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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, October 28, 2001

Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

Meet the Artists Event, with Jack and Darlene McNulty, Lynn Cook and Char Vowell, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Ku'u Home Department, Ala Moana Liberty House; free. 941-2345.

Watch the Artists at Work, watercolorists Roger Whitlock, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Chuck Davis, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Registration for Academy Art Center Workshops, two workshops: Color Tinting Old Photographs, taught by Lee Samson, to be held 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 15 tuition $20; and the Make a Book workshop with Rob Lucas, scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 18, tuition $25, includes materials. Call the Art Center at Linekona to register: 532-8741.

Elderhostel Program at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, registration for participants 55 years or older, for three sessions: today through Saturday, Feb. 10-16 and March 10-16. Gallery talks, slide lectures and field trips focusing on the art of Asia and the Pacific. $400 resident fee includes meals, lectures, field trips, etc. but no hotel accommodations; $658 for nonresidents or those needing accommodations. 532-3666.

Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, watch demonstrations or participate in quilt making, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each Monday through Friday, Bishop Museum Quilt Studio; $5 per class, quilt kits available at an extra charge. No reservation required; information, 842-6541.

Acrylic Painting Workshops for beginning and advanced students, taught by Puakea Soares, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 1-29, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $60 tuition. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

Oil Painting Class for intermediate and advanced students, by Shawn Hair, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 1-29, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $85 tuition plus $5 supply fee. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

Expressions Session, printmaking of animal images taught by Linda vonGeldern, for ages 5-12, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., the Contemporary Museum; $10 for nonmembers. Reservations required: 526-1322.

Creating Watercolor Pencil Christmas Cards, for ages 10-15, taught by Puakea Soares, 10-11:15 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 3-17, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $40 tuition plus supply fee. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

Clay Sculpture Classes, forages 8-12, taught by Arenzo Smith, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $45 tuition. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

OPENINGS

"Beauties of Nature: Selections from the Shanghai Museum," paintings from the Qing dynasty and jade from Neolithic times through the 19th century, opens today, Sullivan Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Art; through Dec. 30. 532-8701.

"Today's Artists with Tomorrow's Art," digital art from local artists, opens tomorrow, Mezzanine Gallery, Double Tree Alana Waikiki Hotel; through Jan. 5, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Nov. 30. 597-8108.

"Gim'me a Shot!!! A Rhythm, Rock and Blues Experience," photographs of musicians and concerts by Eli J. Medellin, opens Thursday, Canon Photo Gallery at Ward Plaza; through Nov. 30, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday. 522-5930.

"Orchid Garden," recent watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, opens Thursday, Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace; through Nov. 30. 988-4147.

Kaha Ki'i by Rosemary Miller, works in various media including pastels and watercolors, opens Thursday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.

"Pay Attention ... I Hope You Learned Your Lesson: Works from the Collection of Laila Twigg-Smith," selections from the personal collection of this late local arts patron, opens Friday, the Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; through Jan. 6. 526-1322.

"toy?," playthings, diversions and curious conceptions by 13 artists, opens Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; through Nov. 28, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday. 521-2903.

All Hawai'i Juried Art Exhibition and Invitational, art in many media jurored by Darrell Orwig, opens Friday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; through Nov. 30, meet the artists reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. (808) 961-5711, (808) 935-9085.

CLOSING THIS WEEK

"Inner World, Outer World: the Art of Keichi and Sueko Kimura," retrospective of two-dimensional works by two Island artists, through today; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Korean Fashion from the Collection of Ewha Womans University Museum," inaugural exhibit of textiles, through today; Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Blessed Be the Mother, O Holy Sophia," exhibition of mo'olelo artwork by Pearl Pualani Ling Makasobe, through Tuesday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Gallery. 233-7323.

"Hand/Eye Coordination," recent works by Arthur Nelander; through Tuesday; Steven Michael's Salon Gallery. 737-6284.

"The Spirit of Nature," artworks by painter Chen KeZhan, through Wednesday; Asian Wing, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"The Back Porch," recent wood works by Herb Kaneko and John Critchfield and "Batik on Wood," by Kealoha Pa; through Wednesday; Native Books and Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

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

"Hirohisa Asari," exhibit of nature photographs of Hawai'i and Alaska from the collection of Canon Hawai'i's branch manager, through Wednesday; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

34th Annual Hawai'i Craftsmen Juried Exhibition, contemporary crafts in a variety of media, through Wednesday; First Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8700.

