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 … [Read more...] about Light and Shadow: June 6 – July 26, 2026
In The Firehouse Gallery
Ola I Ka Wai: Water is Life: April 4 – May 31, 2026
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 … [Read more...] about Ola I Ka Wai: Water is Life: April 4 – May 31, 2026
2nd Annual Poetry Reading: Friday, March 27, 2026
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 … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Poetry Reading: Friday, March 27, 2026
Realism in Oils: March 2026
An exhibit of paintings by Norma Watt - March 2026 Come meet the artist at a public reception on Saturday, March 7 from 3 - 5 pm, with light pupus and punch.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 … [Read more...] about Realism in Oils: March 2026
Making Visual Poetry Art SHow: March 7 – 29, 2026
Experience how Hawai'i island artists explore the relationship between image and word in our members' exhibit: Making Visual Poetry. Come meet artists at the opening reception for Making Visual Poetry on Saturday, March 7 from 3-5 pm, with light pupus and punch. The Firehouse Gallery is … [Read more...] about Making Visual Poetry Art SHow: March 7 – 29, 2026
33rd Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival – Saturday, February 7, 9 am – 3 pm
Welcome to the official portal of the 2026 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival! As we celebrate the beauty and cultural significance of cherry blossoms, this page serves as your guide to the festival’s array of events and activities. What You’ll Find Here: Souvenir Program: (Download a full PDF … [Read more...] about 33rd Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival – Saturday, February 7, 9 am – 3 pm
