The Waimea Arts Council’s current exhibit features works by the Big Island's emerging and established artists. The "Portal” theme was designed to ignite creativity and encourage artists to explore new realms within their artistry and embark on a creative journey that extends beyond conventional horizons. Embracing this theme pushed our artists to transcend the boundaries of their customary ... Read more
Events
Call for Island Artists: Portal 2 Juried Fine Art Show
The Waimea Arts Council is pleased to invite island artists to participate in the eagerly anticipated Juried Fine Art Show, “Portal 2”, hosted at the iconic Firehouse Gallery this November and December. This year's captivating theme is "Portal," designed to ignite creativity and encourage artists to explore new realms within their artistry. With prizes exceeding $1,000 in value, the "Portal 2" ... Read more
Waimea Arts Council Logo Contest
Submissions Due September 23, 2023. The Waimea Arts Council (WAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts, the encouragement of artists, and providing a forum for art-related community events. To bring awareness to the 50th Anniversary starting this October, and to launch this art organization into the future with increased community involvement, the year’s celebration ... Read more
Celebrating National Trails Day & The Glory of Trees, May 5- June 25, 2023
The Waimea Arts Council’s new show at The Firehouse Gallery features Big Island artists’ interpretations of island trails and trees. “Celebrating National Trails Day & The Glory of Trees” includes fine art photographs, paintings, sculpture, ceramics and other creations by local artists and runs from May 5 to June 23, 2023. "Wilderness lures us toward its calming yet exciting charms" ... Read more
Open Call For Hawaii Island Artists! Celebrating National Trails Day and the Glory of Trees at Firehouse Gallery
Waimea Arts Council invites Hawaii Island Artists to enter the themed show "Celebrating National Trails Day and the Glory of Trees" at the Firehouse Gallery which runs May 5 - June 25, 2023. Who: This art show is open to all Big Island adults 18 years and older. All media accepted that addresses the theme of celebrating our Big Island Trails and/or the Glory of Trees on our Big Island. Entries: ... Read more
Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library in Partnership With Waimea Arts Council Announces Free First Saturday Community Art Classes For All Ages
Thelma Parker Memorial Library and the Waimea Arts Council are very excited to host free First Saturday Community Art Classes. The first class is Saturday, April 1 from 10am to noon at Thelma Parker Memorial Library in Waimea. Artist and WAC member Lorrie Taylor will launch this program with Watercolor Coral Reef. Beginning painters ages 6+ will have fun learning watercolor basics and beginner ... Read more