Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Na La'au O Hawai'i," 10th annual Hawai'i Forest Industry Association's juried furniture and woodworking show, with demonstrations by artisans, information about Hawai'i woods, on display through Sept. 22, second floor, 'Ilima Court at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free admission. 479-7042.

"Things Japanese," annual sale of fine Japanese collectibles, gifts and books, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow and Wednesday through Saturday at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii; free admission. 945-7633.

"Carol Kamaile's Hawaiian Quilt Exhibition," traditional and contemporary designs by Kamaile and her friends and family, daily through next Sunday during mall hours, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

"Here's to the Heroes," multimedia art show and fund-raising sale of works by artists from Hawai'i and New York City, mall hours through today, Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului, Maui; proceeds benefit families of New York firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11; free admission. (808) 242-8383.

"The Postcolonial Museum: Constructions of Identity in the Pacific," panel discussion by Peter Emmett, Brook Andrew, Guy Kaulukukui and Maile Andrade with David de la Torre as moderator, 2 p.m. today, Doris Duke at the Academy (formerly The Academy Theater); free. 956-8251, 532-8700.

Gallery Talk, ceramicists Esther Shimazu, Vicky Chock and Kay Mura walk through "Big Idea," the current exhibit of marquettes (smaller versions of large sculptures) by Robert Arneson, 10 a.m. The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Advance reservations required: 526-1322.

"Emotion and Contemplation: Looking at Shingon Art," lecture by Dr. Willa Tanabe on the current exhibit "Sacred Treasures of Mount Koya," 2 p.m. Sept. 22, Doris Duke at the Academy (formerly The Academy Theater), Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.

UPCOMING

"Teddy Bear Birthday Party," the academy's antique Teddy Bear will celebrate his 100th birthday with music, keiki activities and prizes, 1:30-3 p.m., Oct. 6. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring their own Teddy Bears. Advance reservations required for children and parents by Sept. 27. 532-8726.

OPENING

"Lauhala Weaver," exhibit of weavings by Ed Kaneko, Margaret Lovett, Lola Spencer and Deborah Tuzon with weavers' tools by Herb Kaneko and stone and woodwork by Shane Delos Reyes, opens today, through Nov. 24, opening reception with weaving demonstrations 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today; The Back Porch at Native Books and Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

"Faculty Biennial," art in various media from the college faculty, opens Wednesday, through Oct. 12, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.

"Flower Power," watercolors by Maui artists, opens Friday, through Oct. 10, reception 6-9 p.m. Friday; Village Gallery, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

CLOSING

"Cultural Crossings," paintings by Victor Gao, through today; Island Art Gallery at Aloha Tower Marketplace. 536-5369.

"Hula," pastels and watercolors by Susan Brooks, through today; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.

Fabienne Blanc, floral watercolors, through tomorrow; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.

"Tadashi Sato: a Retrospective — Four Themes" exhibit of paintings, drawings and watercolors and "ten: Recent Painting and Drawings by Brian Yoshimi Isobe"; both through Tuesday; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"Perception in Blue," oil paintings by Diane C. Kim, through Thursday; The Gallery at Coffeeline. 947-1615.

"Light and Color," ceramics by Yukio Ozaki, through Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"No Na KUpuna, kau I ka Hano," new works by Hiko'ula Hanapi to honor the elders, through Friday; Pacific American Gallery. 533-2836.

Art Kaua'i 2002, annual juried multimedia show by members of the Kaua'i Society of Artists, through Friday; Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 332-7776, (808) 245-7784.

"Exhibit B," multimedia works by Cole Chetney, Dana Forsberg, Chris Reiner and Marc Yoakum, through Saturday; the ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Re-Examine," paintings by Sanit Khewhok and sculptures by John Koga, through Saturday; workspace. 732-2300.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

"Concepts VII," multimedia portfolio exhibition by thirteen members of The Artists Group, through Sept. 28; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 262-5069.

"Seeing and Feeling," exhibition of selected works from the personal collection of Takashi Motohashi, through Sept. 27; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Big Idea, The Marquettes of Robert Arneson," and "Friends and Enemies: Photographs by Julie Moos," both through Nov. 3; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Daily News: Recent Work by Mari Sakamoto," paintings and screenprints, through Oct. 6; The Contemporary Museum CafŽ. 526-1322.

