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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, July 1, 2001

Art calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Demonstration of Carved Stone Petroglyphs by sculptor Frank Andrew from the Big Island, noon-2 p.m. today, Nohea Gallery at Ward Warehouse; free. 596-0074.

"Tanabata Star Family Festival," celebrate the seventh day of the seventh month, art activities, astronomy lessons, storytelling, Bon Dance lessons, demonstrations, sponsored by Temari Center for Asian and Pacific Arts, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free. 735-1860.

Art and Soul 22, annual fund-raising dinner for Temari Center for Asian and Pacific Arts, with pupu, silent auction and Art Marketplace, 5:30 p.m,-7:30 p.m. Friday; $30; also Art Marketplace, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; free. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 735-1860.

OPENINGS

"Color My World," recent batiks by Julie Kerns Schaper, opens today, Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace; through July 31. 988-4147.

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

"Events That Save Babies," photographs by Dave Livingston of "Walk America," the March of Dimes community fund-raiser, opens tomorrow, Canon Photo Gallery; through July 31. 522-5930.

Works by David B. Gomes and Noel Al-Khatib, a tandem father and daughter show in various media, presented by the Waimea Arts Council, opens Tuesday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; through July 31, opening reception 3-5 p.m. July 14. (808) 885-7671.

"The Sky's the Limit," Association of Hawai'i Artists show juried by John Wisnosky and Daisy Holzman, opens Tuesday, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery; through July 28. 395-3238.

"Baby Faces," hand-colored photographs of children by Laurie Breeden Callies, shown in conjunction with the musical "Cinderella," opens Friday, Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery; through July 22.

Works by Keoni Montes, portraits of Polynesia and featuring his book, "Surf's Up for Kimo," opens Friday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery; through Aug. 3. 637-3368.

CLOSING THIS WEEK

"Bamboo Masterworks: Japanese Baskets from the Lloyd Cotsen Collection," exhibit of baskets selected for their beauty, craftsmanship, rarity and historical importance, through today; Second Floor Gallery, Western Wing, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 523-8701.

"Zoo," paintings, drawings and mixed media by Masako Nitz and Cade Roster, through today; Queen Emma Gallery. 537-7167.

Acrylics on Canvas by Charlie Lyons and Sculptural Works and Baskets by Susan Kilmer, exhibit by the Lahaina Arts Society; through today; Banyan Tree Gallery, Old Courthouse, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0111.

Mark Cross, original oils and limited edition prints, through Friday; Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.

"23 Annual Hawaiian Quilt Exhibition," with quilts from the collection of Margo Morgan, through Saturday; Mission Houses Museum. 531-0481.

6th Annual Waialua High and Intermediate School Art Exhibit, through Saturday; Waialua Public Library. 637-4876.

"... Time ...," paintings, sculptures, multi-media works, music, dance and performance art from Special Prescription: an Artist Collective, through Saturday; 11th Floor Gallery, Queen Emma Building. 381-2999.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Academy Art Center at Linekona: "Through the Window," prints from a portfolio exchange between the Honolulu Printmakers and the Women Printmakers of Austin, Texas; through July 19. 536-5507.

@ the UnDERgRound Gallery: Summer Art Show from the Digital Art Society of Hawai'i; through July 20. 595-6377.

bibelot gallery: "Works on Paper," embellished paper lithographs by Kenne Brittain Mahoney, through July 20. 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; also '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: 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 Aug. 12. 526-1322.

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.

The Gallery at Coffeeline: "Searching," works by Ezekiel Chihye Hwang; through July 19. 947-1615.

The Gallery at Ward Centre: "Ridgelines," recent watercolors by Roger Whitlock and "Menagerie," sculptural works by Jodi Endicott; through July 27. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Windward Campus; "Evolution(s)," mixed-media works by Ellen Leo and "Untitled," oil stick on paper and intaglio by Saba Daraee; through July 27. 544-0287.

Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Tropical Energy: Recent Ceramic Sculptures and Drawings by Jun Kaneko," displayed on the front lawn, courtyards, Gallery 3 of the Graphics Art Gallery and in the Luce Pavilion; through Aug. 12; "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; also on display "Korean Ceramics and Art Works," from the academy's permanent collection, Korean Gallery, ongoing; "Hawai'i and Its People," works in various media from the academy's permanent collection, Holt Gallery, ongoing; 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 Asian and Western collections, ongoing. 532-8700.

Honolulu Hale, Courtyard Gallery: "Utagawa School's Edo Ukiyo-e Exhibition," traditional Japanese woodblock prints from the Edo period, 1603-1867; through July 12. 523-4674.

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

Island Treasures Art Gallery: works by Beverly Fettig at both locations; ongoing. Kailua, 261-8131 and Koko Marina, 396-8827.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Gallery: "Francis Haar: the Japan Years (1940-1960)," black and white photography; through July 15 and "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.

Nohea Galleries: "Watercolors and Collage" by Gay Jefferson; Ward Warehouse, through July 30, 596-0074; also 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 Cathy Cranford; ongoing. 263-6438.

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.

Tennent Gallery: Selected works by Madge Tennent; ongoing. 531-1987.

RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE

Bogart's Cafe: "Recent Oil Painting and Prints by Nikki Johnston;" through July 31. 739-0999.

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

Helping Hands Hawai'i: Works by Lillie James, Mari Kuramochi, Tom Smith, Mei-Lin Yeh and Yu Wen; through July 15. 536-7234.

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

Native Books Kapalama, Aupuni Artwall: "Ho'o Pa Hu Hu," works by Imai Kalahele, first year anniversary exhibit; through July 28. 841-2447.

Waikiki Grand Hotel: recent works by Anthony Randall; ongoing. 949-1863.

Zoo Fence Art Mart, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays; ongoing. 946-7282.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Kaua'i Museum, Mezzanine Gallery: "Reliquaries and the New Suburbanites," joint exhibit of oils by Sally French and shadow boxes by Ira Ono; through July 12 and in the Main Gallery: "Ki: a Celebration of Works by Robert M. Hamada," exhibit of works in wood; through July 12. (808) 245-6931.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui: "Almost Like a Buddah," paintings and prints by Lali Groth and "River Justice," mixed-media installation by Nancy Skrimstad; through Aug. 4. (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.

Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui: "Paths in Clay," ceramic art by Toshiko Takaezu and David Kuraoka; through July 29, artists' reception 5 p.m. July 12. (808) 242-2787.

Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island: "Heart and Hands," scratchboard drawings and watercolors on handmade paper by Cindy Conklin; through July 16. National park entrance fees apply. (808) 967-7565.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Association of Hawai'i Artists seeks entries for its all media members juried art show, "The Sky's the Limit" set for July 3-28. Entries accepted 9-11:30 a.m. today at Ho'omaluhia Gardens Art Gallery. $15 fee for three entries. 395-3238.

Liberty House seeks original art in any medium or combination of media on the theme "Kalo, or Taro Plant" for the Ku'u Home Art Contest. Winning entries displayed at Liberty House-Ala Moana, September 9-23. Deadline: tomorrow. 945-8149.

'Ohina, the Short Film Showcase accepting entries of film shorts and videos under 30 minutes in length for the Sept. 28-30 showing at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Deadline: Aug. 3. 951-4413.

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. Maximum of four entries, $15 each. (520) 398-2371.

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 mediums which may be deemed progressive and cutting edge; ongoing. 595-6377, 348-0591.

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

Che Pasta Cafe 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.

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.

Ocean Art Gallery seeks woodworks, sculptures, raku, pottery and ceramic artwork preferably on an ocean theme, ongoing. Call for appointment: 263-6438.