May Day Celebration Celebrate May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i! Wednesday, May 1st from 11am – 2pm, at VAC Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Celebrating the Hawaiian custom of lei making and giving, VAC provides hands-on lei making activities focused on one of Hawaii’s most iconic symbols of aloha. Local musicians and impromptu …
Paint Your Own Silk Scarf with Patti Pease Johnson Big Island artist and instructor Patti Pease Johnson teaches the Paint Your Own Silk Scarf workshop on Saturday, December 14th, from 9:00am-12:30pm at Volcano Art Center. In this workshop, you’ll paint your own 8” x 53” scarf using three colors of your choice, which will create many …
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Pen Sketching & Watercolor Washes with Patti Pease Johnson Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9 am – 12:30 pm at VAC Niaulani Campus in Volcano, Village. Learn mixed media line and wash technique on 6 x 9” watercolor paper and create 2 paintings in the 3 ½ hour session. “It’s a great size for journal …
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Experimental Catalyst Abstract Watercolors Join Big Island artist, Patti Pease Johnson for the Experimental Watercolors workshop on Saturday, August 3rd, from 9am – 12:30pm at Volcano Art Center. Cost for the workshop is $75 and $70 for VAC Members plus a $15 supply fee. Beginner and intermediate artists are welcome. Imagine glass being shattered. The …
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Kris Fuchigami in Concert at VAC Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 5:30 pm The Volcano Art Center is proud to announce Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner Kris Fuchigami on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 5:30 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Enjoy an evening with us at Volcano Art Center with …
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Iris Thornton, Certified Zentangle Teacher Zentangle: Rixty Variations: will be held at VAC Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road), on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10am – 1pm. 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 …
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 Morrison and other celebrated photographers, spanning from 1974 – 1985. The historical exhibit also features films sharing the innovative spirit of past Volcano Art Center Dance Retreats. The …
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Dirty Cello in Concert at Volcano Art Center Friday, September 20, at 5:30 pm at Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village Tickets: $30/$25(VAC Members) From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by …
Mother’s Day Chamber Music Concert at Niaulani Volcano Art Center is pleased to present the Volcano Chamber Players, classical music concert to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 4 to 6pm at Volcano Art Center’s Dietrich Varez Hall in Volcano Village. Treat your mother or yourself to an afternoon of fine chamber …
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Volcano Art Center in partnership with Grassroots Community Development Group (GCDG), and Compassion & Choices (CC) presents Dancing At The Source! Moving The Future! The event is a fundraiser for the VAC Heritage and Archival Project and the Big Island Dance Council, on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. This intimate, dance performance celebrates VAC’s 50th Anniversary …
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Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 5:30 pm The Volcano Art Center’s Jazz in the Forest series continues on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 5:30 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. “Take a Giant Step Outside Your Mind-a history of jazz guitar music” will feature internationally known and respected guitarist and vocalist …
The Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce Hawaiʻi Nei Invitational Exhibition July 13th – August 25th Exhibiting at the VAC gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. While the exhibit and reception are free, park entrance fees apply. The exhibit will also be available for viewing on VAC’s website upon opening. For more information please …
Join Margo on July 13, from 9am – 12:30pm at VAC Niaulani Campus, (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) in the exciting process of designing your own tea towel. Enjoy learning how to print on fabric with an assortment of hand-made stamps and blocks using a variety of techniques. You will exercise your innate design and creative …
Join artist Mary Milelzcik for a Mixed Media Papermaking workshop on Saturday, March 30, from 10 am to 2:30 pm at the Volcano Art Center in Volcano. Newcomers and Advanced students are welcome. $70/ $65 VAC Members plus $38 supplies. This workshop will introduce you to papermaking using recycled heavy weight Arches art paper with …
Aloha Friday Hula & Oli with Kaho‘okele Crabbe Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: hula and oli with Kaho‘okele Crabbe. Kumu hula of Hālau Ke Ola o Ka Lani, Moses …
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Keiki Drawing Classes with Ken Charon Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, April 2nd – May 7th A series of 6 drawing classes for children ages 8 to 14 at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus. Ken’s lessons focus on drawing things from life. Portraits, landscapes, and still-lifes will be encouraged as a way to prepare for …