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Handbuilding with Clay with Diane Hanzel Sundays, September 6th – October 25th | 10am – 1pm.  OR​​​​​​​ Wednesdays, September 2nd – October 28th | 3:30pm – 6:30pm.

Refresh with a new creative outlet at our open and spacious ceramics studio located in a unique rainforest setting at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Diane will…

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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…

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Exploration in Clay with Monika Mann August 25th – October 20th

Exploration in Clay with Monika Mann, August 25th – October 20th, Tuesdays, 10am–1pm. Explore printing on clay and image transfers (linoleum cuts, silkscreen, etc.) Open to two -dimensional artists wanting…

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Volcano Art Center to Host Golf Tournament Fundraiser, September 14th

The Volcano Art Center invites golfers and community supporters to its Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Volcano Golf Course, located at 99-1621 Piimauna Drive in Volcano, Hawaiʻi. The event takes…

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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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