Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Plantation Days," exhibit of paintings by quadriplegic David Ka'aihue, with performances by the Royal Hawaiian Band and the Hawai'i Ecumenical Chorale, 3 p.m. today, St. George's Church, Waimanalo; free. 532-8742.
Informational meeting on Raku Ho'olaule'a 2003, artists from the Hawai'i Craftsmen organization discuss the annual event, open to interested parties, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with a reception at 5:30 p.m., Doris Duke at the Academy; free. 532-8768.
Artists' demonstrations, Lisa Mathieu paints ceramic tiles and Lauren "Lo" Levin paints designs on fabric, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 521-2903.
Pearls, a slide lecture presented by Brenda Reichel, part of the bead society's meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.
Shells of Ni'ihau, three-day exhibit of lei in contemporary and traditional styles with Pam Dow to answer questions on appraisal, repair and purchasing of the Hawaiian art form, master lei crafters from Ni'ihau, and Lena Mendonca will do appraisals on Thursday only, 8:30-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Na Mea Hawai'i, Fort Street Mall; free. 548-2665.
"Raku on the Beach," four-day annual event with camping and beachside firing, Thursday through June 1, including a low-cost community kiln, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; floating sculpture contest, ceramic demonstrations and raffle, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call for complete schedule: 596-8128.
Mural Dedication, ceremony to dedicate a bas-relief mural, "Eia Na Pua A'o Mauka Lani (Here are the Flowers of Mauka Lani), created by Linda Oszajca, 9 a.m. Friday, Mauka Lani Elementary School, Kapolei; free. 586-0304.
Gallery Opening, reception and opening of the exhibit, "soullenz," photographic works by Ronen Zilberman, 6 p.m. Saturday, Ronen Studio, 186 N. King Street. 271-1888.
OPENING
"Ko-h'yang: Hometowns," multimedia exhibition of works by 13 comptemporary Korean-American artists, opens Tuesday, through June 24, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Koa Courtyard, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.
43rd anuual Open Juried Exhibition, multimedia works by members of the Windward Artists Guild, opens Friday, through June 27, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday; Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College. 235-7346.
"Times Past," paintings and monotypes by George Woollard and "Still Growing," ceramics by Bob McWilliams, both open Saturday, through June 27, meet-the-artist reception for McWilliams, 5-7 p.m. Saturday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Beauty through the Eyes of our children," annual exhibition of works by children from Japan and Hawai'i, organized by the Mokichi Okada Association, opens Saturday, through June 8; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
"The Spirit of Clay," works by Richard Weber and Margaret Lynch, opens Saturday, through July 7, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Saturday; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 967-8222.
CLOSING
"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 today; 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 Monday; Cafe Laufer, Kaimuki. 735-7717.
"Hawaiian Perspectives," graphite drawings and prints by Kathy Long and Danton Naone, through Monday; Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. (808) 967-7565.
Digitally Charged Entities 2003, inaugural juried exhibition of digital art sponsored by Digital Art Society of Hawaii, through Wednesday; 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 Thursday; 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 Thursday; 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 Thursday; 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 GMOs," porcelain treasure boxes by Janice Brown; all through Thursday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Shrine in the Rain," wood-fired ceramics by Clayton Amemiya, through Thursday; 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 Thursday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Synchronicity," Japanese ink-brush works by Valerie Mae Wyle and ceramics by Rauyl Nakayama, through Thursday; Mezzanine Gallery, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e. (808) 245-6931.
Chinese Brush Painting, exhibition by members of the Precious Ink Chamber Association, through Friday; Courtyard Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.
"Meditation On Petals — Flowers of Spring," mixed-media exhibit of flower-inspired art by local artists, through Friday; Upper Lobby exhibit area, 1132 Bishop St. 271-0952.
Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy, by Mei-Lin Yeh and Jade Lee "Yu Wen," through Friday; CafŽ Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Mauna Kea, The Temple: Protecting the Sacred Resources," photo exhibit portrays Mauna Kea as a spiritual site, through Saturday; second floor, Castle Hall, Bishop Museum; included with general admission of $14.95 for adults, $11.95 for ages 4-12, free for children younger than 4; also special rates available for kama'aina, seniors and military. 847-3511.
"Volumes," exhibit of book sculptures by Jacqueline Lee, through Saturday; Studio 1 Visual and Performing Arts Gallery, One North King St. 550-8701.
"Diversity," recent paintings by Anne Irons, through Saturday; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery, Davies Pacific Center. 524-3552.
"Flower Season," watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, through Saturday; A Gift For All Seasons Gallery. 737-9038.
"Cherry Blossom Series," Japanese paper doll collage and prints by Sumako Cohn, through Saturday; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Hawaii/New York State of Mind," panoramas and miniature paintings by Barbara Roman, through Saturday; Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.
"The Art and Political Cartoons of Dick Adair," exhibit of work by the Honolulu Advertiser's editorial cartoonist, through Saturday; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.
"Na 'Opio Junior Juried Art Show," 19th annual multimedia exhibit of student work from North Hawai'i public, private and home-schools, through Saturday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(listed by closing date)
"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; 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.
"Diverse Directions," two and three dimensional contemporary works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists juried by Pegge Hopper and Roy Venters, through June 13, Mezzanine Gallery at Pauahi Tower. 395-3238.
"Keepers of the Flame," glass works from the Hot Glass Hui and Hawai'i Craftsmen, through June 14, opening reception and glass-blowing demonstrations, 6-8 p.m. June 6; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
"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 ten 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.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Cinema Paradise accepting film submission from Hawai'i residents in a variety of competitive classes for the Sept. 19-25 festival. All films must have been completed since Jan. 2001. Early submission deadline is Saturday with an entry fee of $25. Visit www.cinemaparadise.org for further information and to download an entry form.
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