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Adventures in Clay Intermediate class with Monika Mann, June 30th – August 18th, Tuesdays, 10am -1pm.
Adventures in Clay with Monika Mann, June 30th – August 18th, Tuesdays, 10am -1pm. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome…
Zentangle Inspired Art: Humble Huggins
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. At first glance a Zentangle art piece appears intricate and complicated. But when students are guided…
Kilauea the Beautiful Painting Class with Puakea Mercado Soares – July 18th
Join local artist Puakea Mercado Soares on July 18th at VAC Niaulani Campus, for a peaceful and inspiring morning at the Volcano Art Center, where she will guide you in painting with…
Exhibit: Shaped by Fire by Lois & Ernest Rich
The Volcano Art Center invites you to attend Shaped by Fire, a fine art exhibition featuring the folk art metal smithing work of husband and wife team Lois and Ernest Rich….
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
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.




















