Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
21st annual World Art Bazaar, ethnic clothing and jewelry, sculpture, baskets, ornaments and more selected by the staff of the Honolulu Academy of Arts, continues 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, except Mondays through Dec. 15, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 532-8700.
Annual Christmas Art Sale, ceramics, prints, photographs and glass works by students at UH-Manoa, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Art Building, UH-Manoa; free admission.
Studio Art Show, ceramics by Esther Shimazu and Jo Rowley and jewelry by Donna Shimazu, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 3342 Loulu St., Manoa Valley; free admission. 988-3322.
Open Art Studio, ceramist Douglas Kenney holds an open studio event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, 230 Kalama St., Kailua; free admission. 261-7440.
Artists Signings, talk with artists Marc Turner, Asian and Zodiac Art, and Carli Oliver, watercolors, noon-5 p.m., Pictures Plus, Kahala Mall; free admission. 733-5700.
"Keiki Christmas," annual family celebration with puppet show, storytelling by Santa, 1-4 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; also performances of "Christmas Around the World," 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m.; all events are free. 532-8700.
Artists Signings, talk with artists Edgardo Garcia II, marine and seascapes, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Juno Galang, 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Pictures Plus, Kahala Mall; free admission. 733-5700.
Artists Signings, talk with artists Shane Hamamoto, Gyotaku fish impressions, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Garry Palm,watercolors, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Pictures Plus, Ward Gateway Center; free admission. 594-7077.
Artist Signing, talk with artist Kim Taylor Reece, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Pictures Plus, Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange; free admission. 422-4854.
"Let Us Be Your Santa's Helper!" ceramics sale, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, lobby of YWCA, Richards Street. 538-7061, ext. 236.
Holiday Studio Sale, fine arts by M. Goodwill and ceramics by Jeff Lee, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 68-474 Crozier Drive, Mokule'ia; free admission. 637-8934.
OPENING
Works by Daniela Minerbi and Gallyn, prints, watercolors, ink drawings, mixed-media and works in stone, opens today, through Dec. 29, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
Hawaiian Seascapes by Russell Lowery, opens tomorrow, through Jan. 23; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.
"La Bella Figura 2002," watercolors from students who attended George Woollard's painting workshop in Italy, opens Tuesday, through Dec. 31, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8742.
"Upstairs, Downstairs at 1038 Nu'uanu," works by an apsen upstairs at Sharkey's Museum and paintings by George Okuhara and Jon Hamblin downstairs, opens Thursday, through Feb. 5, opening reception 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Hanks Cafe. 526-1410.
Small Works Show, juried exhibit of works by members of the Kaua'i Society of Artists, opens Friday, through Jan. 31, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, Kukui Grove Center, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 332-7776.
CLOSING
"Gassho: Works by Reverend Ikenaga and Hideo Okino," traditional Japanese calligraphy and ceramics, through today; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8743.
"50 Photographs From My Life," selected works by Harry G. Kasanow, spanning 30 years, from 40 countries on 6 continents, through today; The Art House at Restaurant Row. 526-4171, 988-1311.
Works by Olga Shevchenko, exhibit of oils and watercolors, through Tuesday; SeaLion Cafe at SeaLife Park. 259-9911.
"Land and Sea," oil paintings by Mari Kuramochi and Tom Smith, through Wednesday; Ka'ikena Fine Dining Room, 'Ohelo Building, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Statewide Community College Student Exhibition," multi-media works, through Saturday; Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College. 235-1140, 235-7346.
"A Christmas Fantasy," art and craft items by students and others appropriate for holiday gifts, through Saturday; Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College. 235-1140, 235-7346.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
"Mixed-Media Miniature Invitational Show," through Dec. 17; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Antilogocentricus," multi-media works by UH-Manoa art students, through Dec. 20; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery. 956-6888.
"The Night Before Workspace," art from local artists for holiday giving, through Dec. 22; workspace. 732-2300.
"A Slew of our Favorite Things," annual holiday show and sale of works by local and Mainland artists, through Dec. 24; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Faraway and Near: Three Friends View Our World," works by Marianne Snelling, Beverly Fettig and Louisa S. Cooper, through Dec. 27; The Gallery at Pauahi Tower.
Daunna's Art Studio Exhibit, artworks created by Daunna's students, through Dec. 28; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery. 233-7323.
