Call for Art: 42nd ANNUAL FOUNDERS JURIED ART SHOW Submission Deadline: September 25 & 26, 2026 Important Dates Art submission: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25, 26 from 11 am – 3 pm Opening Reception: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Opening reception and Awards announcement: Firehouse Gallery, Saturday, October 3, 3 – 5 pm Exhibition closes: Sunday, November 15. Artists need to pick up ... Read more
Events
Call for Art: Cherry Blossom Festival Submission Deadline November 1, 2026
Waimea Arts Council Call for Art: Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival 2027 Signature Art Contest. The Waimea Arts Council invites its members to participate in the Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Signature Art Contest. We seek original artwork embodying the Cherry Blossom season’s beauty, spirit, and cultural significance in Waimea. The winning design will be featured on the ... Read more
Portal 3: Hawaii Island Juried Art Competition August 1 – September 27
Curious what’s on the other side? Portal 3, the island-wide Juried Fine Art Show, is your invitation to find out. Shown in the historic Firehouse Gallery, until September 27, this exhibition brings together 54 remarkable works of art – all selected by a single juror for their originality, craftsmanship, and bold interpretation of this year’s theme: Portal. Expect the unexpected. Some pieces ... Read more
Free Saturday July 11 Art Class
The Basics of Drawing Cartoons with artists Lloyd Fukuki and Lorrie Taylor. In partnership with the Waimea Arts Council, Thelma Parker MemorialPublic Library presents The Basics of Drawing Cartoons with artists Lloyd Fukuki and Lorrie Taylor. Bring out the cartoonist in you! In this class, beginning artists ages 8+ will learn simplified ways to draw people, plants, and animals—even dinosaurs! ... Read more
Underwater Tile Art Show : June 6 – July 26, 2026
FIREHOUSE GALLERY Presents: Brenda Meriwether - Underwater Tile Art Show Opening June 6th 3 pm – 5 pm During the month of June Brenda Meriwether will be exhibiting 50 years of ceramic experience with her own mini show at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. Brenda will be in attendance for the opening. Come check out her work! Pupus will be served. Brenda Meriwether, a ceramic tile artist with 50 ... Read more
Light and Shadow: June 6 – July 26, 2026
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 literal and metaphorical. The works invite viewers to consider how light transforms what is hidden ... Read more