Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

"A Behind the Scenes Tour," visit to restricted areas of Bishop 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; Bishop Museum. 847-8243.

St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser, celebrate the arts and rediscover the artist within, benefit for fine arts programs on the North Shore, sponsored by the Hale‘iwa Arts Festival, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Pikake Pavilion, Waimea Falls Adventure Park; $20. 637-2277.

CLASSES/LECTURES

"Nature Prints on Fabric," learn to transfer leaf images to fabric, workshop led by Emmy Lou Runyan, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Temari Center for Asian and Pacific Arts; $40. 735-1860.

"Photo Transfers to Relief Plates," demonstration of transfers of photo copy images to linoleum, by print artist Jeff Tam, sponsored by Honolulu Printmakers, 1 p.m. Saturday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.

"Mainland Artist Workshops: How to Apply," Donna Broder discusses what to expect at an artists’ retreat, sponsored by Honolulu Printmakers, 1 p.m. Sunday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.

OPENINGS

"The Emerald City of Oz," acrylics on canvas and fabric art by Diane Allen, opens today, Gallery on the Pali; through March 28, opening reception and fashion show 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday. 526-1191.

Art Maui 2001, all-media juried exhibition by Maui artists, opens tomorrow, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui; through April 8. (808) 244-8272.

"Art of Women," works in various media by women and girls with disabilities, in honor of Women’s History Month, sponsored by Honolulu County Committee on the Status of Women, opens Wednesday, courtyard of Honolulu Hale; through March 30. 523-4674.

"Out of the Box!," local and national artisans show boxes in various media, opens Thursday, Nohea Gallery-Ward Warehouse; through May 15. 596-0074.

"Artifacts," works by Maile Andrade, opens Friday, Bethel Street Gallery; through May 11. 533-2836.

"Hawai‘i: Yesterday & Today," paintings by Herb Kawainui Kane, Victor Gao and George Eguchi, opens Friday, Island Art Gallery; through April 15, opening reception 7-10 p.m. Friday. 536-5369.

"Visions from the Heart," landscapes and seascapes in oil and limited-edition prints, opens Friday, Hale‘iwa Art Gallery; through March 30. 637-3368.

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." The works are believed to be in private collections; persons with information on their current location are asked to contact curator Jennifer Saville at 532-8772.

CLOSING THIS WEEK

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

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

"Jean Charlot: a Mexican Journey," drawings, lithographs, and woodcuts, through Friday; Commons Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888

"Lady Pop," assemblages in a variety of media by Tai Kitakata, and "Elements of Change," prints by Donna Broder, through Friday; Hawai‘i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-02287.

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

Works by Janelle, exhibit of pastels, watercolors, and photographs, through next Sunday; Java Kai, Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i. (808) 245-6704, 1-888-452-8244.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Academy Art Center at Linekona: Honolulu Printmakers Juried Exhibition, etchings, screen prints, lithographs, relief and monoprints judged by Eileen Foti; through March 23. 532-8700, 536-5507. Also: "Directions: New Works by Duncan Dempster," prints and three-dimensional constructions with sound design. Second floor, through March 23. 532-8700.

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

bibelot Gallery: "Kaleidoscope," paintings and drawings by Sanit Khewhok; through March 31. 738-0368.

Bishop Museum, Vestibule Gallery: contemporary acrylic and paper panels depicting a Hawaiian chant describing the creation of heaven, earth and all its creatures, through March 2002; and ‘A Canoe, woodcarved canoe once owned by Prince Kuhio, ongoing. 847-3511.

Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, displays art in various media by Chai, Coley, Fettig, Braden, Aldag and other local artists; ongoing. 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 which 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.

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

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; "East is West in Hawai‘i," regional contemporary art from the academy’s Asia and and Western collections, second floor, Western Wing, through April 15; 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.

Honolulu Art Gallery: "Patterns of the Universe," paintings and drawings by Sharon Hardie; through April 7. 955-5250.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Gallery: "Mainichi Mono: Everyday Things," artifacts from the home and office, including household goods, tools and implements, office equipment, personal effects and Japanese dolls; through April 16, also "Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you," ongoing. 945-7633.

John Young Museum of Art: artifacts from Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and Africa, Krauss Hall 002, UH-Manoa; ongoing. 956-3634.

Koa Gallery at Kapi‘olani Community College: "Clarence Lee, Selected Works, an Overview," graphic designs; through March 27. 734-9375.

Ko‘olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace: "Dream of Peace," acrylics on silk and prints by Spark Chan; through March 31. 988-4147.

Satoru’s Art Gallery: works by Satoru Abe; ongoing. 545-4220.

University of Hawai‘i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa: "Jose Guadalupe Posada: My Mexico," prints from the late 19th and early 20th centuries; through April 6. 956-6888.

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