Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce the exhibition “Nā Kama a Ohiohikupua Lāua ʻo Lauhuki” presented by members of Hui ʻAla Hīnano and  Waianuhea o ka Pua Hala students of Kumu Kāʻeo Izon.  The exhibition  presents works by various artists dedicated to the art of lauhala weaving and design. The exhibit will be on display from April 12th – May 11th, open daily 9am -5pm in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  Meet the artists at a reception in their honor on Friday,  April 25th from 11am -1pm. The participating artists will also provide a live weaving demonstration that same day.

Through the exhibit titled “Nā Kama a Ohiohikupua Lāua ʻo Lauhuki,” the Volcano Art Center honors the traditions of lau hala weaving.  The district of Puna on the Island of Hawaiʻi was known for the abundance of hala trees. Also known as Pandanus tectorius, the species of Pandanus (screwpine) is native to Malesia, Papuasia, eastern Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in the coastal lowlands typically near the edge of the ocean. Common names in English include thatch screwpine, Tahitian screwpine, hala tree (pū hala in Hawaiian) and pandanus. In the Hawaiian language, “Lau” translates to “leaf,” while “lau hala” specifically refers to the leaves of the Hala tree.  Ancient Hawaiians utilized the tree for various purposes, including food, its seeds for paintbrushes and wood for building materials and calabashes.

Lau hala demonstrated its universal utility, throughout multiple Polynesian cultures being woven into everyday items such as trays, baskets, shade hats, skirts, loincloths, ceremonial bracelets, and anklets. Notably, Polynesian voyagers, understanding the material’s strength and resilience, constructed sails woven of lau hala for journeys across the open ocean.

Though it is a long and arduous process to prepare the leaves for weaving, the final products are works of art with a pleasing earthy feel. Today, the art of weaving lau hala stands as an enduring tradition imbued with profound reverence and cultural significance. Weavers not only bear the responsibility of carrying forward the delicate skills of the craft but also of paying homage to its rich heritage and preserving lau hala weaving traditions. Each weaver carries their own distinctive impression, creating a unique style that manifests in the choice of patterns, the shades of lau hala, and the meticulous details within the weaving process.  The exhibit showcases the talents of seven separate artists from two separate ulana (weaving) groups, Hui ʻAla Hīnano and Waianuhea o ka Pua Hala, both under the direction of Kumu Kāʻeo Izon.   Kāʻeo Izon is from Āliapaʻakai, Oʻahu and is a Kumu ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi teaching in the style of Kealaleo. Kāʻeo began weaving in 2009 with Kumu Ipolani Vaughan (also his Kumu ʻŌlelo), learning how to weave piko and covers. In 2011, Kāʻeo began weaving moena poepoe and pāpale with Kumu Evva Lim. He later learned different styles and techniques from Kumu Suzi Swartman of Oʻahu and Kumu Margaret Lovett of Kauaʻi. Kāʻeo has established an all male group of weavers, Ka Hui ʻAla Hīnano on Oʻahu and an all female group, Waianuhea o ka Pua Hala where both language and weaving are perpetuated.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore “Nā Kama a Ohiohikupua Lāua ʻo Lauhuki.”  Visit the Volcano Art Center between April 12th – May 11th, 2025  and journey through varied techniques and intricate patterns while honoring the profound cultural significance of these traditions being practiced in our culture today. For more information call VAC Gallery at (808) 967-7565.

Please note that parking at the Kīlauea Visitors Center lot is very limited due to ongoing construction within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.  Please consider carpooling, arriving early, and/or park at the Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents) parking lot and be prepared to walk to VAC gallery.  We greatly appreciate your support during this time.

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Tuesday, April 22nd, 11:00am–1:00PM at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Friday, April 24th 11:00AM–1:00PM

 Join artist Kathy Long on April 24th, from 11am -1pm. She will be signing her extensive collection of prints which represent her many years of dedication to Hawaii’s unique culture.  Kathy works from images she has photographed and then painstakingly and patiently imbues them with her love and respect for her subjects to create sensitive and exquisitely beautiful drawings in pencil and pastel.
Held at the VAC Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Free; park entrance fees may apply.

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: Lau hala Weaving with Kumu Kāʻeo Izon.  Kāʻeo Izon is from Āliapaʻakai, Oʻahu and is a Kumu ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi teaching in the style of Kealaleo. He began weaving in 2009 with Kumu Ipolani Vaughan (also his Kumu ʻŌlelo), learning how to weave piko and covers. In 2011, Kāʻeo began weaving moena poepoe and pāpale with Kumu Evva Lim. Visitors and kama’aina alike are invited to experience a free, hands-on workshop.

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority.

