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Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s ecological importance as one of Kilauea’s last old-growth koa and ‘ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to …
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Volcano Art Center presents Hula Voices at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. These free, educational offerings present an engaging, intimate “talk story” session with Hawaiʻi Island’s kumu hula who eat, sleep and live lives centered on the practice of hula and its associated arts. Join VAC for an informative and fun …
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s ecological importance as one of Kilauea’s last old-growth koa and ‘ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to …
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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. Our upcoming program of “Jazz in the Forest” at the Volcano Art Center on June 14th is focusing on the Blues, both as a chord structure and as a feeling …
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Hula Hālau o kou lima nani e, has been thriving for 39 years. Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima a student of Uncle George Naʻope. The name of the hālau was given to me by my kumu: Hula Hālau O Kou Lima Nani E (School of loving hula hands). Our hula school is based in Keaukaha of …
Hula Kahiko Performance: Hālau O Kou Lima Nani E Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima Read More »
Join Lydia Meneses on June 14th, from 10am – 1pm at VAC Niaulani Campus. The Zentangle art method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structure pattern. This class was inspired by the upcoming Summer Solstice on June 20th. This day marks the celebration of the longest …
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Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s ecological importance as one of Kilauea’s last old-growth koa and ‘ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to …
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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 8-14. $250 per child/ $230 for members of VAC. Textile, Calligraphy, Crazy Creature, Songs with ili ilis, Drawing and more… Bring snacks, a lunch, water …
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s ecological importance as one of Kilauea’s last old-growth koa and ‘ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to …
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Enjoy a live painting demonstration on May 31st at VAC gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.by artist Lacy Kaheaku Matsumoto-Lyons. Lacy was born in Honolulu, and taught both formal and informal methods of art. She has studied under Riji Sensei Carol Sakata for Ikebana, at the Linekona School of …
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Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s ecological importance as one of Kilauea’s last old-growth koa and ‘ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to …
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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. Activites include lei making, botanical printing, ukulele instruction, and lauhala weaving. Topics occur on a rotating schedule. All supplies are provided. These free cultural events are supported in …
Wednesdays (6 sessions) May 21s1 – July 2 (no class on June 11th), from 3:30pm. – 6:30pm. Refresh with a new creative outlet at our open and spacious ceramics studio located in a unique rainforest setting at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Diane will be teaching strong fundamentals that are the foundation …
Every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, learn about rare native Hawaiian rain forests, and specifically Niaulani rain forest, in VAC’s guided rain forest tour. Visitors learn about Niaulani’s ecological importance as one of Kilauea’s last old-growth koa and ‘ōhi’a rain forests, VAC’s role in its protection and restoration, the continual threats to …
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.
Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition Kaheakū: Visions of a Fisherman featuring works by Native Hawaiian artist and activist Lacyann Kaheakū Matsumoto–Lyons. The exhibition will be on display from May 17th to June 22nd, 2025, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at VAC Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. …
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