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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 26, 2003

Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Hawaii's 5-0," exhibit of the 2nd Annual American Institute of Graphic Arts' recognition of print and web graphic design, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

State Foundation on Culture and the ARts continues Talk Story sessions to discuss the formulation of the SFCA's Strategic Plan 2003-2007, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Laulima Room, Campbell Building, Kapolei. 523-8688.

"Ka Malama O Kamiloiki (Radiant Light of Kamiloiki)," dedication of ceramic mural by Emiko Mizutani, 9 a.m. Friday, Kamiloiki Elementary School, Hawai'i Kai; free. 586-0304.

OPENING

"Eastern Spice/Western Sauce," lacquered wood panels and fans and works on paper by Jacqueline Chun and Andy Kay, opens today, through March 30; Pah Ke's Chinese Restaurant, Kane'ohe. 235-4505.

"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, opens Monday, through Feb. 22; 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, opens Tuesday, through Feb. 22; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2923.

"Fiber Hawai'i '03," juried exhibit of functional and non-functional objects in or about fiber sponsored by Hawai'i Craftsmen, opens Friday, through Feb. 28; Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College, Kane'ohe. 596-8128.

"Two Island Artists," figure drawings by Chuck Davis and watercolors by Penny Gupton, opens Friday, and runs concurrently with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" through Feb. 16; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.

"Surf Culture: The Art History of Surfing," art, artifacts — including surfboards — and ephemera on the cultural influence of surfing, opens Friday, through March 30; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Turning Over a New Leaf," paintings by Cindy Conklin, and "The Hotter the Better!" glass art by the Hot Glass Hui, opens Friday, through Feb. 28; the Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Regional Scholastic Art and Photography Exhibition, 175 artworks in two- and three-dimensional media and photographs by local students, opens Saturday, through Feb. 12; Neiman Marcus, Ala Moana Center. 951-3406.

"Myna Bird Tree," prints and Valentine's specials by Rosalie Prussing, opens Saturday, through Feb. 28; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Works by Beverly Warns, mixed-media exhibit, opens Saturday, through Feb. 28, opening reception 3-5 p.m. Feb. 8; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.

CLOSING

"Fire to Form: Glass Artists of Hawai'i," exhibit of works in glass, through today; Hui No'eau Gallery, Makawao, Maui. (808) 577-6560.

"Ukiyo-e Renewed: Conservation of the Michener Collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints," exhibition of a recently conserved ukiyo-e prints from the museum's collection, through Monday; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Watercolors by Tamara Moan, through Wednesday, Sealion Cafe at Sea Life Park. 259-9911.

Photographic Works by Katsuya Raynon, photos of current events and celebrities taken during his years in California, through Thursday; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

Works by Eslit and Voigt, black-and-white landscapes by Paul Isaac Eslit and watercolors by Dorothy Voigt, through Thursday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.

"Fibers, Feathers & Friends," invitational multimedia exhibit, through Thursday; Mezzanine Gallery, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e. (808) 245-6931.

Sundry Collectible Paintings by Jeanne Robertson and Raku Fish, Double-Walled Bowls and Other Oddities, ceramics by Steve Martin, through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Lotus Potpourri," watercolors and photographs from Bali by Paul Nagano, through Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Dick Adair: Recent Etchings and Sumie Paintings," works by the Honolulu Advertiser's editorial cartoonist, through Friday; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery at Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.

"Living Harmony," juried multimedia exhibit in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the themes of civil rights, civil liberties, and non-violent resistance, through Friday; courtyard, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.

"Remains of a Rainbow," photographic images of Hawai'i's rare and endangered plants and animals by Davis Littschwage and Susan Middleton, through Friday; Ilima Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 922-2299.

"Works on Paper," paintings and drawings by Dino Manuel, through Friday; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

"Images of Peace," paintings by Andrea Smith and her son Matthew Smith plus sculptures from the family's private collection, through Friday; Art School of Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui. (808) 665-0007.

Small Works Show, juried exhibit of works by members of the Kaua'i Society of Artists, through Friday; Kukui Grove Center, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 332-7776.

Works by Rani Denise Ulrich, larger-than-life oil paintings of the natural world, through Friday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (listed by closing date)

"The Hawaiian Calabash: The Anna Rice Cooke Collection," 'umeke (bowls) from the museum's founder's collection, through Feb. 2; Holt Gallery, Luce Pavilion Complex, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Recent Work by Mary Mitsuda," paintings; "Flagrante Delicto," photographs by Gaye Chan; and "Recent Work by David Kuraoka," ceramic vessels; all through Feb. 4; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"Monsters Under the Bed," multimedia exhibit of new works by Koi Ozu, Cade Roster, Alexa Horochowski and Jenny Schmid, through Feb. 7; workspace. 732-2300.

