Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENT
Artist Signings, Kim Taylor Reece discusses and signs his works, noon-2 p.m. today, Pictures Plus, Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange and 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Pictures Plus Discount Outlet, Kalakaua; also Gary Reed discusses and signs his works, noon-2 p.m. today, Pictures Plus, Pearl Highlands Center, 453-4828; both events free. 926-6323.
"Beijing Opera," an Arts Forum panel discussion by UH-Manoa music, theatre and dance professors, 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesday, East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall, UH-Manoa; free. 944-7111.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
"Creating Accordion-fold Books," workshop led by Carol Pallesen, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui; $52 for members and $65 for non-members plus $15 supply fee. (808) 572-6560.
OPENING
"Translation," paintings, ceramics, photography, sculptures by graduate art students; opens today, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Art Gallery; through Feb. 22. 956-6888.
"XiQu: the Beauty of Chinese Opera," costumes, headdresses, props, photographs, puppets and other artifacts, open today, East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall, UH-Manoa; through April 6, opening reception 2-4 p.m. today with performance by Chinese Opera musicians. 944-7111.
"New Ceramic Works by John Bade," crystal glazed bottles and wall sculptures, opens today, Louis Pohl Gallery on Fort Street Mall; through March 1. 566-6644.
"Bodhi," figurative sculpture by Cary Lathan, opens tomorrow, The Gallery at Coffeeline; through Feb. 14, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. 947-1615.
"Honolulu Printmakers — Black, White & Color," exhibition in conjunction with the production of "Blithe Spirit," opens Friday, Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery; through Feb. 10. 733-0277.
"Escape from the Vault: The Contemporary Museum's Collection Breaks Out" works from the museum's permanent collection, opens Friday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; through March 24. 526-1322.
"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, opens Friday, Video Gallery, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; through March 24. 526-1322.
"Horizons & Windows," recent works by Patricia Carelli (Ebert), opens Saturday, Mezzanine Gallery, Double Tree Alana Waikiki Hotel; through April 26, opening reception 4-6 p.m. next Sunday. 597-8108.
CLOSING
"Public Places ... Private Moments," photographs by Linda Hosek, through Friday; Hawai'i Pacific Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
"New Works on Paper," by Russel Lowrey; also, works by Madge Tennent. through Friday; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.
"With Eyes Wide Open," paintings by Mark Norseth and "Idiosincrasia," ceramics by Flora Cruells Benzal, through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Center. 597-8034.
"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; through Friday; East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 961-5711.
"form vs. dysfunction," ceramic by Daven Hee and Daniel Rosen stretch the definition of function and form in art, through Saturday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Painted Threads," individual and collaborative pieces including artwork by Carol D'Angelo and Dexter Doi, paintings and wall sculptures by Jennifer Rothschild and fashion designs by Keola Rapozo; through Saturday, Pauahi Tower Mezzanine. 537-6838.
"Big Island Artists Portfolio Invitational Exhibition," selected works, in a variety of media, by 40 Big Island artists, through next Sunday; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8700.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
bibelot gallery: "Nana Korobi, Ya Oki (Fall Seven, Arise Eight)," new ceramic works by Wayne Miyata; through Feb. 1. 738-0368.
Canon Photo Gallery: "Chinese Landscape By Water: Zhouzhuang," photographs by Akira Ohtomo; through Jan. 31. 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.
Gallery on the Pali: "Putting My Best Face Forward," works by Catharine Heftel Rolph; through Feb. 1. 595-4047.
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; "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. 532-8701, 532-8700.
Honolulu Hale, Courtyard Gallery: "Living Harmony," multimedia exhibition in honor of Black History Month, sponsored by Martin Luther King, Jr Day Coalition; through Feb. 2. 523-4674.
Kapi'olani Community College, Koa Gallery and Lama Library: "9-11, Response and Remembrance," an exhibition concerning the events of Sept. 11 and the aftermath; through Feb. 9. 734-9375.
Queen Emma Gallery: "Heal: A Tribute to Manamana," mixed-media installation by Kau'i Chun; through Feb. 10. 537-7167.
RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE
Assaggio Restaurant, Kailua: "Reborn in Color," watercolors and oils by Deborah J. Pacheco, Arlene Woo and Frances; through Feb 28. 537-6534.
Cafe Che Pasta: oil paintings by Luigi Fumagalli; through Feb. 2. 524-0004.
The Contemporary Museum Cafe: "Common Sense," print portfolio exchange between Honolulu and Kona printmakers; through May 19. 526-1322.
Morning Brew, Kailua: "A Mermaid's Dream," original oils by Gabrielle Sunheart DeLeon; through Feb. 5. 234-7065.
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
BOOM Gallery, Lihu'e Plantation Building, Kaua'i: "Selections from the BOOM Collection, 1990-2001," through Feb. 15. (808) 245-2898.
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui: "Plein Air," statewide exhibit juried by Kevin MacPherson; through Feb. 2. (808) 572-6560.
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, Waimea, 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.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
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: Friday. For information and a prospectus: (337) 475-5060.
Canon USA 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," may be submitted until Feb. 28. Call for entry form: 522-5930.
