Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Kim Taylor Reece available to sign original works, noon-2 p.m. today, Pictures Plus, Pearl Highlands Center; free. 453-4828.
Kwanzaa Celebration, workshops, exhibits, cooking demonstrations, lectures and films mark this holiday that pays tribute to Americans of African ancestry, Wednesday through Dec. 31, Art Center at Linekona. Exhibits of photographs by Nanette Hegamin and by students in O'ahu's elementary schools, Wednesday through Dec. 30. Call 532-8741.
Wyland appearances: demonstration and presentation of a new series of oil paintings of Ariel and other characters from Disney's Little Mermaid, 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Wyland Galleries, Waterfront Row, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, (808) 334-0037; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Wyland Galleries, Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort, Big Island, (808) 886-5258; 6-10 p.m. Friday, Wyland Galleries-Po'ipu Shopping Village, Kaua'i, (808) 742-6030; and 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Wyland Galleries-Kaui Village, Kapa'a, Kaua'i, (808) 822-9855. All events are free.
OPENING
"With Eyes Wide Open," paintings by Mark Norseth and "Idiosincrasia," ceramics by Flora Cruells Benzal, opens Saturday, The Gallery at Ward Center; through Jan. 25. 597-8034.
CLOSING
Young People's Fall 2001 Exhibition, through today; First Floor Gallery, The Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8741.
"Holiday Shopping Off the Walls," prints for sale by Peggy Chun, Garry Palm, Maile Kaiai, Holly K and others; through today; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.
"Amazing Grace Rock'n Around the Christmas Tree," annual holiday show and sale of handcrafted pieces from local artists, through tomorrow; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
Work of Louis Pohl, selection of notecards, posters, books and original works, through tomorrow; Art and Antiques on the Mall, Fort Street Mall. 591-0606.
Charles W. Bartlett, exhibition and sale of paintings and prints, through tomorrow; Robyn Buntin's Oceania Gallery. 545-5572.
Christmas Art Show, paintings and three-dimensional art work by local artists, through tomorrow; 2nd Level, Windward Mall. 235-1850.
"A Surprise Galore!" Holiday art show and sale of paintings by local artists, through Wednesday; Island Art Galleries. 536-5369.
"A Tear and a Joy," drawings by Sonchai Nisayaphantha, through Wednesday; Queen Emma Gallery. 537-7167.
Works by students of Daunna's Art Studio, through Friday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery. 233-7323.
"Holiday Cheer!" gifts in a variety of media by local artists and crafters, through Saturday; The Gallery at Ward Center. 597-8034.
"Frogs and Garden Critters," artworks in many media, through Saturday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery. 233-7323.
"Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants and Animals of Hawai'i," photographs from nature by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton, through next Sunday; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Second Floor Galleries, Western Art Wing. 532-8700.
"Muse: Photography by Jayson Tanega," fashion photography, through next Sunday; Teja Atrium Gallery. 735-9832.
"Works by Arna Johnson and Geralyn Gamarillo," images from two Hawaiian photographers, through next Sunday; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"La Bella Figura," watercolors by George Woollard and his students from a painting retreat in Northern Italy, through next Sunday; Second Floor Gallery, The Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8741.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
AMC Gallerie: "Seaviews," recent works by Phil Uhl of sailing and the sea; ongoing. 949-0700.
Bishop Museum: contemporary acrylic and paper panels depicting a Hawaiian chant describing the creation of heaven, earth and all its creatures, through March in the Vestibule Gallery; also 'A Canoe, woodcarved canoe once owned by Prince 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 local artists; ongoing. 637-6505.
Cedar Street Galleries: "New Works on Paper," by Russel Lowrey, through Jan. 25. Also, works by Madge Tennent. 589-1580.
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "Site: Photographs by Timothy P. Ojile," Polaroid photos and prints and "Designing Salome: Set and Costume Designs by Thomas Woodruff," watercolors, drawings and scale-model set designs for the Hawai'i Opera Theatre; through April 23. 526-1322.
The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights: "Pay Attention...I Hope You Learned Your Lesson: Works from the Collection of Laila Twigg-Smith," selections in many media from the personal collection of this late local arts patron; through Jan. 6. Also, "The Human Family: a Work in Progress," selected videos including "The Arab Diaries," "Shroud of Silence" and "9.11," in The Video Gallery; through Jan. 6. Call for film schedule. 526-1322.
East-West Center Gallery: "Barkcloth of Sulawesi, Indonesia: Asia-Pacific Connections," contemporary works from the Daniel Hale Collection plus Pacific islands barkcloth (tapa) from the East-West Center Collection and loans from the community; through Jan. 6. 944-7111.
The Gallery at Ward Center: "Holiday Cheer!" gifts in a variety of media by local artists and crafters; through Dec. 29; also "Curly Koa Bowls and Vessels by Michael Lee; through Jan. 31. 597-8034.
