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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 28, 2003

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"3 Artists, 1 Night," opening reception for exhibits of Don Ed Hardy (tattoo imagery, Asian symbolism, eccentric Western art and California pop mythology), Mark Kadota (multimedia art on modern life and nature) and Clifton Karhu (architectural renderings of Kyoto in Japanese woodblock); 5:30-8:30 p.m. tomorrow, Robyn Buntin Galleries; exhibits run through Jan. 29. 523-5913.

"HOLIDAY SHOPPING OFF THE WALLS," matted prints ready for giving from artists Peggy Chun, Donna Burns, Penny Gupton, Garry Palm, Lynn Cook and others, concurrent with the play "Peter Pan," through tomorrow, Diamond Head Theatre Lobby Gallery. 733-0277.

First Friday, Honolulu's downtown gallery walk, 5-9 p.m. Friday, at Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery, Got Art?, Hank's Cafe Honolulu, Ming's Antiques and other venues (several regular venues are not participating this month). 521-2903.

The Whole Bead Show, beading art expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 4, Bead It.

Openings

Chuck Davis and Marc Turner, contemporary figurative and landscape paintings, Wednesday-Feb. 4, Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery; artist reception 5-9 p.m. Friday. 524-3552.

Carly Mesker Shepherd, mostly acrylic, some oil paintings of landscapes and nature, January, Parker Ranch's Puuopelu Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-2303.

Tutu's Quilters 'Ohana Show, Hawaiian quilting on display in January, with reception 3-5 p.m. Jan. 10, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

Margaret Keane, Cora Yee, Susan Brooks and Deborah Chambers at featured artists for January at The Gallery Hui at The Waikiki Shore. 942-2196.

Works by Peter Maaele and James S. Miyake, artists from the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, January-February, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific lobby.

Mark Norseth (oil, pastel and watercolor), Bridgette Adams (paintings: "Reflections i Light and Texture") and Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross, glass: "Making Waves," Saturday-Jan. 30, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

CLOSINGS

"LA BELLA FIGURA," paintings created by the students of George Woollard and Chuck Davis on a painting retreat in Italy, through today; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8741.

"Paper, Ink, Line and color: Ukiyo-E," collection of recently conserved Japanese woodblock prints, through today, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Michener Gallery.

Young People's Fall 2003 Exhibition, art of various media by Art Center students, through today, Academy Art Center at Linekona.

"A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION," multimedia works by local artists for holiday giving, through Tuesday, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

NEW WORKS BY MELEANNA ALULI MEYER, multimedia exhibit through Tuesday, Pacific Traditions Gallery. 531-5122.

"MY FIRST SHOW," photographs by Fumio Okita of Hawai'i, through Tuesday; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"GRANDFATHER'S HOUSE: A CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION ON KOREA," traveling interactive installation invites viewers into a traditional Korean home, through Wednesday; Education Wing Galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"MANOA RAINBOW," holiday art and miniature originals from Island artists, through Wednesday; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Martin Yamashita, selected works, through Wednesday, Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.

ATELIER 4 GALLERY OWNERS SHOW, with works by Scottie Flamm, Mark N. Brown, Pat Smith, Gina O'Neill and Deborah Chambers, through Wednesday, Davies Pacific Center, 155 Queen St. 524-3552.

"RED & GREEN," holiday art from various artists, through Wednesday; Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.

GROUP EXHIBITION: GLASS, CERAMICS, LEI AND COLLECTIBLES by Linda Gue, Mary Kamiya, Cory Lum, Joel Park, Charlene Tashima and Alicia S. Oh, continues through Wednesday; Soullenz Gallery. 291-2650.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"GEMS FROM THE EAST AND WEST," jewelry from the collection of Doris Duke, through Jan. 4; Textiles Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"BRETT WESTON IN HAWAII," photographs from Weston's book "Hawaii, Leaves and Lava," through Jan. 4; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i," the largest exhibition of Korean contemporary art outside of Korea, commemorating Korean immigration's centennial anniversary, through Jan. 6; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"IN CELEBRATION OF LIGHT," photographs from the collection of Cherye R. and James F. Pierce includes works by Imogen Cunningham, Ansel Adams, Brett Weston, Rocky Schenck, Rod Cook, Luis Gonzalez Palma and others, through Jan. 11, Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700

"IN FOCUS: A HAWAI'I PHOTOGRAPHY INVITATIONAL," prints juried by Jim and Cherye Pierce, through Jan. 11; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701

"WAHI PANA — SACRED PLACES — KAHO'OLAWE, O'AHU," works by Linda Kane inspired by the natural environment at Hawai'i's sacred places, continues through Jan. 23; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

Peter Dunnrankin, figure/ground paintings, through Jan. 31, Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

PAUL PFEIFFER, exhibition of photographs, sculpture, video, computer photo collage and digital images, through Feb. 1; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322

"A'ALA: A JAPANESE COMMUNITY IN HAWAI'I," featuring never-before-displayed historical photographs and objects from the prewar decades, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Feb. 14; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

"Munakata Shikš: The Ten Disciples of Buddha (Shaka Judai Deshi)," works of one of the 20th century's greatest Japanese woodblock print masters, through March 21, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Michener Gallery. 532-8700.

