Art Calendar

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SPECIAL EVENTS

• Chinese New Year Fashion and Art Show, fashions inspired by the Chinese Dynasties designed by Anne Namba and an exhibit of oil paintings by Kelly Sueda, noon-2 p.m. today, C.S. Wo Gallery; free admission. Namba designs on display through Feb. 17 and the Sueda exhibit through Feb. 28. 543-5388.

• Narcissus & Bonsai Display, annual display of crab-claw and up-right cultures of blooming narcissus with display by the Hawaii Bonsai Association, 1-5 p.m. today, Central Courtyard, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $7 general admission, $4 seniors, students and military, academy members free to see this and all other academy exhibits. 532-8700.

• Khmer Artifacts on Display, artifacts which will be repatriated to Cambodia in April will be on display through next Sunday or possibly later in the month subject to transport arrangements back to Cambodia. The objects being repatriated include a 9th century stone head of Shiva and a 12th century stone head of an Asura (demon) and are on display in the John Young Gallery of Southeast Asian Art, Honolulu Academy of Art; $7 general admission, $4 seniors, students and military, academy members free to see this and all other academy exhibits. 532-8700.

• Gallery Walk Through, view the current exhibit with the curator and the artists Anne Bush and Thomas Woodruff, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; free. Reservations required: 526-1322.

• Architectural Tours, walking tours on Saturday, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and the Honolulu Academy of Arts to honor the 75th Anniversary of the Royal Hawaiian. An architectural tour of the Royal Hawaiian at 9:30 a.m., a tour of downtown Honolulu buildings at 10:30 a.m. and Honolulu Academy of Arts Tour and Lunch at 12:30 p.m.; Reservations required: 931-8408.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

• Elderhostel Program at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, opens registration for Hawai'i residents and nonresidents, 55 years or older, for two sessions: today through Saturday (Experience the Art and Culture of Asia and the Pacific) and March 10-16 (An Art Adventure in Hawai'i). 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.

• "Japanese Enameling and Cloisonne Workshop," introduction to basic techniques taught by Kazuko Inomata from Osaka, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Community Gallery, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii; $25 each night with discount for JCCH members plus supply fees. Call to register: 945-7633.

• "Silver Clay Workshop," two-session class with Kazuko Inomata for new and continuing students, 5-8 p.m. Saturday (concurrent with the cloisonne workshop) and 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $80 for both classes. Register: 532-8741.

• "Enamel and Cloisonne Workshop," four-session class taught by Kazuko Inomata for beginning and advanced students, 5-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. next Sunday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $150 for four classes. Register: 532-8741.

OPENING

• "Works by Helen Gilbert and Ken Bushnell" recipients of the 2002 Koa Awards exhibit their paintings and sculpture, opens Wednesday, through March 9, with artist reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.

• "Citizens' X," multimedia exhibit of six O'ahu artists: Jon Hamblin, Michael Harada, Keiko Hatano, Chika Iijima, Birgitta Leitner and Duane Preble, opens Thursday, through March 13; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.

• "The Art of Three North Shore Artists," oil paintings by Mary Maas, sculpture by Bernie Moriaz and three-dimensional art by Linda Fritz, opens Thursdays, through March 9, with reception 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday; Waialua Public Library. 637-4876.

• "Japan Craft Artisans Program Exhibit," multimedia exhibition of three master artisans: works in enamel by Kazuko Inomata , dolls by Yasuko Kikuchi and ink brush paintings by Yasuko Yamada along with some student work on display, opens Friday, through March 2; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Gallery. 945-7633.

CLOSING

• "Heal: A Tribute to Manamana," mixed-media installation by Kau'i Chun, through today; Queen Emma Gallery. 537-7167.

• "Honolulu Printmakers — Black, White & Color," exhibition in conjunction with the production of "Blithe Spirit," through today; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0277.

• "Sogetsu Bamboo Installation," master instructor Toshiyuki Ohki and his assistant, Shinichi Akimatsu, both of Tokyo, install large-scale bamboo structures, through Wednesday; front lawn and in the Central Court, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

• "Bodhi," figurative sculpture by Cary Lathan, through Thursday; The Gallery at Coffeeline. 947-1615.

• "Zhouzhuang: City on Water," photo exhibit by Akira Ohtomo, through Friday; Library Gallery, Tokai University Pacific Center. 983-4109.

• "Photographs by Linny Morris Cunningham," large-scale exhibit of mounted images on vinyl, through Friday; The Rainbow Collection at Ala Moana Center. 947-8058.

• "Selections from the BOOM Collection, 1990-2001," through Friday; BOOM Gallery, Lihue Plantation Building, Kaua'i. (808) 245-2898.

• "Smart Heart Art," fifth annual show of Valentine art in all media by local and Mainland artists, through Saturday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

• Academy Art Center at Linekona: "Posers: Figure Studies by Chuck Davis," pencil line and watercolor wash explorations of the human form, through March 3. 532-8700.

• The ARTS at Marks Garage: "Chinatown Images," painting from the Hawai'i Watercolor Society, through Feb. 19. 753-5176, 521-3282.

• Bishop Museum Kalia, at Hilton Hawaiian Village: Hawaiian cultural artifacts and hands-on activities area, ongoing. 949-4321.

• Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza: "Sixth Annual Hawai'i Branch Employee Photo Contest," visit the gallery and vote for your favorite photograph of those on exhibit by eight of Canon's employees, winner announced at end of February, through Feb. 28. 522-5930.

• The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "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, through April 23. 526-1322.

