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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, September 21, 2003

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Gallery Opening, with music by Sam Ahia, wine and pupu, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Gallery, 828 Front St., Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-6284.

• 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.

• "Ka Piko (The Center)," dedication of a glass mural by Rick Mills, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Leilehua High School, Wahiawa. 586-0304.

• "Aloha from Taiwan," demonstration of Metal Mosaic by Dar Far Hu, part of the Taiwanese Cultural Festival, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 532-8745.

• "Wine-ing About Art," paintings in progress with live entertainment and a wine and cheese reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Canoes at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel; $10. 949-3811, ext 6280.

• Friday night is art Night, meet plein air artist Sue Perry and French artist Gil Bruvel, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Lahaina Galleries' two locations, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 667-7795.

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



Opening

• "Previous Images," paintings of actress Sandra Knight by Kailua artist Sandra Stephenson, opens today, through Sept. 30; Studio One. 550-8701.

• "Waterfalls of Hawaii," paintings by Kimana, opens today, through Oct. 5; Lahaina Art Society Banyan Tree Gallery, Maui. (808) 661-0111.

• "ARTs of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from the academy's collection, opens Thursday, ongoing in the new George and Nancy Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

• 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, opens Friday, through Oct. 12 running concurrently with the production of "Ragtime"; Diamond Head Theater Gallery. 733-0277.

• "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, all open Saturday (with opening reception 3-5 p.m. Sept. 28), through Oct. 24; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.



Closing

• Hawaii's Woodshow 2003, annual display of works from tropical woods, sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association, through today; Orchid Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.

• "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 today; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

• "Recent Work" paintings by Marc Katano and "Volcanoes," paintings and prints by Louis Pohl, both through Tuesday; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

• "HouseCleaning with Raggedy Andy," paintings by Ginger Royal, through Wednesday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.

• "Island Flora & Birds," works by Robert Wagstaff, Kit Gentry, Barbara Ward and Diana La Com, through Wednesday; Village Art Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

• Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, ceramics from students of Hong-ik University in Seoul and UH-Manoa, through Friday; University of Hawai'i Commons Gallery, 956-6888.

• "The Dream Encyclopedia," works in clay and on paper by Rochelle Lum, Jo Rowley and Maile Yawata, through Friday; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

• "Hoe Wa'A — The Gathering of canoes," exhibit examines the history and prominence of the canoe in Hawaiian culture; also paintings by Tom Smith and Mark Brown, through Friday; The Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop St. 599-5009.

• Pohl/Okino/Meyer, paintings by Louis Pohl and Meleanna Meyer, mingei ceramics by Hideo Okino, through Friday; Pacific Traditions Gallery. 531-5122.

• "Island Life," paintings by Peggy Chun, through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

• "Collage, Collage!," works by Jeanne Robertson, and "Beads and Beyond..." collection of beadables by Alethia Donathan, Barbara Edelstein, Patricia Greene, Mary Kamiya, Alicia Kawano Oh, Joel Park, Charlene Tashima and Ann Teruya, both through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

• "Take Three," metal sculpture and mixed- media paintings by Bernie Moriaz, abstract black-and-white paintings by Timothy Ojile and metal sculpture and painting by John Hamblin, through Friday; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 441-9400.

• Sculptures by Fumi Bonk, through Friday; East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-9085.

• Recent works by Sophia Wu, abstract and traditional watercolors, through Saturday; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.



Ongoing Exhibits

(listed by closing date)

• "Multiple Personalities: THe Human Landscape," with sculptural works by Jeff Berenberg, Sally Fletcher Murchison, May Izumi, Ed Love, Rochelle Lum, Lori Uyehara, Jim Winters and Erin Yuasa, through Sept. 28; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.

• "Framed & Screwed," sculpture by Koi Ozu and photographs of island guitarist Blind Liliko'i by Shuzo Uemoto, through Sept. 28; workspace. 732-2300.

• "Photographs by Members of the Hawaii Photographic Society," through Sept. 29; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

• "Poetry in Clay," exhibition of the work of Shugen Inouye, through Sept. 30; John Young Museum of Art, UH-Manoa. 956-8866.

• "Two Wheelchair Artists," works by Morris Nakamura and Daniel Ward, through Sept. 30; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.

• "Taste of Clay," ceramics by Joel Park and Cory Lum, through Sept. 30; Soullenz Studio Gallery. 525-7757, 291-2650.

• "O'Ama Time," recent watercolors by Meg Stone, through Sept. 30; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

• "Oils of Hawai'i," works by Louise Alina ("Lalina"), through Sept. 30; Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.

• Works by Tom Smith and Isis Godfrey-Byrne, through Oct. 1; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.

• "E ku mau mau — kU everlasting," wooden image of Ku (the Hawaiian god of war, fishing and farming) on display with artifacts associated with him, including fishhooks, spears and contemporary works by Keone Nunes, 'Imaikalani Kalahele, Maile Andrade, Umi Kai, Bob Freitas and Carl Pao, through Oct. 1; Vestibule Gallery, Bishop Museum. Admission: $14.95 adults and $11.95 children 4-12 with discounts for kama'aina. 847-3511.

• 43rd Juried Member Exhibition, works by members of the Windward Artist Guild selected by George Ellis, through Oct. 3; Pauahi Towers Mezzanine Gallery. 537-6838.

• "Finding Self," works by student artist Shaun Castro, through Oct. 4; Foyer Gallery, Leeward Community College. 391-5330.

• "5KG," paintings, sculptures, collage, video and installation art from five Kaua'i artists: A. Kimberlin Blackburn, Jolly Bodine, Sally French, Melinda Morey, Carol Kouchi Yotsuda, through Oct. 4; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

• "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 Oct. 9; 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 Oct. 10; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

• "Best Show in Town," works by Derek Glaskin, Joe Strasser, Womack, Bob Klem, through Oct. 10; Private Collection, 810 Ka'aloa St., Unit 11H. 946-7528.

• 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.

• "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.

• Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, through Oct. 31; Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.

• 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, works by 10 contemporary Korean painters, through Nov. 14; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7111.

• Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i, multi-media 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.



NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(listed by closing date)

• Works by Jean Cote, photographs and mixed-media works, through Sept. 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-7671.

• 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.



CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

• Digital Photography for Everyone, class on the basics of digital cameras and image making, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, UH-Manoa Multimedia Lab, Krauss 114; $60. Register for class L06424: 586-3860.

• Adult, Teen and Children art Classes, weekly classes in a variety of media, ongoing throughout the fall, Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall; costs vary. Call for 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 ages 5-14, 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 schedule: 222-1794.



CALLS TO ARTISTS

• Hawai'i Craftsmen calls for submissions for its Oct. 9-Nov. 2 annual exhibit, juried by Gretchen Keyworth. Accepting functional or non-functional craft objects in clay, fiber, metal, wood, glass or mixed media. Deadlines from Friday through Oct. 1, depending on island. Call for schedule: 596-8128.

• 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, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Art Cal" in the subject line.