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Big Island Designer Trunk Show – September 28th
In honor of our 50th Anniversary the Volcano Art Center (VAC) is inviting you to join us in a one-of-a-kind Big Island Designer Trunk Show, at VAC Niaulani Campus (19-4074…
Exhibit: All About The View by John Dawson
The Volcano Art Center (VAC) will soon be displaying new works by Hawaiʻi Island’s wildlife artist John D. Dawson. The exhibit titled All About The View features new acrylic paintings and…
Exhibit: Dancing At The Source! Treasuring the Legacy – August 18th – September 8th
An exhibition of imagery from VAC’s Heritage and Archive Program (HAP) focused on VAC’s history of dance. In honor of VAC’s 50th Anniversary year, the exhibition shares iconic photographs by Boone…
Photo Encaustics Workshop with Mary Milelczik – October 5
Join Mary Milelzcik at Volcano Art Centerʻs Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on Saturday, OCTOBER 5, 2024 from 10am – 2:30pm for a PHOTO ENCAUSTICS WORKSHOP. Encaustic is a…
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About VAC
Watch an overview video that covers the activities, services and programs that The Volcano Art Center provides.
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Hula Arts
Gain insights about our thriving, engaging and interactive activities covering our Hawaiian cultural programming.
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Niaulani Rainforest
Nothing beats walking through our native Hawaiian rainforest, but until you come to visit us this video is the next best thing!
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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.
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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.
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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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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.