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. ... Read more
Events
Free Saturday March 7 Art Class
The Waimea Arts Council and Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library are offering a community art class on Saturday March 7 called Origami Shadow Boxes. Artist Lorrie Taylor hosts the session on Saturday March 7 from 10 am – noon in the Thelma Parker Memorial public library meeting room. In this class beginning artists ages 6 and up will fold their own origami shadow box and add small treasures. ... Read more
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 the present. The Firehouse Gallery is located at the intersection of highways 190 and 19 and ... Read more
Making Visual Poetry exhibit: 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, December 7 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 ... Read more
Call for Art: Making Visual Poetry, Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Artists explore the relationship between image and word in this creative members’ exhibition. Each participant selects or writes a poetic verse, then creates an original artwork inspired by that line of poetry. Show closes March 29. Submissions limited to WAC members only Artwork Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026. Delivered to the Firehouse Gallery. Show installation: March 2, ... Read more
Blooms of Hawaii – 33rd Annual Blossoms Art Show January 3 – March 1, 2026
33rd Annual Blossoms Art Show January 3 – March 1, 2026 This captivating exhibition brings together the exquisite floral artistry of Big Island creators. This show highlights Hawaii’s unique and vibrant flowers, beautifully rendered in various mediums. Witness the artistic interpretations of blossoms that thrive in the island’s diverse environments and experience the beauty of Hawaii’s flora ... Read more