Volcano Art Center celebrates new gallery

Volcano Art Center celebrates new gallery

The Volcano Art Center, well known for its popular gallery inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park since 1974, announces the official grand opening of a second gallery location in Volcano Village.

The public is invited to join the VAC staff, board and volunteers in celebration of the new Rainforest Gallery at Niaulani at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Festivities will include live music, desserts, surprise giveaways and a final glimpse at the current installment – a group exhibition entitled “The Elemental.”

The Rainforest Gallery at Niaulani is now open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays, and features a small cafe serving specialty coffee, espresso, tea and treats.

Immediately preceding the opening will be VAC’s annual membership meeting, the yearly gathering of members to formally elect new candidates for the board of directors. The nominated slate of incoming board members includes: Donna Barr, Darla Deville, Robert N. Herkes, Vicki Penney-Rohner and Britten Traughber.

Board Chair Linda Pratt, Chief Executive Officer Tanya Aynessazian and members in attendance will hear about noteworthy past events and future plans. A special award for “VAC Gallery Artist of the Year” will also be announced based on member selection.

Member check-in begins at 5 p.m. and a light supper will be provided before the meeting is called to order at 5:30 p.m. Both events will take place at VAC’s Niaulani Campus located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. For more information, contact Aynessazian at 967-8222 or info@volcanoartcenter.org.