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Zentangle® Summer Solstice 2025 with Lydia Meneses
Join Lydia Meneses on June 14th, from 10am – 1pm at VAC Niaulani Campus. The Zentangle art method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful…
CANCELLED: Jazz in the Forest: JP & The Jazztones “Diva Jazz”
This weekends Jazz In The Forest concert has been cancelled. We invite you to our May 10th Jazz In The Forest performance. If you purchased tickets for this weekends performance,…
Tuesday Ceramics: Hand building fundamental techniques with tips and tricks with Diane Hanzel
Tuesdays: March 25th – April 15, from 3:30pm – 6:30pm Refresh with a new creative outlet at our open and spacious ceramics studio located in a unique rainforest setting at…
Exhibit: Ethereal Moods of Nature, by Jan Hashi
Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce the exhibition “Ethereal Moods of Nature, by Jan Hashi on display from February 22nd – April 6th, 2025. Immerse yourself in a collection of…
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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

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.

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.