Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Banyan Tree Fine Arts Fair, artist demonstrations and works for sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina, Maui; free admission. (808) 661-0111.
Lecture and Demonstration on Pastels, with artist Peggy Braeutigam, presented by Pastel Artists of Hawaii, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Linekona Art Center, 1111 Victoria St. Parking $3. 538-1052.
OPENINGS
"Lasting Impressions: Printing & Engraving in Hawai'i," artifact exhibit chronicles the introduction of printing and engraving to Hawai'i in the early 19th century and their lasting influence on culture and art, Friday through June 26, Mission Houses Museum; $6. 531-0481.
CLOSINGS
"Remains of the Rainbow," photographs of native Hawaiian species by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton with samples of native plants, through today, Hall of Discovery,
Bishop Museum; included with museum admission of $14.95 adults and $11.95 children ages 4-12 (kama'aina, military and senior discounts available). 847-3511.
76th annual Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition, Toon Wegner juries this exhibit of prints by local artists, through today; Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.
"The Place I live In," exhibition of prints from Holland curated by Louise Barr, through today; second floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8742.
"Quiet Beauty: 50 centuries of Japanese Folk Ceramics from the Montgomery Collection," traveling exhibit featuring folk ceramics from 3000 B.C. to 1985, through today; Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Constant Color," new work by Donna Broder and George Woollard; "Emergent Records," recent work by Jianjie Ji; and "Matter and Material," group sculpture exhibition of works by Hawai'i artists; through Tuesday; Contemporary Museum at the First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"Kaha Ki'i, An Artistic Discovery," works from the second congressional district art competition, through Friday, reception 4 p.m. Thursday, Kapolei Hale. 541-7386.
Works by Claude Horan, exhibit of figurative ceramic sculptures by the recipient of the 11th annual KOA Outstanding Artist Award, through Friday; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"Images of Hawai'i," exhibit of work by Hawai'i photographers, through April 18 at Diamond Head Theatre Gallery; running concurrently with DHT's production of "Swing!" 737-2757.
"Buffet," wood turnings of bowls, hollow forms and sculpture in Hawaiian woods by Ed Potter, through April 23; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
Japanese Brush Painting, works by members of the Sumie Society of Hawaii, through April 23; Courtyard Gallery, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.
"The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawai'i Belt Road," exhibit traces the history of coffee-growing on the Big Island and Japanese immigrant workers through artifacts, models and photographs and art, through April 24; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Community Gallery. 945-7633.
"Koge: Japanese Contemporary Crafts," traveling exhibition of works by 64 master craftsmen, through April 25; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.
"Larger than they, smaller than I," photographs by Arolo Valera and Hyeyoung Kim, through April 25; workspace. 732-2300.
"What's Up," sculptures by Lynn Schoonejongen Ohtani and "chill," recent work by Chuck Davis, through April 29; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Define Awareness: Waiting for Humanity to Happen," an interactive art exhibit with 9 artists working progressively on blank canvases throughout April, for bid in ongoing silent auction; Soullenz Gallery. Bidding closes April 30. 525-7757.
Works by students, faculty, staff and alumni, annual multimedia exhibition, through April 30; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
"Pets in Hawai'i," exhibition of winning photographs in the annual contest, through April 30; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Islands in the Sun," group exhibit of multimedia works, through April 30 with a reception 3-5 p.m. April 17; Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.
Spring Juried Member Exhibition, multi-media works created by members of the Windward Artists Guild, juried by Alan Leitner and Vicky Chock, through April 30; 1132 Bishop Street Exhibit Space. 235-5545.
"Define Awareness: Waiting for Humanity to happen," nine artists collaborate on large canvases throughout the month to create works that will be auctioned to raise money for the gallery, through April 30; Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
Hand-painted Silks and Cottons by Claudia, fiber art by Claudia Donaldson-Selby, through April 30; Livingston Galleries, Ka'a'awa. 237-7165.
42nd annual Hawaii Watercolor Society Show, juried by Don Andrew, through May 1; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Ke Kumu me Ka Mana," works by former students are exhibited next to works by their mentors, through May 1; Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.
"s, m, l (small, medium, large)," group multimedia exhibition, through May 1; Studio 1. 550-8701.
"Tsutsugaki: Country Textiles of Japan," fabric dyed using rice paste to create traditional designs, through May 2, Textile Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Claude Horan: a Retrospective of Ceramics Works" and "Recent Acquisitions of Works by Hawai'i Artists," both through May 2, Contemporary Museum in Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Pua: Flowers," works by Patrice Federspiel, Shu-Po Tang, Fong Ling, Sara Yukako and Angela Kau, through May 7; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
Mixed-Media work by Rosalinda Kolb, Barbara Okamoto and Deborah Young, through May 23; Contemporary Museum Café. 526-1322.
