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.
"The Ancient Hawaiian History of surfing," lecture by Ben Finney explores the origins of surfing, in conjunction with the "Surf Culture" exhibit, 6 p.m. Wednesday, First Hawaiian Center; free. Reservations required: 526-1322.
"Arts First — Educating the Whole Child," 2003 Governor's Conference on Arts Education with speeches by Dr. Arthur Harvey and Liz Lerman and talks by local and national arts educators, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College, Kane'ohe; $35. Registration deadline Wednesday: 956-8204, www.hawaii.gov/sfca
Surf Family Day, demonstrations by surfboard shapers and airbrush artists, with hands-on activities, docent tours of the current "Surf Culture" exhibit, noon.-4 p.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 adults, $3 students and seniors and free for children under 12; free shuttle service from Roosevelt High School. 526-1322.
OPENING
"Rare Japanese Dolls from the Tsuji Family Collection," over 100 hina (dolls) in costume with accessories in honor of Girl's Day, opens today, through March 23; second-floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Seed," exhibit of sculpture, video, painting and installation art by six international women artists, opens Monday, through April 5, opening reception 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Kapi'olani Community College Library. 734-9374.
La Pietra Students' Photographic Works, pinhole, black and white and digital images from the students at La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls, opens Monday, through March 28, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Monday; Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
"Manner of One," recent works by Jon Hamblin, opens Monday, through March 29, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Monday; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Inscrutable Equations for Growth," works by Diana Jeon, opens Tuesday, through March 28, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
George Allan, recent work, opens Friday, through March 27, artist's reception 6-9 p.m. Friday; Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. 661-4402.
"three left," art by Rebecca Horne, Ginger Royal and Norm Graffam, opens Saturday, through April 5, artist's reception 4-7 p.m. March 14; Gallery 'Iolani, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. 236-9155.
CLOSING
"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 today; Sullivan Family Gallery of Chinese Art, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Opera with Roosevelt High School," student multimedia works inspired by opera themes, from a joint project between Hawaii Opera Theatre and Roosevelt High School, through today; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Beyond the Familiar," glass works by Kitty Easton and watercolors by Gay Jefferson, through Tuesday; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
"A Weaving Retrospective: Fifty Years of Hui Textiles and Art," juried exhibition marks 50th anniversary of the Hawaii Handweavers' Hui, through Thursday; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 591-8539.
"Maui Romance," paintings by Betty Hay Freeland, through Thursday; Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. 661-4402.
"Secret Admirer: It's a group thing," drawings, sculpture, edibles and more by Bradley Capello, Ryan Higa, Kim Jensen, Nicole Morita, John Koga, Otto and Koi Ozu, through Friday; workspace. 732-2300.
"Hearts & Kisses," works by Peggy Chun and Roy Venters, through Friday; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (listed by closing date)
"Community College Art — A Statewide Student Exhibit," multimedia works by students currently enrolled in UH's Community College system, through March 14; concurrently at Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College and the Foyer Gallery at Leeward Community College. 734-9375, 455-0227.
"Four Rounds," mixed-media works by B. A. Akamine, Robin W. Lee and Nicole Morita, through March 14; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
"Century of the Tiger: A Centennial Celebration of Korean Americans 1903-2003," inter-active exhibit with 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; also special rates available for kama'aina, seniors and military. 847-3511.
"shibui," ceramics by Reid Ozaki, through March 21, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"4 for Art," mixed-media exhibit by Honolulu Pen Women artists Susie Y. Anderson, Patricia Boyle, Sabra Rae Feldstein and Alshaa T. Rayne, through March 27; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
"Above and Beyond," recent paintings by Susie Anderson and "Accent on Porcelain," ceramics by Jackie Thompson, both through March 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"HIDDEN PASSIONS," metalwork by women artists from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hawai'i, through March 28; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7070.
"The Mechanics of Motion," metal castings by Corinne Kamiya, glass and metal works by Jason Minami and ceramics by Daniel Rosen, through March 29; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Surf Culture: The Art History of Surfing," art, artifacts — including surfboards — and ephemera on the cultural influence of surfing, through March 30; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Hawaiian Heat," recent raku, pit fire and stoneware by Russell Wee, through March 31; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
OTHER VENUES (listed by closing date)
"Dancing," photography exhibit of African dance by Natsuko Ishida, through March 14; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 778-7909.
"Olga shevchenko and dr. Katherine (kat) Smith," exhibit of oils, watercolors, monotypes, acrylics, collages and mixed-media pieces, through March 18; Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
"Love in Sixteen Sq. Feet," painting and mixed-media works by the "intuitionists," 11 local artists, through March 19; The Art House Theater at Restaurant Row. 526-4171.
Patricia Carelli (Ebert) Solo Show, exhibit of recent and large-scale abstract paintings, through March 22; Lobby Gallery, Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square.
"Ka Iwi" black and white photographs from Al Benedict's book, "Ka Iwi: Survival of a Coast," through March 27; Hawai'i Kai Library.
"Kalaupapa comes to KapAlama," artwork by kupuna Henry Nalaelua, through March 28; Aupuni Artwall at Native Books Kapalama. 845-8949.
"Eastern Spice/Western Sauce," lacquered wood panels and fans and works on paper by Jacqueline Chun and Andy Kay, through March 30; Pah Ke's Chinese Restaurant, Kane'ohe. 235-4505.
CALL FOR DOCENTS
Queen Emma Summer Palace offers a 10-week docent training course. Volunteer docents receive training on the museum's collection and its relationship to the history of the Hawaiian monarchy. Classes are 9 a.m.-noon each Monday beginning March 17. Training cost is $100 for The Daughters of Hawai'i members, $130 for nonmembers. 595-3167.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Honolulu Printmakers, seeks entries for the March 12-April 6 juried 75th Anniversary Exhibition. Works in all hand-printing media may be submitted by O'ahu artists 2-6 p.m. Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona. Neighbor Island work must be shipped to Honolulu Printmakers by Wednesday. Entry fee is $6 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Call for details: 536-5507.
Honolulu Gay and Lesbian Film Festival seeks films and videos, in VHS format, of any length or genre that are by, about or of interest to the LGBT community. Call 941-0424, ext. 18 or visit www.hglcf.org for application and additional information. Entry deadline is March 22.
Naturally Hawaiian Gallery, two- and three-dimensional artwork on the theme of the Hawaiian forest for contest with three age categories. Call for complete contest details: 259-5354. Deadline for entries to be delivered to the gallery in Waimanalo is March 23.
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts announces that applications are being accepted for the Visual Arts Fellowship for professional artists working in two- and three-dimensional media. Up to seven applicants will be selected for a $5,000 award to pursue a project to be completed and displayed by May 1, 2004. Call for guidelines and application form: 586-0736. Application deadline: April 1.
The Digital Art Society of Hawai'i seeks entries of digital art from Hawai'i artists 18 or older for the first-ever statewide juried exhibition of digital art. All work must be original two-dimensional or sculptural artwork created primarily using digital media. Go online for complete requirements and a prospectus: www.digitalarthawaii.org/entry.html; email jeon@hawaii.edu or call 947-7076. Deadline: April 1..
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