Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"The Academy in Bloom," flower show presented by the Garden Club of Honolulu, with floral and horticulture displays, interpretations of museum works, an exhibit on Hawaiian medicinal plants and more, 1-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $7 for nonresidents, free to Hawai'i residents with ID. 532-8700
Korean Quilt Exhibition, modern works by Ae Kyeong Oh, Thursday through May 7, Center for Korean Studies, UH-Manoa; free. 956-7041.
"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. Thursdays, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, Maui; free. (808) 661-4567.
"First Friday Gallery Walk," art receptions with refreshments and entertainment at 16 art venues in downtown Honolulu, 5-9 p.m. Friday, maps available at participating galleries including The ARTS at Marks Garage, Smith Street Galleries, Atelier 4 and others. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552.
"Blackjack Night," win a hand of blackjack from Michael Godard and get a free signed poster, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Diamond Head Gallery, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free admission. 971-2800.
Spring Pottery Sale, raku forms, sculptural and functional pieces created by members of the Windward Potters, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Kailua Elementary School Cafeteria; free admission.
Painting Demonstration by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
Watercolor Demonstration, presented by members of the Hawaii Watercolor Society, 2-4 p.m. Saturdays through May 31, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 521-9799.
OPENING
"Point A to Point B," multimedia show from seniors graduating with degrees in fine arts, opens today, through May 16, awards ceremony 4 p.m., opening reception 4-7 p.m. today; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.
"Abilities 2003," juried multimedia show sponsored by the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health and Very Special Arts Hawaii-Pacific, opens today, through May 30; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy, by Mei-Lin Yeh and Jade Lee "Yu Wen," opens Monday, through May 30; CafŽ Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Pohl Plus 8," works by Louis Pohl, Mark Brown, Carol D'Angelo, Dexter Doi, Jinja Kim, Jack Lee, Mari Sakamoto, George Woollard and Reubin Young, opens Thursday, through June 28, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
Photographs by Tom Powell, taken of Angkor, Cambodia, and the work of C.A.R.E., opens Thursday, through May 29, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Cherry Blossom Series," Japanese paper-doll collage and prints by Sumako Cohn, opens Thursday, through May 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Hawaii/New York State of Mind," panoramas and miniature paintings by Barbara Roman, opens Thursday, through May 31, opening reception May 9; Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.
"Na 'Opio Junior Juried Art Show," 19th annual multimedia exhibit of student work from North Hawai'i public, private and home-schools, opens Thursday, through May 31; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"Tri Every Angle," annual Hawaii Quilt Guild exhibit, opens Friday, through May 11; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
"Diversity," recent works by Anne Irons, opens Friday, through May 30, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Shrine in the Rain," wood-fired ceramics by Clayton Amemiya, opens Friday, through May 30, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Celebrate Mary!" folk-art collection on loan from the Marian Library at the University of Dayton (Ohio), including works by DŸrer and Grieshaber, opens Saturday, through June 5, opening reception with musical selections by Honolulu Vocal Arts Ensemble and guest lecture by Marian art expert Father Johann Roten; Sullivan Library Gallery, Chaminade University. 735-4711, 735-4725.
CLOSING
"Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer," works from the Song (11th century) through the Ming (17th century) periods, from the collection of Mike Healy, through today; Asian Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Celebrating the Artist in Us," works in various media by Maui student artists from grades K-12, through today, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
"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 Monday; The Gallery and Gardens, Kane'ohe. 239-8146.
"My Favorite Things in Hawaii," exhibition of the winning photographs in the Canon Amateur Photo Contest 2003, through Tuesday; Canon Gallery. 522-5930.
"Night Blooming Cereus," recent acrylics by Vel Tong, through Wednesday; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"In the Dream of Things," works by Nancy Vilhauer, through Wednesday, The Art House at Restaurant Row, theater lobby.
Works by Mark Brown and Scottie Flamm, through Wednesday, Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery, Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.