 Painting Demonstration with Rod Cameron at VAC Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Hula Voices featuring Kumu Hula Auli’i Mitchell

Thursday, May 1st, 2025 | 5:00-6:00pm

The Volcano Art Center begins a new series of Hula Voices interviews on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. This month features Kumu Hula Auli’i Mitchell with moderator Desiree Moana Cruz.

Kumu hula and cultural anthropologist Auli’i Mitchell will share his knowledge of hula and traditional Hawaiian puppetry.

Hula Voices is an oral history project, presenting engaging, intimate “talk story” sessions with Hawai‘i Island’s hula practitioners & musicians, as they share their hula genealogy, traditions, protocols, and experiences.  These programs take place on the first Thursday of each month, from 5:00 – 6:00pm at the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.  Park entrance fees may apply.

Please join VAC in celebrating the Hula Arts at Kīlauea with Hula Voices.  These programs are supported in part by funding from Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

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: Lau hala weaving with Mae Castillo

Mae was introduced to ulana lauhala when she moved to Moku O Keawe in 1992. Master weavers Minnie Kaawaloa and Lily Sugahra were my inspirations. I enjoy sharing and perpetuating what I know about lauhala weaving.

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority. Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

Food From Wood: Growing Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms on Logs, Stumps, and Wood Chips 

Wheel-throwing with Clay with Nathan Jugoz-  Saturday Morning: 10am – 1pm (6 sessions)  May 3rd – June 7th, 2025.

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Tuesday Clay – with Nathan Jugoz 

Tuesday  Afternoons 3:30pm – 6:30pm

6 week session beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025, through Tuesday, June 17th ( no class on June 10th).

Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome to join us at Volcano Art Center’s ceramic studio.

Teaching artist, Nathan Jugoz, will provide instruction for this class including demonstrations of wheel throwing methods and be available for individualized assistance. Those new to clay will be guided step by step through the basics of using the potter’s wheel or handbuilding techniques. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with the instructor’s helpful input. Informal discussion on topics ranging from sources of creative inspiration to various pottery styles and traditions from around the world will supplement this hands-on learning experience.

Open to beginning as well as continuing students. Registration is limited.

Cost for the afternoon session is $180/$160 for VAC Members plus a $20 materials fee for 6 lbs of clay, which includes glazes and firing.  Additional clay available in 6lb increments  for $20 (includes firing and additional glazes).

Open studio time will be available to registered students Monday – Friday, from 10am – 4pm. Cost is $150 per month(starting on the date of payment for 30 days), or $20 per day,  You can register at the Administration Office front desk during business hours (10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday) or call 808-967-8222.  Must be registered for a ceramics class to participate.

Hula Voices featuring Alya Kanehailua 

Thursday, May 8th, 2025 | 5:00-6:00pm

The Volcano Art Center begins a new series of Hula Voices interviews on Thursday, May 8th, 2025.  Actor & dancer Alya Kanehailua will share her personal hula journey as members of Johnny Lum Ho’s award-winning Hālau ‘o Kaua Kanilehua.

Hula Voices is an oral history project, presenting engaging, intimate “talk story” sessions with Hawai‘i Island’s hula practitioners & musicians, as they share their hula genealogy, traditions, protocols, and experiences.  These programs take place on the first Thursday of each month, from 5:00 – 6:00pm at the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.  Park entrance fees may apply.

Please join VAC in celebrating the Hula Arts at Kīlauea with Hula Voices.  These programs are supported in part by funding from Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

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: Ukulele with Wes Awana.

Volcano area musician Wes Awana shares his love of ‘ukulele and Hawaiian music by giving family-friendly lessons on the iconic and inviting ‘ukulele.

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority. Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

Wheel-throwing with Clay with Nathan Jugoz-  Saturday Morning: 10am – 1pm (6 sessions)  May 3rd – June 7th, 2025.

Hula Kahiko featuring Hālau Moanianilehua aʻo Pāhoa under the direction of Kini Kaʻawa

The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues on Saturday, May 11th at 10:30am with a performance under the direction of Kumu Kini Kaʻawa.  Selected students of Pāhoa Middle and High School will present hula and oli at Kaʻauea Kahua Hula at the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. These student are learning hula, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and other kanaka maoli practices and traditions. This year they will  honor Mōʻi Lunalilo with selections honoring his life, his perspective and the places and people whom he adored. Additionally, the students will present hula that highlights the beauty of the Puna District.

This performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center at the kahua hula (hula platform) near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

The performance takes place, rain or shine, in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.  National Park entrance fees apply.  These free events are supported in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats, and arrive early as parking at the Visitor’s Center is limited, additional parking is available at the Steam Vents parking lot.

Although these events are free, park entrance fees apply.

The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit art and educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.  To donate to the Hula Arts at Kīlauea programs or to find out more information please contact Emily C. Weiss at info@volcanoartcenter.org, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.

