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.
Artists' open house, demonstrations and Q & A. with artists Stuart Hamilton and Kahi Ching and art product presentations and prizes, 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, One Shot Supplies, 815A Waiakamilo Road; free admission. 841-7683.
Gallery Talk, by Carl Jennings whose paintings are featured in the current exhibit, "Personal Vision," 10 a.m. Friday, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; free. 526-1322.
Reception and interactive demos, test your artistic talents in clay and copper on open potters wheels and squares of copper with the artists from the current exhibit, "The Mechanics of Motion," 6-9 p.m. Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free, supplies provided. 521-2903.
OPENINGS
"Tropical Moods," watercolors by Marti Weis Rounds, opens today, through April 25; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"The first blossom," recent works by Kimi Werner, opens Monday, through April 25, opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 8; CafŽ Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"My Favorite Things in Hawaii" exhibition of the winning photographs in the Canon Amateur Photo Contest 2003, opens Tuesday, through April 29, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, with award ceremony for the first-place winner; Canon Gallery. 522-5930.
"Night Blooming Cereus," recent acrylics by Vel Tong, opens Tuesday, through April 30; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Brushes with Diversity," multi-media exhibit by members of the National League of American Pen Women, opens Tuesday, through June 28, opening reception 5-7:30 p.m. Friday; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members Exhibit, opens Tuesday, through April 26; Ground Level, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
Paintings and block prints, by Marie Emelia Leilehua Adams McDonald, opens Tuesday, through April 30, opening reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. 887-1052.
"Synchronicity," Japanese ink brush works by Valerie Mae Wyle and ceramics by Rauyl Nakayama, opens Thursday, through May 29, opening reception 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday; Mezzanine Gallery, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e, Kauai. (808) 245-6931.
"The Art of Jewelry," African trade and amber pieces by Carol Price, beaded art by Gillian van Royen and dichroic glass jewelry by Jane Metcalf, opens Saturday, through April 28; The Gallery and Gardens, Kane'ohe. 239-8146.
"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, opens Saturday, through June 1; 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.
Hawaiian Nature Photography by Steven Springel, opens Saturday, through April 30, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Saturday; Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
The Art and Political Cartoons of Dick Adair, exhibit of the work of The Honolulu Advertiser's editorial cartoonist, opens Saturday, through May 31; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
CLOSING
"Surf Culture: The Art History of Surfing," art, artifacts — including surfboards — and ephemera on the cultural influence of surfing, through today; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Eastern Spice/Western Sauce," lacquered wood panels and fans and works on paper by Jacqueline Chun and Andy Kay, through today; Pah Ke's Chinese Restaurant, Kane'ohe. 235-4505.
"Hawaiian Heat," recent raku, pit fire and stoneware by Russell Wee, through Monday; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Chinese Watercolors by Jade "Yu Wen" Lee, through Monday; Tradewind Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
Recent Works, photography by Pat Smith and acrylic paintings by Gina O'Neill, through Monday; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery, Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.
Photographs by John A. ("Jack") Titchen, color and black and white photos taken by the former Honolulu Star-Bulletin photographer in the 1960s, through Monday; Pictures Plus at Kahala Mall. 733-5700.
"Christ Pantocrator," contemporary view of the classic religious genre by Bahja, through Monday; Superconnected at Nu'uanu Shopping Plaza. 528-1337.
"The Spirit of Hawai'i," exhibit of oshi-e (fabric) pieces by Wendy Duke, through Monday; Parker Ranch Historic Homes, Waimea; included with admission to the homes: adults $8.50, children 4-11 $6.50. 855-7311.
Works by Tina Schwartzman, multimedia exhibit, through Monday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. 887-1052.
"When Flowers Speak," watercolors by Patrice Federspiel, through Friday; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
"Seriously Small," a mixed-media exhibit by UH graduate students, through Friday; Eric's House, 1635 Pi'ikoi St. 220-9990.
Recent Work by Windward Alumni, works by Norman Graffam, Rebecca Horne and Ginger Royal, through Saturday; Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 235-7346.
