Firehouse Gallery

The Waimea Arts Council in collaboration with Pacific Raven Press is delighted to host an inspiring evening of poetry on Friday, March 27, 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. Guests are encouraged to mingle with the poets and fellow art appreciators while enjoying complimentary refreshments. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To RSVP, email Kbrundage@hpa.edu. Join us for an evening celebrating the expressive power of poetry and art at the Firehouse Gallery, 67-1201 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743   For more information on the event or on our March exhibit “Making Visual Poetry”, 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.    

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

"E Ola Mau Ka Nani Nei" - Irina Place & Tatiana Lyskova Mini-Show: Oct.10 – Nov.15, 2026 Artists Reception: October 10, 3 - 5 pm Rooted in the spirit of Hawaiʻi, this exhibition honors the enduring presence of beauty in all its forms — natural, cultural, and deeply human. E Ola Mau Ka Nani Nei invites viewers to pause, breathe, and recognize the timeless elegance woven through everyday life. Each artwork becomes a reminder that beauty is not fleeting but alive, resilient, and ever‑growing. “Forever Beauty” celebrates this truth with a collection that uplifts, inspires, and reconnects us to what is most essential. 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.