"THE PACIFIC ISLANDS," permanent installation from the art museum's collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa (tapa) from the art museum's textile collection, ongoing; second-floor galleries, Hono-lulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700

"ARTS OF THE PHILIPPINES," permanent exhibition of works from the art museum's collection, ongoing, George and Nancy Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"HOLD AND BEHOLD," works by Anne Irons, Peter Murray and Deborah Nehmad, through tomorrow; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 428-0804.

WORKS BY WAYNE ABE, from the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program of current and former hospital patients. Open daily, through Wednesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific art wall. 531-3511.

WORK OF EDWARD GOREY, books, posters, artifacts and original art of the author and illustrator from the library's permanent collection, through Wednesday; Bridge Gallery and other display areas at Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa. 956-8688.

"ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES," acrylic on canvas by Rafal Cholodzinski, through Saturday, Pauahi Tower Gallery, Pauahi Tower Gallery, Bishop Square, Mezzanine Lobby. 625-7317.

"Na Wahi Kapu O Maui: The Sacred Sites of Maui," silver gelatin prints by Kapulani Landgraf accompanying the release of the book, through Jan. 10, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Aupuni Artwall. 596-8885.

"ARTISTS MEAN BUSINESS," oils by artists with disabilities, through Jan. 15, Volcano Joe's Island Bistro Gallery. 941-8449.

PRINTS BY JENNIFER CALLEJO, TIMOTHY CONTRERAS AND KEIKO KAMATA, through Jan. 25; The Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.

LOVELAND ACADEMY and LOKAHI MONTESSORI SCHOOL student art exhibition, through Jan. 30, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Saturday, Sure Shot Cafe, Makiki Shopping Village, 1249 Wilder Ave. Free. 224-5251.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

DISCOVER WAIKOLOA GALLERY, Christmas Tree and ornaments by gallery artists, with sales designed for local charities, through Wednesday, Hilton Waikoloa Village, South Kohala Coast, Big Island. (808) 886-1234.

MIXED-MEDIA WORKS BY MARGE WALD, through Wednesday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.

New Year's Day Hui Like Kako (coming together as one), sponsored by the Lahaina Arts Society and He U i Arts & Cultural Festival/Na Kapuna O Maui, with artists, crafters, entertainment and food, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, under historic Banyan Tree, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0111, ext. 11.

Sculpture Artists Show and Realistic Painter Thomas Polidori, Hawaiiana oil works, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Diamond Head Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4504.

"Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i," the largest exhibition of Korean contemporary art outside of Korea, commemorating Korean immigration's centennial anniversary, through Feb. 1; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Maui. (808) 572-6560.

"From Bento To Mixed Plate: Americans of Japanese Ancestry in Multicultural Hawai'i," Japanese American National Museum exhibit exploring immigration to present includes artifacts, through Feb. 15, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Schaefer International Gallery; free.

ALUMNI AND STUDENT WORK from the Collection of the Art Department, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, drawings, paintings and mixed media, through end of Spring 2004 semester; Mookini Library, third floor. Also: alumni and student art exhibit, ongoing, Lava Landing, Campus Center, computer center, second floor. (808) 947-7524.

Classes/Workshops

Gilman Hu, aka "Mr. Narcissus," teaches class series on the ancient practice of growing narcissus for the Chinese New Year, 8:30-11 a.m. (beginners) and 1-3:30 p.m. (returning students) Saturdays through Jan. 31, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $35 beginners, $25 returning students. Registration: 532-8742.

Korean Cultural Classes for the New Year: puppets and folk tales workshop for adults and kids, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 10; and lantern making and lighting workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 17; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Hawai'i. For fees, pre-registration call (808) 935-5021 by Jan. 7.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

EXPRESSIONS BY CHOICE seeks avant-garde works in any medium in an experimental, cutting-edge style for display bimonthly with musical and performance art; ongoing. 593-3682.

EIGHTH ANNUAL CANON AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST, themed "Pets in Hawai'i," accepting entries through Feb. 29 for March judging and April exhibit at the Canon Photo Gallery, Honolulu. 522-5930.

INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY OF PHOTOGRAPHY, International Open Amateur Photography Contest, accepting entries through March 1. (410) 363-4800 or www.picture.com.

Send announcements to Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Hono-lulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or write islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line.