Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Reviewing Art," talk by Victoria Gail-White, freelance art reviewer for The Honolulu Advertiser, 10:30 a.m. today, Community Room, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 532-8741.

"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, Ho-nolulu Academy of Arts. In addition, the "Teachers Free" program continues daily, except Mondays and holidays, through Dec. 31, 2002 for teachers with identification; free. 532-8700.

"Sex Machine," lecture by Paul Pfeiffer on his work in video, sculpture and photography, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Art Auditorium, UH-Manoa; free. 956-3836.

New Works by Dawn Pitre, meet the artist and see her new oil paintings and prints, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Hogue Gallery Waikiki. 951-9200.

Mural Painting by Wyland, watch the artist create his first wall mural in sumi brush-art style, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and continues next Sunday during the two-day "Hono Festival," Turtle Bay Resort, Kahuku; free. 293-8811.

OPENING

"Something Lost, Something Found," found object works by Bernice Moriaz and "Recent works by Peggy Chun," both open today, through Sept. 27, opening reception 4-6 p.m. today; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"Alex Preiss: What Was He Thinking?" photo collages combine images from the past and present, opens today, through Aug. 30, opening reception 4-6 p.m. today; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.

Oil and Photo Illustrations, by Windward Artists Guild members John Mussack and Thomas Conway, opens today, through Sept. 2; Sealion Cafe at Sealife Park. 259-9911.

The Aloha Festivals Art Show, multimedia works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists on this year's festival theme "The Spirit of the Master," opens tomorrow, through Aug. 16, opening reception 6-8 p.m. tomorrow; Courtyard Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 852-7690.

"Paintings By Fleurette," flowers by Jeannine Levitt Riccio, opens tomorrow, through Aug. 31; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

"The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan," photographs by John Wehrheim and artifacts from the region, opens Tuesday, through Sept. 25, opening reception 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7111.

"Three North Shore Artists," wood carvings by Theyare Jay Marr, jewelry by Paris Armstrong and paintings by John Frink, opens Thursday, through Oct. 31, opening reception 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday; Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.

Art Kaua'i 2002, annual juried multimedia show by members of the Kaua'i Society of Artists, opens Saturday, through Sept. 20, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Saturday; Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 332-7776, (808) 245-7784.

"Pana O'ahu: Sacred Stones, Sacred Land," photographs of heiau and ceremonial sites by Jan Becket and Joe Singer, opens Saturday, through Oct. 26; The Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island; museum admission is $7 general, $5 kama'aina. (808) 935-5021.

CLOSING

"Artists of Hawai'i 2002," 52nd annual juried exhibition of multimedia works by local artists selected by juror Ned Rifkin of the Smithsonian Institution, through today; Henry R. Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Ansel Adams in Hawai'i," exhibit of gelatin silver prints from Adams' visit to Hawai'i in the 1940s and 1950s, through today; Henry R. Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Wings of Hawaii and Other Works," paintings by Michael Furuya, through Friday; Pauahi Tower Gallery. 537-6838.

"Kapa AwaiAulu: the Fabric of Our Community," 24th annual Hawaiian Quilt Exhibition featuring quilts of local organizations, through Saturday; Mission Houses Museum; $4 admission. 531-0481.

"Small Kine Show," artists of the Hawaii Watercolor Society display works limited to 50 square inches, through Saturday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Volumes," book sculptures by Jacqueline Lee and "Album," paintings by Katherine Love, through Saturday; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui. (808) 572-6560.

"They Say It's Your Birthday: Happy 75th," works on a birthday cake theme, created by Hawai'i artists, reflect the style of the academy's various galleries and will be available for sale, through next Sunday; Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

"Hawaiian Portfolio: a Retrospective," mixed-media exhibit by Hiko'uka Hanapi, through Aug. 22; Aupuni Artwall at Native Books — Kapalama. 535-1533.

"His and Hers: 2002," oil paintings by Doug Britt and works in fiber by Sharon Britt, through Aug. 16; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Visions" photographs by employees, physicians and volunteers at Kuakini Health Systems, through Aug. 29; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

Fabienne Blanc, floral watercolors, through Aug. 28; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.

"Ocean Harmony: Recent Work by Derek Bencomo," works in wood, through Aug. 26; "Tadashi Sato: a Retrospective — Four Themes" exhibit of paintings, drawings and watercolors and "ten: Recent Painting and Drawings by Brian Yoshimi Isobe;" both through Sept. 17; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"Tadashi Sato: a Retrospective," paintings, drawings and watercolors in a chronological overview beginning from the late 1940s, through Aug. 18; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-3122.