"European Modernism: Drawings and Watercolors from the Academy's Collection, (1850-1950)," works by English and European masters, through Feb. 9; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Bears, Bulls and the Big Board," exhibition of paintings about the stock market by Jodi Endicott, through Feb. 10; Studio One, North King Street. 550-8701.

"Bumpei Akaji, a Memorial Exhibit," sculptures by the late Honolulu artist, through Feb. 14; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9775.

Emerging Photographers of Hawai'i," works by Eric Belland, Dominique, Pualani Lemelle, Will Lichty, Inka Resch, Erin Williamson and Marc Yoakum, through Feb. 14; Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

"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 retired director George R. Ellis, through Feb. 16; Luce Pavilion Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8901.

"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 Feb. 21, opening reception 2-4 p.m. today; UH Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.

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 and Zhou dynasties and the Warring States period, through March 2; Sullivan Family Gallery of Chinese Art, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701

"Century of the Tiger: A Centennial Celebration of Korean Americans 1903-2003," 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; special rates available for kama'aina, seniors and military. 847-3511.

"HIDDEN PASSIONS," metalwork by women artists from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hawai'i, through March 28; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7070.

"Chic and Dandy: Contemporary Japanese Kimonos," from the collection of Hiromi Yonezawa, through April 6; Textile Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8901.

"Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer," works from the Han dynasty (1st through 2nd 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.

"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; 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; Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.

OTHER VENUES (listed by closing date)

"Upstairs, Downstairs at 1038 Nu'uanu," works by an aspen upstairs at Sharkey's Museum, and paintings by George Okuhara and Jon Hamblin downstairs, through Feb. 5; Hanks Cafe. 526-1410.

Paintings by Paul Gordon, through Feb. 7; the Art House Theaters at Restaurant Row.

New Paintings by David Isaac Schulz, through Feb. 14; The Gallery at Coffeeline. 778-7909.

Fong ling and Daniela Minerbi, exhibit of pastels, watercolors, ink and mixed-media works, through Feb. 18; Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 922-2299.

"Common Sense: A Print Portfolio," annual display of works by printmakers from Honolulu and Hilo, through May 19; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights, Café Gallery. 526-1322.

NEIGHbOR ISLANDS (listed by closing date)

Works by Tom Adolph, oil painting by Big Island artist, through Feb. 10; Harbor Gallery Kawaihae, Big Island. (808) 882-1510.

Oils by Pamela Andelin, through Feb. 13; Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. 661-4402.

"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.

"Encounters In Paradise 1800-1940," paintings of our islands by Walter W. Burridge, Hubert Vos, D. Howard Hitchcock, A.W. Carter and others, through Feb. 28; Mauna Kea Galleries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-2244.

"The Spirit of Hawai'i," exhibit of oshi-e (fabric) pieces by Wendy Duke, through March 31; Parker Ranch Historic Homes, Waimea; included with admission to the homes: adults $8.50, children 4-11 $6.50. 855-7311.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Expression Session, children taught to create a tie-died banner by Toni Martin, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 children of members, $10 children of non-members. Reservations required: 526-1322.

Basket-Weaving Class, Jennie Hutchings teaches the traditional art of basket weaving, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Waipa Gardens, Hanalei, Kaua'i. Reservations required: (808) 826-4581.

Stained-Glass Class, four sessions for beginning students, led by Seneca Lalonde, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and Feb. 8, 15 and 22, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $100 plus supply fee. Spring classes in other art media begin next week. Call to register: (808) 961-5711.

Spring Art Classes, in many media for all ages at various times and days, Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. Call for schedule and cost: 236-2787.

Rubber Stamping Classes, begin Saturday and continue through the month of February for various stamping projects at Rubber Stamp Plantation, Kaka'ako. Call for schedule and cost: 591-2122.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Volcano Joe's announces a mural contest for its university location. Artists are invited to submit a sketch for the 13-foot-9 by 9-foot-9 mural incorporating a volcano and a cartoon image of "Volcano Joe" in an aloha shirt. Winning artist must be able to complete the mural, with supplies provided by the company, within 30 days of the Feb. 7 announcement of the winner, who receives a $250 gift certificate. Deadline to submit sketches is Friday. For more information, e-mail volcanojoes@aol.com or stop by the coffee house.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center calls for applicants for the 2003 Solo Exhibits to be held July 12-Aug. 16, for artists who have been members of the Makawao, Maui, hui for at least six months. Deadline: Feb. 15. (808) 572-6560.

Canon Usa Hawaii announces its 2003 juried photo contest theme as "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. 522-5930.