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.
Experience how Hawai’i island artists explore the relationship between image and word in Waimea Arts Council members' exhibit: Making Visual Poetry. 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.
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.
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 Build-A-Bird! with artist Lorrie Taylor on April 4 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. Class size is limited and advance registration at the library for each class is required. To register, or for more info, call 808-887-6067.
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.
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.
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.