Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Pele's Dream," showing of works by Lynnette Mau including photographs, wall hangings, giclee prints, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. today, Waikiki Beach Gallery, ground floor, Suite 105A, Waikiki Shopping Plaza; free admission. 922-5898.
"Mummies, Merchants & Migrants," illustrated talk by Dr. Albert E. Dien on discoveries make while traveling China's Silk Road, 2 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theater, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.
OPENING
Sixth biennial of Hawai'i artists, recent works by Kaili Chun, Wayne Moriola, Deborah Gottheil Nehmad, Tom Lieber, Walter G. Nottingham and Michael Takemoto, opens Friday, through Aug. 31; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Ho'omeheu," writings of kupuna Leslie Kuloloio visually interpreted by Carolynne Whitefeather's prints, opens Friday, through July 27; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
"E KU Mau Mau — KU Everlasting," wooden image of Ku, the Hawaiian god of war, fishing and farming, on display with artifacts associated with him including fishhooks, spears and contemporary works by Keone Nunes, 'Imaikalani Kalahele, Maile Andrade, Umi Kai, Bob Freitas and Carl Pao, opens Saturday, through October; Vestibule Gallery, Bishop Museum. Admission is $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for children 4-12 with discounts for kama'aiana. 847-3511.
"ÁViva Oaxaca!" recent paintings of southern Mexico by Roger Whitlock and "Fiesta de Luz," blown glass lamps by Bud Spindt, both open Saturday with an opening reception 2-5 p.m. Sunday, through July 25; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
CLOSING
Juried Members' Exhibit 2003, multimedia exhibition juried by Shige Yamada, through today; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui. (808) 572-6560.
"Ko-h'yang: Hometowns," multimedia exhibition of works by 13 contemporary Korean-American artists, through Tuesday; 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 state Department of Health and Very Special Arts Hawaii-Pacific, through Friday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
Windward Artists Guild 43rd annual Open Juried Exhibition, multimedia works by members of the guild, through Friday; 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 Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Tour de Silk Road," photographs by Isamu Kobayashi and Toshiko Tanaka, through Friday; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Kogire," vintage and antique Japanese textiles from the collections of Garakuta-Do and the gallery, through Friday; 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 Saturday; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
"Brushes with Diversity," multimedia exhibit by members of the National League of American Pen Women, through Saturday; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
Floral Photography, works by Elea Dumas, through Saturday; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (listed by closing date)
"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.
Photographs of chinatown, film and digital images explore Honolulu's Chinatown, through June 30; Studio 1 Gallery. 550-8701.
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 alumni, through July 5; Community Gallery, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 945-7633.
OTHER VENUES (listed by closing date)
"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.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Summer art and ceramics classes, for students in grades K-7, to develop artistic expression, ongoing at Lanikai School. Call for schedule, fees and registration: 261-7458, 220-1984.
Keiki Art Classes, for children 5-14 years in drawing, painting and clay sculpture, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Ocean Art Gallery; $20 per class. Also, classes for adults in drawing, sculpture, pastels, watercolor, acrylics and oils. Call for fee and class schedule: 263-6438.
Art Classes, develop self-expression and creativity through learning to draw, paint and collage. Ongoing classes in all levels by appointment. Call for fee and class schedule: 222-1794.
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.
Send announcements to Island Life, Art Calendar, Honolulu Advertiser P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or to islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line.
