Posted on: Sunday, October 5, 2003
Art Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Korean Family Festival, keiki art projects, traditional Korean dance and musical performances, storytelling and original play presented by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700. Living Heritage Series, with Hawaiian craft demonstrations by Wendy Hee, Moana Eisele, Paulette Kahalepuna and Ka'ili Chun and storytelling by Makia Malo, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, 'Iolani Palace and Old Archives Building; free. 586-0306, 923-0113. "Celebrate the Arts! Alliance Awards 2003," recognizing achievement in arts education in Hawai'i schools with lifetime award presented to Robert R. Midkiff and entertainment by Jake Shimabukuro, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Makaha Sons, Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus and a quartet from the Hawai'i Youth Symphony, 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Theatre; $25-$35 with reduced ticket prices for alliance members. 941-2787.
OPENING "The Place I Live In," collaborative print project between 10 artists from the Honolulu Printmakers and 10 artists from Pro-Graph of the Netherlands, opens today, through Nov. 21; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287. 41st Hawaii Watercolor Society Open Show, juried by Arne Westerman, opens Monday with a reception 4:30-6:30 Thursday, through Oct. 29, Pauahi Towers, Bishop Square. 521-9799. "Chanoyu 2003 Ceramic Implements for Tea," exhibit of pieces for a Japanese tea ceremony, opens Tuesday with a reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, through Nov. 2; mezzanine gallery, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701. "Underage Thinking 3," 3rd annual multimedia exhibition of student art work, opens Tuesday, through Oct. 23; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903. Hawai'i Craftsmen Annual Juried Exhibition, new multimedia works created by artists and craftsmen, opens Thursday, through Nov. 2; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701. CLOSING "Photographs," works by Kimberly Jensen, Lynn Mayekawa and Erin Williamson, through today; The Contemporary Museum Café. 526-1322. "Waterfalls of Hawaii," paintings by Kimana, opens today, through today; Lahaina Art Society Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0111. "Endless Threads: The Art of Hawaiian Quilting Through Time," 25th annual exhibit of quilts from Hawai'i, Tahiti and the Cook Islands plus a display of traditional and contemporary kapa (tapa cloth), through Thursday; The Gallery at the Chamberlain House, Mission Houses Museum; $8 general admission, $12 with a tour of the homes. 531-0481. "Treasures from Our collection," artwork in all media collected over 20 years by the gallery owners, through Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368. "Size Matters," ten students from UH-Manoa Art Program display their work, through Friday, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-8251.
"Best Show in Town," works by Derek Glaskin, Joe Strasser, Womack, Bob Klem, through Friday; Private Collection, 810 Ka'aloa St., Unit 11H. 946-7528. ONGOING EXHIBITS (listed by closing date) Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, exhibition of drawings by contemporary Korean artists using traditional materials, through Oct. 18, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155. The Artists of NA Mea, selected works from Donna Burns, Mapuana, Peggy Chun, Meleanna Meyer, Gay Jefferson, Lynn Cook and other artists from Na Mea Hawai'i Galleries, through Oct. 19 running concurrently with the production of "Ragtime;" Diamond Head Theater Gallery. 733-0277. "Relative Reality: Korean Media Art today," a Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i video exhibit, through Oct. 23; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Crossing the Line," a retrospective of works by "Jim" M. Winters, through Oct. 24; The Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160. "Kahiko IV," watercolors on handmade paper by Cindy Conklin; "Sea Dreams," sea glass jewelry by Linette Arakawa; "From My Point of View," embroidered panels by Patricia Greene, through Oct. 24; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034. "War Child," mixed-media exhibit about growing up in times of war, through Oct. 24; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191. "Four Artists Explore Taijiquan," works by Janet Bond, Dieter Runge, Karen Lee and Bonnie McNeill, through Oct. 30; Soullenz Gallery. 291-2650. "Taiyo (The Sun)," exhibit of photographs by Shuro Matsumoto, through Oct. 30; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930. "Beyond Ordinary," oils by Korean artist Han Jeung-Sun, through Oct. 31; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812. "Frog Friends," stoneware frogs by Chris Brown, through Oct. 31; Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147. "Windward Dreams," new work by Carol St. James, through Oct. 31; Tradewinds Gallery. 236-2787. Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, through Oct. 31; Honolulu Hale. 523-4674. "Rag Bare Series: Personal Icons," new paintings by Arthur Nelander, through Nov. 1; Studio One Gallery. 550-8701. "Day of the Dead," exhibit of works by Joey Chiarello, Mike Cueva, May Izumi, Jo Rowley, Franco Salmoiraghi and Esther Shimazu, through Nov. 2; workspace. 732-2300. "Contemporary Paintings by Cora Yee and Mark N. Brown," through Nov. 5; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552. Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, installation art from seven contemporary Korean artists, through Nov. 7; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery. 956-6888. 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. Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, multimedia exhibit from 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. "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. "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, through Jan. 5; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322. "ARTs of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from the academy'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; State Art Museum. 586-0900. Madge Tennent, selected works, ongoing; Tennent Gallery. 531-1987.
OTHER VENUES (listed by closing date)
"Wesley Poole Retrospective, 25 years of Art & Design," through Oct. 24; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Ka Holo He'e Nalu (Wave Riders)," surfing memorabilia and vintage Hawaiian boards assembled by Rolland Tang, through Oct. 31; Outrigger Reef on the Beach lobby. 923-3111. Works by Derrick Ching, Judy Nelson, and Joe Fortunato, through Oct. 31; Waialua Library. 637-8286. "Oil and Water do mix," recent oil paintings by Warren Stenberg and watercolors by Dolores Manijo, through Oct. 31; Assagio Italian Restaurant, Kailua. 261-2772.
"Equestre," abstract works by Luigi Fumagalli, through Oct. 31; Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000. "Hold and Behold," works by Anne Irons, Peter Murray and Deborah Nehmad, through Dec. 29, with an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 428-0804. NEIGHBOR ISLANDS (listed by closing date) Kloe Kang and Jinja Kim, works of two contemporary Korean women artists, through Oct. 12; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
"Printmakers of Hawaii, 1920-1973," works in various media from Hawai'i's print artists, through Oct. 31; Mauna Kea Galleries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-2244. 19th Annual Helen M. Cassidy Memorial Juried Art Show, art in nine categories of media, through Oct. 31; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052. 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.
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS Photographic lighting, two-day class led by Michael Gilbert on studio lights, backdrops, camera angle for both film-based and digital photographers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Pacific New Media, UH-Downtown, 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 10; $150 for both days or $100 for one day. 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 per class. Call for complete schedule and prices: 236-2787. Art and ceramics classes, for students in grades K-7, to develop artistic expression through hands-on activities in ceramics and fine arts, ongoing in Kailua. Call for schedule, fees and registration: 261-7458. Keiki Art Classes, for children 5-14 years in drawing, painting and clay sculpture, 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. Art Classes, develop self-expression and creativity through learning to draw, paint and collage. Ongoing classes in all levels by appointment. Call for fee and class schedule: 222-1794.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
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 visit www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~art/ or e-mail wmiyamot@hawaii.edu. Deadline: Nov. 21. Expressions by choice seeks avant-garde works in any medium in an experimental, cutting-edge style for display bi-monthly 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.