Jazz in the Forest: “Take Five with JP and the Jazztones”

Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at 5:30pm

You are invited to come and enjoy a swinging evening of jazz theater at the Volcano Art CenterNiaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road), May 10th at 5:30 pm.

 ” Jazz in the Forest”  season is beginning with a musical tribute to jazz greats, alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, and creative guitarist Jim Hall, – both dynamic innovators in the jazz world. Perhaps better known is the Dave Brubeck.quartet, which played to audiences around the world, and to dozens – perhaps hundreds- of performances and recordings of concerts in international and scholastic recordings still available today. The sound of Paul Desmond’s Take Five is immediately recognizable to all jazz lovers, as well as elevator users, as the 5/4 rhythm has become identified with Desmond’s  “123-4 5” pattern, and even used for dancing in the ensuing years since its origin 50 years ago.  Even the long drum solo has become a classic, here to be reinterpreted by our fine drummer Owen Matsui.

Note that we waited until the fifth month to Take 5 in our popular jazz series here on the volcano, and Pele has graced us with lively announcements to our concert.  Along with Jean Pierre – JP – on  alto, will be guitarist – bassist – cellist- vocalist – etc. wizard Greg Shirley – tonight limiting himself to guitar, and master bassist in both classical and jazz worlds, Shawn Leavey, as well as Owen Matsui.

Tickets are $25 for VAC members ($30 non-members)! Ticket holders will be able to purchase beer, wine, as well as pupu.

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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 11, 2025, from 3 to 5pm at Volcano Art Center’s Dietrich Varez Hall in Volcano Village. Treat your mother or yourself to an afternoon of fine chamber music. Beverages and pupu will be available for purchase.

The concert is a special tribute to mothers and will entertain the entire family, seating is limited.

About the Volcano Chamber Players
(from left to right)

Susan McGovern was born and raised in Honolulu and began violin studies when she was 10 years old.  She graduated with a degree in Music Education from University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is a member of the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchid Isle Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra of Kona. She and husband Rob moved to Volcano in 1985, where she worked as a National Park Ranger in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. She served as Education Director for the Volcano Art Center and continues to lead Road Scholar education groups through five Hawaiian Islands.

Kelly Stuart is a cellist based on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Their career has taken them around the world, performing for musical theatre, chamber ensembles, and as a solo artist. A founding member of the Elbe Ensemble (Dresden, Germany), Kelly was also the Artist-in-Residence for rural schools in South Monterey County, California, from 2014-2015. They have appeared in the Forest Hill Concert Series (San Francisco), the Berkeley Arts and Letters lecture series, and on Kahilu.tv as a featured soloist. Holding a Bachelor of Music from Boston University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern Maine, they currently perform with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hilo Community Players, and the Trio 19^th Parallel. They were also a nominee for the 2020 Pushcart Prize in Nonfiction.

Cathy Young is a violinist, violist, pianist, cellist, conductor, and music arranger.  She studied piano privately from age six, and viola at age eight in the Alexandria City Public Schools in Virginia.  While serving in the Peace Corps in Belize, was introduced to the Suzuki method of teaching music.  She currently teaches strings and piano at her Young Music Studio in Kea‘au.  She plays violin and viola with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.  She is founder and conductor of the Orchid Isle Orchestra, which will present their Spring Concert on May 22 at East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo.   

Alden Young was born and raised in Kea‘au and began playing piano at age 3, at the same he picked up the violin.  He graduated from Hilo High School in 2015.  He attended the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he was Assistant Principal Second for the Peer Gynt Suite and played in the special “conductor’s” orchestra.  He graduated with a Music degree in Violin Performance.  Alden has soloed and performed with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.  Currently, he is concertmaster of the Orchid Isle Orchestra where he recently performed the famous Accolay Violin Concerto.

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Tuesday Clay – with Nathan Jugoz 

Tuesday  Afternoons 3:30pm – 6:30pm

6 week session beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025, through Tuesday, June 17th ( no class on June 10th).

Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome to join us at Volcano Art Center’s ceramic studio.

Teaching artist, Nathan Jugoz, will provide instruction for this class including demonstrations of wheel throwing methods and be available for individualized assistance. Those new to clay will be guided step by step through the basics of using the potter’s wheel or handbuilding techniques. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with the instructor’s helpful input. Informal discussion on topics ranging from sources of creative inspiration to various pottery styles and traditions from around the world will supplement this hands-on learning experience.

Open to beginning as well as continuing students. Registration is limited.

Cost for the afternoon session is $180/$160 for VAC Members plus a $20 materials fee for 6 lbs of clay, which includes glazes and firing.  Additional clay available in 6lb increments  for $20 (includes firing and additional glazes).

