Firehouse Gallery
The Firehouse Gallery is the most visual project of the Waimea Arts Council. It is strategically located in the heart of downtown Waimea in South Kohala’s historic old fire station.
The Firehouse Gallery serves as a venue for Big Island artists by providing a place for them to exhibit and sell their work, as well as educational opportunities through workshops and the sharing of creative ideas with other members. Artists donate a percentage of any sales to the organization. All artwork on display is created by the artist member or donated to the organization by art supporters. The gallery is run by artists and local volunteers and offers mixed media from watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings to glass, sculpture, woodwork, photography and jewelry. Stop by and take home some local art.
To see a description of the current show and past shows, click here.
Hours:
Friday through Sunday from 11:00 – 3:00.
Open additional days dependent on availability of docents. Call 808-887-1052 to confirm.
2025 Firehouse Art Gallery Shows:
41st Annual Founders Juried Art Show
October 2025
Celebrate a Season of Giving
November – December 2025
For detailed show descriptions and more information on submitting art for these shows, click here
2026 Firehouse Art Gallery Shows:
Blooms of Hawaii | member group show
January – February 2026
Making Visual Poetry | member group show
March 2026
Ola I Ka Wai: Water is Life | member group show
April – May 2026
Light & Shadow | member group show
June – July 2026
Portal III | all-island juried show
August – September 2026
42nd Annual Founders Juried Art Show | all-member juried show
October 2026
Celebrate a Season of Giving | member group show
November – December 2026
For detailed show descriptions and more information on submitting art for these shows, click here
Annual Art Shows
- The Na ‘Opio Youth Art Show is held every year in the month of March. This competition is open to grades 6 through 12 in the North and South Kohala and Hamakua districts – public and private schools as well as home-schooled children. Prizes are awarded in each grade. Since 2021 the show is held virtually and can be found on the Waimea Arts Council YouTube channel.
- Founders’ Juried Art Show is held every year in the month of October. This show is open to members of the Waimea Arts Council in any medium and any subject. Historically, we have had visits from the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and they have purchased artwork for their Art in Public Places program.
Firehouse Gallery Membership
All Firehouse Gallery Memberships INCLUDE General Membership
Annual Fee: $70/year or $10/month
Benefits:
- Exhibit and sell your artwork in the Firehouse Gallery
- Networking opportunities with fellow artists and potential buyers
- Promotion through gallery events and exhibitions
- Discounts on artwork hanging fees based on volunteering hours
