Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bead Society meeting, with a lecture by Dr. Lance Yokochi on repetitive motion injuries and a bead jam, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Arts Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.
"Paul Gauguin and the Art of Freedom," slide lecture by Harriet Gay on the tumultuous life as seen through his paintings, writing and stories from his wife and children, noon Thursday, Room 325, Henke Hall, UH-Manoa; free. 547-5641.
"Art in the Village," art signings, talk story and demonstrations, pupu and hula, a collaborative event sponsored by the art galleries at Whalers Village, 6-10 p.m. each Thursday, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, Maui. (808) 661-4567.
"The Academy in Bloom," flower show presented by the Garden Club of Honolulu with floral and horticulture displays, interpretations of the art museum's works, exhibit on Hawaiian medicinal plants, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $7 for nonresidents, free to Hawai'i residents with ID. 532-8700
"SEASCAPES & SUNSET" paintings in progress by Al Hogue with live entertainment and a wine and cheese reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Canoes at the Ilikai Waikiki Hotel; $10. 949-3811.
Bead Ho'olaule'e, with demonstrations on technique and design and jewelry for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ward Centre; free admission. 842-7714.
Painting Demonstration, by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each Saturday, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"New School Design," slide-lecture by Penny Horne covers the history of floral design from 1990 to the present , 11 a.m. Saturday, Doris Duke at the Academy; free. 532-8700.
Contempo 2003, annual fund-raiser for The Contemporary Museum. Dinner tickets are sold out but bids may be placed on items offered in the silent auction. View bid items online at www.tcmhi.org or at Neiman Marcus through Friday, then call the museum for information on placing a bid. Also, tickets available for the After-Hours Party, with dancing and musical entertainment and opportunity to bid in silent auction, 9 p.m.-midnight Friday, Neiman Marcus; $50. Call for information on bidding and After-Hours reservations: 526-1322.
OPENING
"The Bat Show: 5 painters and 5 cultures vs. 1 flying mammal," works by Debra Drexler, Ayako Iwasake, Puni Kukahiko, Karen Lee and Maika'i Tubbs explore the myth and symbolism of the bat through cultural perspectives, opens Monday, through May 17, opening reception 6-9 p.m. May 2; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Volumes," exhibit of book sculptures by Jacqueline Lee, opens Tuesday, through May 31; Studio 1 Visual and Performing Arts Gallery; One North King St. 550-8701.
"faces of rape & sexual abuse survivors," exhibit of photo images by Nobuko Oyabu, opens Tuesday, through April 30; Third Floor Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 527-5666.
15th Annual Student Exhibition Show, mixed-media exhibit of student work, opens Wednesday, through May 9, opening reception 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday; Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Reflecting ... Renewing ..." handcrafted silver jewelry by Cynthia Wiig; "Paintings by Mark Norseth;" and "Pretty Pears and GMO's (Geneticall Modified Organism)," porcelain treasure boxes by Janice Brown; all open Friday, through May 30; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
CLOSING
"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 Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Journey from the heart," watercolor paintings by Haunani Bush, through Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"The first blossom," recent works by Kimi Werner, through Friday; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"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, through Saturday; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members Exhibit, through Saturday; ground level, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
Watercolors and Mixed Media, works by Windward Artist's Guild members, Roberta Goodman and Wendy Hickey, through Saturday, Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(listed by closing date)
"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.
"In the Dream of Things," works by Nancy Vilhauer, through April 30, The Art House at Restaurant Row, theater lobby.
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.
Recent Works, paintings by Kaoru Higa, through May 2, Foyer Gallery, Leeward Community College. 455-0227, 455-0350.
Hawai'i Pacific University mixed-media exhibit by students, faculty, staff and alumni, through May 2; HPU Art Gallery, Windward campus. 544-0287.
"Honolulu Printmakers: a 75th Anniversary Celebration," display of an impression of each gift print from the annual shows since 1928, through May 4; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Floral Exotica: Hawai'i's Flowers," selected paintings, prints and watercolors from the museum's collection, through May 11; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Ottoland, It's Gonna Be Tasty!" works by local artist Otto, through May 11; workspace. 732-2300.
"Surf Culture," photography and board design in Hawai'i; "Fire to Form," glass artists of Hawai'i; and "Personal Visions," works by Carl Jennings, Elisabeth Knoke-Dieckvoss, Brigitta Leitner and Helene Wilder; all through May 13; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"After a Decade: Thirteen at Ten," featuring 10 American artists who have reached the 10-year milestone since graduate school, multimedia exhibit curated by Scott Betz, through May 9; The New Gallery 'Iolani, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. 236-9155.
OTHER VENUES
(listed by closing date)
"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.
"Hawaii in the Sixties," photographs by John Titchen, extended through April 30; Pictures Plus, Kahala Mall. 733-5700.
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.
"Beyond the Familiar," watercolors by Gay Jefferson, through May 2; Stairway Gallery, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
"Where the Twain Meet," Chinese brush paintings, silk fans, lacquered wood panels and oils and acrylics on paper and canvas, through May 9; Hawai'i Tokai International College Library. 983-4146.
"Meditation On Petals — Flowers of Spring," mixed-media exhibit of flower-inspired art by local artists, through May 30; Upper Lobby exhibit area, 1132 Bishop St. 271-0952.
The Art and Political Cartoons of Dick Adair, exhibit of the work of The Honolulu Advertiser's editorial cartoonist, through May 31; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Pinhole Camera Workshop, two-day class led by Mary Belanger on camera construction, shooting and darkroom techniques, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and April 27, La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls; $45. 922-2744.
Spring and Summer art classes, for children and adults, April through August, Tradewinds Art Gallery, Windward Mall. Call for class schedule and fees. 236-2787.
Register for Summer art classes, 2003 summer session for students in grades K-12 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona run June 10 through June 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 9 a.m.-noon each Monday, September 2003 through April 2004. Docents will 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: Friday.
Windward Artists Guild calls for entries in any media for the May 30 through June 27 annual open exhibit juried by Jay Jensen. Hand-delivered entries will be received 9 a.m.-noon May 24 at Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. Call for a prospectus, entry form and guidelines: 261-2481, 235-5545
Cinema Paradise accepting film submissions from Hawai'i residents in a variety of competitive classes for the Sept. 19-25 festival. All films must have been completed by January 2001. Early-submission deadline is May 31, with an entry fee of $25; final deadline is July 1 with an entry fee of $35. See www.cinemaparadise .org for further information and to download an entry form.
Gallery on the Pali seeks artists; ongoing. 526-1191.
Send announcements to Island Life, Art Calendar, Honolulu Advertiser P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Art Cal" in the subject line.