"Nepal — Heart and Soul," travel photographs by Chick Alsop, through Dec. 30; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"MAnoa Rainbow," holiday specials and miniature originals by local artists, through Dec. 31; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Art for Gift," multimedia exhibit by Rona M. Awber, Bev Creamer,
K. Everett, Debbie Mitchell and Roy Venters, through Dec. 31; The Pegge Hopper Gallery, Nu'uanu Avenue. 524-1160.
"Ramayana in the Arts of Asia," multimedia exhibit curated by Garrett Kam, through Jan. 3; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7111.
"Reverence: Existence within the spiritual and earthly world," paintings on canvas by Dennis McGeary, through Jan. 3; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Lesley Dill: a Ten-Year Survey," multimedia exhibit of works by New York artist Lesley Dill, through Jan. 12; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Madame Horowitz's Estate Sale," multimedia exhibit of items from this imaginary character's home by Debbie Mitchell and "Nude Sockets," whimsical works of acrylic on wood by Ryan Higa, both through Jan. 24; Hawai'i Pacific University Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
"Ukiyo-e Renewed: Conservation of the Michener Collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints," exhibition of a recently conserved ukiyo-e prints from the academy's collection, through Jan. 27; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"The Hawaiian Calabash: The Anna Rice Cooke Collection," 'umeke (bowls) from the academy's founder's collection, through Feb. 2; Holt Gallery, Luce Pavilion Complex, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Recent Work by Mary Mitsuda," paintings; "Flagrante Delicto," photographs by Gaye Chan; and "Recent Work by David Kuraoka," ceramic vessels; all through Feb. 4; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"European Modernism: Drawings and Watercolors from the Academy's Collection, (1850-1950)," works by English and European masters, through Feb. 9; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Committed Generosity: Promised Gifts and Recent Acquisitions," first viewing of donations in various media made to the museum within the past five-years, curated by retiring director George R. Ellis, through Feb. 16; Luce Pavilion Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8901.
"Chic and Dandy: Contemporary Japanese Kimonos," from the collection of Hiromi Yonezawa, through April 6; Textile Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8901.
"Enriched by Diversity: the Art of Hawai'i," multimedia exhibit by 284 local artists, ongoing; Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.
Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.
OTHER VENUES
"Remains of a Rainbow," photographs of Hawai'i's rare and endangered plants by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton, through Dec. 17, Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa. 956-8688.
New Works by Lena Chan, exhibit of oil paintings, through Dec. 20; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 778-7909.
"Kapa and Ipu," exhibition of fiber art and kapa by Kawaikaula'au Aona-Ueoka and carved wood and netting by Uncle Val Ching, through Dec. 27; Aupuni Artwall at Native Books Kapalama. 845-8949.
"Holiday Shopping Off the Walls," matted prints, ready for gift giving, by local artists Peggy Chun, Garry Palm, Maile Ka'ai, Holly K, Lynn Cook and others, in conjunction with the musical "The Sound of Music," through Dec. 29; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.
"Magique!" multimedia show of works by local artists at two venues, through Dec. 30; The Mystery Cat and The Coffee Factory, both on South King Street. 591-1055.
"Ka Iwi: Survival of a Coast," exhibit of black and white original photographs from the book by Albert Benedict, through Dec. 30; Waimanalo Public and School Library. 259-2610.
Original Japanese Woodblock Print Show, prints from the Edo period, 1603-1867, through Dec. 31, Oahu Art & Framing. 395-7375.
"Reflections of Paradise," recent watercolors by Dolores A. Manija, through Dec. 31; Assaggio Restaurant, Kailua. 261-2772.
"Splendid Hues of Hawai'i," oils and acrylics by Nikki Johnston, Mafalda, Shirley Schweitzer and Jeannine Levitt-Riccio, through Jan. 1; Kevin's Two Boots & Rib Crib, Kailua. 230-8111.
"Plantation Life," watercolors by Yoshio Hayashi, through Jan. 4; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Surfing Art & Sea Scapes," paintings by Mark Dillinger, through Jan. 6; Café Laufer. 735-7717.
Acrylics by Simone Berlin, sponsored by the Cedar Street Galleries, through Jan. 7; Angles Bar & Grill, Waikiki. 922-3536.