Hawaiian Nature Photography by Steven Springel, through Wednesday; Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
"faces of rape & sexual abuse survivors," exhibit of photo images by Nobuko Oyabu, through Wednesday; Third Floor Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 527-5666.
"Hawaii in the Sixties," photographs by John Titchen, extended through Wednesday; Pictures Plus-Kahala Mall. 733-5700.
Spring Art Show, works by Thea Love, Larry Lovett, Joan Himelblau, Linda Shea and John Ilnicki, through Wednesday; Waialua Library. 637-8286.
"Christ Pantocrator," contemporary view of the classic religious genre by Bahja, extended through Wednesday; Superconnected at Nu'uanu Shopping Plaza. 528-1337.
Paintings and block prints, by Marie Emelia Leilehua Adams McDonald, through Wednesday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
Recent Works, paintings by Kaoru Higa, through Friday, Foyer Gallery, Leeward Community College. 455-0227, 455-0350.
Hawai'i Pacific University mixed-media exhibit by students, faculty, staff and alumni, through Friday; HPU Art Gallery, Windward campus. 544-0287.
"Beyond the Familiar," watercolors by Gay Jefferson, through Friday; Stairway Gallery, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Art of trash show, works created from recycled materials, through Saturday; Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 877-3369.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(listed by closing date)
"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.
"After a Decade: Thirteen at Ten," featuring 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.
15th Annual Student Exhibition, mixed-media exhibit of student work, through May 9; Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"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.
"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, through May 17, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Reflecting ... Renewing ..." handcrafted silver jewelry by Cynthia Wiig; "Paintings by Mark Norseth;" and "Pretty Pears and GMO's," porcelain treasure boxes by Janice Brown; all through May 30; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Volumes," exhibit of book sculptures by Jacqueline Lee, through May 31; Studio 1 Visual and Performing Arts Gallery; 1 North King St. 550-8701.
"Mauna Kea, The Temple: Protecting the Sacred Resources," photo exhibit portrays Mauna Kea as a spiritual site, through May 31; second floor, Castle Hall, Bishop Museum; also "Hula, Dance of Poetry," images, artifacts, documents, films and sound recordings from the museum's collection and live performances chronicle the cultural history and impact of Hawaiian hula, through June 1, Castle Hall; both included with general admission of $14.95 for adults, $11.95 for ages 4-12, free for children under age 4; also special rates available for kama'aina, seniors and military. 847-3511.
"Vertical Landscapes," selected late abstract works by Filippo Marignoli, through June 29, Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Grandfather's House: A Children's Exhibition on Korea," traveling interactive installation invites viewers into a traditional Korean home, through Dec. 31; Education Wing Galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Enriched by Diversity: the Art of Hawai'i," multimedia exhibit by 284 local artists, ongoing; The Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.
Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.
OTHER VENUES
(listed by closing date)
"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, work of The Advertiser's editorial cartoonist, through May 31; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
"Metaphoric Menagerie VII," animal masks created by students at UH-Manoa's Art 101 class, through June 1; The Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.
"Brushes with Diversity," multimedia exhibit by members of the National League of American Pen Women, through June 28; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
"Homestay Halawa: Boys on the Brink," black-and-white photography exhibit by Monte Costa, artist in residence, through June 30; Native Hawaiian Center, fourth floor of Library Building, Honolulu Community College Campus. 844-9323.
"Primitive Dreams," watercolor and acrylic paintings by Honolulu artist Michael Jon Houston, through June 30; NETSTOP Cafe. 955-1020.
CALL FOR DOCENTS
The Contemporary Museum is accepting applications for volunteer docent training to take place 9 a.m.-noon each Monday, Sept. 2003 through April 2004. Docents will guide visitors and describe exhibits. Cost is $100. Call for application: 526-1322, ext. 30. Deadline May 30.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Windward Artists Guild calls for entries in any media for the May 30 through June 27 annual open exhibit juried by Jay Jensen. Call for information: 261-2481, 235-5545.
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