Open studio time will be available to registered students Monday – Friday, from 10am – 4pm. Cost is $150 per month(starting on the date of payment for 30 days), or $20 per day,  You can register at the Administration Office front desk during business hours (10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday) or call 808-967-8222.  Must be registered for a ceramics class to participate.

Thursday Night at the Center: Magic Lantern Presentation

Guided by history enthusiasts Geoff Mowrer and Daniel Anekelea Hübner embark on a journey back in time with the help of a restored delineascope “magic lantern” projector! See rare images of Hawai‘i and volcanic eruptions from over a hundred years ago preserved on glass slides.

Thursday night at the Volcano Art Center, focusing on art, Hawaiian culture, and our environment.  The series is intended to inspire, and enhance your appreciation of art and life experience, while fostering community connections. This presentation is free, although a donation is greatly appreciated.

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 featured in hula garments. She is an advocate for Hawaiian practitioners and a member of Hālau Na Kipuʻupuʻu of Waimea.
These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority. Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce the exhibition Kaheakū: Visions of a Fisherman by Lacyann Kaheakū Matsumoto Lyons on display from May 17th – June 22nd,  2025. The gallery is open daily, 9am -5pm in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  Meet the artist at the Opening Reception on Saturday, May 17th, from 2-4pm or at a live painting demonstration on Saturday, March 31^st  from 11am -1pm.  All events take place at VAC Gallery. While the exhibit is free to attend, park entrance fees apply.

Fishing was the most varied and extensive food-procuring practice of the Native Hawaiians. While netting was just one of many techniques, ʻupena (fishnets) played a critical role in sustaining communities. Traditionally, Hawaiian nets were woven from olonā cord, a plant highly valued for its strength and durability. The nets varied in form and function—some served as fences or bags to trap schools of fish, others acted as gill nets, ensnaring fish so they could move neither forward nor backward, while scoop nets were used for gathering shrimp and crabs from tidal pools and streams.
Lacyann Kaheakū Matsumoto Lyons is a Native Hawaiian activist and artist. Her work seeks to honor history while embracing modern and abstract perspectives. Through this exhibition, she hopes to inspire both Native Hawaiians and non-Natives to deepen their understanding of Hawaiian culture—preserving, protecting, and perpetuating it for generations to come while also understanding the connection of land to survival.

Stained Glass Basics  (  4 Saturday sessions)

Whimsical shapes, illustrative scenes or divine stories, stained glass has re-created the light in our lives for centuries. Stained glass artisans use both glass color and texture to produce light forms and patterns creating mood and character in small and large spaces. Want to know more? Then this four-day stained-glass workshop will shed some light on the process of stained glass.

Now you can try your hand at making stained glass art in this workshop for beginners. All the basic techniques will be covered, from glass cutting, foiling, soldering, and completing with patina and polishing compound. Glass artist Linda Brooks will share her expertise and knowledge, teaching students the skills involved in working safely with stained glass, and creating a beautiful, sturdy piece of art.

“Stained Glass – An Introductory Class” will be held at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on Saturdays, May 17th – June 7th, from 9am – 1pm. Class fee is $180/ $160 for VAC members, plus a $25 supply fee. Attendees are asked to wear long pants, snug fitting gloves, covered shoes and safety glasses.

You will complete this 4-session workshop with a finished 12” x 18” piece with the knowledge and experience of the basic skills involved to continue working with stained glass. Linda Brooks has been making original stained glass for forty years and teaching for the past twenty-five. She enjoys sharing with others and creating art that changes with the light and the time of day.

Advance registration is required, and this workshop will be limited to 6 adults. To register call Volcano art Center at 808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Wheel-throwing with Clay with Nathan Jugoz-  Saturday Morning: 10am – 1pm (6 sessions)  May 3rd – June 7th, 2025.

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Tuesday Clay – with Nathan Jugoz 

Tuesday  Afternoons 3:30pm – 6:30pm

6 week session beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025, through Tuesday, June 17th ( no class on June 10th).

Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome to join us at Volcano Art Center’s ceramic studio.

Teaching artist, Nathan Jugoz, will provide instruction for this class including demonstrations of wheel throwing methods and be available for individualized assistance. Those new to clay will be guided step by step through the basics of using the potter’s wheel or handbuilding techniques. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with the instructor’s helpful input. Informal discussion on topics ranging from sources of creative inspiration to various pottery styles and traditions from around the world will supplement this hands-on learning experience.

Open to beginning as well as continuing students. Registration is limited.

Cost for the afternoon session is $180/$160 for VAC Members plus a $20 materials fee for 6 lbs of clay, which includes glazes and firing.  Additional clay available in 6lb increments  for $20 (includes firing and additional glazes).