• The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights: "Escape from the Vault: The Contemporary Museum's Collection Breaks Out" works from the museum's permanent collection, through March 24; also "The Human Family: A Work in Progress," continuation and additions to the ongoing video series focusing on "America's New War" as experienced by ordinary people, curated by Ann Brandman, in the Video Gallery through March 24 (Call for video program schedule). 526-1322.

• The Gallery at Ward Centre: "Wizard Tricks & Magic Sticks," mixed-media works by Lynn Schoonejongen Ohtani, through Feb. 22. 597-8034.

• Gallery on the Pali: "Shadows Move Among Them," exhibition of black and white photographs by Al Benedict, through March 1. 526-1191.

• Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe: "Angst," mixed-media exhibit with works by Stefan, Arnold Bornios, Sharon Hardie, Jason Nobriga and Scott Goto, through March 15. 544-0287.

• Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Hawai'i Rain Forests: Watercolor by Ben Norris," Holt Gallery, through Feb. 24; "James A. Michener's Favorite Prints," selection of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, James A. Michener Gallery, Asian Wing, through March 17; "Japanese Woodblock Prints of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa Eras from the Philip Henry Roach, Jr. Collection," a rotating exhibit of modern prints, Gallery 13, Asian Wing, through March 17; "Pen, Pencil, and Brush: American Drawings and Watercolors from 1850 to 1950," Graphic Arts Gallery, through March 17; and "Understanding Islam: Religion, Culture and the Arts," Kina'u Court Gallery, through March 17; "Taish™ Chic: Japanese Romanticism and Art Deco (1900-1930)," exhibition of paintings, textiles, woodblock prints and decorative arts from the academy's permanent collection, Luce Pavilion Special Exhibition Gallery; through March 31. 532-8701, 532-8700.

• Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace: "Hearts & Flowers," new prints and Valentine specials by Rosalie Prussing, through Feb. 28. 988-4147.

• Louis Pohl Gallery on Fort Street Mall: "New Ceramic Works by John Bade," crystal glazed bottles and wall sculptures, through March 1. 566-6644.

• Sunshine Arts Hawaii: "Hollyvision," new works in watercolor and mixed media, ongoing. 239-2992.

• University of Hawai'i-Manoa Art Gallery: "Translation," paintings, ceramics, photography, sculptures by graduate art students, through Feb. 22. 956-6888.

RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE

• Assaggio's Restaurant, Kailua: "Reborn in Color," watercolors and oils by Deborah J. Pacheco, Arlene Woo and Frances, through Feb 28. 537-6534.

• Aupuni Artwall at Native Books Kapalama: "Na Leo 'Opio: Young Voices," works by students from Kamehameha Schools Art Club, through March 1. 841-2447.

• Cafe Che Pasta: "The Love of Art," works by the Digital Art Society of Hawaii, through March 3, opening reception 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. 524-0004.

• The Contemporary Museum Cafe: "Common Sense," print portfolio exchange between Honolulu and Kona printmakers, through May 19. 526-1322.

• Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery: "Transitions," work of five contemporary artists, through Feb. 23, opening reception 1-3 p.m. today. 233-7323.

• Honolulu Hale, Courtyard Gallery: "Salon des Refuses" student art show of works in various media rejected from the Scholastic juried art competition, through Feb. 20. 523-4674.

• Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana Shopping Center: "Hawai'i Regional Scholastic Art and Photography Exhibition," 175 works in two and three dimensions and photographs created by Hawai'i students selected for entry to the national competition, through Feb. 18. 394-1353.

• Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai: "Recent works by Julie Kerns Schaper," batik style acrylic and watercolor paintings, through March 2. 396-7697.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

• Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island: "Recent Works by Jay West," series of glass pieces displayed in an innovative manner, through Feb. 28, artist reception 3-5 p.m. Feb. 23. (808) 885-7671.

• Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i: "Portraits of Kaua'i," paintings, prints and photographs; also video presentation "Oral History," from members of the Garden Island Arts Council, through Feb. 28. (808) 245-2898.

• Mauna Kea Galleries, Kamuela, Big Island: "Huc Luquiens: Hawai'i 1881-1961," prints from the co-founder of the Honolulu Printmakers, through March 31. (808) 887-2244.

• The Pacific Center of Photography, Wailuku, Maui: "Worlds Within World," exhibition of digital photography from thirteen international photographers, through Feb. 28. (808) 986-0686.

• Parker Ranch, Historic Home Pu'uopelu, Waimea, Big Island: "The South Seas Exposition by Winston Conrad," photographs on display and for sale to benefit the Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Scholarship Fund, through March 30; admission to the homes is $8.50 for adults and $6 for children under 12. (808) 885-2302.

• Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului: "Inspired Hands: Contemporary Works in Wood & Quilts," a collaboration between Maui Woodworkers Guild and the UH-Manoa Textiles Department, through Feb. 24. (808) 242-2787.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

• The Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife is seeking submissions of paintings to be selected as the 2002-2003 Hawai'i Wildlife Conservation stamp which is used for State Hunting Licenses and available to collectors. The stamp must feature the Chukar partridge in his natural habitat. Submissions must be received by the Division no later than 4 p.m. on Feb. 20. Call for additional information: 587-0166.

• Canon USA Inc., Hawai'i branch, announces the 2002 Amateur Photo Contest. Up to three original photographic prints from Hawai'i residents, taken between Jan. 1, 2001, and Feb. 28, 2002, on the theme "Flowers in Hawai'i," may be submitted until Feb. 28. 522-5930.

• Honolulu Printmakers invites all print artists to submit up to four entries for the 74th Annual Exhibition held March 12-April 17. O'ahu artist entries accepted 2-6 p.m. March 8 at The Academy Art Center at Linekona; Neighbor Island entries are due March 6. Call for information: 536-5507.