Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Cool It With Clay," sale of handmade ceramics from the Toshiko Takaezu Ceramics studio, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Laniakea YWCA, Richards Street; free admission. 538-7061.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Fall 2001 Art Classes, registration continues for 14-week (Sept. 11-Dec. 15) adult classes; Art Academy at Linekona. Call for tuition and registration information: 532-8741.
Elderhostel Program at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, opens registration for Hawai'i residents and nonresidents, 55or older, for three sessions: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, Feb. 10-16, 2002 and March 10-16, 2002. Program includes gallery talks, slide lectures and field trips focusing on the art of Asia and the Pacific. $400 fee for residents which includes meals, lectures, field trips, etc. but no hotel accommodations; $658 for nonresidents or those needing accommodations. 532-3666.
DOCENT TRAINING
The Bishop Museum trains volunteer guides. The 10-week classes teach Hawaiian culture and the history of the museum's artifacts. Tuition is $300 with some assistance available. Call for information: 848-4180.
The Honolulu Academy of Arts conducts interviews for Japanese speakers interested in training as docents. Applicants must speak English and Japanese fluently and have an interest in art and culture. Call for an application: 532-3666.
OPENINGS
"Theorem," new paintings by Arnold Bornios, opens tomorrow, The Gallery at Coffeeline; through Sept. 13, opening reception 5-7 p.m. tomorrow. 947-1615.
"Enrique Martinez Celaya, 1992-2000," selected works in various media, opens Friday, The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights; through Oct. 21. 526-1322.
"Art Kaua'i 2001," annual juried from Kaua'i Society of Artists, opens Friday, Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i; through Oct. 12, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday. (808) 332-7776.
"From the Mountains to the Sea," recent paintings by Jeanne Robertson and "Fall Into Beads," 5th annual Eclectic Adornment Beadwork show with work by Alethia Donathan, Barbara Edelstein, Patricia Greene, Mary Kamiya, Alicia Oh, Joel Park, Charlene Tashima, Ann Teruya, opens Saturday, The Gallery at Ward Centre; through Sept. 21. 597-8034.
"Found Words," works incorporating writing into paintings and fiber art by artists and writers Sabra Rae Feldstein, Charlene Hughes, Kaethe Kauffman, Elisabeth Knoke Dieckvoss, Yolanta Szardas-Castillo and Alshaa Rayne, opens Saturday, The Gallery on the Pali; through Sept. 27, opening reception and poetry reading 6-8 p.m. Saturday. 526-1191
"ArtWORKS! for Youth," 12th annual children's art exhibit, opens Saturday, Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui; through Sept. 8, opening reception 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. (808) 572-6560.
CLOSING THIS WEEK
"timetime (time after time)," exhibit of fabric art and works on paper by Ann Asakura and Morris Umeno, through Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"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 Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Digital Paintings on Canvas" by Arthur Nelander and "Salon des RefusÆs — Artists of Hawai'i 2001," exhibition of works rejected by the Academy's juried exhibit, both through Friday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Un-Tech," multimedia, prints and sculpture by Peter Chamberlain; "SLABS," Avante-Garde Ceramic Art by Arthur Nelander; and "Turning New Tricks" photography by Leslee Giovale, through Saturday; @ the UnDergROUND. 595-6377.
"Artists of Hawai'i 2001," annual multimedia exhibition of art from the Hawaiian artistic community juried by Arnold L. Lehman, through next Sunday; Henry R. Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Invited Artists: Paul Kodama, Franco Salmoiraghi and Shuzo Uemoto," companion photography exhibition in conjunction to the "Artist's of Hawai'i" exhibit, through next Sunday; First Floor, Henry R. Luce Wing, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Salon des RefusÚs — Artists of Hawai'i 2001," exhibition at five local galleries of works rejected by the Academy's juried exhibit, closing this week, most through next Sunday; Honolulu Art Gallery, 955-5250, will show at American Savings Bank, 1357 Kapi'olani, also Island Art Gallery, 528-4232, Ocean Gallery, 263-6438 and Pacific American Gallery, 533-2836. Call individual galleries for artists.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
The ARTS at Marks Garage: "Exhibit A," drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed-media and installation art by Debra Drexler, Jodi Endicott, Darius Homay, Kloe Kang and Noe Tanigawa; through Sept. 1. 521-2903.
Bishop Museum: contemporary acrylic and paper panels depicting a Hawaiian chant describing the creation of heaven, earth and all its creatures, through March 2002 in the Vestibule Gallery; also a carved wooden canoe once owned by Prince Jonah Kuhio; ongoing. 847-3511.
Bishop Museum Kalia, at Hilton Hawaiian Village: Hawaiian cultural artifacts and hands-on activities area; ongoing. 949-4321.
Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, displays art in various media by Avi Kiriaty, Beverly Fettig, Brigitta Coley, James Chai, Bill Braden, Juergen Alday, Cindy Conklin, Teri Inouye, Julie Schaper and other local artists; ongoing. 637-6505.
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; extended through Sept. 12. 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.
Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery: Recent Paintings by Katherine Love; through Sept. 28. 544-0287.
