Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Na La'au O Hawai'i," 10th annual Hawai'i Forest Industry Association juried furniture and woodworking show, during mall hours through today, Second Floor, 'Ilima Court at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free admission. 479-7042.

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

Watercolor Painting Demonstration by Jean Grastorf 3 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free for members of Hawai'i Watercolor Society and those who join today, $20 non-members. 521-9799.

"The Art of Patti Bruce," one-day show of fine and functional art, pastels, watercolors, furniture and mosaics, benefits Hale Ola Women's and Children's Abuse Center, noon-8 p.m. Thursday with reception at 6 p.m., El Charro Mexican Restaurant, 111 Sand Island Access Road; free admission. 847-4770, 223-3244.

Gallery Talk by David Kuraoka on the current ceramics exhibit, 9:30 a.m. Friday, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; free. Reservations requested: 526-1322.

"Jazzed," tonal abstracts by Mihoko M. with musical guest Rich Crandall, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Fine Art Hawaii@Restaurant Row; free admission and parking. 536-8820.

"Art Appreciation Night," with works by Al Hogue and other Hawai'i painters, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Canoes at the Ilikai Hotel Waikiki; free admission. 951-9200.

"Downtown Gallery Hop," explore nine art and antique galleries in downtown Honolulu; fliers with maps available at participating galleries, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and the fourth Saturday of each following month; free. Call for location of participating galleries: 521-1812.

UPCOMING

"Teddy Bear Birthday Party," 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 Friday. 532-8726.

OPENING

"Under Age Thinking," innovative art by students from award winning school art programs, opens Tuesday, through Oct. 12; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Sketchbook Sampler," watercolors and ceramics by Esther Nowell, opens Tuesday, through Oct. 26, artist reception 5:30-7:30 Tuesday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"2x4x8," work created by nine invited artists from standard eight-foot-long, 2-by-4-inch building material, opens Wednesday, through Oct. 5, reception Friday; workspace. 732-2300.

"Recent Work by Mary Mitsuda," paintings; "Flagrante Delicto," photographs by Gaye Chan; and "Recent Work by David Kuraoka," ceramic vessels; all open Friday, through Feb. 4; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"Fresh Fruit," paintings by George Woollard and "Ten Apples and Other Tales," sculptures by Jackie Lau, both open Saturday, through Oct. 25; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"20/30 Vision," works by ten artists in their 20s and 30s, opens Saturday, through Nov. 2, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center.

CLOSING

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

Art by Lidia Colman and Wendy Hickey, members of the Windward Artists Guild, through Wednesday; Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 247-4383.

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

"East-West Ceramics: Collaboration III," works done on-site by 17 international ceramic artists, through Friday; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.

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

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

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

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

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

"Paintings of Sea and Landscapes," plein-air oils by Frank Hernandez, through Friday, Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

"Listen With Your Eyes," paintings, watercolors and photographs by Paul Levitt, through Friday; Laser Eye Center of Hawaii, Pan Am Building. 946-6000.

"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, through Friday; Galleries of the East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-9085.

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

ONGOING EXHIBITS

"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 Cafe. 526-1322.

"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 ceramists, 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.

"Faculty Biennial," art in various media from the college faculty, through Oct. 12; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.

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

"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, through Nov. 24; The Back Porch, Native Books and Beautiful Things at Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

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.

CALL FOR PARTNERS

The ARTS at Marks garage looking for new non-profit and small art and cultural organizations or groups to collaborate with the current partners who seek to develop the cultural environment in the downtown area. Low-cost office spaces, along with other benefits, are available. Call for additional information: 596-8128.

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 to hisamvolunteers@yahoo.com.