Gallery on the Pali: "Roots, Wings, Halos," contemporary images from a variety of religious and spiritual paths by Tiare Dutcher, Daria Fand, Kaethe Kauffman, Alshaa Rayne and Katherine Smith; through Jan. 10. 526-1191.
A Gift for All Seasons Gallery: "Deck the Walls," original paintings, jewelry, ceramics and works in glass and wood from local artists; through Dec. 31. 737-9038.
Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe: "Public Places...Private Moments," photographs by Linda Hosek; through Jan. 25. 544-0287.
Honolulu Academy of Arts: "A Printmaker in Paradise: the Life and Art of Charles W. Bartlett," woodblock prints, paintings and watercolors of the former Hawai'i resident, Luce Pavilion Gallery, through Jan. 6; "The Hour of Prayer: a Portfolio of Progressive Proofs," two parallel sets of prints from Charles W. Bartlett displaying proofs of the 29 blocks used to create the finished print, Graphic Arts Gallery, through Jan. 6; "Hawai'i Rainforests: Watercolor by Ben Norris," Holt Gallery, through Feb. 24; "James A. Michener's Favorite Prints," selection of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, James A. Michener Gallery, Asian Wing, through March 17; "Japanese Woodblock Prints of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa Eras from the Philip Henry Roach, Jr. Collection," a rotating exhibit of modern prints, Gallery 13, Asian Wing, through March 17; and "Understanding Islam: Religion, Culture and the Arts," Kina'u Court Gallery, through March 17. 532-8701, 532-8700.
Island Treasures Art Gallery: original photographs by Michael Stewart at both locations; ongoing. Kailua, 261-8131 and Koko Marina, 396-8827.
'Iolani Palace Galleries: exhibit of crowns, jewels, kahili, cloaks and sacred emblems; ongoing. 522-0832.
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, the Pacific Islands and Africa; ongoing. 956-3634.
Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace: "Manoa Rainbow," holiday specials and miniature originals by island artists; through Dec. 31. 988-4147.
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.
The Pegge Hopper Gallery: "V/O," exhibit of small mixed-media table by Roy Venters and abstract painting by Timothy P. Ojile; through Jan. 4. 524-1160.
Polynesian Treasures: art and handicrafts from Hawai'i, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti and New Zealand, also woodcarving and craft demonstrations; ongoing. Call for schedule: 637-1281, 637-1288.
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.
Sunshine Arts Hawaii: Plein-air paintings by Dennis Morton; ongoing. 239-2992.
Tabora Gallery, Rainbow Bazaar, Hilton Hawaiian Village: seascapes by Roy Gonzalez Tabora and various artists; ongoing. 955-4339.
Tennent Gallery: Selected works by Madge Tennent; ongoing. 531-1987.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
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.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Coalition announces call for original art works completed within the past two years for the juried multimedia exhibition, "Living Harmony ..." to be held in January. All categories and mediums on the theme "Living Harmony" are sought. Submissions: 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 5 at Honolulu Hale; $25 for each three entries. 395-4612.
Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College seeks art from O'ahu residents for the Jan. 15-Feb. 9 exhibit entitled "9-11, Response and Remembrance." Work must have been created since Sept. 11, 2001, and reflect the artist's concerns, response or remembrance of the events of that day and their aftermath. Limit of two entries, with a $5 entry fee per work, student entries are free. Deadline: Jan. 15. 734-9375.
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui is accepting applications for the 2002 Solo Shows, held July 5-Aug. 10, for Maui artists to present a complete body of work. Application deadline: Jan. 15. (808) 572-6560, ext. 4.
McNeese State University (Louisiana), Department of Visual Arts accepting slide entries for the 15th Annual National Works On Paper Competition. Up to two works in any media on paper, including photography and computer generated images will be accepted with a $15 entry fee per work. For information and a prospectus: (337) 475-5060.
National Park Service is accepting applications for the Isle Royale (Michigan) National Park's 2002 Artist-in-Residence Program. Resident artists (writers, composers, visual and performance) live and work in the park for 2-3 week stays from mid-June through early Sept. 2002. Deadline is Feb. 16. Call for application instructions: (906) 482-0984.
Canon USA Inc., Hawaii Branch announces the 2002 Amateur Photo Contest. Up to three original photographic prints from Hawai'i residents, taken between Jan. 1, 2001 and Feb. 28, 2002, on the theme "Flowers in Hawai'i," may be submitted between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28. Call for entry form and more information: 522-5930.
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.
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.
Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, seeks fine arts and crafts reflecting Polynesian culture and island living; ongoing. 637-6505.
Cafe 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; ongoing. 526-1191.
Ocean Art Gallery seeks woodworks, sculptures, raku, pottery and ceramic artwork, preferably on an ocean theme; ongoing. 263-6438.
Native Books and Beautiful Things seeks handcrafted items. All must be designed, created and manufactured by hand in Hawai'i, ongoing. 591-9008.
