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Thursday Night at the Center: VAC Voices, October 8th at 5PM

Join VAC for the double feature of Voices at VAC Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on October 8th, at 5PM., featuring renowned local fashion and textile artist Irisgil Viacrusis. Over the past several years, Iolani Palace has commissioned Viacrusis to create historically correct reproductions of gowns and uniforms worn by the ali‘i during the…

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Thursday Night at the Center: VAC Voices, September 17th at 5PM

Join VAC for Voices at VAC Niaulani Campus(19-4074 Old Volcano Rd.), on September 17th at 5pm., featuring renowned local fashion and textile artist Irisgil Viacrusis. Over the past several years, Iolani Palace has commissioned Viacrusis to create historically correct reproductions of gowns and uniforms worn by the ali‘i during the Kalākaua era. In this unique…

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Life Is A Beach in Hawaiʻi, September 19th

Join Puakea Soares on Saturday, September 19th at VAC Niaulani Campus from 10am – 12pm. Create your own piece of Hawaiʻi with this fun and relaxing painting class. Choose your…

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Fall Camp for Keiki ages 8 – 14, October 5th – 9th

Liko Aʻe Keiki Camp: The Volcano Art Center will be offering a weeklong Fall Camp at VAC’s Niaulani Campus from October 5th – 9th, from 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. The camp is open to keiki ages 8-14. Call 808-967-8222 to register or register online. Cost: $250/ $230 for VAC member. Financial Scholarship are available…

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The Volcano Art Center Vimeo Videos

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About VAC

Watch an overview video that covers the activities, services and programs that The Volcano Art Center provides.

Hula Arts

Gain insights about our thriving, engaging and interactive activities covering our Hawaiian cultural programming.

Niaulani Rainforest

Nothing beats walking through our native Hawaiian rainforest, but until you come to visit us this video is the next best thing!

The Art Gallery

Our gallery is one of the best places to visit in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Gain depth about our gallery in this video!

About the Volcano Art Center

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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.

 

 Freshly completed pot by Erik Wold inspired by the work of Magdalene Odundo

 

 

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  • 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.

  • Become a Member of the Volcano Art Center!

    All memberships receive a variety of benefits that increase with member levels and include: discounts on purchases at the Volcano Art Center Gallery and online as well as on VAC classes, workshops, and VAC logo merchandise at our Ni'aulani Campus. Members also receive discounts on VAC sponsored concerts and performances.

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