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Posted on: Sunday, November 2, 2003

Art Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

Military Appreciation Sunday, admission to all galleries, 1-5 p.m. today and the first Sunday of each month, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free to active duty, retired and reserve military and their families with a military ID. 532-8700.

38th Exhibition of Chung Jo Art Group, multimedia exhibit of works by Korean artists, today through Friday, 'Ohelo dining area, Kapi'olani Community College; free. 734-9255.

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.

Garry Palm demonstrates his watercolor technique and signs his work, 2-5 p.m. today, Martin & MacArthur, Ala Moana Center; free. 941-0074.

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), featuring the koa woodwork of The Twins: Alessio and Marcello Bugagiar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries at Wailea, Maui; free admission. (808) 874-8583.

Art in the Village, art signings, talk story and demonstrations, pupu and hula, sponsored by the art galleries at Whalers Village, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, Maui; free. (808) 661-4567.

"Hawaiian Language Letters" Dwayne (Nakila) Steele, historian, presents a slide lecture on the life and work of Hawaiian missionary to the Marquesas, the Rev. James Kekela, 7 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Missions Children's Society Library, Mission Houses Museum; free. 531-0481.

"Fall for Pots," autumn pottery sale of works by students of Toshiko Takaezu, 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Richards Street YWCA; free admission. 531-6287, 538-7061, ext. 236.

Darrell Hill and Andrea Razzauti, Big Island artists talk story and sign their works, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Lahaina Galleries booth at the Big Island Festival Pavilion, Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala, Big Island; free. (808) 885-7244.

First Friday Gallery Walk, art receptions with refreshments and entertainment at 16 art venues in downtown Honolulu, 5-9 p.m. Friday, with maps available at participating art galleries including The ARTS at Marks Garage, Smith Street Galleries, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, Atelier 4, Café Che Pasta, 1132 Bishop Street, Na Mea Hawai'i, Ramsay Galleries Museum, The Pegge Hopper Gallery. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552.

First Friday Scavenger hunt, find clues at various galleries to solve the mystery of the missing land developer, pick up a map, 6-9 p.m. Friday, at any downtown gallery, sponsored by Pacific Traditions Gallery; prizes (while supplies last) to winners; free. 531-5122.

Michael Furuya, exhibit of works by nature artist specializing in birds with posters and notecards available for sale, 7-8 p.m. Friday, Room 304, Richards Street YWCA; free admission, sponsored by the Sierra Club. 538-6616.

Painting Demonstration by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.

OPENING

"Pastel Seven: Diversities," pastels by seven local artists, opens today with a reception 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, through Nov. 26; The Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Stenberg Paints Eclectic," recent oils, acrylics and mixed- media pieces by Warren Stenberg, opens today with a meet-the-artist reception 1-3 p.m. each Sunday, through Nov. 29; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery, Kane'ohe. 262-8306.

Works by Van Van Gorder, ink paintings, brush works and pencil drawings, opens Monday, through Nov. 30; Mezzanine Gallery at Pauahi Tower. 537-6838.

Surf Photography, action shots by John Bilderback, opens Monday with a reception 6-8 p.m., through Nov. 26; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"The Happy Show," multimedia exhibit of contemporary and nontraditional views of happiness, opens Tuesday, through Nov. 29; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

Works by Joy Hunt, watercolors, opens Tuesday with artist reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday, through Nov. 29; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 882-7520.

New Works by Andy Kay and Ira Ono, paintings and collages, opens Thursday with a reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, through Dec. 3; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.

"The Century of the Tiger: 100 Years of Korean Culture in America," with historic photographs, pottery, fans, calligraphy and artifacts, opens Friday with an opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m., through Jan. 24; The Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

Mary Mitsuda: Recent Paintings, opens Friday with a reception 5-9 p.m., through Nov. 29; Studio 1 Gallery. 550-8701.

"Diamond Head to Kewalo," watercolors by Larry Segedin and "Symbiotic Sea Form," puzzle murals by John Bade and small sculptures by Janice Brown, opens Friday with a reception 5-9 p.m., through Nov. 30; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.

"HAw? Nights and Waimea Horses," mixed-media works by Peter Antrim Kowalke, opens Saturday with a reception 5:30-7:30 p.m., through Nov. 30; Pu'u'opelu Gallery, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-2302.

CLOSING

Hawai'i Craftsmen Annual Juried Exhibition, multimedia works created by artists and craftsmen, through today; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.

"Chanoyu 2003 — Ceramic Implements for Tea," exhibit of pieces for a Japanese tea ceremony, through today; Mezzanine Gallery, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.

"Day of the Dead," exhibit of works by Joey Chiarello, Mike Cueva, May Izumi, Jo Rowley, Franco Salmoiraghi and Esther Shimazu, through today; workspace. 732-2300.

"Contemporary Paintings by Cora Yee and Mark N. Brown," through Wednesday; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.

Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, installation art by seven contemporary Korean artists, through Friday; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery. 956-6888.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (listed by closing date)

Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, works by contemporary Korean craft artists, through Nov. 9; Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, 10 contemporary Korean painters, through Nov. 14; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7111.

Works of Page Chang, oil paintings, through Nov. 15; Livingston Galleries, Crouching Lion Inn, Ka'a'awa. 237-7165.

Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, multimedia exhibit by contemporary Korean artists, through Nov. 16; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Reflections of Two Worlds: A Korean American Heritage — Metal work by Komelia Hongja Okim," silver and mixed-metal sculptures and silver hollowware and figurative forms, through Nov. 16; Graphics Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Ten Years of the KOA Award, multimedia exhibition of works by former winners of the college's Koa awards, through Nov. 20; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.

