Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

"African Cultural Safari IX," stories, music and art activities for children ages 6 to 12 accompanied by an adult, in honor of Black History Month, 1 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Art; free to members and children under 12, $1 for all others. 532-8726.

Hawaiian Quilt Show, fabric art from "Ka Hui Kapa ‘Opana O Waimea," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Parker Ranch Historic Homes Pu‘øpelu, Kamuela, Big Island; free. (808) 885-5433.

Gallery Walk-through, gallery manager, Darrell Orwing, discusses the current exhibit from New Zealand, 1 p.m. today, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui; free. (808) 242-2787.

"Ola Na Mo ‘Olelo, Living Stories Tour," a dramatic presentation by storytellers in costume sharing the life of King Kalakaua and Queen Kapi‘olani, 1 p.m., Monday through Friday; included in ticket price; also "A Behind the Scenes Tour," visit to restricted areas of the museum’s collection, focusing on artifacts of King Kalakaua and the royal family, for ages 12 and over, 1:30-2:30 p.m. each Monday through Friday, $15 in addition to the general admission; the Bishop Museum. 847-8243.

Salon des RefusÚ, reception for an exhibition of mixed-media additive sculpture masks by students, with entertainment and awards presentation, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Kaimuki Middle School Library; free. 733-4800.

"Contemporary Prints from the Kalahari Desert," slide lecture by Elaine Foti. 7 p.m. Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 532-8700

CLASSES

Calligraphy Demonstration, hands-on instruction in the art of calligraphy, presented by Korean Society of Calligraphic Arts, 2 p.m. Friday, auditorium, Center for Korean Studies, UH-Manoa; free; brushes, paper and ink provided. 956-7041.

Expressions Session, painting with cray pas with artist Kaethe Kauffman, for children ages 5-12, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, the Contemporary Museum; $5 children of members, $10 children of non-members. 526-1322.

Workshop on Collagraphs and Monoprints, two days of instruction with Eileen Foti, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday Academy Art Center at Linekona; $90. 536-5507.

"Polaroid Image Transfer Workshop," Kathleen T. Carr teaches how to create original photographic art, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday, Hui No‘oea Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui; $75 for members, $90 for nonmembers, plus $20 supply fee for each day’s workshop. (808) 572-6560.

OPENINGS

"mo‘oku ‘auhau o ka ‘aina: he huaka‘i o ka ‘uhane (genealogy of the land: a spiritual voyage)," a thesis exhibit of paintings with earth, concrete, oil, enamel and acrylic on canvas by Kau‘i Chun, opens today, Commons Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa; through Friday, opening reception 4-6 p.m. today. 956-6888.

"Crossroads," an exhibit of ceramic art by Steve Martin and "Past ’n Print," mixed-media prints by Doug Young, opens today, the Gallery at Ward Centre; through March 23. 597-8034.

"Dances with Light," photographs by Steven W. Lum, opens tomorrow, CafÚ Che Pasta; through March 31. 524-0004.

"Light and Shadow," oil paintings by Leo Laxa, opens tomorrow, Pauahi Tower Gallery; through March 23. 533-4310.

"Kaleidoscope," paintings and drawings by Sanit Khewhok, opens Tuesday, bibelot gallery; through March 31, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 738-0368.

Honolulu Printmakers Juried Exhibition, etchings, screen prints, lithographs, relief and monoprints judged by Eileen Foti, opens Tuesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; through March 23, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. 532-8700, 536-5507.

"Directions: New Works by Duncan Dempster," prints and three-dimensional constructions with sound design, opens Tuesday, second floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona; through March 23. 532-8700.

"Hangul Calligraphy: Reflections of the Spirit of Korea, sponsored by the Korean Society of Calligraphic Arts and Center for Korean Studies, UH-Manoa, opens Thursday, main lobby, Center for Korean Studies, UH-Manoa; through March 10, opening ceremony 2:30 p.m. Thursday with lecture and seminar at 3 p.m. 956-7041.

Photographs from students at La Pietra-Hawai‘i School for Girls, opens Thursday, Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza; through March 31, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday. 522-5930.

