Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"10th Annual African Cultural Safari," storytelling, music, creative activities, games, fashion show, and more in honor of Black History Month, 1-4:30 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $1 general admission, free to members and children under 13. 532-8726.
Khmer Artifacts on Display, artifacts which will be repatriated to Cambodia in April will be on display through today, or possibly later in the month, subject to transport arrangements back to Cambodia. The objects include a 9th-century stone head of Shiva and a 12th-century stone head of an asura (demon), on display in the John Young Gallery of Southeast Asian Art, Honolulu Academy of Arts; special admission for today will be $1; other days are $7 general admission, $4 seniors, students and military, but free to academy members and children under 13, to see this and all other academy exhibits. 532-8700.
Judy Watson Lecture, abstract painter, talks about her personal history and the emergence of Aboriginal Australian art, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Room 132, Art Auditorium, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 956-8474.
Hawaii Photographic Society meeting and talk by underwater photographer, Hal Ing, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Makiki Recreation Center; free. 487-2090.
Dawn Pitre Signing and Show, local artist will be available to sign her work and talk about her recent work, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Diamond Head Gallery at Outrigger Reef Hotel; free. 971-4851.
The First 2002 Art Gallery Walk, view art works at nine downtown galleries on a walking tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, galleries included will be Ramsay Galleries, Picture City Art and Framing, The Pegge Hopper Gallery, The ARTS at Marks Garage, Ming's Antiques, 1132 Bishop Street's 2nd Floor Gallery, Louis Pohl Gallery, Pacific American Art Gallery and Pitre Fine Art. Guide maps available at each gallery. Call 566-6644 for more information.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Japan Craft Artisans Program offers demonstrations and hands-on classes in sumi-e/calligraphy, doll-making and enameling/cloisonne, Tuesday Feb. 19 through Friday March 1, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. All demonstrations and classes are offered at no charge. Call the center for a complete schedule: 945-7633.
Elderhostel Program at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, opens registration for Hawai'i residents and nonresidents, 55 years or older, 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.
OPENING
"Na Leo 'Aina (Land Voices)," abstract paintings by Julie Laymon, Puni Kukahiko and Richard Estrella, opens Monday, through March 14, with reception 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 947-1615.
"Abstract Paintings by Judy Watson," opens Tuesday, through March 1; Commons Gallery, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.
"Remain in Light," new works in oil and charcoal by Russell Sunabe, opens Friday, through March 22; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Suddenly, Crystal Clear," works chosen for the clarity of their subject or materials, opens Friday, through March 16; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Pastels," exhibit of works by Jason Chang and Hawai'i pastel artists, opens Saturday, through March 1; Foyer and Hallway Gallery, The Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8700.
"MAnoa Houses," recent ink drawings by Roger Whitlock and "Teapots for Teatime," functional stoneware teapots and teacups by Jackie Thompson, opens Saturday, through March 22, meet the artists reception 1-5 p.m. March 3. 597-8034.
"Artist Dino Miranda," exhibition of paintings, opens Saturday, through March 1; Pacific American Gallery. 533-2836.
CLOSING
"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 tomorrow; on each floor at Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana Shopping Center. 394-1353.
"Chinatown Images," painting from the Hawai'i Watercolor Society, opens Thursday, through Tuesday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 753-5176, 521-3282.
"Salon des Refuses" student art show of works in various media rejected from the Scholastic juried art competition, through Wednesday; Honolulu Hale, Courtyard Gallery. 523-4674.
"Translation," paintings, ceramics, photography, sculptures and more by graduate art students at UH-Manoa, through Friday; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery. 956-6888.
"Wizard Tricks & Magic Sticks," mixed-media works by Lynn Schoonejongen Ohtani, through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Transitions," work of five contemporary artists: oils by Meala, mixed-media glass works by B. Akamine, mixed-media fiber art by Nicole Morita and Robin Lee and Mo'olelo drawings on coconut fiber by Pearl Pualani Ling Makasobe, through Saturday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. 233-7323.
"Inspired Hands: Contemporary Works in Wood & Quilts," through next Sunday; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. (808) 242-2787.
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; also "Citizens' X," multimedia exhibit of six O'ahu artists: Jon Hamblin, Michael Harada, Keiko Hatano, Chika Iijima, Birgitta Leitner and Duane Preble, through March 3. 532-8701. 532-8700.
AMC Gallerie: "Seaviews," recent works by Phil Uhl of sailing and the sea, ongoing. 949-0700.
Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, displays art in various media by local artists, ongoing. 637-6505.
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.
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 Rainforests: Watercolors by Ben Norris," Holt Gallery, through March 10; "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. (The academy's Pavilion Cafe will be closed for lunch Feb. 5-7 to host the American Association of Museum Directors annual conference.) 532-8701, 532-8700.
Island Treasures Art Gallery: original works by Leo Laxa, ongoing at Koko Marina, 396-8827. Also, ongoing exhibits at Kailua, 261-8131.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Gallery: "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, through March 2; also "Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you," ongoing. 945-7633.
Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College: "Works by Helen Gilbert and Ken Bushnell" recipients of the 2002 Koa Awards, exhibit their paintings and sculpture, through March 9. 734-9375.
Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace: "Hearts & Flowers," new prints and Valentine specials by Rosalie Prussing, through Feb. 28. 988-4147.
Louis Pohl Gallery: "New Ceramic Works by John Bade," crystal glazed bottles and wall sculptures, through March 1; also "In the beginning..." Louis Pohl's "Bird Series" of hand-stamped monoprints, through April 30, opening reception 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 566-6644.
Sunshine Arts Hawaii: "Hollyvision," new works in watercolor and mixed media, ongoing. 239-2992.
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. 524-0004.
Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai: "Recent works by Julie Kerns Schaper," batik-style acrylic and watercolor paintings, through March 2. 396-7697.
TEja: "Lion Dance," black and white hand-printed photographs by Chris Mitts, through March 3. 735-9832.
Waialua Public Library: "The Art of Three North Shore Artists," oil paintings by Mary Maas, sculpture by Bernie Moriaz and three-dimensional art by Linda Fritz, through March 9, 637-4876.
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. Saturday. (808) 885-7671.
Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, L?hu'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.
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 hunting licenses and available to collectors. The stamp must feature the chukar partridge in its natural habitat. Submissions must be received by the division no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Information: 587-0166.
Canon USA Inc., Hawaii Branch, announces its 2002 Amateur Photo Contest. Up to three original photographic prints from Hawai'i residents, taken from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28 this year on the theme "Flowers in Hawai'i," may be submitted until Feb. 28. Call for entry form and more information: 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.
Folk Arts Apprenticeship Awards, sponsored by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, announce a deadline of March 15 for application for the program which provides funding of a master and student team for advance study. Master and student must apply together. Call 586-0306 for applications and further information.
Hawai'i Handweavers' Hui invites participation in the juried exhibit for mid-May 2002, "Home Is Where the Art Is." Handwoven works in any media for use, functional, conceptual or decorative, in the home will be considered. Deadline: May 1. Call for prospectus: 591-8539.
The Rainbow Connection at Ala Moana Center seeks art by local artists in various media for display and sale. 947-8058.
C & G Restaurant on Merchant Street seeks local artist to exhibit works on a theme of old downtown Honolulu (other themes considered); ongoing. 538-3181, 737-2403.
Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, seeks fine arts and crafts reflecting Polynesian culture and island living; ongoing. 637-6505.