Open studio time will be available to registered students Monday – Friday, from 10am – 4pm. Cost is $150 per month(starting on the date of payment for 30 days), or $20 per day,  You can register at the Administration Office front desk during business hours (10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday) or call 808-967-8222.  Must be registered for a ceramics class to participate.

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: Lauhala Weaving with Kuuipo Kalahiki-Morales. Visitors and kama’aina alike are invited to experience a free, hands-on workshop.

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority.

Stained Glass Basics  (  4 Saturday sessions)

Whimsical shapes, illustrative scenes or divine stories, stained glass has re-created the light in our lives for centuries. Stained glass artisans use both glass color and texture to produce light forms and patterns creating mood and character in small and large spaces. Want to know more? Then this four-day stained-glass workshop will shed some light on the process of stained glass.

Now you can try your hand at making stained glass art in this workshop for beginners. All the basic techniques will be covered, from glass cutting, foiling, soldering, and completing with patina and polishing compound. Glass artist Linda Brooks will share her expertise and knowledge, teaching students the skills involved in working safely with stained glass, and creating a beautiful, sturdy piece of art.

“Stained Glass – An Introductory Class” will be held at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on Saturdays, May 17th – June 7th, from 9am – 1pm. Class fee is $180/ $160 for VAC members, plus a $25 supply fee. Attendees are asked to wear long pants, snug fitting gloves, covered shoes and safety glasses.

You will complete this 4-session workshop with a finished 12” x 18” piece with the knowledge and experience of the basic skills involved to continue working with stained glass. Linda Brooks has been making original stained glass for forty years and teaching for the past twenty-five. She enjoys sharing with others and creating art that changes with the light and the time of day.

Advance registration is required, and this workshop will be limited to 6 adults. To register call Volcano art Center at 808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Wheel-throwing with Clay with Nathan Jugoz-  Saturday Morning: 10am – 1pm (6 sessions)  May 3rd – June 7th, 2025.

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Tuesday Clay – with Nathan Jugoz 

Tuesday  Afternoons 3:30pm – 6:30pm

6 week session beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025, through Tuesday, June 17th ( no class on June 10th).

Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome to join us at Volcano Art Center’s ceramic studio.

Teaching artist, Nathan Jugoz, will provide instruction for this class including demonstrations of wheel throwing methods and be available for individualized assistance. Those new to clay will be guided step by step through the basics of using the potter’s wheel or handbuilding techniques. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with the instructor’s helpful input. Informal discussion on topics ranging from sources of creative inspiration to various pottery styles and traditions from around the world will supplement this hands-on learning experience.

Open to beginning as well as continuing students. Registration is limited.

Cost for the afternoon session is $180/$160 for VAC Members plus a $20 materials fee for 6 lbs of clay, which includes glazes and firing.  Additional clay available in 6lb increments  for $20 (includes firing and additional glazes).

Open studio time will be available to registered students Monday – Friday, from 10am – 4pm. Cost is $150 per month(starting on the date of payment for 30 days), or $20 per day,  You can register at the Administration Office front desk during business hours (10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday) or call 808-967-8222.  Must be registered for a ceramics class to participate.

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: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong.

Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of Halau Na Kamalei, his unique experience marries the science of agriculture with Hawaiian lei and hula traditions.

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority. Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

Stained Glass Basics  (  4 Saturday sessions)

Whimsical shapes, illustrative scenes or divine stories, stained glass has re-created the light in our lives for centuries. Stained glass artisans use both glass color and texture to produce light forms and patterns creating mood and character in small and large spaces. Want to know more? Then this four-day stained-glass workshop will shed some light on the process of stained glass.

Now you can try your hand at making stained glass art in this workshop for beginners. All the basic techniques will be covered, from glass cutting, foiling, soldering, and completing with patina and polishing compound. Glass artist Linda Brooks will share her expertise and knowledge, teaching students the skills involved in working safely with stained glass, and creating a beautiful, sturdy piece of art.

“Stained Glass – An Introductory Class” will be held at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on Saturdays, May 17th – June 7th, from 9am – 1pm. Class fee is $180/ $160 for VAC members, plus a $25 supply fee. Attendees are asked to wear long pants, snug fitting gloves, covered shoes and safety glasses.

You will complete this 4-session workshop with a finished 12” x 18” piece with the knowledge and experience of the basic skills involved to continue working with stained glass. Linda Brooks has been making original stained glass for forty years and teaching for the past twenty-five. She enjoys sharing with others and creating art that changes with the light and the time of day.

Advance registration is required, and this workshop will be limited to 6 adults. To register call Volcano art Center at 808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Wheel-throwing with Clay with Nathan Jugoz-  Saturday Morning: 10am – 1pm (6 sessions)  May 3rd – June 7th, 2025.

