Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Works by Noelito," special showing of recent paintings and sculptures by this Filipino artist, 1-4 p.m. today, Wyland Galleries at Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort, (808) 886-5258 and 6-10 p.m. tomorrow, Wyland Galleries at Kaua'i Village, Kapa'a, Kaua'i, (808) 822-9855.
"Things Japanese," sale of antiques, collectibles, calligraphy works, hakata dolls, kimono, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through Sep. 22, Japanese Cultural Center Gift Shop. 945-7633.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Master Woodworking Seminar, led by Jere Osgood and sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Matthew D'Avella's shop; $52.50 for HFIA members, $60 for nonmembers. (808) 244-5452.
Elderhostel Program at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, opens registration for Hawai'i residents and non-residents, 55 years or 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
Mission Houses Museum announces a six-week, 12-session docent training program to be held 10 a.m.- noon, Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Oct. 24; $75 (includes museum membership). Call Jessica to enroll: 531-0481.
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 language 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
"2nd Annual Ku'u Home Award Exhibit," juried show of island-style arts and crafts, opens today, fourth floor, Liberty House, Ala Moana Center; through Sept. 23, also award presentation at 10 a.m. and artist appearances at noon-2 p.m. today. 945-8144.
"Commitment to Excellence," 23rd annual juried multimedia exhibit sponsored by the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, opens tomorrow, Amfac Exhibition Center; through Sept. 21. 949-5531.
"Art on the Rocks," monoprints and mixed media works inspired by the ancient Polynesian petroglyphs, opens tomorrow, CafÚ Che Pasta Gallery; through Oct. 6, meet the artist reception 4:30-6 p.m. tomorrow. 524-0004.
"Legacy: Facets of Island Modernism," sculpture by Bumpei Akaji and Jerry Okimoto, ceramic sculpture by Harue McVay and Toshiko Takaezu, painting and sculpture by Satoru Abe, painting and works on paper by Isami Doi, Keichi Kimura, Tetsuo Ochikubo and Harry Tsuchidana, paintings by Tadashi Sato and works on paper by Sueko Kimura, opens Thursday, Henry R. Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts; through Oct. 21. 532-8701.
Contemporary Museum Biennial, multimedia exhibit of art by Ben Kikuyama, Masami Teraoka, Suzanne K. Saylor, Kaori Ukaji, Hugh Russell and Fae Yamiguchi, co-presented by The Contemporary Museum of Honolulu and Maui Arts and Cultural Center, opens Friday, Schaefer International Gallery, MACC, Wailuku; through Oct. 20. (808) 242-2787.
CLOSING THIS WEEK
"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 by Sharon Britt, Barry Chann, Margaret Ezekiel, Ka-Ning Fong, Pamela Hayes, Nancy Poes, Philip Spalding, Kelly Sueda and Doug Young; through Wednesday; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"Theorem," new paintings by Arnold Bornios, opens tomorrow, through Thursday; The Gallery at Coffeeline. 947-1615.
"Building Animation," amination and storyboards by 22 new media art students and "Photographs by Patrick Dievdonne," through Friday; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
16th Annual Art Show, mixed-media exhibit from the Korean Artists Association celebrates the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to Hawai'i, through Saturday; Courtyard Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 226-6929.
"Na La'au O Hawai'i," ninth annual juried show of handcrafted wood products and artworks, sponsored by the Hawai'i Forest Industry Association, through next Sunday; Aloha Tower Pier 10. 841-9495.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Academy Art Center at Linekona: "Times 2," multimedia exhibition on the theme of time by 12 members of the artist collective Special Prescription and "Our Chinatown: Photographs by Dana Yee," through Sept. 30. 532-8701.
bibelot gallery: "Island Intersections," ceramics and paintings by Diana and Ron Lee; through Sep. 28. 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 activities area; ongoing. 949-4321.
Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, displays art in various media by Hawai'i artists; ongoing. 637-6505.
Canon Photo Gallery: "Images of Little Bit of Paradise — Canyon Lake, California," scenic photographs in color and black and white by Petra Enochs; through Sept. 28. 522-5930.
Cedar Street Galleries: Acrylics by Russell Lowrey and watercolors by Fabienne Blanc; through Sept. 27. 589-1580.
The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights: "Enrique Martinez Celaya, 1992-2000," selected works in various media; through Oct. 21. 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.
The Gallery at Ward Centre: "From the Mountains to the Sea," recent paintings by Jeanne Robertson and "Fall Into Beads," 5th annual Eclectic Adornment Beadwork show with work by local artists; through Sept. 21. 597-8034.
The Gallery on the Pali: "Found Words," works incorporating writing into paintings and fiber art by artists and writers; through Sept. 27. 526-1191.
Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery: Recent works by Katherine Love; through Sept. 28. 544-0287.
Honolulu Academy of Arts: "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; and "Take a Seat, American Chair Design," Graphic Arts Gallery; through Oct. 28; "Inner World, Outer World: the Art of Keichi and Sueko Kimura," retrospective of two-dimensional works by two island artists, Graphic Arts Gallery, through Oct. 28; and "The Spirit of Nature," artworks by painter Chen KeZhan; Asian Wing, through Oct. 31. 532-8701.
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery: "Celebration of the Moment," multimedia exhibit sponsored by the Windward Artist Guild and juried by George Woollard; through Sept. 28, reception 4-6 p.m. today. 233-7323.
'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, the Pacific Islands and Africa; ongoing. 956-3634.
Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace: "Midnight Hula," recent prints, etchings and watercolors by Joan Allen; through Sep. 30. 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: Abstract works on paper and canvas by George Woollard and Chuck Davis; Nohea Gallery at Kahala Mandarin Oriental, through Sep. 17, 737-8688.; 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 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.
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.
The University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa: "Faculty Art Exhibition," multimedia works by fine art faculty; through Sept. 21, opening reception 2-4 p.m. today. 956-9659.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
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. Friday. (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: Saturday. Call for prospectus: 263-1159.
City and County of Honolulu calls all current and former city and county employees to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibit at Honolulu Hale. Deadline: Saturday. 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. (808) 961-5711.
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts announces call for 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 of submissions: 586-0304.
The Tubac Center of the Arts in Arizona calling for water-based media entries for the Feb 16-March 17 17th Annual Arizona Aqueous juried exhibit. (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, "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. 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 manufactured by hand in Hawai'i, ongoing. 591-9008.
C & G Restaurant on Merchant Street seeks Hawai'i 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.
CafÚ 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.
