Art Calendar
UPCOMING
SHOWCASE 2003, tickets on sale now for the Honolulu Academy of Arts' annual art sale and gourmet food and wine fund-raiser scheduled for Aug. 10. Tickets are $75 per person. Reservations: 532-6009.
SPECIAL EVENTS
"E KU Mau Mau" panel discussion, 'Imaikalani Kalahele, Maile Andrade, Umi Kai, Bob Freitas and Carl Pao will discuss their work in the museum exhibit, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaiian Hall, Bishop Museum; $5 adults, $3 students and free for museum members. 848-4191.
Hawaii Photographic society meeting, Jennifer Crites presents her views and slides of trips to Paris, Switzerland and the Netherlands, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Olivet Baptist Church; free. 487-2090.
The Bead Society Meeting and mini-workshop on polymer clay with Darlene Richardson, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Music Building, Central Union Church; free. 487-2090.
Art in the Village, art signings, talk story and demonstrations, pupu and hula, sponsored by the art galleries at Whalers Village, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, Maui; free. (808) 661-4567.
Gallery Grand Opening with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and reception, 3 p.m. Friday, Discover Waikoloa Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island; free. (808) 886-1234.
Painting Demonstration, by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.
OPENING
"SMall Kine Show," small original watercolors from Hawai'i artists, opens Tuesday, through Aug. 2; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Spirit Guides," mixed-media paintings by Ron Kowalke; Recent Paintings, works on paper by Chuck Davis; and "Pots to Pods," wood vessels by Michael Lee, all open Saturday, through Aug. 29; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
CLOSING
Mixed Media, exhibit of works by Patrick Dieudonne, through today; Ronen's Studio & Soullenz Gallery, 186 N. King Street. 271-1888.
"The mostly cylinders show: modernism reconsidered," paintings by Mike Breen, through Friday; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
"ÁViva Oaxaca!" recent paintings of southern Mexico by Roger Whitlock and "Fiesta de Luz," blown-glass lamps by Bud Spindt, both through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
Members' Photographs, works by the Hawaii Nikkor Club, through Friday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. 233-7323.
"Russia Through the eyes of Children," exhibition of children's art from Vladivostok, through Saturday; Education Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Expressions in Human Figures," group show of artists including Tom Smith and Mari Kuramochi, through Saturday; Studio One. 550-8701.
Visual Delights, recent works by Dexter Doi and Carol D'Angelo, through Saturday; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (listed by closing date)
"Artists of Hawai'i 2003," 53rd annual multimedia exhibition representing the works of artists statewide and juried by former director George Ellis, through July 27; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Works by Scottie Flamm and MArk brown," through July 30; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Hawaiian Natives," nature photography by James and Yuko Johnston, through July 30; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Island Memories," acrylic landscapes by Patrick Doell, through July 31; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Works by Gary Kato, impressionist acrylics, through July 31; Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
"Saved Stories: Morphing My Way to Oz," a safari down the Yellow Brick Road, works by Patricia Boyle, through Aug. 1; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Recent Works: the ramblers' rewards," photographs and ceramics by Paul K. Kodama and Marie Y. Kodama, through Aug. 1; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Over the Rainbow," exhibit of works by Chuck Davis, George Woollard, Russell Davidson, Chris Freis, Doug Young, Garry Palm and Cindy Conklin, through Aug. 3, run concurrently with the theater's production of "The Wizard of Oz;" Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.
"Collectors' Odyssey: Treasures from the Society of Asian Art of Hawai'i," selection of paintings, ceramics, jade and precious-metal pieces, and sculptures, from private collections, through Aug. 3; Gallery 14, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
Works by Kim Duffett, one-quarter and one-eighth size reproductions of his "Kaha Ka 'Io Me Ha Makani: The Hawk Soars with the Wind" and other abstract wood and mixed-media sculptures and posters, through Aug. 30; Ku Makani Gallery, Tapa Tower, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 942-1416.
Sixth biennial of Hawai'i artists, recent works by Kaili Chun, Wayne Morioka, Deborah Gottheil Nehmad, Tom Lieber, Walter G. Nottingham and Michael Takemoto, through Aug. 31; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Arts from the Rainforest: sarawAk, East Malaysia," textiles, carvings, bark and batik paintings, beadwork and baskets from the peoples from the northern coast of Borneo, through Aug. 31; East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall. 944-7177.
Works by David Belhke, Ka-ning Fong and James Kuroda, through Aug. 31; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
"A Dot and a Line: a New Project by Gaye Chan," combining photographs and maps, through Sept. 7; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Chinese Costumes of the Qing Dynasty," examples of apparel, court garments, costumes and religious robes from the art museum's textile collection, through Sept. 14; Textile Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"ku'u Ewe, ku'u iwi, ku'u koko/my umbilical cord, by bones, my blood," recent mixed-media installations and photographic collages by Kapulani Landraf, through Sept. 21; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Recent Work" paintings by Marc Katano and "Volcanoes," paintings and prints by Louis Pohl, both through Sept. 23; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"Wa'A — The Gathering of canoes," exhibit examines the history and prominence of the canoe in Hawaiian culture, through Sept. 26; The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop Street. 599-5009.
"E KU Mau Mau — KU Everlasting," wooden image of Ku, the Hawaiian god of war, fishing and farming, on display with artifacts and contemporary works by Keone Nunes, 'Imaikalani Kalahele, Maile Andrade, Umi Kai, Bob Freitas and Carl Pao, through October 1; Vestibule Gallery, Bishop Museum. Admission is $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for children 4-12 with discounts for kama'aina. 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; The Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.
Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
'Ohina Short Film Showcase accepting entries for the 2003 event to be held Oct. 17-18. Films must be under 30 minutes; those under 10 minutes are encouraged. Entry forms at Blockbuster stores at Ala Moana, Market City and Kailua. Deadline is Aug. 1. 951-4413.
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts application deadline Aug. 8, Folk Arts Apprenticeship Awards program, providing financing of a master/student team for advanced study. Master and student must apply together. Forms and details at www.hawaii.gov/sfca.
Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce calls for two and three-dimensional works from Hawai'i artist for the 25th Anniversary Art Exhibition Aug. 19-29. Submit entries 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call for requirements: 949-5531.
Hawaii Watercolor Society calls for original watercolors for the member's open show in October. Deadline for slides is Aug. 18. Entry fee for up to three slides is $30. Call for a prospectus: (808) 933-0416.
Expressions by choice seeks experimental works in any medium for display bimonthly with musical and performance art; ongoing. Call for details: 593-3682.
Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit; ongoing. 526-1191.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS (listed by closing date)
"Ho'omeheu," writings of kupuna Leslie Kuloloio visually interpreted by Carolynne Whitefeather's prints, through July 27; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
"Up Close Naturally," nature-inspired abstract and representational works, through July 31; Wailoa Arts and Cultural Center, Wailoa State Park, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 933-0416.
"Anything Goes," mixed-media exhibit by member of the Waimea Arts Council, through July 31; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.
"Radius 16," curved panels with neon by Thomas Metcalf and "Real Stories," paintings and portraits by Kirk Kurokawa, through Aug. 16; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui. (808) 572-6560.
"Kalapana: a Hawaiian Place," photographs by Mary Ann Lynch, through Aug. 23; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island; $5 admission. (808) 935-5021.
