Art Calendar
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Photography Class, 10-week non-credit course for beginning and intermediate level, taught by Karen Suenaga, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through March 10, Kapi'olani Community College; $275. 734-9211.
Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, watch quilting demonstrations or participate in quilt making, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each Monday through Friday, Bishop Museum Quilt Studio; $5 per class, quilt kits available at an extra charge. No reservation required, for more information call 842-6541.
Pen and Ink, four-session drawing class taught by Vince Callagher, 2-4 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 31, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $55. (808) 961-5711.
Repousse and Etching Jewelry Workshop, with Seattle artist Ron Ho, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, La Pietra-Hawai'i School for Girls; $35. 922-2744.
Faux Painting Workshop, learn different techniques including ragging, strie, stippling, stenciling and sponging, taught by Patti Bruce, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. next Sunday, Decorative Art's Hawai'i; $150. 847-4770.
Elderhostel Program at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, opens registration for Hawai'i residents and non-residents, 55 years or older, for two sessions: Feb. 10-16 and March 10-16. Program includes gallery talks, slide lectures and field trips focusing on the art of Asia and the Pacific. $400 fee for residents includes meals, lectures, field trips, etc., but not hotel accommodations; $658 for nonresidents or those needing accommodations. 532-3666.
OPENING
"Inspired Hands: Contemporary Works in Wood & Quilts," opens today, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; through Feb. 24. (808) 242-2787.
"Putting My Best Face Forward," works by Catharine Heftel Rolph, opens today, Gallery on the Pali, Unitarian Church; through Feb. 1, artist's reception 7-9 p.m. Saturday. 595-4047.
"9-11, Response and Remembrance," an exhibition concerning the events of Sept. 11 and the aftermath, opens Tuesday, Koa Gallery and Lama Library at Kapi'olani Community College; through Feb. 9, artist's reception Wednesday. 734-9375.
Opening of new Indian, Southeast Asian and Indonesian art galleries, opens Thursday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; ongoing. 532-8701, 532-8700.
"Pen, Pencil, and Brush: American Drawings and Watercolors from 1850 to 1950," opens Thursday, Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts; through March 17. 532-8701, 532-8700.
"Translation," paintings, ceramics, photography, sculptures and more by graduate art students at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, opens next Sunday, University of Hawai'i Art Gallery; through Feb. 22. 956-6888.
CLOSING
"Kia Ho Ai Lona," recent works by Bob Freitas and Charles E.N. Dickson; through tomorrow, the Aupini Artwall, Native Books Kapalama. 845-8949.
"zero space — the space between life and death," visual art in various media from Keiko Hatano, Mark Hamasaki and Tsugumi Iwasaki-Higbee and performance art by the Tangentz Performance Group; free performance 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, exhibit through Thursday, the Gallery at Coffeeline. 947-1615.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Academy Art Center at Linekona: "Big Island Artists Portfolio Invitational Exhibition," selected works, in a variety of media, by 40 Big Island artists; through Jan. 27. 532-8700.
AMC Gallerie: "Seaviews," recent works by Phil Uhl of sailing and the sea; ongoing. 949-0700.
The ARTS at Marks Garage: "form vs. dysfunction," ceramics by Daven Hee and Daniel Rosen stretch the definition of function and form in art; through Jan. 26. 521-2903.
Bibelot gallery: "Nana Korobi, Ya Oki (Fall Seven, Arise Eight)," new ceramic works by Wayne Miyata; through Feb. 1. 738-0368.
Bishop Museum: Contemporary acrylic and paper panels depicting a Hawaiian chant describing the creation of heaven, Earth and all its creatures, through March in the Vestibule Gallery; also A Canoe, woodcarved canoe once owned by Prince Kuhio; ongoing. 847-3511.
Bishop Museum Kalia, at Hilton Hawaiian Village: Hawaiian cultural artifacts and hands-on activities area; ongoing. 949-4321.
Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, displays art in various media by local artists; ongoing. 637-6505.
Canon Photo Gallery: "Chinese Landscape By Water: Zhouzhuang," photographs by Akira Ohtomo; through Jan. 31. 522-5930.
Cedar Street Galleries: "New Works on Paper," by Russel Lowrey, through Jan. 25. Also, works by Madge Tennent. 589-1580.
Commons Gallery, Art Building at UH-Manoa: "Present Tense," oil paintings with charcoal and pencil on canvas by Karen Mary Lee, a Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition; through Friday, artist's reception 4-6 p.m. today. 956-6888.
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "Site: Photographs by Timothy P. Ojile," Polaroid photos and prints and "Designing Salome: Set and Costume Designs by Thomas Woodruff," watercolors, drawings and scale-model set designs for the Hawai'i Opera Theatre; through April 23; also "TRUST: an Installation by Anne Bush," multimedia installation; through April 23. 526-1322.
