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Posted on: Sunday, June 1, 2003

Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

TEA CEREMONY AND IKEBANA DEMONSTRATION, Japanese tea ritual and flower arranging sponsored by the Mokichi Okada Association, 1-3 p.m. today and the first Sunday of each month, Sullivan Chinese Garden, Honolulu Academy of Arts; included with $7 admission. 532-8700.

"Na Kapa Kuiki No ke Alii (Quilts from the Royal)," display of quilts created by students taking quilting classes at the shopping center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through June 11, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-0588.

"First Friday Gallery Walk," art receptions with refreshments and entertainment at 16 art venues in downtown Honolulu, 5-9 p.m. Friday, with maps available at participating art galleries including The ARTS at Marks Garage, Smith Street Galleries, Atelier 4, Na Mea Hawai'i, Ramsey Gallery, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552.

"Through a Liquid Mirror," talk by underwater photographer Wayne Levin, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Krauss Room 12, Yukiyoshi Room, UH-Manoa. 956-8400.

30th Annual Summer Craft Fair, local crafters display their works for sale, food booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and June 8, Mission Houses Museum. 531-0481.

Spring Studio Sale, original painting, prints, greeting cards, lampshades and pottery, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, M. Goodwill Arts & Lee Ceramics, 68-4474 Crozier Drive, Waialua. 637-8934.

Painting Demonstration, by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

OPENING

"Sweet Cat Dreams," watercolors, prints and t-shirts by Michael S.K. Lee, opens today; through June 30. Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Works by Susan Brooks, art in a variety of media, opens today with a reception 5-8 p.m. Saturday; through June 30. Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.

"Hawai'i Through the Eyes of Cathy Shine," photographs of island life, opens today with a reception 3-5 p.m. June 14; through June 30. Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

"Tour de Silk Road," photographs by Isamu Kobayashi and Toshiko Tanaka, opens Monday with reception 6-8 p.m.; through June 27. Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

Floral Photography, works by Elea Dumas, opens Monday; through June 28. Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

"Exotic Wood Art," works by members of the Hawaii Wood Guild in three galleries, opens Monday; through June 30. East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-9085, (808) 883-9442.

New Works, exhibit of artworks by Alshaa Rayne and Julie Kerns Schaper, opens Wednesday with a reception 5-9 p.m. Friday; through July 2. Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery at Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.

"Artists of Hawai'i 2003," 53rd annual multimedia exhibition representing the works of artists statewide and juried by former art-museum director George Ellis, opens Thursday; through July 27. Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Art. 532-8701.

"Kogire," vintage and antique Japanese textiles from the collections of Gargkuta-Do and the gallery, opens Friday; through June 27. bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

CLOSING

"Hula, Dance of Poetry," images, artifacts, documents, films and sound recordings from the museum's collection and live performances chronicle the cultural history and impact of Hawaiian hula, through today. 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.

"Metaphoric Menagerie VII," annual exhibit of animal masks created by students at UH-Manoa's Art 101 class, through today. The Contemporary Museum Café. 526-1322.

"Celebrate Mary!" folk art collection of Marian art on loan from the Marian Library at University of Dayton (Ohio) including works by Dérer and Grieshaber, through Thursday. Sullivan Library Gallery, Chaminade University. 735-4711, 735-4725.

"He Mau Waiho'olu'u: The Brilliant Colors Spring Forth," works by students at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama campus, through Saturday. Aupuni Artwall at Native Books Kapalama. 845-8949.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (listed by closing date)

"Beauty through the Eyes of our children," annual exhibition of works by children from Japan and Hawai'i, organized by the Mokichi Okada Association, through June 8. Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.

"Diverse Directions," two and three dimensional contemporary works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists juried by Pegge Hopper and Roy Venters, through June 13. Mezzanine Gallery at Pauahi Tower. 395-3238.

"Keepers of the Flame," glass works from members of Hot Glass Hui and Hawai'i Craftsmen, through June 14, opening reception and glass-blowing demonstrations, 6-8 p.m. Friday. The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"On Wanting to Grow Horns: the Little Theater of Tom Knechtel," paintings and drawings, and "Tony Berlant: Recent Works," works in metal, both through June 15. The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"I Love Palolo," 10 artists from Palolo share their work, through June 15. workspace. 732-2300.

"soullenz," photographic works by Ronen Zilberman, through June 19. Ronen Studio, 186 N. King Street. 271-1888.

"Ko-h'yang: Hometowns," multimedia exhibition of works by thirteen contemporary Korean American artists, through June 24. Koa Courtyard, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

"Abilities 2003," juried multimedia show sponsored by the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health and Very Special Arts Hawaii-Pacific, extended through June 27. Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.

