Art Calendar

Special events

Hawaii Photographic Society Meeting, with slide shows, "Beijing," presented by Raymond Do and "The Merrie Monarch," by Stanley Chun, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.

Greg Pontium and Francine Hart, exhibit their work, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Hualalai Ballroom, Four Seasons Resort at Hualalai, Kona, Big Island; free admission. (808) 325-3488.

"Beauty Through the Eyes of Our Children," winners of the 15th annual Children's Painting Contest from students, grades K-12, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Kaka'ako Conference Room, Ward Warehouse. 591-8411.

Spring Art Fair, local artists display works in various media, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Hoku Amphitheater, Four Seasons Resort at Hualalai, Kona, Big Island; free admission. (808) 325-3488.

Opening

Watercolors and Mixed Media, works by Windward Artists Guild members Roberta Goodman and Wendy Hickey, opens today, through April 26, Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.

"Celebrating the Artist in Us," works in various media by Maui student artists from grades K-12, opens Monday, through April 27, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

"On Wanting to Grow Horns: the Little Theater of Tom Knechtel," paintings and drawings, and "Tony Berlant: Recent Works," works in metal, both open Wednesday, through June 15; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Vertical Landscapes," selected abstract works by Filippo Marignoli, opens Thursday, through June 29, Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Ottoland, It's Gonna Be Tasty!" works by local artist Otto, opens Saturday, through May 11, reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday; workspace. 732-2300.

"Young People's Spring 2003 Exhibition," works in various media from the children's spring art classes, and "Mokichi Okada Young People's Exhibition — MAnoa District," works from Manoa district schools, both open Saturday, through April 26; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.

Closing

"Probing Realities," paintings by Sidney Yee, through today, Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!" collection of Kawase Hasui's doll prints, through today, Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Blown Glass Exhibit, works by Michael and Misato Mortara, through today; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; park fees may apply. (808) 967-8222.

"Hawaiian Adventure," photographs by David Foss, through Monday; Bogart's Cafe on Monsarrat. 739-0999.

Nature Photography Exhibit, works by Victoria and Paul McCormick, through Tuesday; Eternal Wave Gallery, Kainaliu, Big Island. (808) 322-3203.

Membership Show, annual juried multimedia works by Kauai Society of Artists, through Tuesday; Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 245-2733, (808) 245-8874.

8th Annual International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, small-scale multimedia works from around the world, through Thursday; UH-Manoa Art Gallery in the Art Building. 956-6888.

"New Work — Paper, Linen, Wood," exhibit on current events in the wake of 9/11 by fiber artist Reiko Mochinaga Brandon, through Thursday; Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.

Watercolors and Mixed-Media Works by Lidia Coleman and Wendy Hickey, through Thursday; Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.

Macario Pascual, recent paintings, through Thursday; Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

Art by Doug Young, paintings, mixed media and cibochrome photographs, through Friday; Laser Eye Center of Hawaii, Pan Am Building. 946-6000.

2nd annual art exhibit, oils of old Hawaiian scenery and seascapes by Leo Laxa, through Friday; Lobby Gallery, Pauahi Tower. 533-4310.

"Paper & Pin," a multimedia exhibit by Virginia Beer using found objects, through Friday; The Gallery, Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse, Atherton YMCA. 389-1581.

"The Mechanics of Motion," metal castings by Corinne Kamiya, glass and metal works by Jason Minami and ceramics by Daniel Rosen, through Saturday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

Ongoing exhibits
(listed by closing date)

"Mixed Plate," watercolors and pastels by Helen C. Iaea; "Beads+Fibers=Wearable Art," necklaces by Barbara Edelstein; and "Objects of Subjectivity," works in fiber by Jee-un Kim, all through April 25; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Journey from the heart," watercolor paintings by Haunani Bush, through April 25; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer," works from the Song (11th century) through the Ming (17th century) periods, from the collection of Mike Healy, through April 27; Asian Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"My Favorite Things in Hawaii" exhibition of the winning photographs in the Canon Amateur Photo Contest 2003, through April 29; Canon Gallery. 522-5930.

"Night Blooming Cereus," recent acrylics by Vel Tong, through April 30; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Works by Mark Brown and Scottie Flamm, through April 30, Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery, Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.

Hawaiian Nature Photography by Steven Springel, through April 30; Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.

Other venues
(listed by closing date)

"The first blossom," recent works by Kimi Werner, through April 25; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

Hawaii Watercolor Society Members Exhibit, through April 26; Ground Level, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.

"The Art of Jewelry," African trade and amber pieces by Carol Price; beaded art by Gillian van Royen; and dichroic glass jewelry by Jane Metcalf, through April 28; The Gallery and Gardens, Kane'ohe. 239-8146.

"In the Dream of Things," works by Nancy Vilhauer, through April 30, The Art House at Restaurant Row, theater lobby.

Spring Art Show, works by Thea Love, Larry Lovett, Joan Himelblau, Linda Shea and John Ilnicki, through April 30; Waialua Library. 637-8286.

"Christ Pantocrator," contemporary view of the classic religious genre by Bahja, extended through April 30; Superconnected at Nu'uanu Shopping Plaza. 528-1337.

Classes

Register for Summer art classes, 2003 summer session for students in grades K-12 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona run June 10-17. Call for schedule and tuition information. 532-8741.

Call for Docents

The Contemporary Museum is accepting applications for volunteer docent training to take place from 9 a.m.-noon Mondays from September through April 2004. Docents guide visitors through the museum and describe exhibits. Cost is $100. Call for application: 526-1322, ext. 30. Deadline is May 30.

Calls to artists

Hui No'eau Visual arts center (Makawao, Maui) calls for entries for the Juried Members Exhibition 2003. Functional and nonfunctional works by hui members in any media will be accepted. $10 fee per entry. Call for additional information: (808) 572-6560, ext. 4. Receiving date: April 25.