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CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY


Kickoff Weekend:
Thanksgiving Weekend:
Continues Until:
November 20 & 21, 2010
November 26 - 28, 2010
January 4, 2011
Volcano Art Center Gallery
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Christmas Day)
free (park entrance fees may apply)


Every year near Thanksgiving, Volcano Art Center's Christmas in the Country begins. This is the time of year when the Volcano area has traditionally marked the start of the holiday season. Dozens of Hawai'i artists and artisans help VAC kick off the holidays over the last two weekends in November.

In addition, we invite our extended family of community members and visitors to help us commemorate the anniversary of Volcano Art Center, which was founded in 1974, with a big birthday cake served on the first weekend.


Gourd Wreath
by Jelena Clay
Children and adults are invited to enjoy the festive atmosphere and colorful decorations throughout the following weeks. Our Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit features one-of-a-kind wreaths in a variety of imaginative media, techniques, and styles, from the whimsical to the classical. You'll be amazed at what some artists choose to include in their highly creative concepts of "wreath." Astute collectors looking for truly original wreaths will want to be among the first to see, and choose from, the exhibit.

At this time of year, our Gallery maintains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned Christmas, in our 1877 historic building replete with fire in the fireplace and a tree with all the trimmings. We carry unique island-inspired gift items, ornaments, and home decorations made by our artists and artisans only for the holiday season, including some that are Volcano Art Center exclusives.

DIRECTIONS
The Volcano Art Center Gallery is located in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (off Highway 11) next to the Kilauea Visitors Center, where parking is available.


Over the Thanksgiving Weekend, the Volcano Village Art Studio Tour & Sale is a special opportunity to visit local visual artists' studios on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps are available at the Volcano Art Center Gallery or any of the stores in Volcano Village. For more information, call (808) 967-7247.