"The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan," photographs by John Wehrheim and artifacts from the region, through Sept. 25; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7111.

"New Watercolors," paintings by Mark Norseth and "Beadz, Beadz, Beadz," creations by eight local bead artists, through Sept. 27; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"The Sacred and the Profane," painting by Ralph Perrine and photographs by Dina Perrine, through Sept. 26; The Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.

"Something Lost, Something Found," found object works by Bernard Moriaz and "Leaf of Dreams," recent mixed-media works by Peggy Chun, through Sept. 27; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"Founder's Eye: Textile Gifts from Anna Rice Cooke Selected from the Academy's Collection," representative works from Japan, China, Central Asia, Europe, Hawai'i and North America, Textile Gallery, Asian Wing, through Oct. 6; "Beyond Craft: Modern Ceramics of Hawai'i," contemporary works by local ceramicists, Holt Gallery, through Oct. 27; "Gauguin's Zombie: an Installation by Debra Drexler," large-scale painting, wood carving and writings, Graphic Arts Gallery, through Oct. 27;

"Sacred Treasures of Mount Koya: The Art of Japanese Shingon," Luce Pavilion Special Exhibition Gallery, through Nov. 10; Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701, 532-8700.

"Free Expression," juried multimedia exhibit of works by the Windward Artists Guild, through Sept. 27; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery. 233-7323.

"Kama'Aina Country," oil paintings by Pauahi Clark, through Sept. 30; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.

Works by "Fleurette," palette-knife oils by Jeannine Levitt-Riccio, through Sept. 30; Tradewinds Gallery @ Windward Mall. 236-2787.

"East-West Ceramics: Collaboration III," works done on-site by 17 international ceramic artists, through Sept. 27; Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.

"Spirit Guide," mixed-media exhibit of recent works by Ron Kowalke, through Sept. 27; Windward Community College, 'Iolani Gallery. 235-7346.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

"Temple for the Wandering Souls," paintings by Phan Nguyen, "Reflections," acrylics and other works by John Mydock, and "The Irish Box," paintings and sculptures by Patrick Daniels, all through Sept. 27; East Hawai'i Cultural Center Galleries, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-9085.

Works by Bryan Watai, paintings, drawings, designs and sculpture, through Sept. 30; Fire House Gallery, Waimea. (808) 885-7671.

Call for Volunteers

Hawai'i State Art Museum, which is scheduled to open on Nov. 3, calls for volunteer docents, education assistants, gallery attendants, greeters and special events volunteers. Individuals, groups of friends and clubs are invited to apply. Call 586-0304 or e-mail hisamvolunteers@yahoo.com.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Pacific Handcrafters Guild seeks fine arts and crafts for the Oct. 12-13 Fall Festival. "Invitational Program" open to students and professional artists. Deadline: Sept. 25. Contact JoAnna at 259-7437 or 259-5237 for entry requirements.

The International Library of Photography accepting entries for the Open Amateur Photography Contest. Submit one photograph in any one category, including people, travel, pets, children, sports, nature, action, etc. Deadline: Sept. 30. Call for complete contest rules: (410) 363-4800 or visit www.picture.com.

Image Foundation calls for submissions of photographically derived work by artists and photographers for a Jan. 18-Feb. 15 juried photo exhibit. Submit portfolios to the Pegge Hopper Gallery before 4 p.m. Oct. 1. For guidelines, e-mail imagefoundation@hawaii.rr.com or call 391-2562.

The Honolulu Community Art Center calls for project proposals from experienced arts and crafts teachers for future programs and classes at the center. Call for additional information and portfolio requirements. 949-2700.

Expressions in Art accepting images for a contemporary photography show which opens Jan. 23. Deadline: Jan. 20. 597-8108.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center calls for applicants for the 2003 Solo Exhibits, held July 12-Aug. 16, 2003, for artists who have been members of the hui in Makawao, Maui, for six months or more. Deadline: Feb. 15. (808) 572-6560.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit; ongoing. 526-1191.

Native Books and Beautiful Things seeks ceramics, glassware, woodwork and other handcrafted items from guest artists. All submissions must be designed, created and manufactu red by hand in Hawai'i; ongoing. 591-9008.