Waimea Arts Council

Ola I Ka Wai: Water is Life: April 4 – May 31, 2026
2026-04-04 - 2026-05-31
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.

One Day Art Workshop - April 25
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
One Day Art Workshop – Free Community Art Event: Create & Learn with Local Artists!
Clay Sculpting, Watercolor Painting, Nature Craft, Interactive Net Tying Demo.
Free for the Public.
In partnership with the Kamuela Center for the Arts, Waimea Arts Council, Kamuela Hardwoods on April 25 from 10 am to2 pm at Kamuela Hardwoods.

Call for Art for Portal 3 – Online Entry Dates: July 1- 19, 2026
2026-05-01 - 2026-07-19
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.

Free Saturday May 2 Art Class
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00
Create a bird and habitat at the April First Saturday Art Class.
In partnership with the Waimea Arts Council, Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library presents Flower Painting! with artist Lorrie Taylor on May 2, from 10 am to noon in the library.
In this class, beginning artists 6+ will create their own bird and habitat using a selection of supplies, some bird knowledge, and their creativity. All materials provided by the Waimea Arts Council. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is presented as part of the library’s Flight Path grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The Flight Path campaign is focused on how communities can observe and protect local and migratory birds, especially during peak migration periods.
The class is free but registration is required. Space is limited. Call 808-887-6067.

Light and Shadow: June 6 – July 26, 2026
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00
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

Free Saturday June 6 Art Class
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00
Experience collagraphy!
Create a bird and habitat at the April First Saturday Art Class.
In partnership with the Waimea Arts Council, Thelma Parker Memorial
Public Library presents Collagraphy Print Making with artist Lorrie
Taylor.
Experience collagraphy! Collagraphy is a process that creates fun
prints with minimal work. In this class, beginning artists ages 6+ will use
cut shapes and textures to create a raised plate that is then covered with
paper. Students will gently rub the relief with crayon or chalk to create a
unique print.
All materials provided by the Waimea Arts Council. Children under 10
must be accompanied by an adult
The class is free but registration is required. Space is limited. Call 808-887-6067.

Underwater Tile Art Show : June 6 – July 26, 2026
2026-06-06 15:00 - 2026-07-26 15:00
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.

Free Saturday July 11 Art Class
2026-07-11 10:00
The Basics of Drawing Cartoons with artists
Lloyd Fukuki and Lorrie Taylor.
In partnership with the Waimea Arts Council, Thelma Parker Memorial
Public Library presents The Basics of Drawing Cartoons with artists
Lloyd Fukuki and Lorrie Taylor.
Bring out the cartoonist in you! In this class, beginning artists ages 8+
will learn simplified ways to draw people, plants, and animals—even
dinosaurs! Students will discover the secrets for rendering facial
expressions, action, perspective, and how to make cartoon characters
appear cute or fierce.
All materials provided by the Waimea Arts Council and Thelma Parker
Memorial Public Library. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an
adult.
The class is free but registration is required. Space is limited. Call 808-887-6067.

Portal 3 Juried Show - August 1 and September 26
2026-08-01 - 2026-09-27
The Waimea Arts Council is excited to present Portal 3, an all island juried art exhibit in August and September 2026. This year’s captivating theme is “Portal,” designed to display island artists’ creativity and exploration into new realms within their artistry. With the historic Firehouse Gallery as its backdrop, this event promises to be an artistic spectacle that transcends boundaries and welcomes new possibilities.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday August 1 from 3-5 pm
The Firehouse Gallery is open Thursday to Sunday 11-3 and whenever the flags are flying.