Honolulu Club Member's Art Show, multimedia show from health club members, through Jan. 12; Honolulu Club. 543-3900.
"Food for Thought," mixed-media group exhibition, through Jan. 19; Contemporary Museum Café. 526-1322.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
"Seventh Annual Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition," invitational exhibit of small three-dimensional works from around the world, through Dec. 28; Schaefer International Gallery, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
"Hawai'i, Ke Ala O ke Ao mAlamalama," works by Randy Takaki and Dominic Tidmarsh, through Dec. 30; Wailoa Center, Hilo. (808) 933-0416.
Original Japanese Woodblock Print Show, original prints from the Edo Period, 1603-1867, through Dec. 31, Village Gallery — Contemporary, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-5559.
"Architectural Art of Herbert K. Gallagher," display of plans and designs used in the construction of office, retail, hotel, residential and other buildings, through Dec. 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; Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e. (808) 245-6931.
"2002 Pacific States Biennial National Exhibition," juried exhibit of prints of various types, through Jan. 15; University of Hawai'i-Hilo, Third Floor Gallery, Campus Center. (808) 974-7307.
"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.
Registration for Spring art Classes, call now to register children for the eleven-week program which meet Saturdays, Jan. 25-April 12, for three age groups, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $110. 532-8741. Also adult classes in various media and skill levels, 14-week sessions, Jan. 21-May 4, at the art center. Call for brochure: 532-8741.
NaRCISSUS GROWING WORKSHOPS, classes by Gilman Hu, "Mr. Narcissus," on the art of upright and crab-claw narcissus culture in preparation for the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration. Classes begin Jan. 4 and continue Saturdays through Jan. 25 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona; $35 for new students and $25 for returning students. Call the Art Center for details and to register: 532-8742.
"Experience the arts and culture of asia," week-long study sponsored by Elderhostel and Honolulu Academy of Arts, for ages 55 and older, with gallery talks, slide lectures and activities centered on the arts of Asia and the Pacific, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Call the academy for details and kama'aina and scholarship pricing: 532-3666.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Small Works Show 2002 accepting entries with a maximum size of 18 inches in any one dimension for the Dec. 13 through Jan. 31 juried show presented by the Kaua'i Society of Artists. Up to five pieces per artist with an entry fee of $10 for first and $5 for each additional entry. Entries due 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Kukui Grove, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Additional requirements and details: (808) 332-7776, www.hawaiian.net/~ksa.
"Arts for All, All for Arts," announces call for art for the third annual show sponsored by VSA Arts of Hawai'i Pacific and the UH Center on Disability Studies. Letters of intention for works by people with disabilities in any visual media for the juried exhibit at the Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities scheduled for Feb. 10-11 will be accepted until Dec. 31. Deadline for the work is Jan. 30. Call for additional requirements and details: 956-3975.
The Arts at Marks Garage calls for works for the late January/early February exhibit "Blue vs. Blue: Surfing in Art," a cross-pollinated exhibit of Hawaii-West Coast surf-themed art. Deadline: Jan. 3. Call for additional information: 739-6268.
Pacific Islanders in Communications, requests proposals for its Short Film Initiative for 2003 which are intended for broadcast on national public television. Short (up to eight minutes), personal narrative, digital video works that explore the untold stories of the Pacific Islander experience. Deadline: Jan. 3.Applications and guidelines available at www.piccom.org or 591-0059.
"Living Harmony," calls for entries for the juried exhibit in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to be displayed beginning Jan. 17. Open to all artists working in any medium on the theme of civil rights, civil liberties, nonviolence, resistance with works created within the last two years. Submission of entries, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 11. For guidelines and additional information: 395-4612.
Expressions in Art accepting images for a contemporary photography show which opens Jan. 23. Deadline: Jan. 20. 597-8108.
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center calls for applicants for the 2003 Solo Exhibits held July 12-Aug. 16, 2003 for artists who have been members of the Hui, located in Makawao, Maui, for six months or more. Deadline: Feb. 15. (808) 572-6560.
Canon Usa Hawaii announces the 2003 juried photo contest theme as "My Favorite Things in Hawaii." Winners will be exhibited at the Canon Photo Gallery during April with top five place winners to receive Canon cameras. Enter prints, up to 8 by 10 inches, Dec. 1 to Feb. 28 to the Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit at the gallery; ongoing. 526-1191.
