The Waimea Arts Council presents a new show incorporating the annual cherry blossom art show and expanding into interpretations of spring by local artists. The ‘Signs of Spring’ show runs through March 27 at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.
The 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival has been canceled due to COVID concerns, but the cherry trees are in bloom and the gallery is open to celebrate the arrival of Spring.
“Like others, I keep looking for the positive, signs we are coming out of the pandemic,” says local artist Dawn Sagar, “to plant a garden is to hope for the future: that’s spring!”
Sagar’s painting “Waimea Snow Blossoms” was chosen for this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival poster. Posters are available for purchase at the gallery.
Visitors are invited to explore the fine art experience by creating their own cherry blossom dot art stabile. They can follow our sample blend of renowned artists Alexander Calder and Yayoi Kusama or explore their own personal style. Docents will provide materials and guidance and visitors can take their own kit home for more creations. All is free of charge.
The Signs of Spring show includes photography, painting, collage, glass work, wood sculpture, greeting cards, handmade lei and bracelets.
The Firehouse Gallery is open Friday-Sunday, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. or whenever the flags are flying. It is located on the Historic Corner at 67-1201 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea. Masks are mandatory.
The Waimea Arts Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts, the encouragement of artists, and providing a forum for art-related community events.