Art Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Volcano Village Art Studio Tour and Sale, tour six Big Island studios and visit the artists, continues today; free. Call for studio location maps: (808) 967-7247.
20th Annual World Art Bazaar, offering handcrafted baskets, masks, ceramics, textiles, folk art, fashion and jewelry from around the world for purchase; benefits academy programs; continues daily, except Mondays, through Dec. 9, The Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 532-8700.
"Contemporary Holiday Wreaths," an "Expressions Session" for children ages 5-12, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., The Contemporary Museum; $5 for children of members, $10 for children on non-members. Reservations required: 526-1322.
Artist's Christmas Sale, works in glass, ceramic and mixed media by local artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 236 'Ilihau Street, Kailua. Call for directions and information: 949-5288.
Roger Whitlock demonstrates his watercolor techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Mark Norseth does oil painting, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.
"Impressions," annual open studio from the Honolulu Printmakers includes etchings, lithograph, relief and screen prints by Hawai'i artists featuring the work of Maile Yawata, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 2, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 536-5507.
OPENINGS
Work of Louis Pohl, selection of notecards, posters, books and original works, opens tomorrow, Art and Antiques on the Mall, Fort Street Mall; ongoing. 591-0606.
"A Christmas Fantasy," art and craft items created by students, opens Tuesday, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College; through Dec. 15. 235-7346.
"A Surprise Galore!" Holiday art show and sale of paintings by local artists, opens Friday, Island Art Galleries; through Dec. 26, meet the artists reception 5-9 p.m. Friday. 536-5369.
"Manoa Rainbow," holiday specials and miniature originals by island artists, opens Saturday, Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace; through Dec. 31. 988-4147.
"Seeing Beyond Seeing: Taoist Wisdom, Photography and the Art of Living," works by Philippe L. Gross and Sam Shapiro, opens Saturday, Gallery on the Pali; through Dec. 15. 526-1191.
Christmas Art Show, paintings and three-dimensional art work by local artists, opens Saturday, 2nd Level, Windward Mall; through Dec. 24, meet the artists reception with entertainment by Heartstrings 5-9 p.m. Saturday. 235-1850.
Recent Photographs by Barbara Schaefer, opens Saturday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; through Dec. 31, opening reception 3-5 p.m. Dec. 8. (808) 885-7671.
CLOSING
"My Everyday Life," pen and ink drawings by Shota Houri; through today; Queen Emma Gallery. 537-7167.
"Coffee with Artsmoshpere," works by Dorys Foltin, Korey Gulbrandson and Romy Scheroder through Wednesday; Honolulu Cafe. 533-1555.
"toy?" playthings, diversions and curious conceptions by 13 artists, through Wednesday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
Hawaii Nikkor Camera Club Exhibit, display of photographs by club members, through Thursday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Happy Windows," oil paintings by Yuan Y. Shaw, through Friday; Second Floor Lobby, Pauahi Tower. 531-2129.
Photographs and silk screen prints by Mark Hamasaki; through Friday; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
All Hawai'i Juried Art Exhibition and Invitational, art in various media jurored by Darrell Orwig, through Friday; East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.
"Sea of Joy: New Works by James Kuroda," through Friday; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8742.
"Gim'me a Shot!!! A Rhythm, Rock and Blues Experience," photographs of musicians and concerts by Eli J. Medellin, through Friday; Canon Photo Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
"Orchid Garden," recent watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, through Friday; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Kaha Ki'i by Rosemary Miller, works in various media including pastels and watercolors, through Friday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.
"Yesterday and Today," paintings, drawings and sketches by Madge Tennent and paintings by Chris Campbell, through Saturday; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.
"Ka'aina Makanahele: The Untamed Land," black and white photographs by Rosemary Lane, through next Sunday; Teja Atrium Gallery. 735-9832.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
bibelot gallery: "Amazing Grace Rock'n Around the Christmas Tree," annual holiday show and sale of handcrafted pieces from local artists; through Dec. 24. 738-0368.
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.
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "Nahenahe: Recent Paintings by Robert Kushner," "Memento Mori: Recent Works by Mark Kadota," and "Small Works on Paper: Saba Daraee, Sanit Khewhok, Jinja Kim and Rebecca Ramos;" through Dec. 5. 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 Sulawesi works from the Daniel Hale Collection plus Pacific Islands barkcloth (tapa) from the East-West Center Collection and loans from the Hawai'i 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. 597-8034.
Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants and Animals of Hawai'i," photographs from nature by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton, Second Floor Galleries, Western Art Wing, through Dec. 30; "Beauties of Nature: Selections from the Shanghai Museum," paintings from the late Qing dynasty and pieces of jade from Neolithic times through the 19th Century, Sullivan Gallery, through Dec. 30; "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 and "Hawai'i Rainforests: Watercolor by Ben Norris," Holt Gallery, through Feb. 24. 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, Pacific islands and Africa; ongoing. 956-3634.
Kapi'olani Community College, Lama Library Lobby: "Ukiyo-e," Japanese Woodblock Prints by the Utagawa School of Artists of the 19th Century; through Dec. 14. 734-9375.
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.
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.
Robyn Buntin's Oceania Gallery: Exhibition and Sale of paintings and prints by Charles W. Bartlett; through Dec. 24. 545-5572.
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, others; ongoing. 955-4339.
Tennent Gallery: Works by Madge Tennent; ongoing. 531-1987.
University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa: "Theatre de la Mode," exhibit of miniature French fashion mannequins in theatre sets, from the post-World War II era; through Dec. 21. 956-6888.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
The ARTS at Marks Garage calls for original handmade Christmas ornaments to be sold at Marks Garage art center beginning Dec. 5 to benefit the arts programs at Marks Garage and Hawai'i craftspersons. Deadline for submissions is 9 a.m.-noon tomorrow. 848-7110.
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. Deadline: Jan. 25. (337) 475-5060.
National Park Service is accepting applications for Isle Royale National Park's 2002 Artist-in-Residence Program. Artists (writers, composers, visual and performance) live and work in the Michigan park for 2-3 week stays mid-June through early September 2002. Deadline Feb. 16. (906) 482-0984.
Canon U.S.A. 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 Dec. 1 to Feb. 28. 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. 591-8539.
Hali'imaile General Store, Maui seeks art for display. Call between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for an appointment; 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 at the gallery; 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 designed, created and made by hand in Hawai'i, ongoing. 591-9008.
