Underwater Tile Art Show Opening June 6th 3 pm – 5 pm During the month of June Brenda Meriwether will be exhibiting 50 years of ceramic experience with her own mini show at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. Brenda will be in attendance for the opening. Come check o ut her work! Pupus will be served. Brenda Meriwether, a ceramic tile artist with 50 years of experience in ceramics. She has managed ceramic studios in Texas and Iceland, has taught techniques classes in slip casting and glazing, and has had her works in Polynesian Cultural Center, a show at Ong King and a window at Art at Marks Garage on Oahu. On the Big Island she’s had works at the Wailua Art Center, currently at Firehouse Gallery and Kukuau Studio. For this show she explored underwater subjects, from pretty koi to Creature from the Black Lagoon. For more information, call 808-887-1052.
Call for Art: Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Signature Art Contest. Submission Deadline November 1, 2026. Create original Art celebrating the beauty, spirit, and cultural significance of cherry blossom season in Waimea. ALL MEDIUMS WELCOME Open exclusively to current Waimea Arts Council members. Not a member? Join by October 31, 2026 Submission Deadline November 1, 2026. Winning artwork becomes the official 2027 festival design. Full Contest Prospectus & Submission Instructions >> click here We can’t wait to see your work bring the spirit of Waimea to life. Festival & Art Sale: February 6, 2027, Waimea Firehouse Gallery
The Waimea Arts Council invites Hawaii Island artists to join and enter 42nd ANNUAL FOUNDERS JURIED ART SHOW Firehouse Gallery • October 3 – Nov. 15, 2026 Important Dates Art submission: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25, 26 from 11 am – 3 pm Opening Reception: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Opening reception and Awards announcement: Firehouse Gallery, Saturday, October 3, 3 – 5 pm Exhibition closes: Sunday, November 15. Artists need to pick up unsold work on this day from 11 am-3 pm.If you have questions about installing your work, don’t hesitate to contact WaimeaArtsCouncil@gmail.com. Prizes: Cash awards presented at the reception on Saturday, October 3, 3-5 pm. Judging Information: Entries will be judged using five criteria: originality, visual balance, clarity, personal expression, and execution of the medium. Judge Richard Bodien is a painter, poet, and musician based in Hāwī, Hawaiʻi. His work has been exhibited in Seattle, his own Hāwī Gallery, and at the Kahilu Theater. His abstract paintings are represented by Tiffany’s Art Agency. A lifelong student of art history, Bodien has both an artist’s eye and a broad perspective of American, European and Asian art.
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