"The Place I Live In," collaborative print project of 10 artists from the Honolulu Printmakers and 10 artists from Pro-Graph of the Netherlands, through Nov. 21; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"Vintage Hawaii I," new paintings by Susie Y. Anderson and Paintings by Doug Young; "Kalakoa," jewelry by Charlene Tashima and Joel Park; and "Cobalt Blue," decorative ceramic objects by Esther Nowell; through Nov. 25; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Ka Wehena, contemporary Hawaiian art from Ka Maka O Ka Ihe, UH-Manoa Hawaiian student art organization, through Nov. 30; Aupuni Artwall — Native Books. 596-8885.

"Images in Gouache," works by Norman Nagai, through Nov. 30; Tradewinds Gallery. 236-2787.

"Aloha Aina," photographic images from the students at Kamakau School, through Nov. 30; Pacific Traditions Gallery. 531-5122.

"Dancers II," prints, etchings and watercolors by Joan Allen, through Nov. 30; Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

Works by Peter Hayward and Brady Churchill, through Nov. 30; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.

"The Marquesas: Two Centuries of Cultural Traditions," historical and cultural artifacts, tapa cloth, wood, ivory, bone and coconut carvings, musical instruments, jewelry and photographs, through Dec. 4; Mission Houses Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; admission to exhibition $6; admission to exhibition and guided tour of the homes $12. 531-0481.

"Wrappings of Happiness: a Traditional Korean Art Form," exhibit of textiles from the largest private collection from the Museum of Korean Embroidery in Seoul, South Korea, through Dec. 7; Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

The Downtown Art Show, works by local artists available for sale and by auction for holiday giving, through Dec. 19 with special auction on Nov. 12; The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St. 587-5808, 734-93

"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.

"Brett Weston in Hawaii," photographs from Weston's book "Hawaii, Leaves and Lava," through Jan. 4; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

Contemporary Korean-American Artists of Hawai'i, part of the Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i exhibits; "Recent work by Sean K.L. Browne" and "Hawai'i — It's Land and Culture," photographs by Elaine Mayes, all through Jan. 6; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"Gems from the East and West," jewelry from the personal collection of Doris Duke, through Jan. 4; Textiles Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the art museum's collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa (tapa) from the institution's textile collection, ongoing; second floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

"ARTs of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from the art museum's collection, ongoing, George and Nancy Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Enriched by Diversity: the Art of Hawai'i," multimedia exhibit by 284 local artists, ongoing; Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.

OTHER VENUES (listed by closing date)

"Hold and Behold," works by Anne Irons, Peter Murray and Deborah Nehmad, through Dec. 29; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 428-0804.

Work of Edward Gorey, books, posters, artifacts and original art of the author and illustrator from the library's permanent collection, through Dec. 31; Bridge Gallery and other display areas at Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa. 956-8688.

Prints by Jennifer Callejo, Timothy Contreras and Keiko Kamata, through Jan. 25; The Contemporary Museum CafŽ. 526-1322.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS (listed by closing date)

Vessel Exhibit, mixed-media works on the concept of vessels, through Nov. 9; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui. (808) 572-6560.

"Visions of Grace," pastel oil paintings by Julie Houck, through Nov. 12; Volcano Art Center Gallery. (808) 967-7565.

ART KAuai 2003, works from Kauai Society of Artists members juried by Rich Richardson, through Nov. 23; Kaua'i Village Shopping Center, Waipouli, Kaua'i. (808) 332-7776.

Selected Works from the John Young Foundation, examples of the artist's Chinese brush and ink wash, oil paintings and mixed-media works, through Nov. 23; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

"On Location," a series of three classes on low-budget video and film production: "Camera" taught by Doug Olivares, Saturday and "Sound" taught by John Reynolds, Nov. 15; both classes 9 a.m.-4 p.m., UH-Manoa, Krauss 012, Yukiyoshi Room; $85 per class. 956-8400.

Adult, Teen and Children art Classes, weekly classes in a variety of media, ongoing throughout the fall, Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall; cost vary. Call for schedule and prices: 236-2787.

art and ceramics classes, to develop artistic expression through hands-on activities in ceramics and fine arts, for students in grades K-7, ongoing in Kailua. Call for schedule, fees and registration: 261-7458.

Keiki Art Classes in drawing, painting and clay sculpture for children ages 5-14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Ocean Art Gallery; $20 per class. Also, classes for adults in drawing, sculpture, pastels, watercolor, acrylics and oils. Call for fee and class schedule: 263-6438.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Maui Arts & Cultural Center seeks works for exhibits during the May 2005 to June 2006 season in the Schaefer International Gallery, Wailuku, Maui. Call for guidelines and application: (808) 242-2787, ext. 258. Deadline: Nov. 15.

Girl Fest Zineletter asks for submissions of artworks, cartoons, poetry, political commentary, movie reviews and articles with a woman or girl theme. Send submissions via e-mail to Yumiko Seki at powderpuffs@hawaii.rr.com. Artwork must be submitted in jpeg format with a dpi of 200 or greater. Deadline: Nov. 15.

2004 Pacific States Biennial National Print exhibition, print works in any media except photography sought for the Feb. 6-April 9 exhibit at UH-Hilo. For eligibility and other requirements visitwww.uhh.hawaii.edu/~art or e-mail wmiyamot@hawaii.edu. Deadline: Nov. 21.

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden announces its annual "Frogs and Garden Critters Art Contest" for three-dimensional works on a garden creature theme. Call for rules and application: 233-7323. Deadline: Nov. 29.

Expressions by choice seeks avant-garde works in any medium in an experimental, cutting-edge style for display bimonthly with musical and performance art; ongoing. 593-3682.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit at the gallery; ongoing 526-1191.

Send announcements to Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Art Cal" in the subject line.