Works by Barry Wilkinson, kaha ki‘i (one person show) by local artist presented by the Waimea Arts Council, opens Thursday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; through March 31, opening reception 3 p.m. March 10. (808) 887-1052.

"Scenes Seen," acrylics on linen canvas by Gary Kato, opens Thursday, Arts of Paradise Gallery; through April 30. 924-2787.

"Welcome to My World," retrospective of sculptor Rick Phillips, opens Friday, Kinipopo Fine Arts Gallery, Wailua, Kaua‘i; through March 31, opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. (808) 822-4356.

Contemporary Art Quilts, handmade by artist Charlene Hughes; opens Saturday, Stairway Gallery, Borders at Ward Centre; through March 30. 591-8995.

CALL FOR ART

Honolulu Academy of Arts seeks graphic productions by artist Charles W. Bartlett (1860-1940), who lived for 20 years in Manoa. The following etchings are among his works being sought for a retrospective: "Hanalei Fishermen," "Hawaiian Woman Drinking from a Coconut" and "The Lei Sellers." If you have information on them, call curator Jennifer Saville at 532-8772.

CALL TO ARTISTS

Maui Arts & Cultural Center receiving works any any media from Maui County residents for March and April juried show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday at Schaefer Gallery, Kahului; $10 per entry. (808) 879-4538.

Canon Amateur Photo Contest 2001 in Hawai‘i seeks up to three photographs per person, taken between Jan. 1, 2000, and Feb. 28, 2001, on the the theme "Children in Hawai‘i." Deadline: Wednesday. 522-5930.

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui, seeks art in all media for April 27-June 10 juried show; $10 entry fee for up to three pieces. Deadline: 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. April 13 and 14, Hui No‘eau Solarium. (808) 572-6560, ext. 4.

Native Books and Beautiful Things seeks handcrafted items from guest artists. All submissions must be designed, created and manufactured by hand in Hawai‘i. 591-9008.

Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, seeks fine arts and crafts reflecting Polynesian culture and island living. ongoing 637-6505.

CLOSING THIS WEEK

"Te Ao Tawhito/Te Ao Hou (Old Worlds/New Worlds)," mixed-media exhibit by 14 artists of Maori, Pacific Island, Asian New Zealand and European ancestry, through today; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

"Kaua‘i Hemolele I Ka Malie: Kaua‘i Peaceful in the Calm," recent work by Penny Nichols, through tomorrow; Kinipopo Fine Art Gallery, Wailua, Kaua‘i. (808) 822-4356.

"E Komo Mai: Art Expressions," exhibit by Karren Barozzi, Susan Cardenas, Tracy Mafalda Hirata, Nikki Johnston and Susan Locke, through Tuesday; Ho‘omaluhia Gallery. 233-7323.

Korean Masks from the Ryun Namkoong Collection, over 100 masks used in traditional dance-dramas, shaman rituals and festivals, through Tuesday; John Young Museum of Art, UH-Manoa. 956-5666, 956-8866.

Pastels and oils by Jennifer Colver Cook, sponsored by the Waimea Arts Council, through Wednesday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

"Canon USA Hawai‘i Branch Employee Photos" fifth annual contest for photographs by eight employees. through Wednesday; Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.

"Hearts & Flowers," recent iris prints and serigraphs by Rosalie Prussing, through Wednesday; Ko‘olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

"Surfaces," photographs and paintings by artist Mark Kadota, sponsored by The Advertiser Gallery and Christian Macias and Art Associates, through Wednesday; Honolulu Advertiser Gallery. 263-1159, 735-2730.

"Two Creative Wahine," recent oils by Dora Lin and pastels by Fong Ling, through Wednesday; Arts of Paradise Gallery. 924-2787.

"Throw a little color on it," selected paintings by Amy Russell, through Thursday; Koa Gallery at Kapi‘olani Community College. 734-9375.

"Jean-Jacques Dicker: an Erotic Retrospective," hand-printed black and white photographs, through Friday; Honolulu Art Gallery. 955-5250.

