Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Creation of the state Tapestries," fabric artists, Ruthadell Anderson and Frances Williamson, talk about their two 40 foot tapestries which hang in the House chamber of the State Capitol, 4:30 p.m. today, Room 101, UH-Manoa Art Building; free. 591-8539.
"Earth Sculpture: Weaving with Nature," slide presentation by Ka'ala Farm's work in the conservation of native Hawaiian culture through handcrafted objects from wood, stone and fiber, 7:30 p.m. UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; also hands-on workshop, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday at Ka'ala Farm, Wai'anae; both events are free. 956-8474.
"Surfin' Hawaiians and other Cliches," lecture by Desoto Brown on Hawai'i's image in advertising and popular culture, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Luke Auditorium, Wo International Center, Punahou School; free. Reservations suggested: 526-1322.
Print talk, slide lecture by Hugh Merrill of the Kansas City Art Institute and juror for the Honolulu Printmaker's 75th Exhibition, 7 p.m. Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 532-8743.
OPENING
8th International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, small-scale multimedia works from around the world, opens today, through April 17, opening reception 2-4 p.m. today; UH-Manoa Art Gallery in the Art Building. 956-6888.
Art Maui 2003, multimedia exhibit of contemporary art, opens today, through April 5; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
Recent Works, photography by Pat Smith and acrylic paintings by Gina O'Neill, opens Monday, through March 31; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery, Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.
Honolulu Printmakers 75th Annual Exhibition, new works in a variety of print media juried by Hugh Merrill, opens Thursday, through April 6; Ground Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona; also "Print Fellowship Award Exhibition," works by Altamira (formerly Iris Stowe) and Joshua Tollefson, runs concurrently on the Second Floor Gallery. 532-8743.
"Honolulu Printmakers: a 75th Anniversary Celebration," display of an impression of each gift print from the annual shows since 1928, opens Thursday, through May 4; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Chaos Theory," experimental show of four artists, Kandi Everett, Ryan Higa, Cade Roster and Noe, responding and reacting to each other's art over four weeks, opens Thursday, through April 12, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday; workspace. 732-2300.
Membership Show, annual juried multimedia works by Kauai Society of Artists, opens Saturday, through April 15, opening reception, auction and rummage sale 5-8 p.m. Saturday; Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall. (808) 245-2733, (808) 245-8874.
Nature Photography Exhibit, works by Victoria and Paul McCormick, opens Saturday, through April 15, opening reception 3-7 p.m. Saturday; Eternal Wave Gallery, Kainaliu, Big Island. (808) 322-3203.
CLOSING
Recent works, watercolors by Francene Hart and woodworks by Frank Sharp Jr., through Thursday; Eternal Wave Gallery, Kainaliu, Big Island. (808) 322-3203.
"Community College Art — A Statewide Student Exhibit," multimedia works by students currently enrolled in UH's Community College system, through Friday; 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 Friday; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
"Dancing," photography exhibit of African dance by Natsuko Ishida, through Friday; The Gallery at Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse. 778-7909.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(listed by closing date)
"Century of the Tiger: A Centennial Celebration of Korean Americans 1903-2003," interactive 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; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Rare Japanese Dolls from the Tsuji Family Collection," over 100 dolls in costume with accessories in honor of Girl's Day, through March 23; second-floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"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.
"Inscrutable Equations for Growth," works by Diana Jeon, through March 28; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
La Pietra Students' Photographic Works, pinhole, black-and-white and digital images from the students at La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls, through March 28; Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
"HIDDEN PASSIONS," metalwork by women artists from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hawai'i, through March 28; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7584.
"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-fired and stoneware by Russell Wee, through March 31; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Chinese Watercolors by Jade "Yu Wen" Lee, through March 31, opening reception Saturday, Tradewind Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
Recent Work by Windward Alumni, works by Norman Graffam, Rebecca Horne and Ginger Royal, through April 5, opening reception Friday, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 235-7346.
"Chic and Dandy: Contemporary Japanese Kimonos," from the collection of Hiromi Yonezawa, through April 6; Textile Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8901.
"Probing Realities," paintings by Sidney Yee, through April 13, Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!" collection of Kawase Hasui's doll prints, through April 13, Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer," works from the Song dynasty (11th century) through the Ming dynasty (17th century), from the collection of Mike Healy, through April 27; Asian Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Floral Exotica: Hawai'i's Flowers," selected paintings, prints and watercolors from the art museum's collection, through May 11; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Surf Culture," photography and board design in Hawai'i; "Fire to Form," glass artists of Hawai'i; and "Personal Visions," works by Carl Jennings, Elisabeth Knoke-Dieckvoss, Brigitta Leitner and Helene Wilder; all through May 13; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
OTHER VENUES
(listed by closing date)
"Linda Bachrach 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.
Student Art Exhibition, works by students of kamehamea Schools and Kapalama Campus High School, through Mar. 20; Midkiff Learning Center, Kamehameha Schools. 842-8338.
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.
"Manner of One," recent works by Jon Hamblin, through March 29; CafŽ Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"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.
Photographs by John A. ("Jack") Titchen, color and black and white photos taken by the former Honolulu Star-Bulletin photographer in the 1960s, through March 31; Pictures Plus at Kahala Mall. 733-5700.
"Christ Pantocrator," contemporary view of the classic religious genre by Bahja, through March 31; Superconnected at Nu'uanu Shopping Plaza. 528-1337.
"When Flowers Speak," watercolors by Patrice Federspiel, through April 4; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
"three left," art by Rebecca Horne, Ginger Royal and Norm Graffam, through April 5, artist's reception 4-7 p.m. Friday; Gallery 'Iolani, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. 236-9155.
"Seed," exhibit of sculpture, video, painting and installation art by six international women artists, through April 5; Kapi'olani Community College Library. 734-9374.
"Hawaiian Adventure," photographs by David Foss, through April 14; Bogart's Cafe on Monsarrat. 739-0999.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
NonCredit Photography Classes: basic photography 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and intermediate photography 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays, March 16-May 25, Kapi'olani Community College; fee for either 10-week class is $275. Registration required: 734-9211.
"The Business of film," lecture on how to get to started in promoting films to producers with Chris Lee, co-director of the University of Hawai'i cinematic and digital art program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Krauss 012, Yukiyoshi Room, UH-Manoa; $85. Register for class L05869 at 956-8400.
CALLS FOR DOCENTS
Queen Emma Summer Palace offers a 10-week docent-training course. Volunteers receive training on the museum's collection and its relationship to the history of the Hawaiian monarchy. Classes are 9 a.m.-noon Mondays beginning March 17. Training cost is $100 for Daughters of Hawai'i members, $130 for others. 595-3167.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
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. 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 up to seven $5,000 Visual Arts Fellowships for professional artists working in two- and three-dimensional media. 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 age 18 or over for the first-ever statewide juried exhibition of digital art. See www.digitalarthawaii.org/entry.html; email jeon@hawaii.edu or call 947-7076. Deadline: April 1.
Send announcements to Island Life, Art Calendar, Honolulu Advertiser P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com.