 Painting Demonstration with Lacyann Kaheakū Matsumoto Lyons at VAC Gallery

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Tuesday Clay – with Nathan Jugoz 

Tuesday  Afternoons 3:30pm – 6:30pm

6 week session beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025, through Tuesday, June 17th ( no class on June 10th).

Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome to join us at Volcano Art Center’s ceramic studio.

Teaching artist, Nathan Jugoz, will provide instruction for this class including demonstrations of wheel throwing methods and be available for individualized assistance. Those new to clay will be guided step by step through the basics of using the potter’s wheel or handbuilding techniques. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with the instructor’s helpful input. Informal discussion on topics ranging from sources of creative inspiration to various pottery styles and traditions from around the world will supplement this hands-on learning experience.

Open to beginning as well as continuing students. Registration is limited.

Cost for the afternoon session is $180/$160 for VAC Members plus a $20 materials fee for 6 lbs of clay, which includes glazes and firing.  Additional clay available in 6lb increments  for $20 (includes firing and additional glazes).

Open studio time will be available to registered students Monday – Friday, from 10am – 4pm. Cost is $150 per month(starting on the date of payment for 30 days), or $20 per day,  You can register at the Administration Office front desk during business hours (10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday) or call 808-967-8222.  Must be registered for a ceramics class to participate.

Stained Glass Basics  (  4 Saturday sessions)

Whimsical shapes, illustrative scenes or divine stories, stained glass has re-created the light in our lives for centuries. Stained glass artisans use both glass color and texture to produce light forms and patterns creating mood and character in small and large spaces. Want to know more? Then this four-day stained-glass workshop will shed some light on the process of stained glass.

Now you can try your hand at making stained glass art in this workshop for beginners. All the basic techniques will be covered, from glass cutting, foiling, soldering, and completing with patina and polishing compound. Glass artist Linda Brooks will share her expertise and knowledge, teaching students the skills involved in working safely with stained glass, and creating a beautiful, sturdy piece of art.

“Stained Glass – An Introductory Class” will be held at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road) on Saturdays, May 17th – June 7th, from 9am – 1pm. Class fee is $180/ $160 for VAC members, plus a $25 supply fee. Attendees are asked to wear long pants, snug fitting gloves, covered shoes and safety glasses.

You will complete this 4-session workshop with a finished 12” x 18” piece with the knowledge and experience of the basic skills involved to continue working with stained glass. Linda Brooks has been making original stained glass for forty years and teaching for the past twenty-five. She enjoys sharing with others and creating art that changes with the light and the time of day.

Advance registration is required, and this workshop will be limited to 6 adults. To register call Volcano art Center at 808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Wheel-throwing with Clay with Nathan Jugoz-  Saturday Morning: 10am – 1pm (6 sessions)  May 3rd – June 7th, 2025.

LikoA’e June Summer Art Camp

The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e June Summer Art Camp.  A weeklong summer camp will be held at VAC’s Niaulani Campus from June 9th – June 13th, from 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. The camp is open to keiki ages 8-13.

The Camp will include: textiles, calligraphy, crazy creatures, songs with ili ilis, drawing and more.  Please call the Volcano Art Center for more information (808) 967- 8222.

Cost: $250 per child/ $230 for members of VAC.

Early Registration discount – $50 off if registered beforeMay 23rd

Deadline to register is June 2nd.

Financial scholarships are available for those in need.  Apply for a scholarship Here

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

LikoA’e June Summer Art Camp

The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e June Summer Art Camp.  A weeklong summer camp will be held at VAC’s Niaulani Campus from June 9th – June 13th, from 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. The camp is open to keiki ages 8-13.

The Camp will include: textiles, calligraphy, crazy creatures, songs with ili ilis, drawing and more.  Please call the Volcano Art Center for more information (808) 967- 8222.

Cost: $250 per child/ $230 for members of VAC.

Early Registration discount – $50 off if registered beforeMay 23rd

Deadline to register is June 2nd.

Financial scholarships are available for those in need.  Apply for a scholarship Here

LikoA’e June Summer Art Camp

The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e June Summer Art Camp.  A weeklong summer camp will be held at VAC’s Niaulani Campus from June 9th – June 13th, from 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. The camp is open to keiki ages 8-13.

The Camp will include: textiles, calligraphy, crazy creatures, songs with ili ilis, drawing and more.  Please call the Volcano Art Center for more information (808) 967- 8222.

Cost: $250 per child/ $230 for members of VAC.

Early Registration discount – $50 off if registered beforeMay 23rd

Deadline to register is June 2nd.

Financial scholarships are available for those in need.  Apply for a scholarship Here

LikoA’e June Summer Art Camp

The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e June Summer Art Camp.  A weeklong summer camp will be held at VAC’s Niaulani Campus from June 9th – June 13th, from 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. The camp is open to keiki ages 8-13.

