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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, March 24, 2002

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"The Chagall Collection Exhibition," limited-edition prints 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.

"Watercolor Demonstration," by Roger Whitlock, sponsored by the the Hawaii Watercolor Society, 4 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5 donation. 596-8128.

"Downtown Gallery Walk," explore the variety of art galleries in downtown Honolulu; fliers with maps available at each gallery and are good for discounts the day of the walk at participating restaurants, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, free. Call for locations: 533-2836.


OPENING

"The HPU Invitational," mixed-media juried exhibit of students, faculty and staff and "In Living Color," drawing by John McLaughlin, opens today, through May 3; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

"Hawaii Watercolor Society 2002 Members Exhibition," juried exhibit of local watercolorists, opens tomorrow, through April 19, opening reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday; second floor, Pauahi Tower. 537-6838.

"String of Pearls," paintings by Joyce Clark, opens Friday, through April 18, art night reception 6-9 p.m. Friday; Village Gallery, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.


CLOSING

"Escape from the Vault: The Contemporary Museum's Collection Breaks Out," works from the museum's permanent collection; 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, Video Gallery (Call for video program schedule); both through today; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Travel and Tea," photographs by Katsumasa Tanaka, with each destination in the photos matched with teas from Teja's tea collection, through today; Teja. 735-9832.

"Travels with George," landscape, figurative and still life paintings by George Allan, opens Friday, through Thursday; Village Gallery, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

"I love workspace," multimedia exhibit of works by Duncan Dempster, Ari Eichelberger, Kris Higa, Ryan Higa and Cade Roster, through Friday; workspace, 3624 Wai'alae Ave. 621-6975.

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

"Digital Artistry of Ric Noyle," through Friday; The Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Art x 3," original paintings by Frances, Deborah J. Pacheco and Arlene Woo, through Friday; Café Che Pasta Gallery. 524-0004.

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

"Current Electricity," new paintings by Arnold Bornios, through Saturday; Staircase Gallery, Borders Books Music & Cafe, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

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

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

"Scratching the Surface," photographs and ceramics by Paul and Marie Kodama, through March 31; Queen Emma Gallery. 537-7167.

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

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

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


ONGOING EXHIBITS

"74th Annual Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition," show of prints by Hawai'i artists juried by Brendan Hansbro, through April 7, first-floor gallery, 536-5507; also "Alex Preiss: Photocollages," solo exhibition of his work, through April 7, in the second-floor gallery; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 523-8700.

"'Aha Hana Lima 2002," exhibition of works in clay, metal and glass by visiting artists, sponsored by Hawai'i Craftsmen, through April 13; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 596-8128.

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

"New Abstractions," paintings by Chuck Davis and "Turnin' and Burnin'," ceramic vessels by Steve Martin, through April 26; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Snowden Hodges: The Labors of Hercules," large-scale figure drawings, Graphic Arts Gallery, through June 16; "Prints of Hawai'i, 1915-1941: The First Generation," prints in a variety of styles and range of techniques, Holt Gallery, through July 28; Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701, 532-8700.

"Tsuri Kazaridake," a hanging bamboo exhibition by Jackson Morisawa, through April 6; Community Gallery, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 945-7633.

"Containers of the Soul," recent work by Kloe Kang and Karen Lucas, through April 12. Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.

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

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


RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE

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

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

"His & Hers," watercolors by Garry Palm and Peggy Chun, through April 7; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0277.

"Ki'i Pohaku," petroglyph monoprints by Lynn Cook and "The Back Porch," with works in wood by Herb Kaneko, John Critchfield and Jim Lovell, both through April 30; Native Books & Beautiful Things. 591-9008.


NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

"Cane Crossings," multimedia exhibit of works by six artists exploring the influence of the sugar industry in Hawai'i, through April 20; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui. (808) 572-6560.

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

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

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


CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

"Japanese Wood Blocks," demonstration by Ryan Higa on traditional wood cut prints, 1 p.m. today, Honolulu Printmakers Workshop, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.

"Basic Wahon: Yotsumetoji," create a book using traditional Japanese methods with workshop leader Rae Shiraki, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Temari Center for Asian & Pacific Arts; $25 plus $15 supply fee. Call for reservation and list of needed supplies. 735-1860.


Correction: The Taisho Chic exhibit at the Honolulu Academy of Arts closed March 17. An incorrect closing date was given in a previous version of this calendar.