Calendar of Events

Apr
25
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lau hala Weaving with Kumu Kāʻeo Izon
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

 

Apr
26
Sat
2025
Painting Demonstration with Rod Cameron
Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

Rod Cameron plans on performing a live painting demonstrations for those interested in learning more about his artistic processes and techniques, on the gallery porch, from 11am -1pm on Saturday, April 26th at VAC Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. While the demonstration is free, park entrance fees apply.

Inspired by opposing forces of the natural environment of Hawaii, Rod Cameron trains a keen, painterly eye to the landscapes he puts to canvas. “There is no place I know that is remotely like (Volcano) in the world. Its’ great contrasts of violence and quiet solitude, clear blue skies and heavy ash clouds, rain forests and lunar landscapes are a constant challenge and a very great honor to paint.” Rod’s initial studies in school centered on architecture, mechanical drawing, and writing. He began to teach himself to paint and draw but realized that “you’ll soon hit walls by strictly going it alone.” He began attending classes at The Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles and at the Art Students League in New York City. He wanted to work with master artists, so he did an apprenticeship in Palm Springs with Keith Ward, who is most famous for illustrating the “Dick and Jane” reading books. After that, he spent five months doing plein-air painting in isolated jungles and beaches near Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Island beauty and the lure of surfing brought Rod to Hawaii where he began designing silkscreen shirts and created the first Diamond Head Crater Festival posters. Soon he was directing his own agency, East/West Arts, in California with clients like Warner Brothers, and Hasbro. The agency’s specialty in toys got Rod working in three dimensions and led to a number of U.S. patents for his inventions. Currently, Rod works out of his Beach Road studio in the Puna District of Hawaii. 

 

May
23
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lauhala Weaving with Kuuipo Kalahiki-Morales
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

May
31
Sat
2025
Painting Demonstration with Lacyann Kaheakū Matsumoto Lyons
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

 Painting Demonstration with Lacyann Kaheakū Matsumoto Lyons at VAC Gallery

Lacyann plans on performing a live painting demonstrations on the gallery porch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, from 11am -1pm on Saturday, May 31st.

She also has an exhibition opening on May 17th through June 22nd at VAC Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. While the demonstration and exhibit are free,  park entrance fees apply.

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.

Jun
27
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lauhala Weaving with Kuuipo Kalahiki-Morales
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

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