Art Calendar
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SPECIAL EVENTS
"Kaua'i Style," celebrating 20 years of E Kanikapila Kakou, a fund-raiser with crafts fair, hands-on art projects, keiki activities and entertainment, sponsored by Garden Island Arts Council, noon-10 p.m. today, Kilauea Plantation Manager's Estate, Kaua'i; $15 donation, $3 for children under 17. (808) 245-2733.
"My Island and Me," dedication ceremony for the annual multimedia state-wide student art exhibit from children in grades K-6 in public and private schools that will remain on display throughout the year, 1 p.m. today, Hawai'i Convention Center; free. 943-3587.
Artists' demonstrations, Cinzia Stepp demonstrated the art of burning designs on wood and Gail Lindstom makes a stained glass lampshade, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 521-2903.
"Investigating the Pliable Plane," Diane Sheehan from the University of Michigan talks about her work and the sculptural possibilities of woven structures, sponsored by the Hawai'i Handweavers Hui, 6:30 p.m. Friday, The Academy Art Center at Linekona; free.
Dana Ridenour, talks story about her portraits and tropical landscape painting, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Front Street Diamond Head Gallery, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-8171. Also, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Maui Marketplace Pictures Plus, Kahului, (808) 893-0632.
Avant Pop Art, featuring unknown, independent artists with live entertainment, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, Club Pauahi, 80 South Pauahi Street; for 18 and older, $5 after 9 p.m. 521-7252.
Painting Demonstration, by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
Watercolor Demonstration, presented by members of the Hawaii Watercolor Society, 2-4 p.m. Saturday and May 31, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 521-9799.
Opening
"Diverse Directions," two- and three-dimensional contemporary works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists juried by Pegge Hopper and Roy Venters, opens tomorrow, through June 13; opening reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Mezzanine Gallery at Pauahi Tower. 395-3238.
Chinese Brush Painting, exhibition by members of the Precious Ink Chamber Association, opens tomorrow, through May 30; opening reception 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Courtyard Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.
"Keepers of the Flame," glass works from members of Hot Glass Hui and Hawai'i Craftsmen, opens Tuesday, through June 14; opening reception and glass blowing demonstrations, 6-8 p.m. June 6, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Recent Work" paintings by Marc Katano and "Volcanoes," paintings and prints by Louis Pohl, open Friday, both through Sept. 23; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"The Women's Show," featuring noted women artists of Hawai'i with works by Marcia Pasqua, Deborah Gottheil Nehmad, Peggy Chun, Lynn Cook, Barbara Okamoto, Larua Smith, Joyce Hunt, Momi Cazimero, Loreen Matsushima and Judith Perry, opens Saturday, through June 8 with the run of "Follies"; Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery. 733-0274.
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.
New Works, works on handmade paper by Jeong Sook Young and paintings by Hwa Ja Park, through May 29; Second Floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
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.
"He Mau Waiho'olu'u: The Brilliant Colors Spring Forth," works by students at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama campus, through June 7; Aupuni Artwall at Native Books Kapalama. 845-8949.
"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.
"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.
"Collectors' Odyssey: Treasures from the Society of Asian Art of Hawai'i," selection of paintings, ceramics, jade and precious metal pieces, and sculptures, from private collections, through Aug. 3; Gallery 14, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Chinese Costumes of the Qing Dynasty," examples of apparel, court garments, costumes and religious robes from the academy's textile collection, through Sept. 14; Textile Gallery, 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, through Sept. 21; Holt 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.
"Enriched by Diversity: the Art of Hawai'i," multimedia exhibit by 284 local artists, ongoing; The Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.
Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.
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; 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 Derer and Grieshaber, through June 5; Sullivan Library Gallery, Chaminade University. 735-4711, 735-4725.
"I Love Palolo," 10 artists from Palolo share their work, through June 15; workspace. 732-2300.
"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.
Works by Leo Laxa, impressionist seascapes, landscapes and still lifes, through July 18, artist's reception 5-7 p.m. May 28; Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000.
8th Annual Student Art Exhibit, multimedia exhibit of work from Waialua Intermediate and High School art students, through July 31; Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.
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, Kauai. (808) 245-6931.
"Na 'Opio Junior Juried Art Show," 19th annual multimedia exhibit of student work from North Hawai'i public, private and home-schools, through May 31; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"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, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
Juried Members' Exhibit 2003, multimedia exhibition juried by Shige Yamada, through June 22; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center. (808) 572-6560.
Classes/Workshops
"Wearable art," New York artist Pam Meyers leads this workshop and gives a talk, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Garden Arts, Volcano Village, Big Island; $55 plus materials fee (bring a sack lunch). (808) 985-8979.
"The Beginner's Eye," photography fundamentals taught by Franco Salmoiraghi, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4-Aug. 6, Kapi'olani Community College; $200 for 10 sessions. Registration: 956-8400, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pmn.
Photography Classes: Basic Photography, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Intermediate Photography, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays, June 8-Aug. 10, Kapi'olani Community College; $275 for each 10-week course. 734-9211.
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. Trained docents will guide visitors through the museum 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 Saturday at Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. Call for a prospectus, entry form and guidelines: 261-2481, 235-5545.
Cinema Paradise 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 since 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. Visit www.cinemaparadise.org for further information and to download an entry form.
Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit at the gallery; ongoing 526-1191.
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 with "Art Cal" in the subject line.