"Chanoyu: Ceramic Implements for Tea," selected ceremonial implements by local artists, through Wednesday; Second Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8700.

"Cloud Forest," Hawaiian wildlife prints by Patrick Ching, through Wednesday; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Original Oils by Leo Laxa, Hawaiian scenes and Philippine tropical fruits; through Wednesday; Cocina Filipina Restaurant & Bake Shop, Kalihi. 841-5200.

17th Annual Helen M. Cassidy Memorial Juried Art Show, works in nine media categories, sponsored by the Waimea Arts Council, through Wednesday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.

"Forbidden Fruit: the Seduction of Line," mixed-media, pastels and charcoals by Noelani Block; through Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"The Bold and the Beautiful," watercolors of Hawaiian flowers by Garry Palm, through Saturday; CafŽ Che Pasta Gallery. 524-0004.

"Silicone and Stone," computer generated images of petroglyphs by Jeremiah Gruenberg, through next Sunday; TEJA. 735-9832.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Aupuni Artwall, Native Books Kapalama: "Ki'i Kaha A Mana" drawings by Kau'i Chun; through Nov. 15. 845-8949.

Bishop Museum: contemporary acrylic and paper panels depicting a Hawaiian chant describing the creation of heaven, earth and 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.

Cedar Street Galleries: "Yesterday and Today," paintings, drawings and sketches by Madge Tennent and paintings by Chris Campbell; through Dec.1. 589-1580.

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.

East-West Center Gallery: "Barkcloth of Sulawesi, Indonesia: Asia-Pacific Connections," contemporary Sulawesi works from the Daniel Hale Collection plus Pacificislands 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: "Special Places," recent oil paintings by Susie Y. Anderson and "Threads: Glass, Fiber, Thoughts," new works in glass by Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross; through Nov. 21. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, KAne'ohe: "9 x 6," nine works from six artists: digital imagery by Bobby Crockett, paintings by Denise DeVone, sculptures by Linda Gue, mixed media works by Jinja Kim and Elizabeth Train and prints by Laura Smith; through Nov. 23. 544-0287, 236-3567.onolulu 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; and "Hawai'i Rainforests: Watercolor by Ben Norris," Holt Gallery, through Feb. 24. 532-8701, 532-8700.

Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College: "Some Assembly Required," works in glass from the UH-Manoa students of Rick Mills; through Nov. 15. 734-9375.

University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa: "Theatre de la Mode," miniature French fashion mannequins in theater sets, from the post-World-War-II era; through Dec. 21. 956-6888.niversity of Hawai'i Costume Gallery, Miller Hall, UH-Manoa: "Couture Ordinaire: American Fashion of the 1940s" clothing ensembles; through Nov. 8. 956-2234.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Art Associates calls for muralist for indoor, domestic project. Must be proficient in trompe-l'oeil, flora, fauna and the human figure. Call for information and deadline: 263-1159.

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 Thursday. Up to four entries, $15 each. (520) 398-2371.

Kaua'i Society of Artists seeks entries for their annual small works show to be held Nov. 14-Jan. 4. All works must have been completed within the last three years, be available for sale throughout the show. Artists may submit up to five pieces 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10 at Kinipopo Fine Art Gallery, Wailua, Kaua'i. Entry fee is $5 per piece. (808) 822-7179, (808) 822-4356.

Native Books and Beautiful Things invites submissions from Hawai'i artisans of handcrafted Christmas items that can retail for $20 or less. Submissions can be made now through Nov. 15. 591-9008.

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden seeks three-dimensional art in their "Frogs and Garden Critters Art Contest." Prizes in five age categories and winners' art on display during December at the Garden Visitor Center. Deadline: 4 p.m. Nov. 24. 233-7323.

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 juried multimedia exhibition 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.

National Park Service is accepting applications for the Isle Royale (Mich.) 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 September 2002. Deadline is Feb. 16. Call for application instructions: (906) 482-0984.

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.