Art Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hisashi Otsuka show, exhibit and sale of recent original works and prints, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Fine Art Hawaii, Restaurant Row; free admission. 536-8820.
Family Festival, music and dance performances, keiki art activities and storytelling to celebrate the art museum's opening of the exhibit "Russia Through the Eyes of Children," 1-4:30 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts;
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.
Painting Demonstration, by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.
Summer Solstice Celebration, with art and music, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Fine Art Hawaii, Restaurant Row; free admission. 536-8820.
Opening
"Russia Through the eyes of Children," exhibition of children's art from Vladivostok, Russia, opens with a family festival from 1-4:30 p.m., with music and dance performances, keiki art activities, storytelling and a free video screening of Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" at the Doris Duke Theater at 2 p.m. Exhibition runs through July 26; Education Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Ku'e: for people, land and sea," recent photographs by Ed Greevy with text panels by Huanani Kay Trask, opens Tuesday, through July 13; Second Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
Raku Ho'olaule'e Exhibition, juried exhibit of raku works fired during Hawai'i Craftsmen's week-long ho'olaule'e at Kualoa Beach, opens Tuesday with a reception and tea ceremony demonstration 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, through July 19; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903, 596-8128.
"In a perfect world," Alan Leitner experiments with rocks, paranoia, alchemy and comic books in this multimedia exhibit, opens with a reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, through July 18; workspace. 732-2300.
Closing
"On Wanting to Grow Horns: the Little Theater of Tom Knechtel," paintings and drawings, and "Tony Berlant: Recent Works," works in metal, both through today; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"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 today with the run of "Follies;" Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.
"I Love Palolo," 10 artists from Palolo share their work, through today; workspace. 732-2300.
"Gauguin's Zombie," Debra Drexler's large-scale installation combining paintings, fictional writing, journal entries and artists' statements, through today; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
Photographic works by Ronen Zilberman, through Thursday. Ronen's Studio and Soullenz Gallery, 186 N. King Street. 271-1888.
Ongoing Exhibits
(listed by closing date)
"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.
Windward Artists Guild 43rd annual Open Juried Exhibition, multimedia works by members of the 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.
"Tour de Silk Road," photographs by Isamu Kobayashi and Toshiko Tanaka, through June 27; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Kogire," vintage and antique Japanese textiles from the collections of Gargkuta-Do and the gallery, through June 27; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"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.
"Sweet Cat Dreams," watercolors, prints and t-shirts by Michael S.K. Lee, through June 30; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Works by Susan Brooks, art in a variety of media, through June 30; Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
New Works, exhibit of artworks by Alshaa Rayne and Julie Kerns Schaper, through July 2; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery at Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.
"Jet Seasons," photographs, artworks, video and mementos gathered by Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) alumni, through July 5; Community Gallery, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 945-7633.
"The mostly cylinders show: modernism reconsidered," paintings by Mike Breen, through July 25; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
"Artists of Hawai'i 2003," 53rd annual multimedia exhibition representing the works of artists statewide and juried by former Academy of Arts director George Ellis, through July 27; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"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.
"Arts from the Rain forest: sarawk, 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. 944-7111.
Other venues (listed by closing date)
"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.
Floral Photography, works by Elea Dumas, through June 28; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Spirit of the Fire," images of Hawaiian legends by Matthew Kaliali'i Kaopio, a native Hawaiian mouth painter, through June 30; Volcano Joe's Island 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.
Visual Delights, recent works by Dexter Doi and Carol D'Angelo, through July 26; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
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)
Juried Members' Exhibit 2003, multimedia exhibition juried by Shige Yamada, through June 22; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center. (808) 572-6560.
"Hawai'i Through the Eyes of Cathy Shine," photographs of island life, through June 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"Exotic Wood Art," works by members of the Hawaii Wood Guild in three galleries, through June 30; East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-9085, (808) 883-9442.
"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
"Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workshop," a seven session beginner's class on how to draw contour lines using Betty Edwards' book, 6-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday, June 17-July 29, Art Building, Room 364, UH-Manoa; $105 plus optional textbook. Register for class P06017: 956-8400.
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.
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 more information and to download entry form.
The ARTS at marks garage seeks art in any medium about beer for the July 26 Nu'uanu block party "Beer Museum." Call for prospectus, $5 per entry. Deadline is July 18. 521-2903.
'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. Submit entries 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call for additional requirements: 949-5531.
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