The Camp will include: textiles, calligraphy, crazy creatures, songs with ili ilis, drawing and more.  Please call the Volcano Art Center for more information (808) 967- 8222.

Cost: $250 per child/ $230 for members of VAC.

Early Registration discount – $50 off if registered beforeMay 23rd

Deadline to register is June 2nd.

Financial scholarships are available for those in need.  Apply for a scholarship Here

LikoA’e June Summer Art Camp

The Volcano Art Center is proud to offer the Liko A’e June Summer Art Camp.  A weeklong summer camp will be held at VAC’s Niaulani Campus from June 9th – June 13th, from 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. The camp is open to keiki ages 8-13.

The Camp will include: textiles, calligraphy, crazy creatures, songs with ili ilis, drawing and more.  Please call the Volcano Art Center for more information (808) 967- 8222.

Cost: $250 per child/ $230 for members of VAC.

Early Registration discount – $50 off if registered beforeMay 23rd

Deadline to register is June 2nd.

Financial scholarships are available for those in need.  Apply for a scholarship Here

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: Ukulele with Wes Awana.

Volcano area musician Wes Awana shares his love of ‘ukulele and Hawaiian music by giving family-friendly lessons on the iconic and inviting ‘ukulele.

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority. Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

This class was inspired by the upcoming Summer Solstice on June 20th. This day marks the celebration of the longest day of the year and the coming summer!

 This class is open to all levels, no Zentangle or art experience necessary.  Students are encouraged to bring snacks/beverages to share.

Cost: $35/$30 VAC members plus $15 supply and facility fee.

Jazz in the Forest:

Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at 5:30pm

You are invited to come and enjoy a swinging evening of jazz theater at the Volcano Art CenterNiaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road), June 14th, at 5:30 pm.

As we have expanded upon these past years of the Volcano Art Center “Jazz in the Forest” series, American jazz has included influences from every genre of classical orchestral  european to down home primitive solo performances – beginning in and around New Orleans over one hundred years ago.

In this exciting retrospective on June 14, we are focusing on shades of the color Blue, and the influences that color has made to our musical experiences.

Classical compositions such as Debussy’s “LA MER”  brought  oceanic color to the orchestra. and Bizet’s “Carmen” provided  repertoire which has been “jazzified” in many settings. The influence of Spanish musical colors has also been seen in the music of Joaquin Rodrigo, whose Concierto de Aranjuez was strongly featured in the Miles Davis “Sketches of Spain” recording.  George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” was one of the first and most important blending of classical and jazz influences , and his contributions of dozens of blues tinged compositions has enriched our popular music for the last 80 years.  We find ourselves “Falling in Love Again”, with the blues in various shades of pleasure and pain throughout our jazz and popular  musical songbooks.

On June 14th  JP and the Jazztones will explore and revisit some of the riches that we love and dance to today .  Please come to the Volcano Art Center for the next in our “Jazz in the Forest” celebrations.  We were not just  “Born to be Blue”,  just remember that “We got rhythm”! Everyday !

Tickets are $25 for VAC members ($30 non-members)! Ticket holders will be able to purchase beer, wine, as well as pupu.

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Tuesday Clay – with Nathan Jugoz 

Tuesday  Afternoons 3:30pm – 6:30pm

6 week session beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025, through Tuesday, June 17th ( no class on June 10th).

Have you experienced the pleasure of putting your own handmade functional pottery into use? All skill levels are welcome to join us at Volcano Art Center’s ceramic studio.

Teaching artist, Nathan Jugoz, will provide instruction for this class including demonstrations of wheel throwing methods and be available for individualized assistance. Those new to clay will be guided step by step through the basics of using the potter’s wheel or handbuilding techniques. Continuing students and those with previous experience are encouraged to develop their skills and are welcome to pursue more advanced directions with the instructor’s helpful input. Informal discussion on topics ranging from sources of creative inspiration to various pottery styles and traditions from around the world will supplement this hands-on learning experience.

Open to beginning as well as continuing students. Registration is limited.

Cost for the afternoon session is $180/$160 for VAC Members plus a $20 materials fee for 6 lbs of clay, which includes glazes and firing.  Additional clay available in 6lb increments  for $20 (includes firing and additional glazes).

Open studio time will be available to registered students Monday – Friday, from 10am – 4pm. Cost is $150 per month(starting on the date of payment for 30 days), or $20 per day,  You can register at the Administration Office front desk during business hours (10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday) or call 808-967-8222.  Must be registered for a ceramics class to participate.

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 featured in hula garments. She is an advocate for Hawaiian practitioners and a member of Hālau Na Kipuʻupuʻu of Waimea.
These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority. Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

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: Lauhala Weaving with Kuuipo Kalahiki-Morales. Visitors and kama’aina alike are invited to experience a free, hands-on workshop.