The Gallery at Ward Center: "With Eyes Wide Open," paintings by Mark Norseth and "Idiosincrasia," ceramics by Flora Cruells Benzal; through Jan. 25. Also "Curly Koa Bowls and Vessels" by Michael Lee; through Jan. 31. 597-8034.
Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe: "Public Places ... Private Moments," photographs by Linda Hosek; through Jan. 25. 544-0287.
Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Hawai'i Rainforests: 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; and "Understanding Islam: Religion, Culture and the Arts," Kina'u Court Gallery, through March 17. 532-8701, 532-8700.
Island Treasures Art Gallery: original photographs by Michael Stewart at both locations; ongoing. Kailua, 261-8131 and Koko Marina, 396-8827.
'Iolani Palace Galleries: exhibit of crowns, jewels, kahili, cloaks and sacred emblems; ongoing. 522-0832.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Gallery: "Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you;" ongoing. 945-7633.
John Young Museum of Art, Krauss Hall 002, UH-Manoa: artifacts from Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and Africa; ongoing. 956-3634.
Nohea Galleries: art in various media from local artists, 'Ohana Reef Towers Hotel, ongoing, 926-2224 and Moana Surfrider Hotel, ongoing. 923-6644.
Ocean Art Gallery: new oil seascapes by Linda Briggs and original oils by Lynne Boyer and a work by Bill Braden; ongoing. 263-6438.
Polynesian Treasures: art and handicrafts from Hawai'i, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti and New Zealand, also woodcarving and craft demonstrations; ongoing. Call for schedule: 637-1281, 637-1288.
Queen Emma Gallery: "Heal: A Tribute to Manamana," mixed-media installation by Kau'i Chun; through Feb. 10, artist reception 1:30-3:30 p.m. today. 537-7167.
Ramsay Gallery: "Corky's Icons," exhibit of original cartoons by Corky Trinidad of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, also works by Ramsay; both ongoing. 537-2787.
Satoru's Art Gallery: works by Satoru Abe; ongoing. 545-4220.
Sunshine Arts Hawaii: Plein-air paintings by Dennis Morton; ongoing. 239-2992.
Tabora Gallery, Rainbow Bazaar, Hilton Hawaiian Village: seascapes by Roy Gonzalez Tabora and various artists; ongoing. 955-4339.
Tennent Gallery: Selected works by Madge Tennent; ongoing. 531-1987.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island: "First International Cyberart Exhibition 2002," digital art by 24 invited international artists, curated by Rodney Chang in the Mauka Gallery; also "Works by Sudha Achar" in the Main Gallery and "Works by Gary Hoff" in the Makai Gallery; all exhibits through Jan. 25. (808) 961-5711.
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui: "Plein Air," statewide exhibit juried by Kevin MacPherson; through Feb. 2. (808) 572-6560.
Mauna Kea Galleries, Kamuela, Big Island: "Encounters in Paradise," artwork of Hawai'i's "Golden Era: 1800-1940" including paintings by Lionel Walden, D. Howard Hitchcock, Jules Tavernier, Charles Furneaux, John Kelly and others; through Jan. 30. (808) 887-2244.
Village Gallery Contemporary, Lahaina, Maui: "Island Landscapes," acrylics by Colleen Meechan; through Jan. 31. (808) 661-5559 or (800) 483-8599.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College seeks art from O'ahu residents for the Tuesday through Feb. 9 exhibit entitled "9-11, Response and Remembrance." Work must have been created since Sept. 11, 2001 and reflect the artist's concerns, response or remembrance of the events of that day and their aftermath. Limit of two entries, with a $5 entry fee per work, student entries are free. Deadline: Tuesday. Call for a prospectus and for instructions for students and Neighbor Island artists: 734-9375.
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui is accepting applications for the 2002 Solo Shows, held July 5-Aug. 10, for Maui artists to present complete bodies of work. Application deadline: Tuesday. (808) 572-6560, Ext. 4.
McNeese State University (Louisiana), Department of Visual Arts accepting slide entries for the 15th Annual National Works On Paper Competition. Up to two works in any media on paper, including photography and computer generated images will be accepted with a $15 entry fee per work. Deadline: Jan. 25. For information and a prospectus: (337) 475-5060.
Canon U.S.A. Inc., Hawaii 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." Deadline is Feb. 28. Call for entry form and more information: 522-5930.
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 2002. Call for prospectus: 591-8539.
Hali'imaile General Store, Maui seeks art for display. Call between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for an appointment to show portfolio; ongoing. (808) 572-2666.
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.
Cafe Che Pasta Gallery seeks original art in all media from artists or groups with at least 35 pieces available to show; ongoing. 524-0004.
Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit at the gallery; ongoing 526-1191.
Ocean Art Gallery seeks woodworks, sculptures, raku, pottery and ceramic artwork preferably on an ocean theme; ongoing. Call for appointment: 263-6438.
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.
