Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Polar Bears — Lords of the Arctic," talk and slide lecture by Tom Ocasic and monthly meeting of the Hawaii Photographic Society, 6:30 p.m., Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.
"The Widening Stream: the Seven Stages of the Creative Process," author David Ulrich gives a slide lecture of images from the history of art to illustrate the creative process, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa Krauss Hall 012, Yukiyoshi Room; free. 956-3836.
Garry Palm Two-Day Show, watercolor artist demonstrates his technique and answers questions, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Diamond Head Gallery in Lahaina (808) 661-4504; also 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pictures Plus at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului (808) 893-0632.
OPENING
"A Weaving Retrospective: Fifty Years of Hui Textiles and Art," juried exhibition marks 50th anniversary of the Hawaii Handweavers' Hui, opens Tuesday, through March 6; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 591-8539.
"Community College Art — A Statewide Student Exhibit," multimedia works by students currently enrolled in UH's Community College system, opens Wednesday, through March 14, concurrently at Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College and the Foyer Gallery at Leeward Community College. 734-9375, 455-0227.
Patricia Carelli (Ebert) Solo Show, exhibit of recent and large-scale abstract paintings, opens Saturday, through March 22; Lobby Gallery, Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square.
CLOSING
"Committed Generosity: Promised Gifts and Recent Acquisitions," first viewing of donations in various media made to the museum within the past five-years, curated by outgoing director George R. Ellis, through today; Luce Pavilion Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8901.
"Two Island Artists," figure drawings by Chuck Davis and watercolors by Penny Gupton, runs concurrently with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" through today; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.
Fong ling and Daniela Minerbi, exhibit of pastels, watercolors, ink and mixed-media works, through Tuesday; Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 922-2299.
"Private Passions," exhibit of multimedia works of South and West Asian art from the private collections of Gulab and Indru Watumull, David Slusher, Pat Hickman and an anonymous collector, through Friday; UH Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.
"Simultaneous Contrasts," two- and three-dimensional artwork by 13 local artists, through Friday; Honolulu Hale Courtyard. 523-4674.
"Out of the Ordinary," exhibit of oils, drawings and sculptures by Edwin Kayton and fiber works by Diane Moore, blends the cultures of Hawai'i and Italy, through Saturday; Mezzanine Gallery, Pauahi Tower at Bishop Square. 929-7065.
"Blue vs. Blue: Surfing in Art," multimedia exhibit present contemporary works honoring the art and surfing communities of Hawai'i and California, through Saturday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2923.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
Canon Employee Photo Contest, visitors may vote for the best photograph in the show, through Feb. 27; Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
"Fiber Hawai'i '03," juried exhibit of functional and nonfunctional objects in or about fiber sponsored by Hawai'i Craftsmen, through Feb. 28; Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College, Kane'ohe. 596-8128.
"Turning Over a New Leaf," paintings by Cindy Conklin; "Six Still Lifes," six local artists create works in various media based on the same group of still-life objects; and "The Hotter the Better!" glass art by the Hot Glass Hui, all through Feb. 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Myna Bird Tree," prints and Valentine's specials by Rosalie Prussing, through Feb. 28; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Members Only Exhibition, two- and three-dimensional work by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists, through Feb. 28; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery. 395-3238, 233-7323.
Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Paintings, through Feb. 28; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
"Ancient Chinese Bronzes: Inscriptions and the Birth of the Written Word," pieces from the Shanghai Museum include vessels from the Xia, Shang, Zhou dynasties and the Warring States period, through March 2; Sullivan Family Gallery of Chinese Art, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Opera with Roosevelt High School," student multimedia works inspired by opera themes, from a joint project between Hawaii Opera Theatre and Roosevelt High School, through March 2; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Beyond the Familiar," glass works by Kitty Easton and watercolors by Gay Jefferson, through March 4; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
"Secret Admirer: It's a group thing," drawings, sculpture, edibles and more by Bradley Capello, Ryan Higa, Kim Jensen, Nicole Morita, John Koga, Otto and Koi Ozu, through March 7; workspace. 732-2300.
"Hearts & Kisses," works by Peggy Chun and Roy Venters, through March 7; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Four Rounds," mixed-media works by B. A. Akamine, Robin W. Lee and Nicole Morita, through March 14; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
"Century of the Tiger: A Centennial Celebration of Korean Americans 1903-2003," inter-active exhibit with historic photographs, Punch'ong ceramics, calligraphy scrolls and educational activities, through March 16; First Floor, Castle Building, Bishop Museum; 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.
"4 for Art," mixed-media exhibit by Honolulu Pen Women artists Susie Y. Anderson, Patricia Boyle, Sabra Rae Feldstein and Alshaa T. Rayne, through March 27; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
"HIDDEN PASSIONS," metalwork by women artists from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hawai'i, through March 28; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7070.
"Surf Culture: The Art History of Surfing," art, artifacts — including surfboards — and ephemera on the cultural influence of surfing, through March 30; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Chic and Dandy: Contemporary Japanese Kimonos," from the collection of Hiromi Yonezawa, through April 6; Textile Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8901.
"Probing Realities," paintings by Sidney Yee, through April 13, Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer," works from the Han dynasty (First through Second Century AD) to the early Qing dynasty (164-1911), from the collection of Mike Healy, through April 27; Asian Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Floral Exotica: Hawai'i's Flowers," selected paintings, prints and watercolors from the art museum's collection, through May 11; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"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.
"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; 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.
"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)
"Alta," large and small scale oils and watercolors, through Feb. 28; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Christ Pantocrator," paintings and drawings by artist Bahja, a contemporary view of the classic religious genre, through Feb. 28; Mililani Public Library. 627-7470.
"Dancing," photography exhibit of African dance by Natsuko Ishida, through March 14, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Tuesday; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 778-7909.
"Love in Sixteen Sq. Feet," painting and mixed-media works by the "intuitionists," 11 local artists, through March 19; The Art House Theater at Restaurant Row. 526-4171.
"Ka Iwi" black and white photographs from Al Benedict's book, "Ka Iwi: Survival of a Coast," through March 27; Hawai'i Kai Library.
"Kalaupapa comes to KapAlama," artwork by kupuna Henry Nalaelua, through March 28; Aupuni Artwall at Native Books Kapalama. 845-8949.
"Eastern Spice/Western Sauce," lacquered wood panels and fans and works on paper by Jacqueline Chun and Andy Kay, through March 30; Pah Ke's Chinese Restaurant, Kane'ohe. 235-4505.
Spring Art Show, works by Thea Love, Larry Lovett, Joan Himelblau, Linda Shea and John Ilnicki, through April 30; Waialua Library. 637-8286.
NEIGHbOR ISLANDS (Listed by closing date)
"Schaefer Portrait Challenge," statewide, juried exhibit of painted or sculpted portraits of local people, through Feb. 23; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. (808) 242-2787.
"Alongside the Trail," nature photographs taken by Jim Kelly in the park, through Feb. 23; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Intermediate Glass Bead-Making Class, advanced techniques and procedures and glass-shaping methods from Eva Anderson, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 23, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 961-5711.
Spring Break Art Camp, register now for the March 24-28 art camp. Full- and half-day programs for children ages 6-12, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily for five days, Hui No'eau Visual Art Center, Makawao, Maui; full-day program $108, half-day $199 with discounts for hui members. Call for additional information: (808) 572-6560.