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority.

Located at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785)

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Gallery in Volcano Village. 

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

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 12th at 10:30am with a performance by Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu under the direction of nā Kumu Hula, Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett. The performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center at the kahua hula (hula platform) near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats, and to arrive early as parking at the Visitor’s Center is limited, additional parking is available at the Steam Vents parking lot.

Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu was founded in 2022 by nā Kumu Hula Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett. The hālau, proudly located in Hilo, Hawai`i, and is dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of the late Kumu Hula, Johnny Lum Ho. Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu has kaikamahine, keiki kāne, wahine, kāne and kupuna ranging in age from 4 to 80+ years old, serviced weekly through 18 differentclasses. Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu has recently competed in the Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition in 2023 and 2024. They have also participated in and received top honors at the E Mālama Mau i ka Hula Keiki Competition held yearly in Hilo.  Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu focuses on providing haumāna with access to culture and language while instilling foundational values and skills. These include aloha, kuleana, hō`ihi, kūpa`a, lōkahi and others. The hālau is committed to instilling a genuine love for hula and the associated cultural practices while building strong, lifelong bonds. The hālau acknowledges the importance of and is extremely grateful for family and community support and looks forward to cultivating a new generation of lehua. The performance takes place in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, National Park entrance fees apply. These free events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Although the event is free, park entrance fees apply.

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Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

The Volcano Wood Show Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 19 through August 10th, 2025. The show is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. The exhibit will also be featured online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.The three-week event aims to feature the various wood artists in our community who produce individual one-of- a-kind works using indigenous Hawaiian and exotic woods. The exhibition presents a wide range of wood items including furniture, sculptures, and bowls. Funds generated from the show will contribute to the development of Volcano Art Center’s future classroom space.

This years biennial exhibition will be juried by members Nalu Woods and VAC director of development & Galleries. Cash prizes are available for award winners. It is possible for interested artists to obtain a free slab of donated, dimensional lumber from old growth koa wood, responsibly harvested from a fallen tree in Volcano for inclusion into their submitted work of art. For complete details please contact gallery@volcanoartcenter.org by March 28th, 2025.  Be prepared to discuss your design idea if requesting a piece of the donated, salvaged wood.

View the Prospectus  and Entry Form

Volcano Art Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization created in 1974 whose mission is to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of Hawaiʻi through arts and education.

Contact Emily C. Weiss by calling (808) 967-8222 or email info@volcanoartcenter.org

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Hula Kahiko: Unuokeahi with kumu hula Stacey Kapuaikapoliopele Kaʻauʻa

Saturday, October 11th | 10:30am

Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series resumes on Saturday, October 11th, with a presentation by Unuokeahi under the direction of kumu hula Stacey Kapuaikapoliopele Kaʻauʻa.  The performance begins at 10:30am, and takes place in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees apply. 

On the winter solstice of 2016, Unuokeahi opened her doors under the tutelage of kumu hula Kapua Kaʻauʻa, affectionately known as Kumu ʻAuʻa. ʻAuʻa underwent the ʻūniki rites in December 2014, led by her kumu Dr. Taupōuri Tangarō of Unukupukupu. It is with this that she was bestowed the title of kumu hula. The Unuokeahi traditions stem from the Kanakaʻole hula ʻaihaʻa traditions in Hilo.

Hālau Unuokeahi is made up of culturally sustainable members from various communities. Students who arrived at the hālau come to learn traditional and cultural leadership through moʻolelo, ritual, and environmental sustainability. Many of the students of Unuokeahi have reached or are reaching higher academic degrees, an essential piece for the journey of the hālau.

Along with Hālau Unuokeahi comes the Unuiti Hula Ensemble program from Ka ʻUmeke Kaʻeo Charter school in Keaukaha.  Started by her kumu, Taupōuri, in the early 2000’s, Kumu ʻAuʻa continues this program throughout all 11-grade levels.  Hula ʻaihaʻa, moʻolelo, and ritual are taught through the Hawaiian language medium.  It is a rigorous program, requiring students to create, and manifest their hula world in every aspect.  From making implements, gathering, fabrication, and ‘āina projects, to haku hula, these core learning accouterments are required of every student.  Paired with academics, it makes it for a dynamic program.

This performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center (VAC).  VAC is pleased to resume the series which invites hula hālau from across Hawaiʻi to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform), located near the VAC Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats.

These family friendly, free events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. if you, your ‘ohana or business would like to support these wonderful programs please contact Emily Weiss at the Volcano Art Center.   The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.                                                         

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222

Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. These free events are currently partial funded by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Donations are greatly appreciated.  Participants meet at the Niaulani Rainforest Gallery in Volcano Village (19-4074 OldVolcanoRoad, Volcano, HI 96785)

(808) 967-8222