Garden Island
Arts Council
bringing arts to the people and people to the arts!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
First-ever TRASHION SHOW!
Free to attend! Food trucks, vendors, and entertainment.
What is Trashion? Fashion made from discarded and recycled materials
What is a Trashion Show? The public were invited to create outfits made from and discarded materials and will be modeling their looks at a fashion show and contest during the Second Saturday Night Market on Kress Street. Free to attend!
When is the Trashion Show? Saturday November 14th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Where is the Trashion Show? Downtown Līhuʻe, Kress Street
PURPOSE
Raising awareness of our landfill’s limited capacity, diverting waste, and promoting recycling and sustainability efforts.
The deadline to register as a design contestant was on Oct.30 and has passed.
Made possible in part by funding from the County of Kaua‘i Solid Waste Division
KŌLOA KEIKI ART CLUB
(Registration full
Waitlist open)
Kōloa Keiki Art Club is a free, after-school, hands-on art program for kids in grades K–5, offered through the Garden Island Arts Council’s Van Go! program.
Classes take place Wednesdays from 1:30–3:30 p.m. in the Kōloa Public & School Library Meeting Room. Kids will explore a variety of creative art projects in a fun, supportive setting. Projects may include printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, weaving, and textile arts.
October 14–November 25, 2026
Club Sessions are on the following Wednesdays: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, and 11/25.
(No session on Veterans Day, November 11.)
Kōloa School Library Meeting Room
3451 Poʻipū Rd., Kōloa, Kauaʻi, HI
Free and open to students in grades K–5.
Students are to go to the Meeting Room afterschool or will be met in front of the Library by a Van Go! volunteer.
Promptly pick your child up at 3:30 pm.
If your child has additional support needs, we ask caregivers to stay. Parents/Guardians of Kindergarteners are welcome to accompany their children.
Our Programs
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, GIAC provides exciting year-round arts & cultural activities through dynamic projects, events, and education for youth and adults on Kaua‘i.
E Kanikapila KāKou
A beloved annual Hawaiian music series, now entering its 43rd season, featuring eight weeks of “backyard-style” kanikapila in a concert setting. In 2026 EKK was held at the Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center on Monday nights--February 2nd through March 23rd.
Līhuʻe Airport Displays
Coordinated by a dedicated team of artists, who have installed 90+ engaging and informative displays in two large window showcases at the airport. Each display elevates local stories and initiatives, touching on broader themes such as conservation, artistic expression, and Hawai'i's rich cultures.
Van Go! Mobile art room
Since 2003, this program has brought arts education --through visual arts, storytelling, and crafts-- to Kauaʻi's schools, libraries, and community centers. Early exposure to arts and culture fosters lifelong engagement, with childhood experiences playing a key role in building resilience, confidence, and well-being.
Community Art Projects
GIAC provides support for community art initiatives through management, fiscal sponsorship, and promotion. Currently GIAC is sponsoring Kaua'i's first-ever TRASHION SHOW and has recently completed Ka Pae 'Āina O Hawaiʻi Nei: Hawaiian Archipelago Mosaic Mural Program, an 80 foot long mural to be installed in 2026 at Wowoni Point at Kīlauea Lighthouse.
Kauaʻi Crafts Studio
Hands-on workshops in fabric dyeing, ceramics, drawing, printmaking, and more which connect participants with local and visiting artists, helping them build skills and deepen their appreciation for creative traditions. Participants enjoy creating together in community, building relationships, and developing artistic confidence.
BoroBoro Boutique
Launched in 2021, BBB is a volunteer sewing committee which creates upcycled clothing and products to fund community art projects. The annual BBB Pop-Up and Craft-A-Thon, during the Memorial Day 3-day weekend, reflects GIAC’s commitment to creative expression and environmental stewardship through waste reduction.
Arts and culture calendar
This free online resource connects artists, organizations, and the public, keeping everyone informed and engaged with the island’s creative scene--sent out twice a month and receives event submissions from organizations across Kaua'i.
We believe that through creativity, individuals thrive and communities are strengthened
