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Posted on: Sunday, March 10, 2002

Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

"The Chagall Collection Exhibition," limited edition serigraphs and lithographs of Chagall's works for sale, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through March 31, Mezzanine Level, Hawai'i Prince Hotel, Waikiki; free admission. Note: 10 percent of sales to members of Hawai'i museums will be donated to those institutions. 956-1111.

Gyotaku Art, demonstration by Naoki Hayashi on making fish prints from nature, 11 a.m.-noon tomorrow, Waikiki Community Center Auditorium; free. 923-1802.

"Artist-in-Residence," observe Norman Graffam, Rebecca Horne and Ginger Royal as they create works for a September exhibition, 6-9 p.m. Mondays and noon-6 p.m. Saturdays through March 18, Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College. 235-7327.

Jewelry and Fine Art Show and Sale, talk with artists Siri Healy and Barbara and Erik Omodt and view their work, 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Kona Brewing Company Brewpub, Kona; free admission and pupu. (808) 334-2739.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

"Treasure Finders," workshop led by Phuong Tran, for antique collectors and dealers, in identifying authentic pieces, 10 a.m.-noon today, The Honolulu Community Art Center, 1931 S. Beretania; $25. 946-4864.

"Contemporary Shibori," class led by Florence Ikeda, in creating printed fabrics using everyday objects, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Temari Center for Asian & Pacific Arts; $40. Call for registration and supply list. 735-1860.

"Putting Color Where It Belongs," two-day workshop led by Judy Love on understanding and using the spatial effects of color, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. next Sunday, Volcano Village at Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i National Park, Big Island; $65. Call for registration and supply list. (808) 967-8222.

Non-Credit Photography Classes, 10-week series offered each Sunday, March 17-May 26. Basic Photography: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Intermediate: 1:30-4:30 p.m., Room 201, Koa Building, Kapi'olani Community College. Call in advance to register: 734-9211.

OPENING

"A Tradition of Excellence," multimedia works by retired faculty members from the Department of Art, opens today, through April 12, opening reception 2-4 p.m. today; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.

"Art Maui 2002," multimedia exhibit from Maui artists, presented by Art Maui, opens today, through April 7, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center. (808) 242-2787.

"Salon des Refuses," showing of art from Hawai'i students whose work was not selected for the Scholastic Art competition, opens tomorrow, through March 22, Pacific American Gallery, Bethel and King Streets. 533-2836.

"Alex Preiss: Photocollages," solo exhibition of his work, opens Tuesday, through April 7; Second Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 523-8700.

"74th Annual Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition," show of prints by Hawai'i artists juried by Brendan Hansbro, opens Wednesday, through April 7, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday; First Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 536-5507.

"Containers of the Soul," recent work by Kloe Kang and Karen Lucas, opens Wednesday, through April 12, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.

"Prints of Hawai'i, 1915-1941: The First Generation," prints in a variety of styles and range of techniques, opens Thursday, through July 28, Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Xieyi/Suiboku: Group of Four," Chinese and Japanese styles of brush painting by Micky Tengan, Hideo Kaneshiro, Genyu Shibano and Peter Raub with guest artist Yu Wen, opens Friday, through April 13, opening reception 2-5 p.m. Saturday; Toko Kain Gallery, Kilohana Square. 739-1858.

"Touching Humanity," new oil paintings by Ed Lane, opens Friday and ongoing through the year, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday with limited edition prints available, proceeds to benefit Maui Youth and Family Services, Inc.; Ki'i Gallery, Wailea, Maui. (808) 874-1181.

"The Art of Rocky Laguna," new works on paper and cotton, opens Saturday, through April 30, opening reception 3-7 p.m. Saturday; Aloha Dude Internet Hut, Kapa'a, Kaua'i. (808) 822-3833.

CLOSING

"Hawai'i Rainforests: Watercolor by Ben Norris," through today; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

"Na Leo 'Aina (Land Voices)," abstract paintings by Julie Laymon, Puni Kukahiko and Richard Estrella, through Thursday; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 947-1615.

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

"Suddenly, Crystal Clear," artworks chosen for the clarity of their subject or materials, through Saturday, with entertainment art and humor at the closing reception, 8 p.m. Friday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Pen, Pencil, and Brush: American Drawings and Watercolors from 1850 to 1950," Graphic Arts Gallery; "James A. Michener's Favorite Prints," selection of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, James A. Michener Gallery, Asian Wing; "Japanese Woodblock Prints of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa Eras from the Philip Henry Roach, Jr. Collection," exhibit of modern prints, Gallery 13, Asian Wing; and "Understanding Islam: Religion, Culture and the Arts," Kina'u Court Gallery; all exhibits through next Sunday; Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701, 532-8700.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

AMC Gallerie: "Seaviews," recent works by Phil Uhl of sailing and the sea, ongoing. 949-0700.

bibelot gallery: "Remain in Light," new works in oil and charcoal by Russell Sunabe, through March 22. 738-0368.

Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, displays art in various media by local artists, ongoing. 637-6505.

The Canon Photo Gallery: "Digital Artistry of Ric Noyle," through March 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.

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.