"Island Spirit," drawings and watercolors by Maile Ka'ai and "Kanikapila 'Ohana," drawings and paintings by Al Furtado, through Aug. 18, in conjunction with the musical "You Somebody"; Diamond Head Theatre Lobby Gallery. 733-0274.

"Nalu — Forty Years of Big Wave Boards, historical surf boards designed by Dick Brewer, Pat Curren, Mike Diffenderfer and others on display, through Sept. 6; The Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop. 263-9545.

"In and Out of the Middle Kingdom," paintings by Karen Lee, through Aug. 15; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 947-1615.

"A Brush With Still Life," paintings by Helen Iaea and "Cabinet of curiosities," three-dimensional works by Marcia Morse, both through Aug. 30; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Barriers Therein Passages: Recent Work by Yida Wang," recipient of the Catherine B. Cox Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts at the "Artists of Hawai'i 2002," exhibits her charcoal and graphite drawings and oil paintings, Graphic Arts Gallery, through Aug. 25; "Treasures from an Unknown Reign: Shunzhi Porcelain," traveling exhibit of ceramic art from 1644-1661 China and "Reclusion or Inclusion? Chinese Painting from the Transition, 1630-1682." Asian Gallery 13, both through Sept. 1; "Founder's Eye: Textile Gifts from Anna Rice Cooke Selected from the Academy's Collection," representative works from Japan, China, Central Asia, Europe, Hawai'i and North America, Textile Gallery, Asian Wing, through Oct. 6; "Beyond Craft: Modern Ceramics of Hawai'i," contemporary works by local ceramists, Holt Gallery, through Oct. 27; Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701, 532-8700.

New Works, exhibit of watercolors and watercolor collage by Yvonne W. M. Lau, through Aug. 30; and "Retrospect II," photographs of the garden taken by Riki Saito over a 20-year period, through Aug. 31; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery. 233-7323.

"Dream of Peace," acrylics on silk and prints by Spark Chan, through Aug. 31; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

New Works by Daniel VanZyle and Scottie Flamm, through Aug. 31; also giclees by Lynne Boyer and pottery by Leroy Taba; Livingston Galleries, at Crouching Lion Inn, Ka'a'awa. 237-7220.

"A Touch of the Islands," ceramics by Julie Greim, through Aug. 31; Louis Pohl Gallery. 566-6644.

Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.

"Na Hula O Ke Ola," photographs by Sylvia Botza, through Aug. 31; Tradewinds Gallery @ Windward Mall. 236-2787.

"Tots 'n' Spots," soft sculpture and toys by Kris Higa, through Aug. 17; workspace. 732-2300.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

"Triple Tandem Show," works in various media by January Herron-Whitehead and her daughters Emily Herron-Williams and Pua Pukana La Herron-Whitehead, through Aug. 31; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.

"Life on Kaua'i's Sugar Plantations 1876-2002," works in various media reflecting the multi-ethnic heritage of imported labor, through Dec. 31; also "Photographers of Plantation Life," past and present photos of people at work and play, through Jan. 25; Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e. (808) 245-6931.

"Festival of Quilts," contemporary quilting from members of the Maui Quilt Guild, through Aug. 31; Lahaina Cannery Mall, Maui. (808) 661-5304.

"Between Soul and Stone," visual poetry art works by Margo Berdeshevsky, through Oct. 2; Pacific Center of Photography, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 986-0686.

"The Many Faces of Jim Hutchinson," multimedia exhibit of works on Hawai'i and beyond, through Oct. 31; Pu'u'opelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Homes, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7311.

"Maui No Ka Oi," watercolors by Fred KenKnight, through Aug. 22; Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

classes/workshopKumihimo 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

The Arts at Marks Garage accepting exhibition proposals for 2003. Priority given to group shows with cohesive themes and works. Call for information: 521-2903.

Hawai'i Craftsmen and The ARTS at Marks Garage seek artists to share their experiences of living and creating in Hawai'i for their series of Lunch Time Lectures. Presentations would be 20 to 60 minutes long; an honorarium is provided. Call Kim for additional information: 596-8128.

University of Hawai'i-MAnoa art Gallery, invites submissions for the 8th Annual International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition to be held March 9-April 18, 2003. Three-dimensional sculpted or cast works that would fit within a shoebox will be considered. Deadline is Sept. 6. Call or visit the website for specifications and prospectus: 956-6888 or www.hawaii.edu/artgallery/.

The International Library of Photography accepting entries for the Open Amateur Photography Contest. Submit one photograph in any one category, including people, travel, pets, children, sports, nature, action, etc. Call for complete contest rules: (410) 363-4800 or visit www.picture.com/.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit, 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.