Art Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Tour of the Jean Charlot Collection, led by Nancy Morris, 1 p.m. today, Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa; free. 536-5507.
"Free First Sunday," free admission to the Academy and all its galleries the first Sunday of each month through Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. In addition, the "Teachers Free" program continues daily, except Mondays and holidays, through Dec. 31, for teachers with identification; free. 532-8700.
Lecture by Denise Wallace on her creation of multilayered jewelry inspired by her Chugach Eskimo-Aleut heritage, part of "Intersection Visiting Artist Program," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Room 132, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; free. 956-8474.
Catalogue signing, artists featured in "A Tradition of Excellence," 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building., UH-Manoa. Catalog cost: $25. 956-6888.
"Art at the Tower," local artists display and practice their art, 5-9 p.m. each Wednesday, Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 528-5700.
"Beyond the Perfect Wave," painting demonstrations by artist Steven Power: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Wyland Galleries Waikoloa Beach Resort, (808) 886-5258; 6-10 p.m. Saturday and Wyland Galleries Waterfront Row, Kailua, Kona, (808) 334-0037. Both shows are free.
"Founder's Day Celebration," 75th anniversary party with exhibit of one and two-dimensional art on a birthday cake theme, floral displays, keiki activities, refreshments and more. The day will honor Academy founder, Anna Rice Cooke, with echoes of the 1927 opening day ceremony and entertainment by the Kamehameha School Choir and the Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-5 p.m. next Sunday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.
OPENING
"Exquisite Vessels III: Recent Acquisitions from The Contemporary Museum's Collection Acquired through the Sibyl Heide Fund," works in ceramic, metal, glass, fiber, wood and other materials; also "Paintings by Jane Hammond: The John Ashbery Collaboration, 1993-2001," and "Los Carpinteros: Transportable City," outdoor installation created by Alexandre Arrechea, Marco Castillo and Dagoberto Rodr’guez, all open today, through June 2; The Contemporary Museum in Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Finding Paradise: Island Art in Private Hands," paintings, prints, quilts, furniture and other artifacts from the period of pre-Western contact through Hawai'i statehood, from private collections, opens Thursday, through May 26; Luce Gallery, Hono-lulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"John Young, Year of the Horse," paintings available to view and for sale, opens Friday, through May 30, opening reception 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday; second-floor lobby, 1132 Bishop St. 599-5009.
CLOSING
"74th Annual Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition," show of prints by Hawai'i artists juried by Brendan Hansbro, through today; First Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 536-5507.
"Alex Preiss: Photocollages," solo exhibition of his work, through today; second floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 523-8700.
"Art Maui 2002," multimedia exhibit from Maui artists, presented by Art Maui, through today, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center. (808) 242-2787.
"Inspired by nature," oils and watercolors by Erandathie Salgado, through Wednesday; Lama Library at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"A Tradition of Excellence," multimedia works by retired faculty members from the Department of Art, through Friday; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.
"Containers of the Soul," recent work by Kloe Kang and Karen Lucas, through Friday; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Xieyi/Suiboku: Group of Four," Chinese and Japanese styles of brush painting by Micky Tengan, Hideo Kaneshiro, Genyu Shibano and Peter Raub with guest artist Yu Wen, through Saturday; Toko Kain Gallery, Kilohana Square. 739-1858.
" 'Aha Hana Lima 2002," exhibition of works in clay, metal and glass by visiting artists; and Brent Berger, tapa inspired acrylic large-scale paintings, sponsored by Hawai'i Craftsmen, through Saturday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 596-8128.
"His & Hers," watercolors by Garry Palm and Peggy Chun, through next Sunday; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0277.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
"Four Hands in One," ceramics and paintings by Charles Higa and Peter Drewliner, through May 3; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Flowers in Hawai'i," exhibit of the winning entries in the 2002 Amateur Photo Contest, through April 30; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Site: Photographs by Timothy P. Ojile," Polaroid photos and prints; "Designing Salome: Set and Costume Designs by Thomas Woodruff," watercolors, drawings and scale-model set designs for the Hawai'i Opera Theatre; and "TRUST: an Installation by Anne Bush," multimedia installation, all through April 23; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"A Family thing," sculpture by George Newton and photographs by Marella Newton, through April 18; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 947-1615.
"New Abstractions," paintings by Chuck Davis and "Turnin' and Burnin'," ceramic vessels by Steve Martin, through April 26; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Soul Art," photo rice paper by Makiko Carlson, through April 19; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"The HPU Invitational," mixed-media juried exhibit of students, faculty and staff, and "In Living Color," drawings by John McLaughlin, through May 3; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
"Snowden Hodges: The Labors of Hercules," large-scale figure drawings, Graphic Arts Gallery, through June 16; "Prints of Hawai'i, 1915-1941: The First Generation," prints in a variety of styles and range of techniques, Holt Gallery, through July 28; Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701, 532-8700.
"4 P's in a Pod," exhibition of paintings by Jeanne Porter, Ruth Pistor, Ginni Peters and Betty Pearson, through April 26, reception 3-5 p.m. today; also "Retrospect II," photographs of the garden taken by Riki Saito over a 20-year period, through August; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery. 233-7323.
"Containers of the Soul," recent work by Kloe Kang and Karen Lucas, through April 12. Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Twilight Moon," ceramics by Russell Wee, through April 30; Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.
"In the beginning ... " Louis Pohl's "Bird Series" of hand-stamped monoprints, through April 30; Louis Pohl Gallery. 566-6644.
"Ki'i Pohaku," petroglyph monoprints by Lynn Cook and "The Back Porch," with works in wood by Herb Kaneko, John Critchfield and Jim Lovell, both through April 30; Native Books & Beautiful Things. 591-9008.
"Hawaii Watercolor Society 2002 Members Exhibition," juried exhibit of local watercolorists, through April 19; second floor, Pauahi Tower. 537-6838
"Manticore," tableau photography and drawings by Cade Roster, through May 3; workspace. 732-2300.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
"Nature is Watching," by Candace Lee, through April 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"Cane Crossings," multimedia exhibit exploring the influence of the sugar industry in Hawai'i, through April 20; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui. (808) 572-6560.
Annual Membership Show, juried exhibit of works in many media created by members of the Kaua'i Society of Artists, through April 19; Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 245-2733.
"String of Pearls," paintings by Joyce Clark, through April 18; Village Gallery, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Ivory Carving Workshop, led by visiting artist Denise Wallace, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sculpture Studio, UH-Manoa Art Building; $10 materials fee. Pre-registration required by e-mail: drexler@hawaii.edu.
Kumihimo Craft Workshop Series, learn traditional Japanese braiding by making various craft items, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and continuing the second Saturday of every month through November, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii; $10 per session. Call to pre-register: 945-7633.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Honolulu Academy of Arts accepting applications for the "Artists of Hawai'i 2002" juried exhibit with works in all media and created by Hawai'i artists. Deadline for submission of slides is noon Saturday. Call for prospectus and information: 532-8715.
Hale'iwa Arts Festival calls for original fine arts works in any media for the juried show to be held July 20-21. Submission deadline is Saturday. 637-2277.
Christina Macias & Art Associates calls for works in glass and ceramics. Send portfolio with SASE to 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1000, Hono-lulu, HI 96734. Deadline: April 15.
Aloha Tower Marketplace seeks artisans to display their works and talents throughout the Marketplace on an ongoing basis. Artists in all media are encouraged to apply before April 19. Call for application and information: 528-5700.
