The Volcano Art Center (VAC) is proud to announce
Christmas in the Country: Annual Wreath Exhibition
November 29 – December 31, 2024
With warmest winter wishes and happiest holiday greetings, the Volcano Art Center welcomes all to the 25th Annual Christmas in the Country celebration starting Friday, November 29th. Featuring the Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit that continues through December, 31st, 2024. Christmas in the Country promises an abundance of art and aloha to kick start your holiday season. VAC Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park creates a merry scene of an old-fashioned Christmas inside its 1877 historic building. The festivities this year spill beyond the park into VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Plan to attend the Annual Volcano Hui Tour, a community tree lighting and acapella Christmas Carols at VAC’s Niaulani Campus on Friday, November 29th.
Both locations will showcase the exquisite artwork Volcano Art Center has become known for year-round, plus you’ll find unique holiday offerings of island-inspired gifts, ornaments and decorations made by Hawai`i Island artists. The concurrent Annual Wreath Exhibit presents one-of-a-kind wreaths in a variety of imaginative media, techniques and styles, from the whimsical to the traditional. This year’s theme “Sunrise To Sunset” reflects VAC’s 50 year commitment to creativity in our community!
The exhibit will also be available for viewing on VAC’s website upon opening. For more information please call (808) 967-7565 or email sales@volcanoartcenter.org
Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea 2024 performance series continues on Saturday, December 14th with a presentation by Hālau Hula o Manaʻolana o Kohala under the direction of Kumu Hula Manaʻolana (Hope) Keawe. The performance begins at 10:30am at the pā hula in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. National Park entrance fees apply.
The performance on June 10th will present a special appearance by members of Na Kupuna`O Kohala and Hula Kalaniumi a Liloa both under the direction of Kumu Kaui Nakamura.
These free events are supported by the Hawai;i Tourism Authority and donations from members of the Volcano Art Center. Donations are welcome to continue future programs. 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. Visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222 for more information.
2025 marks the 20th year of the annual Love The Arts gala!
This year’s, Love The Arts: “A Symphony of Wings,” takes place on Saturday, February 15th, from 5pm to 8:30pm at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
The VAC board of directors, staff, and event committees are filled with anticipation as we prepare to make this beloved gala our finest yet. “Golden Circle” premium ticket packages including champagne, front row seating, overnight accommodations, and breakfast are available for patrons wishing to make the night extra special.
As a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, Volcano Art Center relies on annual events such this gala to raise essential operating funds.
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General Ticket $125 VAC Member Ticket $100 Golden Circle Ticket $500
