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Thursday Night at the Center: Finding Home, A Hawaiian Petrel’s Journey with Caren Loebel Fried

When: October 3, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Thursday Night at the Center with Caren Loebel Fried Join artist/author Caren Loebel-Fried for the launch of her new book, Finding Home, A Hawaiian Petrel’s Journey, published by University of Hawai‘i Press. Caren will share the behind-the-scenes of this inspiring story, her adventures researching the endangered ‘Ua‘u, Hawaiian Petrel, in their colonies throughout the Hawaiian …

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Zentangle® The Tangle Niaulani Series Treasure Bags with Dina Wood Kageler

When: October 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

The Tangle Niaulani Series Treasure Bags with Dina Wood Kageler will be held at VAC Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road), on Saturday, October 12th at VAC Niaulani Campus, from 10am – 1pm. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. There are no mistakes in Zentangle …

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Sold Out! Big Island Designer Trunk Show, Luncheon & Silent Auction

When: September 28, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

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 Old Volcano Road), on September 28th, from 11am – 2pm. We will be featuring 3 designers, showcasing 12 outfits in each collection. In addition, there …

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VAC Time Capsule Event

When: October 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Come and celebrate with us on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at VAC Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road). Everyone is cordially invited to the  yearlong celebration of the Volcano Art Center’s (VAC) 50 years of existence. We will start with a blessing and light pupu. To commemorate this milestone event, …

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Mokuhanga: Traditional Japanese Woodblock Printmaking

When: November 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Mokuhanga: Traditional Japanese Woodblock Printmaking  The iconic image of the ‘Great Wave’ by Hokusai or Hiroshige’s landscapes are examples of “Mokuhanga”, the term used to describe traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking. This relief printing technique differs from western woodcut methods in that an image is carved onto a piece of wood and water-based sumi ink, watercolor …

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Sold Out! An Evening With Rebecca Folsom

When: November 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

An Evening with Rebecca Folsom After sell-out concerts year after year at Volcano Art Center, Rebecca Folsom is returning to Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus for another intimate acoustic concert on Saturday, November 9 at 5:30pm.  “An Evening with Rebecca Folsom.” Her music has been described as the soulfulness of Etta James, the abandon of …

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Fabric & Fiber Pop-Up Shop

When: August 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Fabric & Fiber & Fun Pop-Up Shop from 10am – 3pm | Saturday, August 3rd The Volcano Art Center invites anyone interested in fabric and textiles to the exciting pop-up store with fabric and fiber artists on Saturday, August 3rd from 10am – 3pm at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani campus in Volcano Village.  The artists …

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Call (808) 967-8222 for tickets Jazz in the Forest: Jp & the Jazztones – Diva Jazz

When: September 14, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Call (808) 967-8222 for tickets – Jazz in the Forest: JP & the Jazztones – Diva Jazz Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 5:30pm Please join us on Saturday September 14 at 5:30 pm  at the Volcano Art Center, for an evening of  joyful vocal history of Diva Jazz. This concert will feature the great voices …

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*SOLD OUT* – Jazz in the Forest: JP & the Jazztones – In Love with George Gershwin

When: July 13, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Jazz in the Forest: JP Thoma & the Jazztones Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 5:30pm Come join us on July 13th at 5:30 pm. at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus for a great evening of musical enjoyment. Featuring the music of George Gershwin . George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn New York in 1911, …

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Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Botanical Stamping with Desiree Moana Cruz

When: January 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

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. Utilizing plants cultivated in her garden and others collected from the forests, Desiree Moana Cruz will share traditional and contemporary dye processes and the use of repetitive symbolism …

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Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Botanical Stamping with Desiree Moana Cruz

When: January 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

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. Utilizing plants cultivated in her garden and others collected from the forests, Desiree Moana Cruz will share traditional and contemporary dye processes and the use of repetitive symbolism …

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Hula Kahiko featuring Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu under the direction of nā Kumu Hula, Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett

When: July 13, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718, USA

Hula Kahiko featuring Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu under the direction of nā Kumu Hula, Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett. The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues on Saturday, July 13th at 10:30am with a performance by Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu under the direction of nā Kumu Hula, Kasie Puahala Kaleohano …

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Hula Kahiko: Featuring Kumu hula Moses Kahoʻokele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani

When: August 10, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii, USA

Hula Kahiko: Featuring Kumu hula Moses Kahoʻokele Crabbe with Halauolaokalani on August 10, 2024. Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Saturday, August 10th, featuring Kumu Hula Kahoʻokele Crabbe and Hālauolaokalani. The performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center.  For the series, hula hālau from …

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May Day Celebration

When: May 1, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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 …

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Painting Demonstration with Luti Castro

When: October 24, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

 Painting Demonstration with Luti Castro at VAC Gallery Luti Castro plans on performing a live painting demonstrations for those interested in learning more about his artistic processes and techniques, on the gallery porch, from 11am -1pm on Thursday, October 24, Saturday, November 9th, and Thursday, December 12th at VAC Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. …

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Painting Demonstration with Diana Miller

When: June 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Watercolor Painting Demonstration with Diana Miller at VAC Gallery Diana plans on performing live painting demonstrations on the gallery porch, from 11am -1pm on Wednesday June 5th, 19th and July 3rd.  She will also be present at the exhibition opening on Saturday, June 1st, the public is invited to meet her at a reception from …

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