42nd FOUNDERS JURIED ART SHOW October 10 - November 15, 2026 Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Opening reception and Awards announcement: Firehouse Gallery, Saturday, October 10, 3 – 5 pm Judging Information: Entries will be judged using five criteria: originality, visual balance, clarity, personal expression, and execution of the medium. Judge - Richard Bodien is a ... Read more
Events
Call for Art: 42nd ANNUAL FOUNDERS JURIED ART SHOW – Deadline October 2 & 3, 2026
Call for Art: 42nd ANNUAL FOUNDERS JURIED ART SHOW Submission Deadline: October 2 & 3, 2026 Important Dates Art submission: Friday and Saturday, October 2 & 3 from 11 am – 3 pm Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Opening reception and Awards announcement: Firehouse Gallery, Saturday, October 10, 3 – 5 pm Exhibition closes: Sunday, November 15. Artists need to pick ... Read more
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