July 6 & 7, 2013 Quilts Lei Hayama of Japan will show their Hawaiian style quilts at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea on Saturday & Sunday, July 6 & 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is the 12th year members from this unique Japanese quilt club have shown their pieces and demonstrated the fine craft of Hawaiian style appliquéd quilting at the Firehouse Gallery. Club President, ... Read more
Events
June is Bustin’ Out All Over- Show
IN THE FIREHOUSE GALLERY... MAY 29 - JUNE 29, 2013 Member artists of the Waimea Arts Coucil are strewing petals down the path throughout June with a wildly colorful exhibition of artwork depicting all manner of buds, blossoms, blooms and botanical creations in a variety of media. The artists are showing their love of all growing things during the exhibit. The art ... Read more
Call for Art- Pattern and Texture Show
The pattern and texture show will open on July 10 and close August 3. Entries are due by July 6th. This category is tailor made for multi-media artwork and collages, but could also include photos, drawings or paintings that feature texture or pattern. There is no entry fee, and will be a maximum of three entries per artist. There will be someone in the gallery to take in entries ... Read more
Call For Art- Botanicals
Our next member themed show is coming up in June and the theme will be "Botanicals". Summer is coming - time to bring out all your beautiful paintings, drawings, photos, etc. of flowers, trees, plants... anything growing. This is open to WAC members only - there is no fee. Each artist may bring in a maximum of 3 pieces of art. Maximum size 24" x 36" (864 sq. ft.) or 18"x18"x18" for a three ... Read more
Religion and Culture in West Africa: A Land Less Traveled
May 1 - 25, 2013 The Waimea Arts Council is proud to present a collection of photographs by Waimea photographer Susan Bailey Harris. The exhibit "Religion and Culture in West Africa: A Land Less Traveled" will be at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea from May 1-25. To quote Susan: "When I tell people I’ve recently been to Africa their first question is, “Did you see a lot of animals?” In this ... Read more
Na ‘Opio Youth Juried Art Show Winners
March 3 - 30, 2013 The Waimea Arts Council presents the 29th annual Na 'Opio Youth Juried Art show on exhibit at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea during the month of March. Artwork on exhibit shows the work of students grades 6 - 12 from the North Kohala, South Kohala and Hamakua Districts.Students from public and private schools, as well as home-schooled children,will be represented.This year ... Read more