Art Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jon Mozo on Surf Photography, discussion by Mozo on his work and the mystique of surfing in the mass media, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; free. 526-1322.
Sculpture Dedication, ceremony to dedicate "Ka Makahiki (The Year)" a bronze sculpture by Sean Browne, 9 a.m. Friday, Ma'ema'e Elementary School, Wyllie Street; free. 586-0304.
"The Spirit of Place," Doug Beasley, author of "Japan: A Nisei's First Encounter" discusses his work including his present project of photographing sacred places around the world, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Krauss Hall 012 Yukiyoshi Room, UH-Manoa; free. 956-3836.
"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; $10. 949-3811.
Opening
"Olga shevchenko and dr. Katherine (kat) Smith," exhibit of oils, watercolors, monotypes, acrylics, collages and mixed-media pieces, opens today, through March 18; Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
"The Mechanics of Motion," metal castings by Corinne Kamiya, glass and metal works by Jason Minami and ceramics by Daniel Rosen, opens Tuesday, through March 29, opening reception 6-9:30 p.m. Friday with the artists giving performances at 6:30 on the mechanics of noise, 7:30 the mechanics of destruction and 8:30 the mechanics of reconstruction; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"shibui," ceramics by Reid Ozaki, opens Tuesday, through March 21, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 7; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Above and Beyond," recent paintings by Susie Anderson and "Accent on Porcelain," ceramics by Jackie Thompson, both open Saturday, through March 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Hawaiian Heat," recent raku, pit fire and stoneware by Russell Wee, opens Saturday, through March 31; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Works by Tina Schwartzman, multimedia exhibit, opens Saturday, through March 31, opening reception 3-5 p.m. March 8; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. 887-1052.
CLOSING
"Schaefer Portrait Challenge," statewide, juried exhibit of painted or sculpted portraits of local people, through today; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. (808) 242-2787.
"Alongside the Trail," nature photographs taken by Jim Kelly in the park, through today; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.
Canon Employee Photo Contest, visitors may vote for the best photograph in the show, through Thursday; 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 Friday; 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 Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Myna Bird Tree," prints and Valentine's specials by Rosalie Prussing, through Friday; 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 Friday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery. 395-3238, 233-7323.
Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Paintings, through Friday; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
"Alta," large and small-scale oils and watercolors, through Friday; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Christ Pantocrator," paintings and drawings by artist Bahja, a contemporary view of the classic religious genre, through Friday; Mililani Public Library. 627-7470.
"Encounters In Paradise 1800-1940," paintings of our islands by Walter. W. Burridge, Hubert Vos, D. Howard Hitchcock, A.W. Carter, and others, through Friday; Mauna Kea Galleries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-2244.
Works by Beverly Warns, mixed-media exhibit, through Friday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(Listed by closing date)
"Ancient Chinese Bronzes: Inscriptions and the Birth of the Written Word," pieces from the Shanghai Museum include vessels from the Xia, Shang and 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.
"A Weaving Retrospective: Fifty Years of Hui Textiles and Art," juried exhibition marks 50th anniversary of the Hawaii Handweavers' Hui, through March 6; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 591-8539.
"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.
"Community College Art — A Statewide Student Exhibit," multimedia works by students currently enrolled in UH's Community College system, through March 14, concurrently at Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College and the Foyer Gallery at Leeward Community College. 734-9375, 455-0227.
"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," interactive 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.
"Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!" collection of Kawase Hasui's doll prints, through April 13, Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer," works from the Song (11th century) through the Ming (17th century) dynasties, 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 academy's collection, through May 11; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"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.
"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 younger than 4; also, special rates available for kama'aina, seniors and military. 847-3511.
"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; state Art Museum. 586-0900.
OTHER VENUES
(Listed by closing date)
"Dancing," photography exhibit of African dance by Natsuko Ishida, through March 14; 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.
Patricia Carelli (Ebert) Solo Show, exhibit of recent and large-scale abstract paintings, through March 22; Lobby Gallery, Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square.
"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.
"Hawaiian Adventure," photographs by David Foss, through April 14; Bogart's Cafe on Monsarrat. 739-0999.
Spring Art Show, works by Thea Love, Larry Lovett, Joan Himelblau, Linda Shea and John Ilnicki, through April 30; Waialua Library. 637-8286.
"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.
CLASSES
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.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Canon Usa Hawaii announces the 2003 juried photo contest theme, "My Favorite Things in Hawaii." Winners will be exhibited at the Canon Photo Gallery during April with top five place winners to receive Canon cameras. Enter prints, up to 8 by 10 inches, between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28 to the Gallery at Ward Plaza. Deadline: Friday. 522-5930.
State of Hawai'i, Adult Mental Health Division, seeks works by artists whose lives have been touched by mental illness for the April 26-May 30 exhibit. Call for entry form and additional information: 539-3958. Deadline: Friday.
The Digital Art Society of Hawai'i seeks entries for its statewide juried exhibition. Entrants must be 18 or older and Hawai'i residents. Entries must be two- or three-dimensional works utilizing digital images. Call for complete requirements and a prospectus: 947-7076, 488-2842. Deadline: April 1.
The state Division of Forestry and Wildlife seeks submission of paintings to be selected for the 2003/2004 Hawai'i Wildlife Conservation Stamp used for hunting licenses and available to collectors. The stamp will feature the nene, the California quail or the black francolin in Hawai'i habitat. Additional information: www.dofaw.net or 587-0166. Deadline: April 14.
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.
