Art Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Kwanzaa 2002," a celebration of African culture and guiding principles, with quilting workshops, 10 a.m.-noon Friday and Saturday ($4 for adults, $2 for children); free cooking demonstration, noon-1 p.m. Friday; African-American cultural children's book fair, noon-2 p.m. and free hat-making workshop, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8741.
Art Appreciation Night, wine tasting and time to talk story with Al Hogue and other artists, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Canoes at the Ilikai Restaurant; free. 951-9200.
Four-Day art Show, works on display by Hawaiian marine artist Kimo, 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Dec. 29 and 30, Diamond Head Gallery in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free admission. 971-2800.
"Kadomatsu: a New Year's Festival," 19th annual show of bamboo and pine Japanese arrangements with taiko drum performances, folk dancing and writing nengajo (New Year's cards), sponsored by Temari, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Ward Warehouse Amphitheater; free. 735-1860.
OPENING
The Pane Gallery No. 1, creations of installation art by local artists in the gallery windows and available for viewing 24/7, opens Tuesday, through Jan. 4; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
CLOSING
"The Night Before Workspace," art from local artists for holiday giving, through today; workspace. 732-2300.
"A Slew of our Favorite Things," annual holiday show and sale of works by local and Mainland artists, through Tuesday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Faraway and Near: Three Friends View Our World," works by Marianne Snelling, Beverly Fettig and Louisa S. Cooper, through Friday; The Gallery at Pauahi Tower.
"Kapa and Ipu," exhibition of fiber art and kapa by Kawaikaula'au Aona-Ueoka and carved wood and netting by Uncle Val Ching, through Friday; Aupuni Artwall at Native Books Kapalama. 845-8949.
Daunna's Art Studio Exhibit, artworks created by Daunna's students, through Saturday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery. 233-7323.
"Seventh Annual Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition," invitational exhibit of small three-dimensional works from around the world, through Saturday; Schaefer International Gallery, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
"Nepal — Heart and Soul," travel photographs by Chick Alsop, through Dec. 30; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"La Bella Figura 2002," watercolors from students who attended George Woollard's painting workshop in Italy; also Young People's Fall 2002 Exhibition, works by student's in the academy's art classes, both through Dec. 31, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8742.
"MAnoa Rainbow," holiday specials and miniature originals by local artists, through Dec. 31; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
New Gallery Opening Show, works by Scottie Flamm, Mark N. Brown, Gina O'Neill and Pat Smith, through Dec. 31; Atelier 4 at Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.
"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.
Hawaiian Seascapes by Russell Lowery, through Jan. 23; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.
"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 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 outgoing 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.
"Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer," works from the Han dynasty (first through second century A.D.) to the Qing dynasty (164-1911), from the collection of Mike Healy, through April 27; Asian Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"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
"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.
Works by Daniela Minerbi and Gallyn, prints, watercolors, ink drawings, mixed media and works in stone, through Dec. 29, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
"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, original 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; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Surfing Art & Sea Scapes," paintings by Mark Dillinger, through Jan. 6; Cafe 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; The Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.
"Falling" a photography exhibit by Heather Lynn Martinico, through Jan. 24, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Monday; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 778-7909.
"Upstairs, Downstairs at 1038 Nu'uanu," works by an aspen upstairs at Sharkey's Museum and paintings by George Okuhara and Jon Hamblin downstairs, through Feb. 5; Hanks Cafe. 526-1410.
"Common Sense: A Print Portfolio," annual display of works by printmakers from Honolulu and Hilo, through May 19; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights Cafe Gallery. 526-1322.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
"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.
"Fire to Form: Glass Artists of Hawai'i," exhibit of works in glass, through Jan. 26; Hui No'eau Gallery, Makawao, Maui. (808) 577-6560.
"Fibers, Feathers & Friends," invitational multimedia exhibit, through Jan. 30; Mezzanine Gallery, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e. (808) 245-6931.
"Images of Peace," paintings by Andrea Smith and her son Matthew Smith, plus sculptures from the family's private collection, through Jan. 31, artist reception Saturday; Art School of Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui. (808) 665-0007.
Small Works Show, juried exhibit of works by members of the Kaua'i Society of Artists, through Jan. 31; Kukui Grove Center, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 332-7776.
Registration for Spring Adult art Classes, call now to register for adult classes in various media and skill levels, 14-week sessions, Jan. 21-May 4, at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. 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 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: 532-8741.
"Experience the arts and culture of asia," weeklong study sponsored by Elderhostel and Honolulu Academy of Arts, for those 55 and older, with gallery talks, slide lectures and activities focused on the arts of Asia and the Pacific, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Call for details, and kama'aina and scholarship pricing: 532-3666.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
"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 for Feb. 10-11 Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities will be accepted until Dec. 31. Deadline for the completed 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.
Hawai'i Craftsmen calls for entries for the Jan. 31-Feb. 28 juried O'ahu exhibit "Fiber Hawai'i '03." Functional and non-functional works about fiber or fiber techniques in any media may be submitted, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 11, to East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, (808) 967-7247 or, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 18, to Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College, Kane'ohe, 737-4631.
"Living Harmony" calls for entries for the juried exhibit in honor of 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 past two years. Submission of entries, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 11. Guidelines and additional information: 395-4612.
Expressions in Art is accepting images for a contemporary photography show which opens Jan. 23. Deadline: Jan. 20. 597-8108.
