Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Pyrography: Print or Fire?" Deb Nehman demonstrates method of print making by stamping hot metal onto paper, sponsored by Honolulu Printmakers, 2 p.m. Saturday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.

Works by James Coleman, view his latest works and visit with the artist, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Diamond Head Gallery at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 971-2800.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Oil Painting Class, four-session workshop led by Dina Holland for beginning and advanced oil painters, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays in August beginning this Tuesday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $55 plus supplies. Call for registration and list of needed supplies: (808) 961-5711.

Fall 2001 Art Classes, registration begins on Wednesday for 11-week (Sep. 22-Dec. 8) Saturday studio art classes for grades K-12 and 14-week (Sept. 11-Dec. 15) adult classes. Call for tuition and registration information: 532-8741.

Acrylic Painting Class, four-session workshop led by Puakea Soares for beginning and advanced acrylic painters, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays in August beginning this Wednesday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $65 plus supplies. Call for registration and list of needed supplies: (808) 961-5711.

Acrylic Painting Workshop, led by Kelly Sueda, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights; $30 members, $35 non-members. Registration required: 526-1322.

Lei Wili Class, creation of fresh flower lei, taught by Darleen Kiefer, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Aug. 25, Mission Houses Museum; $20 members, $25 non-members. Reservations required. 531-0481.

"Monotypes: Anything Goes," two-session workshop led by HanSolo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 18, Academy Arts Center at Linekona; $60 plus $10 supply fee. Call for registration and instructions on needed supplies and tools: 536-5507.

OPENINGS

Recent Paintings by Katherine Love, opens today, Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery; through Sept. 28. 544-0287.

"Exhibit A," drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed-media and installation art by Debra Drexler, Jodi Endicott, Darius Homay, Kloe Kang and Noe Tanigawa, opens Friday, the ARTS at Marks Garage; through Sept. 1, opening reception Friday. 521-2903.

"The Magic of Watercolor," exhibit of works by Maui resident artists, opens Friday, Village Gallery, Dickenson Street, Lahaina, Maui; through Aug. 31, opening reception Friday. (808) 661-4402.

"Diving into Dimension," wall sculptures and paintings by Jennifer Rothschild, opens Saturday, Roy's Restaurant; through Sept. 22. 395-3238.

CLOSING THIS WEEK

"Young People's Summer 2001 Exhibition," art work created by students enrolled in the Art Center's summer school program, through Tuesday; Academy Arts Center at Linekona. 532-8741.

2001 AIA Honolulu Design Awards, presented by the American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter, through Friday;Aug 10 Third Floor Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.

"Paintings and Prints of Al Furtado" through Saturday; Roy's Restaurant. 396-7697.

"Chairs II," juried show in various media on the theme of chairs, through Saturday; Kukui Grove Center Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 245-2733.

"Tropical Energy: Recent Ceramic Sculptures and Drawings by Jun Kaneko," through next Sunday; displayed on the front lawn, courtyards and in Gallery 3 of the Graphics Art Gallery and the Henry R. Luce Pavilion, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Fifth Biennial Exhibition of Hawai'i Artists, presents a mixed-media installation by Ben Kikuyama, photographs and sculptural objects by Hugh Russell, color photographs by Suzanne K. Saylor, paintings by Masami Teraoka, drawings by Kaori Ukaji and video work by Fae Yamaguchi, through next Sunday; The Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

@ the UnDergROUND: "Un-Tech," multi-media, prints and sculpture by Peter Chamberlain; also "Slabs," Avant-Garde Ceramic Art by Arthur Nelander and "Turning New Tricks" photography by Leslee Giovale; through Aug. 25. 595-6377.

Bibelot Gallery: "timetime (time after time)," exhibit of fabric art and works on paper by Ann Asakura and Morris Umeno; through Aug. 24. 738-0368.

Canon Photo Gallery: "Wedding Moments," photos by Toshi Murakawa; through Aug. 31. 522-5930.

The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "Recent Works by Pia Stern," oils on canvas; "Ontogeny Recapitulates Phylogeny: Recent Works by Stephen Freedman," ceramics; and "Hawai'i: Old and New," images of Hawai'i's buildings and landmarks in a variety of media; through Sept. 5. 526-1322.

East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burn Hall: "Ni-Vanuatu: People in Touch with their Natural Environment," photographic exhibition featuring Bosen Napu's images of Hawai'i in 2001 and David Becker's photographs of traditional Vanuatu, also masks, carvings, mats and other item from Vanuatu augment the photography; through Oct. 5. 944-7612.

The Gallery at Ward Centre: "Focus: New Work," paintings in various media by Chuck Davis and "Red, White and 'Boo," white crackle raku vessels with red lacquer covers and bamboo handles and other works by Ken Kang; through Aug. 24. 597-8034.

Gallery on the Pali: "Salon Des Refuse's--Artists of Hawai'i 2001," exhibition of works rejected by the Academy's juried exhibit; also "Digital Paintings on Canvas" by Arthur Nelander; both through Aug. 24. 526-1191,

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Gallery: Batiks and Paintings by Marti Wiese Rounds and Gwen Hanson; through Aug. 31. 233-7323.

Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Artists of Hawai'i 2001," annual multi-media exhibition of art from the Hawaiian artistic community juried by Arnold L. Lehman, Henry R. Luce Gallery; through Aug. 26; "Invited Artists: Paul Kodama, Franco Salmoiraghi and Shuzo Uemoto," companion photography exhibition in conjunction to the "Artist's of Hawai'i" exhibit, First Floor, Henry R. Luce Wing; through Aug. 26; "Tea Artistry of the Urasenke Grand Master," selected items by contemporary Japanese artists reflecting the taste of Grand Tea Master, Dr. Soshitsu Sen, and his father and paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, bronzes and lacquers, Second Floor Galleries, Western Wing; through Sep. 2; "Pupu o Ni'ihau: An Exhibition of Ni'ihau Shell Lei," traditional and modern styles, Holt Hawai'i Gallery, Luce Pavilion, through Sept. 30; "Korean Fashion from the Collection of Ewha Womans University Museum," inaugural exhibit of textiles, Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, through Oct. 28; and "Take a Seat, American Chair Design," Graphic Arts Gallery; through Oct. 28. 532-8701.

Island Art Gallery, Aloha Tower Marketplace, 536-5369: "The Pali and Beyond," works by Lance Fairly; through Aug. 15; also Island Art Gallery, Downtown , 528-4232 and Island Art Gallery, Waikiki, 979-4902: "Salon Des Refuse's — Artists of Hawai'i 2001," exhibition of works rejected by the Academy's juried exhibit; through Aug. 26.

Island Treasures Art Gallery: original art work by Gary Palm at both locations; ongoing. Kailua, 261-8131 and Koko Marina, 396-8827.

Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace: "Silent Shores, Misty Mountains" recent acrylics by Patrick Doell; through Aug. 31. 988-4147.

Ocean Art Gallery: new oil seascapes by Linda Briggs and original oils by Lynne Boyer and a work by Bill Braden; ongoing. 263-6438.

Pacific American Gallery: "Salon Des Refuse's--Artists of Hawai'i 2001," exhibition of two works rejected by the Academy's juried exhibit; through Aug. 26. 533-2836.

Sunshine Arts Hawaii: Plain air paintings by Dennis Morton; ongoing. 239-2992.

RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE

American Savings Bank, 1357 Kapi'olani: "Salon Des Refuse's--Artists of Hawai'i 2001," exhibition of works rejected by the Academy's juried exhibit, sponsored by Honolulu Art Gallery; through Aug. 26. 955-5250.

Assaggio's Restaurant, Kailua: Works by Virginia Peters, Geri Seibel and Dolores Manijo, recent works in various media; through Aug. 31. 261-2772.

Bogart's Cafe: "Color Romanticism" recent oils by Mike Breen; through Aug. 31. 739-0999.

The Contemporary CafÚ at The Contemporary Museum: "Journey: Recent Paintings by Linda Fong," abstract landscapes; through Oct. 14. 526-1322.

The Gallery at Coffeeline: "Aquachess," new drawings by Tasmin Morningstar McCoy; through Aug. 16. 947-1615.

Wailua Public Library: Works by Cheryl Ruddach, Nikki Johnston and Patrice Federspiel; through Oct. 31. 637-4876.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island: Paintings by Kadie Harris; through Aug. 31, artist's reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday. (808) 887-1052.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui: "The Arts of Life for Maui Youth Art Exhibit," works produced by youth ages 13-18 who participated in an art program designed for youth at risk; through Aug. 18. (808) 572-6560.

Puopelu Historic Home, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island: "East Meets West," exhibit of oils, watercolors and serigraphs by Hon-Chew Hee; through Aug. 31. (808) 885-5433.

Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island: "Hawaiian Nature Quilts," exhibition of traditional and contemporary quilts by nine Big Island quilters; through Aug. 27. National Park entrance fees apply. (808) 967-7565.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Art Kaua'i 2001 calls for works, by current or new members of the Kaua'i Society of Artists, in any media for the juried Aug. 24-Oct. 12 exhibit. Up to five entries per artist accepted, $5 per entry. Entries accepted 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 19 at Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall. (808) 332-7776.

Windward Artist Guild seeks work for their Sept. 4-28 exhibition, "Celebration of the MOMENT," an open juried show at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. Deadline: Sept. 1. Call for prospectus: 236-4449, 261-4014.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui seeks works for their Sept. 28-Oct. 27 show, "Parts!" juried Sally French. Works in all media combinations that include one or more parts from a vehicle will be received 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 14. (808) 572-6560, ext. 4.

Metal Sculptors sought for two permanent outdoor sculpture projects of representational human figures and Hawaiian themes on a large scale. Deadline for receipt of preliminary design and bids: Sept. 15. Call for prospectus: 263-1159.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks portfolios of Hawai'i 3-D artistis for gallery membership. Deliver resume, photos of works in progress and samples of recent works to the Gallery. Deadline: Dec. 31. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Handweavers' Hui invites participation in the juried exhibit for mid-May 2002, "Home Is Where the Art Is." Handwoven works in any media for use, functional, conceptual or decorative, in the home will be considered. Deadline: May 2002. Call for prospectus: 591-8539.

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

@ the UnDergROUND seeks submissions by emerging artists. Works in all mediums which may be deemed progressive and cutting edge; ongoing. 595-6377, 348-0591.