"three left," art by Rebecca Horne, Ginger Royal and Norm Graffam, through Saturday; Gallery 'Iolani, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. 236-9155.
"Seed," exhibit of sculpture, video, painting and installation art by Yoko Haar, Keiko Hatano, Tsugumi Iwasaki-Higbee, Diane Nushida-Tokuno, Lori Ohtani and Noe Tanigawa, through Saturday; Kapi'olani Community College Library. 734-9374.
Art Maui 2003, multimedia exhibit of contemporary art, through Saturday; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(listed in closing date order)
"Chic and Dandy: Contemporary Japanese Kimonos," from the collection of Hiromi Yonezawa, through April 6; Textile Gallery, Hono-lulu Academy of Arts. 532-8901.
Honolulu Printmakers 75th Annual Exhibition, new works in a variety of print media juried by Hugh Merrill, 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 in the second floor gallery. 532-8743.
"Chaos Theory," experimental show of four artists, Kandi Everett, Ryan Higa, Cade Roster and Noe, responding and reacting to one another's art during a four-week period, through April 12; workspace. 732-2300.
"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.
8th Annual International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, small-scale multimedia works from around the world, through April 17; UH-Manoa Art Gallery in the Art Building. 956-6888.
"New Work — Paper, Linen, Wood," exhibit on current events after Sept. 11 by fiber artist Reiko Mochinaga Brandon, through April 17; Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"The Mechanics of Motion," metal castings by Corinne Kamiya, glass and metal works by Jason Minami and ceramics by Daniel Rosen, extended through April 19; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Mixed Plate," watercolors and pastels by Helen C. Iaea; "Beads+ Fibers=Wearable Art," necklaces by Barbara Edelstein; and "Objects of Subjectivity," works in fiber by Jee-un Kim, all through April 25; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Journey from the heart," watercolor paintings by Haunani Bush, through April 25; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer," works from the Song (11th century) through the Ming (17th century) periods, from the collection of Mike Healy, through April 27; Asian Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
Hawai'i Pacific University mixed-media exhibit by students, faculty, staff and alumni, through May 2; HPU Art Gallery, Windward campus. 544-0287.
"Honolulu Printmakers: a 75th Anniversary Celebration," display of an impression of each gift print from the annual shows since 1928, through May 4; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
OTHER VENUES
(listed in closing date order)
Honolulu Printmakers 75th Anniversary Exhibition, featuring limited edition gift prints and archival works, through April 6 during the run of "Romance, Romance"; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.
"Hawaiian Adventure," photographs by David Foss, through April 14; Bogart's Cafe on Monsarrat. 739-0999.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Crochet Haku Lei, Sue Keola presents a hands-on class on lei making with yarn and ribbon, sponsored by the Hawaii Stitchery & Fibre Arts Guild, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free but must bring own supplies. Information: 941-5671, supplies: 533-0853.
Plein-air Painting, artist and illustrator Mark Brown teaches the basics of outdoor composition and painting in the museum's gardens, an Expressions Session for ages 5-12, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 children of members, $10 children of nonmembers. Reservations required: 526-1322.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
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: Tuesday.
The Digital Art Society of Hawai'i seeks entries of digital art from Hawai'i artists age 18 or older for the first statewide juried exhibition of digital art. All work must be original 2-D or sculptural artwork created primarily using digital media. Requirements and a prospectus are at www.digitalarthawaii.org/entry.html; e-mail jeon@hawaii.edu or call 947-7076. Deadline: Tuesday.
Hale'iwa Art Festival seeks visual artists in all media to display, demonstrate and sell their work during the July 26-27 festival. Guidelines, applications and information available by calling 637-2277 or e-mailing arts@HaleiwaArtsFestival .org. Entry fee of $15 for each artist. Deadline: April 12.
The Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife seeks submission of paintings to be selected for the 2003/2004 Hawai'i Wildlife Conservation Stamp used for hunting licenses and by collectors. The stamp will feature one of these birds in Hawai'i habitat: the nene, the California quail or the black francolin. Additional information at www.dofaw.net/ or 587-0166. Deadline: April 14.