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Gallery: Batiks and Paintings by Marti Wiese Rounds and Gwen Hanson; through Aug. 31. 233-7323.
Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Tea Artistry of the Urasenke Grand Master," selected items by contemporary Japanese artists reflecting the taste of grand tea master Soshitsu Sen and his father plus 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 Womens 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
'Iolani Palace Galleries: exhibit of crowns, jewels, kahili, cloaks and sacred emblems; ongoing. 522-0832.
Island Treasures Art Gallery: original photographs by Michael Stewart at both locations; ongoing. Kailua, 261-8131 and Koko Marina, 396-8827.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Gallery: "Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you;" ongoing. 945-7633.
John Young Museum of Art, Krauss Hall 002, UH-Manoa: artifacts from Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific islands and Africa; ongoing. 956-3634.
Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace: "Silent Shores, Misty Mountains" recent acrylics by Patrick Doell; through Aug. 31. 988-4147.
Native Books and Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse: "The Back Porch," recent wood works by Herb Kaneko and John Critchfield and "Batik on Wood," by Kealoha Pa; through October 31. 596-8885.
Nohea Galleries: art in various media from local artists, 'Ohana Reef Towers Hotel, ongoing, 926-2224 and Moana Surfrider Hotel, ongoing. 923-6644.
Ocean Art Gallery: new oil seascapes by Linda Briggs and original oils by Lynne Boyer and a work by Bill Braden; ongoing. 263-6438.
Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery: "Landscape and Beyond," recent works by Phuong Tran, Bernie Moriaz, Linda Hutchinson and David Behlke; through Sept. 7. 533-3469.
Polynesian Treasures: art and handicrafts from Hawai'i, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti and New Zealand, also wood-carving and craft demonstrations; ongoing. Call for schedule: 637-1281, 637-1288.
Queen Emma Gallery: "Flights of Fancy," cloisonne and Limoges enamels by Jack Kinkelaar; through Sept. 3. 537-7167.
Ramsay Gallery: "Corky's Icons," exhibit of original cartoons by Corky Trinidad of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, also works by Ramsay; both ongoing. 537-2787.
Satoru's Art Gallery: works by Satoru Abe; ongoing. 545-4220.
Tabora Gallery, Rainbow Bazaar, Hilton Hawaiian Village: seascapes by Roy Gonzalez Tabora and various artists; ongoing. 955-4339.
Sunshine Arts Hawaii: Plein-air paintings by Dennis Morton; ongoing. 239-2992.
Tennent Gallery: Selected works by Madge Tennent; ongoing. 531-1987.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Banyan Tree Gallery, Old Courthouse Gallery, Lahaina, Maui: Works by Davo, recent and retrospective, mulit-media exhibit with bidding accepted on newly unveiled work with winning bid to benefit the Lahaina Arts Society's Children's Art Program; through Sept. 2. (808) 661-0111.
Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island: Paintings by Kadie Harris; through Aug. 31. (808) 887-1052.
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. today 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 by 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.
City and County of Honolulu calls all current and former employees to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibit at Honolulu Hale. Deadline: Sept. 15. Call for guideline and information: 523-4105.
East Hawai'i Cultural Center will accept works for the annual juried "Trash Show: Hawai'i Artists Recycle" to open Oct. 5. Works must be created from recycled materials and can be entered 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Center. (808) 961-5711.
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts announces a call foran artist to be commissioned to paint a 48- by 36-inch portrait in oil or acrylic on linen canvas. Submission deadline: Oct. 10. Call for required elements: 586-0304.
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui accepting entries for their Dec. 7, 2001-Feb. 2, 2002 juried Plein Air exhibit. All work must be painted in the open air by full or part-time residents of Hawai'i. Slides due by Oct. 19. (808) 572-6560, ext. 4.
The Tubac Center of the Arts in Arizona calling for entries for the Feb 16-March 17, 2002 17th Annual Arizona Aqueous juried exhibit. Slide entries for works of water-based media on a paper product accepted through Nov. 1. Up to four entries, $15 each. (520) 398-2371.
The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks portfolios of Hawai'i 3-D artists 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 handmade in Hawai'i; ongoing. 591-9008.
Hali'imaile General Store, Maui, seeks art for display. Call between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for an appointment to show portfolio; ongoing. (808) 572-2666.
C&G Restaurant on Merchant Street seeks local artist to exhibit works on a theme of old downtown Honolulu (other themes considered); ongoing. 538-3181, 737-2403.
@ the UnDergROUND seeks submissions by emerging artists. Works in all media which may be deemed progressive and cutting edge; ongoing. 348-0591.
Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, seeks fine arts and crafts reflecting Polynesian culture and island living; ongoing. 637-6505.
Café Che Pasta Gallery seeks original art in all media from artists or groups with at least 35 pieces available to show; ongoing. 524-0004.
Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit at the gallery; ongoing. 526-1191.
Ocean Art Gallery seeks woodworks, sculptures, raku, pottery and ceramic artwork preferably on an ocean theme; ongoing. Call for appointment: 263-6438.