43rd annual Open Juried Exhibition, multimedia works by members of the Windward Artists Guild, through June 27. Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College. 235-7346.

"Times Past," paintings and monotypes by George Woollard and "Still Growing," ceramics by Bob McWilliams, both through June 27. The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Pohl Plus 8," works by Louis Pohl, Mark Brown, Carol D'Angelo, Dexter Doi, Jinja Kim, Jack Lee, Mari Sakamoto, George Woollard and Reubin Young, through June 28. Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.

"Vertical Landscapes," selected late abstract works by Filippo Marignoli, through June 29. Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"The mostly cylinders show: modernism reconsidered," paintings by Mike Breen, through July 25. Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"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.

"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.

"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.

OTHER VENUES (listed by closing date)

"The Women's Show," featuring noted women artists of Hawai'i with works by Marcia Pasqua, Deborah Gottheil Nehmad, Peggy Chun, Lynn Cook, Barbara Okamoto, Larua Smith, Joyce Hunt, Momi Cazimero, Loreen Matsushima and Judith Perry, through June 8 with the run of "Follies." Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.

"Brushes with Diversity," multimedia exhibit by members of the National League of American Pen Women, through June 28. Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.

"Spirit of the Fire," works by Matthew Kaliali'i Kaopio, through June 30. Volcano Joe's Bistro. 941-8449.

"Homestay Halawa: Boys on the Brink," black and white photography exhibit by Monte Costa, artist in residence, through June 30. Native Hawaiian Center, Fourth Floor of Library Building, Honolulu Community College Campus. 844-9323.

"Primitive Dreams," watercolors and acrylic paintings by Honolulu artist Michael Jon Houston, through June 30. NETSTOP Cafe. 955-1020.

Works by Leo Laxa, impressionist seascapes, landscapes and still lifes, through July 18. Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000.

8th Annual Student Art Exhibit, multimedia exhibit of work from Waialua Intermediate and High School art students, through July 31. Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS (listed by closing date)

"Gauguin's Zombie," Debra Drexler's large-scale installation combining paintings, fictional writing, journal entries and artists' statements, through June 15. Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

Juried Members' Exhibit 2003, multimedia exhibition juried by Shige Yamada, through June 22. Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center. (808) 572-6560.

"The Spirit of Clay," works by Richard Weber and Margaret Lynch, through July 7. Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 967-8222.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Art Classes, develop self-expression and creativity through learning to draw, paint and do collage. Ongoing classes in all levels by appointment. Call for fee and class schedule: 222-1794.

Pastel/Mixed-media workshop, two-session workshop led by Colette Odya Smith will include a slide show, demonstration and critique of students' work, 6-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $20 per session. 538-1052.

"The Beginner's Eye," photography fundamentals taught by Franco Salmoiraghi, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 6, Kapi'olani Community College; $200 for 10 sessions. Registration: 956-8400, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pmn.

"Underwater Photography," two-day class led by Wayne Levin on skills and techniques in working in a wet and dark environment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and June 8, Krauss Room 16, UH-Manoa; $200. Register for class LO6008. 956-8400.

"Landscapes & Seascapes," Phan Nguyen Barker reviews batik techniques and instructs intermediate students in the use of silk, dyes and wax to create fabric art, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and June 8, Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; $100 plus $15 supply fee for the two-day course. (808) 967-8222.

Photography Classes: Basic Photography, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Intermediate Photography, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays, June 8-Aug. 10, Kapi'olani Community College; $275 for each 10 week course. 734-9211.

CALL FOR DOCENTS

Mission Houses Museum begins docent training for new and current volunteers. Classes will be held 9 a.m.-noon each Tuesday, July 15-Sept. 10. Japanese and Hawaiian speakers are encouraged to join English speaking trainees in learning about missionary and Hawaiian culture and history. Training fees are $50 for current docents and $85, which includes an individual annual membership, for new volunteers. Call for an information packet and to schedule an interview before July 11. 531-0491.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Cinema Paradise accepting film submission from Hawai'i residents in a variety of competitive classes for the Sept. 19-25 festival. All films must have been completed since Jan. 2001. Final deadline is July 1 with an entry fee of $35. Visit www.cinemaparadise.org for further information and to download an entry form.

'Ohina Short Film Showcase accepting entries for the 2003 event to be held Oct. 17 and 18. Films must be under 30 minutes and those under 10 minutes are encouraged. Pick-up entry forms at Blockbuster locations at Ala Moana, Market City and Kailua. Deadline for entries is Aug. 1. 951-4413.

Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce calls for two and three-dimensional works from Hawai'i artist for the 25th Anniversary Art Exhibition to be held Aug. 19-29 with cash awards in several categories. Entry dates are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call for additional requirements: 949-5531.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit at the gallery; ongoing 526-1191.

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