"World at a Glance," photo exhibit by Dennis Callan, through Saturday; Borders-Ward Centre. 591-8995.

"Quality Hearts III," 18 local artists display art on a heart theme, through next Sunday; the Contemporary Cafe at the Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Bethel Street Gallery: "Ka ‘Ikena," installation by Chuck Kawai‘olu Souza; through March 8. 533-2836.

Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, displays art in various media by local artists. 637-6505.

The Contemporary Museum: "Unpublished and Unseen: Photography by Joel-Peter Witkin," photographic art; through April 8, viewer discretion is advised because the exhibition contains imagery that is difficult and may be upsetting. 526-1322.

The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "Recent Painting by Hiroki Morinoue," "An Essential Balance: Works by Toshiko Takaezu," and "Prints by Duncan Dempster, Melinda Morey, Rob Noland and Jeff Tam"; through May 2. 526-1322.

East-West Center Gallery: "Carved Puppets of Asia," traditional puppets of many cultures displayed with paintings, storyboards, tapestries, musical instruments and video; through March 23. 944-7584.

Gallery ‘Iolani, Windward Community College: "Murray Turnbull/Recent Works," paintings, through March 9. 235-1140, 235-7346.

Gallery on the Pali: "Focus on the Feminine," caran d’ache by Robyn Waters; through March 9. 526-1191.

Hawai‘i Pacific University Art Gallery: "Lady Pop," assemblages by Tai Kitakata and "Elements of Change," prints by Donna Broder, through March 16. 544-0287.

Honolulu Academy of Arts: "The Art of Warner Bros. Animation," original drawings, painting and cels from the creators of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and friends, cartoon classics in the Cartoon Theatre and an interactive Animation Station for keiki, Education Gallery with special viewing hours, through April 1; "Frances Pickens: A Retrospective," including jewelry and sculptural forms in a variety of metals and techniques, Graphics Art Gallery, through April 1; The Howard and Estelle Bern Collection of Japanese hair ornaments, Japanese Gallery, ongoing; "East Meets West: Cross-Cultural Influences in the Arts," highlight of artwork from the Academy’s Asian and Western collections, ongoing. 532-8700.

‘Iolani Palace Galleries: exhibit of crowns, jewels, kahili, cloaks and sacred emblems; ongoing. 522-0832.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Gallery: "Mainichi Mono: Everyday Things," artifacts that show the evolution in design, from manual to electric, metal or wooden to plastic; through April 16. 945-7633.

Queen Emma Gallery: "Fragments of a Journey," fabric and mixed media art by Betty Fines, in honor of Black History Month; through March 18. 537-7167.

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RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE

Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery: "Honolulu Printmakers: Checkmate - Black, White & Color," woodcuts by Laura Smith, photo etchings by Joe Singer, etchings by Howard Farrent, digital prints by Bobby Crockett, and monoprints by Lynn Cook; through March 4. 734-0274.

The Gallery at Coffeeline: "Line Drawing," what two artists can do with 400 yards of string and blank wall; through March 15. 947-1615.

Jaron’s Restaurant: works by Thomas Deir; ongoing. 261-4600.

Mezzanine Gallery, DoubleTree ‘Olana Waikiki Hotel: "3...2...1... Three Artists’ Creations in the Year 2001," mixed-media exhibit by Christina Crooker, Elizabeth Dreckvoss, and Mark Maresc; through April 29, opening reception 5-8 p.m. March 17. 597-8108.

Waialua Public Library: "Six Local Artists," mixed media exhibit of works by Peter Raub, Jackie Wilson, Judy Williams, Philip Riley, Karen Scata and Jennifer Eisenhart; through April 6. 637-7446.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Java Kai, Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i: Works by Janelle, exhibit of pastels, watercolors, and photographs; through March 18; opening reception 7 p.m. Thursday. (808) 245-6704, 1-888-452-8244.

The Village Galleries of Maui, Lahaina: Recent Works by Pamela Andelin, oil on canvas, through March 15, (808) 661-5559, 1-800-483-8599.

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