Art Calendar
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SPECIAL EVENTS
"A Talk by George Ellis," the former director of the Honolulu Academy of Arts discusses his decision-making process as juror for this year's "Artists of Hawaii" exhibit, 2 p.m. today, The Doris Duke at the Academy; free. 532-8768.
"Professional Development for Artists," a workshop, led by Deb Brzoska, for artists and educators on using the Arts First essential arts toolkits, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Education Department Lecture Hall, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $20. 941-2787.
"Celebration with Art & Music," jazz-inspired paintings by Mihoko M with entertainment by Azure McCall, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Fine Art Hawaii @ Restaurant Row; free. 536-8820.
"A Capital Day down Capitol Way," free admission and tours of the museums and historic sites with trolley shuttle service between State Art Museum, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 'Iolani Palace, Mission Houses Museum, Washington Place and others, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Downtown Honolulu; free. Information: www.co.honolulu.hi.us/mayor/capitol.htm
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
"The mostly cylinders show: modernism reconsidered," paintings by Mike Breen, opens today, through July 25; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
"He Mau Waiho'olu'u: The Brilliant Colors Spring Forth," works by students at Kamehameha Schools' Kapalama campus, opens today, through June 7, opening reception 4-6 p.m. today; Aupuni Artwall at Native Books Kapalama. 845-8949.
New Works, works on handmade paper by Jeong Sook Young and paintings by Hwa Ja Park, opens Tuesday, through May 29; Second Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
"Collectors' Odyssey: Treasures from the Society of Asian Art of Hawai'i," selection of works, including paintings, ceramics, jade and precious metal pieces, sculptures, from private collections, opens Thursday, through Aug. 3; Gallery 14, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"ku'u ewe, ku'u iwi, ku'u koko/my umbilical cord, by bones, my blood," recent mixed-media installations and photographic collages by Kapulani Landraf, opens Thursday, through Sept. 21; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"I Love Palolo," ten artists from Palolo share their work, opens Thursday, through June 15, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday; workspace. 732-2300.
Closing
"Floral Exotica: Hawai'i's Flowers," selected paintings, prints and watercolors from the museum's collection, through today; Holt Gallery, Ho-nolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Tri Every Angle," annual Hawaii Quilt Guild exhibit, through today; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
"Ottoland, It's Gonna Be Tasty!" works by local artist Otto, through today; workspace. 732-2300.
"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 Tuesday; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"Point A to Point B," multimedia show from Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating seniors, through Friday; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 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 Saturday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
Ongoing Exhibits
(listed by closing date)
Digitally Charged Entities 2003, inaugural juried exhibition of digital art sponsored by Digital Art Society of Hawaii, through May 28; Studio 1 Visual and Performing Arts Gallery, One North King St. 550-8701.
Photographs by Tom Powell, taken of Angkor, Cambodia and the work of C.A.R.E., through May 29; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"The Cream of the Crop," paintings by Mary Koski, Beverly Fettig, Daniel Van Zyle, Garry Palm and Scottie Flamm, ceramics by Leroy Taba, lass art by James Erickson and Epiphany Studios, sculptures by Kitty Cantrell, through May 29; Livingston Galleries at Crouching Lion Inn, Ka'a'awa. 237-7165.
"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 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.
"Flower Season," watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, through May 31; A Gift For All Seasons Gallery. 737-9038.
"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; 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.
OTHER VENUES
(listed by closing date)
"2003 Aloha Ho'omaluhia," multimedia exhibit of works created in response to the gardens from local artists David Behlke, Ka-ning Fong, Kazu Kukuda, Jan Hathaway, Linda Hutchinson, Carl Jennings, Diana Jeon, Linda Kane, Kloe Kang, Toni Martin, Marques Marzan, Macia Morse, Diana Nushida-Tukuno and Russell Sunabe, through May 25; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
Pastel Exhibit, works in soft pastel by Judy Bouta, Nancy Lea Jackson, Emiko Ogawa and Ela Zapf and oil pastels by Yumiko Higami, through May 26; Cafe Laufer, Kaimuki. 735-7717.
"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; Caf Che Pasta. 524-0004.
The Art and Political Cartoons of Dick Adair, exhibit of the work of The 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 Caf. 526-1322.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Association of Hawaii Artists seeks art in all media for their show, "Diverse Directions," juried by Pegge Hopper and Roy Venters. Bring up to three entries, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery. Up to three entries: $15 per entry for association members, nonmembers may join for a additional $30 annual membership fee. 395-3238.
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.