East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall, UH-MAnoa: "XiQu: the Beauty of Chinese Opera," costumes, headdresses, props, photographs, puppets and other artifacts, through April 6. 944-7111.

Fine Arts Hawaii: "The Hawaiian Classics Collection (1865-1920, impressionist works by Fran Maier, abstracts by Mihoko M and pop art by Sonny Pops, ongoing. 536-8820.

The Gallery at Ward Centre: "Manoa Houses," recent ink drawings by Roger Whitlock and "Teapots for Teatime," functional stoneware teapots and teacups by Jackie Thompson, through March 22. 597-8034.

Gallery on the Pali: "Inside Out," exhibit of contemporary mixed-media paintings on wood by Kyhiera Miller, through March 29. 526-1191.

Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Taisho 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.

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery: "Different Strokes...a Ten-Year Retrospective...1992-2002," multimedia exhibit of works by Warren Stenberg, through March 30. 233-7323.

Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace: "Garden Art," stained glass Honu bench and tables by Jackie Graessle, through March 31. 988-4147.

Louis Pohl Gallery: "In the beginning..." Louis Pohl's "Bird Series" of hand-stamped monoprints, through April 30. 566-6644.

Ocean Art Gallery: new oil seascapes by Linda Briggs and original oils by Lynne Boyer and a work by Bill Braden, ongoing. 263-6438.

Queen Emma Gallery: "Scratching the Surface," photographs and ceramics by Paul and Marie Kodama, through March 31. 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: "Hollyvision," new works in watercolor and mixed media, ongoing. 239-2992.

Tennent Gallery: Selected works by Madge Tennent, ongoing. 531-1987.

workspace, "I love workspace," multimedia exhibit of works by Duncan Dempster, Ari Eichelberger, Kris Higa, Ryan Higa and Cade Roster, through March 29. 621-6975.

RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE

Aupuni ArtWall and Gallery, Native Books KapAlama. "The Lo'i Inspired Show," works in many media created at Waiahole Valley Community Lo'i, through April 15. 845-8949.

Borders Books Music & Cafe Che Pasta Gallery: "Art x 3," original paintings by Frances, Deborah J. Pacheco and Arlene Woo, through March 29. 524-000Cafe Laufer: "Recent Works on Paper," woodcut prints by Laura Smith and collage drawings by Jinja Kim, through April 6. 735-7717., Ward Centre, Staircase Gallery: "Current Electricity," new paintings by Arnold Bornios, through March 30. 591-8995. The Contemporary Museum Café: "Common Sense," print portfolio exchange between Honolulu and Kona printmakers, through May 19. 526-1322.

DoubleTree Alana Waik?k? Hotel: "Horizons & Windows," recent works by Patricia Carelli (Ebert), in the Mezzanine Gallery through April 26. 597-8108.

Native Books & Beautiful Things: "The Back Porch," with works in wood by Herb Kaneko, John Critchfield and Jim Lovell, through April 30. 591-9008.

TEja: "Travel and Tea," photographs by Katsumasa Tanaka with each destination in the photos matched with teas from Teja's tea collection, through March 24, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. 735-9832.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island: "Young at Art," 14th annual exhibit in celebration of "National Youth Art Month," multimedia exhibit of art from students in grades K-12, through March 29. (808) 961-5711.

Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island: "Aerial Photography by Joseph D'Amore," including photographs of Hawai'i, New York, New Jersey, Colorado and Alaska, through March 31. (808) 887-1052.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui: "Cane Crossings," multimedia exhibit of works by Maile Andrade, Franco Salmoiraghi, Claire Sanford, Romolo Valencia, Sidney Yee and Carol Yotsuda, exploring the influence of the sugar industry in Hawai'i, through April 20. (808) 572-6560.

Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i: Annual Membership Show, juried exhibit of works in many media created by members of the Kaua'i Society of Artists, through April 19. (808) 245-2733.

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.

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.

Village Gallery, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina: "Travels with George," landscape, figurative and still life paintings by George Allan, through March 28. (808) 661-4402.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Folk Arts Apprenticeship Awards, sponsored by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, announce a deadline of Friday for application for the program which provides financing of a master and student team for advanced study. Master and student must apply together. Call 586-0306 for applications and details.

Historic Hawai'i Foundation invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photo taken within the past five years of sites or buildings that are still standing and express the theme "built symbols of our island's multicultural heritage." Deadline for submission of prints or slides in April 1. Call for details: 523-2900.

Honolulu Academy of Arts accepting applications for the "Artists of Hawai'i 2002" juried exhibit beginning Saturday, with works in all media and created by Hawai'i artists. Deadline for submission of slides is noon on April 13. Call for prospectus and information: 532-8715.

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.

Windward Artist Guild calls for entries for the open juried exhibition scheduled for May and June. Entry presentation will be 9 a.m.-11 a.m. May 18. Call for prospectus and entry location information: 261-4014.

Quilt Hawai'i 2002 calls for submission of quilts for the show to be held July 3-7 at the Kaua'i Marriott Beach Club and Resort. Deadline is May 31. Call for details and materials requirements: (808) 967-8090.

The Rainbow Connection at Ala Moana Center seeks art by local artists in various media for display and sale. 947-8058.

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.