During October, the Waimea Arts Council is presenting its annual Helen M. Cassidy Memorial Juried Art Show at Firehouse Gallery.
The member show, now in its 33rd year, will be on exhibit today through Oct. 29 at Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. It features 26 entries, including paintings in all mediums, drawings, sculptures and photographs.
The show honors Helen Cassidy, who was instrumental in establishing the Waimea Arts Council more than 35 years ago.
This year’s invited juror is Kauanoe Chang, an Oahu native who has long been in the forefront of art and education. A student attracted to art from early on she eventually studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa with many well-known artist/teachers before beginning her art-focused career with the Department of Education as a curriculum developer of the Hawaiian studies and arts education programs.
Since 2000, she’s resided in Waimea, serving as a support specialist assisting nine schools in the three northern districts of the island while also participating in a number of important art gatherings. Most recently she helped establish HOEA, a school for Native Hawaiian arts in South Kohala.
A reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday at the gallery.
During the event, awards will be presented to the following artists:
– Best of Show: Carolyn Lancaster, “Read My Paw,” original watercolor
– 1st Place: Trish Helm Kimball, “Storm Clouds On The Range,” original pastel
– 2nd Place: Ilmar Reinvald, “Cove At Waialea Bay,” original oil
– 3rd Place: Julie McCue, “A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts,” original watercolor
– Honorable Mentions: Christian Marinello, “Mana,” granite; Judith Wilson, “View From My Window,” fiber art.
Firehouse gallery, located at 67-1201 Mamalahoa Highway, is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and Sunday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.
Info: Call 887-1052 or visit www.waimeaartscouncil.org.