Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mother's Day Sale, ceramics and works in glass, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, UH-Manoa Department of Art ceramics and glass courtyard; free admission. 956-5258.
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.
Korean Quilt Exhibition, modern works by Ae Kyeong Oh, today through Wednesday, Center for Korean Studies, UH-Manoa; free. 956-7041.
"Art in the Village," art signings, talk-story and demonstrations, pupu and hula, a collaborative event 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. 597-8034.
Art Auction, silent auction to benefit Volcano School of Art and Sciences, preview 11:30 a.m., silent auction at 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 985-8979.
Watercolor Demonstration, presented by members of the Hawaii Watercolor Society, 2-4 p.m. Saturdays through May 31, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 521-9799.
OPENING
"Flower Season," watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, opens today, through May 31; A Gift For All Seasons Gallery. 737-9038.
"2003 Aloha Ho'omaluhia," multimedia exhibit of works created in response to the gardens, juried by Sarah E. McCormick, from local artists David Behlke, Ka-ning Fong, Kazu Fukuda, Jan Hathaway, Linda Hutchinson, Carl Jennings, Diana Jeon, Linda Kane, Kloe Kang, Toni Martin, Marques Marzan, Marcia Morse, Diana Nushida-Tukuno and Russell Sunabe, opens Monday, through May 25, opening reception 4-6 p.m. today; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
8th Annual Student Art Exhibit, multimedia exhibit of work from Waialua Intermediate and High School art students, opens Thursday, through July 31, opening reception 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday; Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.
"Gauguin's Zombie," Debra Drexler's large-scale installation combining paintings, fictional writing, journal entries and artists' statements, opens Friday, through June 15; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Wailuku. (808) 242-2787.
CLOSING
"Honolulu Printmakers: a 75th Anniversary Celebration," display of an impression of each gift print from the annual shows since 1928, through today; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"After a Decade: Thirteen at Ten," featuring ten American artists who have reached the 10-year milestone since graduate school, multimedia exhibit curated by Scott Betz, through Friday; The New Gallery 'Iolani, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. 236-9155.
15th Annual Student Exhibition Show, mixed-media exhibit of student work, through Friday; Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Where the Twain Meet," Chinese brush paintings, silk fans, lacquered wood panels and oils and acrylics on paper and canvas, through Friday; Hawai'i Tokai International College Library. 983-4146.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (listed by closing date)
"Floral Exotica: Hawai'i's Flowers," selected paintings, prints and watercolors from the museum's collection, through May 11; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Ottoland, It's Gonna Be Tasty!" works by local artist Otto, through May 11; workspace. 732-2300.
"Tri Every Angle," annual Hawaii Quilt Guild exhibit, through May 11; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 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.
"Point A to Point B," multimedia show from graduating seniors, through May 16; University of Hawai'i-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.
"The Bat Show: 5 painters and 5 cultures vs. 1 flying mammal," works by Debra Drexler, Ayako Iwasake, Puni Kukahiko, Karen Lee and Maika'i Tubbs explore the myth and symbolism of the bat through cultural perspectives, through May 17; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
Photographs by Tom Powell, taken of Angkor, Cambodia, and the work of C.A.R.E., through May 29; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Reflecting ... Renewing ..." handcrafted silver jewelry by Cynthia Wiig; "Paintings by Mark Norseth;" and "Pretty Pears and GMO's," porcelain treasure boxes by Janice Brown; all through May 30; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Diversity," recent works by Anne Irons, through May 30; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Shrine in the Rain," wood-fired ceramics by Clayton Amemiya, through May 30; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"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 May 30; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Volumes," exhibit of book sculptures by Jacqueline Lee, through May 31; Studio 1 Visual and Performing Arts Gallery; One North King St. 550-8701.
"Cherry Blossom Series," Japanese paper doll collage and prints by Sumako Cohn, through May 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Hawaii/New York State of Mind," panoramas and miniature paintings by Barbara Roman, through May 31, opening reception Friday; Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.
"Mauna Kea, The Temple: Protecting the Sacred Resources," photo exhibit portrays Mauna Kea as a spiritual site, through May 31; second floor, Castle Hall, Bishop Museum; also "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, through June 1, Castle Hall; both 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.
"On Wanting to Grow Horns: the Little Theater of Tom Knechtel," paintings and drawings, and "Tony Berlant: Recent Works," works in metal, both through June 15; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"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.
"Grandfather's House: A Children's Exhibition on Korea," traveling interactive installation invites viewers into a traditional Korean home, through Dec. 31; Education Wing Galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
OTHER VENUES (listed by closing date)
"Meditation On Petals — Flowers of Spring," mixed-media exhibit of flower inspired art by local artists, through May 30; Upper Lobby exhibit area, 1132 Bishop St. 271-0952.
Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy, by Mei-Lin Yeh and Jade Lee "Yu Wen," through May 30; CafŽ Che Pasta. 524-0004.
The Art and Political Cartoons of Dick Adair, exhibit of the work of the Honolulu Advertiser's editorial cartoonist, through May 31; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
"Metaphoric Menagerie VII," annual exhibit of animal masks created by students at UH-Manoa's Art 101 class, through June 1; The Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.
"Celebrate Mary!" folk art collection of Marian art on loan from the Marian Library at University of Dayton (Ohio) including works by DŸrer and Grieshaber, through June 5; Sullivan Library Gallery, Chaminade University. 735-4711, 735-4725.
"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.
"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.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS (listed by closing date)
"Hawaiian Perspectives," graphite drawings and prints by Kathy Long and Danton Naone, through May 26; Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. (808) 967-7565.
"Synchronicity," Japanese ink-brush works by Valerie Mae Wyle and ceramics by Rauyl Nakayama, through May 29; Mezzanine Gallery, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e. (808) 245-6931.
"Na 'Opio Junior Juried Art Show," 19th annual multimedia exhibit of work by North Hawai'i public, private and homeschool students, through May 31; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
"Creating Bottle-wrapped Ethnic Dolls," workshop led by Sarah Chinen, sponsored by the Hawaii Stitchery & Fibre Arts Guild, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; bottles supplied, call for supplies to bring; free. 941-5671.
"Mat-cutting Workshop," led by Joan Fleming, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, $20 donation, call 261-1694 to register; also "Working with Pastels," led by Carol St. James, 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, $20 donation, call 254-2757 to register, both workshops held at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe.
Spring and Summer art classes, for children and adults, through August, Tradewinds Art Gallery, Windward Mall. Call for class schedule and fees. 236-2787.
Summer art classes, 2003 summer session for students in grades
K-12 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona run June 10-July 17. Call for schedule and tuition information. 532-8741.
CALL FOR DOCENTS
The Contemporary Museum is accepting applications for volunteer docent training to take place 9 a.m.-noon each Monday, September 2003 through April 2004. Docents will guide visitors and describe exhibits. Cost is $100. Call for application: 526-1322, ext. 30. Deadline is May 30.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Windward Artists Guild calls for entries in any media for the May 30 through June 27 annual open exhibit juried by Jay Jensen. Hand-delivered entries will be received 9 a.m.-noon May 24 at Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. Call for a prospectus, entry form and guidelines: 261-2481, 235-5545.
Cinema Paradise is accepting film submissions from Hawai'i residents in a variety of competitive classes for the Sept. 19-25 festival. All films must have been completed by January 2001. Early-submission deadline is May 31 with an entry fee of $25; final deadline is July 1 with an entry fee of $35. See www.cinemaparadise.org for further information and to download an entry form.
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