"Japan & Paris: Impressionism, Post-impressionism and the Modern Era," masterpieces from Matisse, Renoir, Cézanne, Monet and Japanese painters, through June 6; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)
"Off the Beaten Palette," abstract and contemporary watercolors by Linda Spadaro, through April 19; Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000.
Five North Shore Artists, works by Daniel Ward, Char Hazen, Linda Linebaugh, Karen Howse and Bill Howse, through April 20, Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.
Contemporarities Preview Exhibition, view selected works for the upcoming silent auction in the Contemporary Museum's "Contempo" event. On display during store hours, through April 23 at Neiman Marcus or online at www.tcmhi.org, where registration forms and artists' bios and color images may be obtained. 526-1322.
"Erotic Stained Glass," works by Dick Hoyer, through April 26; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Korean russian," exhibit chronicles the history of Koreans in Russia from the 19th century to the 20th, through April 30; fourth floor, Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa. 956-2309.
Works by the late Randall Isao Fujikawa and the late Ellen Jane Allgaier, former members of the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, through April 30; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific lobby.
Art and Cartoons of Dick Adair, exhibit of work by The Advertiser's editorial cartoonist, through May 1; Roy's Restaurant. 396-7697.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
2004 Pacific States National Biennial Exhibition, multimedia exhibit of works juried by Eileen Foti from 24 states, through Thursday; Campus Center Gallery, University of Hawai'i-Hilo, Big Island. (808) 974-7307.
ALUMNI AND STUDENT WORK from the collection of the UH-Hilo Art Department, through the end of Spring 2004 semester; Mo'okini Library, third floor. Also: alumni and student art exhibit, ongoing, Lava Landing, Campus Center, computer center, second floor, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 947-7524.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Queen Emma Summer Palace Docent Course, learn the history of the Hawaiian monarchy and train to become a docent at the palace, 9 a.m.-noon, eight Mondays and two Tuesdays through May 24 at the palace in Nu'uanu; $50 course fee. 595-3167, 595-3603.
Mission Houses Museum seeks volunteers for the gift shop, gallery, information desk and school program docents and guides. 531-0481.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Hale'iwa Arts Festival seeks artists for the juried July 24 and 25 Summer ArtFest. Original works in all media will be considered. Artist must display their own work in person. Visit www.haleiwaartsfestival.org to download guidelines and application or e-mail arts@haleiwaartsfestival.org. Deadline: Saturday.
Cinema Paradise accepting preview films in VHS format in a variety of categories including dramatic, documentary and animation which were completed in or after January 2003 for the September Festival. Entry fee (per film) on a sliding scale according to submission date from $30 for the earliest date of May 1; $35 for regular deadline of June 1; $40 for the late deadline. Entry form and additional information available at www.cinemaparadise.org or by calling 550-0496.
Pacific Art League, and the Pacific Prints Committee, based in Palo Alto, Calif., seeks hand-pulled prints from Pacific-rim states and countries for the Oct. 1-Nov. 27 exhibition, juried by Paula Kirkeby. Submit slides with $35 fee for three slides by May 1. Additional specifications may be obtained by e-mailing pacificprints@pacificartleague.org or by calling (650) 321-3891.
HAwaii Handweavers' Hui asks for submissions for the 50th annual exhibition planned for May 15-31 on the the theme "50...Interpreted." Works must include hand weaving in some part of the work and incorporate the theme of "50" to be described in a statement from the artist. Write for a prospectus: Hawaii Handweavers' Hui, P.O. Box 11808, Honolulu, HI 96828; visit www.hawaiihandweavers.org; or call 591-8539. Deadline for submission: May 7.
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Art is Public Places is soliciting new two-dimensional works (at least 30 by 40 inches) from artists residing in Hawai'i on the theme "Reflecting Hawai'i." Application deadline: July 6. Applications are available online at www.hawaii.gov/sfca or by calling 586-0305.
International Open Amateur Photography Contest, to award more than 1,300 prizes worth $60,000 total this year. Send only one black/white photo in one category (people, travel, pets, kids, sports, nature, action, humor, portraiture, other), 8 by 10 inches or smaller, with name, address and category on back to: International Library of Photography, Suite 101-2619, 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Must be postmarked by July 31; may also submit online (www.picture.com).
Send announcements to: Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
