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Exhibition: Brought by Canoe: That Which Sustains Us: August 1st through September 27th
The Volcano Art Center invites you to attend Brought by Canoe: That Which Sustains Us, a fine art exhibition featuring Heidi Fickinger & Heather Mettler. The exhibit will be on display from August 1st through…
Monday Print Lab: Monoprinting & Mixed Media Exploration September 21st – October 26th
Discover the endless possibilities of one-of-a-kind printmaking in this six-week exploration of monoprinting and mixed media. Unlike traditional edition printing, monoprinting celebrates experimentation, spontaneity, and the beauty of unexpected results….
After School Keiki Drawing Classes, Tuesdays, August 11th– September 15th
Keiki Drawing Classes: A series of 6 drawing classes with Ken Charon, for children ages 8 to 16 on Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, August 11th– September 15th, 2026, at…
MOKUHANGA Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop – Saturdays October 24th – November 14th
The iconic image of the ‘Great Wave’ by Hokusai or Hiroshige’s landscapes are examples of “Mokuhanga”, the term used to describe traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking. This relief printing technique differs…
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
ʻOhe Photograph by Heidi Fickinger
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
Hua ʻUlu II Photograph by Heidi Fickinger
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
Hua Niu Photograph by Heidi Fickinger
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
Coastal Hala Beauty Photograph by Heidi Fickinger
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
Pua ʻŌlena Photograph by Heidi Fickinger
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
ʻŌhiʻa ʻai Photograph by Heidi Fickinger
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
I Dream of Uhi Photograph by Heidi Fickinger
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
Ipu Heke Copper Weave w/Uhi Leaves Vessel, by Heather Mettler
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
Ipu ʻUmeke Copper Weave w/Kalo Leaves, by Heather Mettler
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Brought by Canoe : That Which Sustains Us
Ipu Wai Copper Weave w/Milo Lei Vessel, by Heather Mettler
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About the Volcano Art Center
Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to nurturing creative discovery, learning and sharing through arts education and artistic development. Volcano Art Center develops, promotes and perpetuates the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawai'i's people through the arts and education.
Volcano Art Center (VAC) is based out of two locations in Volcano on the Big Island of Hawai'i, at Kīlauea, the world's most accessible and active volcano: our Gallery in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park & our Niaulani Campus Administrative Office in Volcano Village.
We are passionate about Art & Nature
Voted year after year as the best gallery on the Big Island of Hawai'i, the Volcano Art Center Gallery is a must-see stop in Volcano.
Na Mea Hawai'i (all Things Hawaiian) Programs
Since 1980, Volcano Art Center (VAC) has continually sponsored a variety of award-winning activities and workshops that expose participants to aspects of the rich Hawaiian culture.
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