Posted on: Sunday, December 5, 2004

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Bodhi Day Celebration Exhibit, drawings, clay images, ink and brush paintings created by 9th-grade students at the Pacific Buddhist Academy portray the Buddha's attainment of enlightenment while sitting under the bodhi tree, 11 a.m. today (following the 9-11 a.m. service), Jodo Mission; free admission. 522-7395.

23rd annual World Art Bazaar, ethnic clothing, jewelry, sculptures, baskets, ceramics and more, continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through Dec. 12, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 532-8703.

Annual December Art Sale, ceramic sculpture and functional ware, jewelry, paintings, prints and collectibles by Vicky Chock, Beverly Creamer, Kay Mura, Jo Rowley, Donna Shimazu, Esther Shimazu and Cora Yee, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Manoa Gardens Senior Housing, community room, 2790 Kahaloa Drive; free admission. 261-8124, 779-7543.

Military Appreciation Sunday, admission to all of the galleries and exhibits, 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.

Impressions Print Sale, annual sale of etchings, lithographs, prints, woodcuts and monotypes created by members of the Honolulu Printmakers, 1-4 p.m. today, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 536-5507.

Wyland's annual Fall Gallery Show, meet the artist, see new works by Wyland and others, 1-5 p.m. today, Wyland Galleries, Hyatt Regency Waikiki. 924-3133. Also, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Wyland Galleries, Hale'iwa, 637-7498; free admission.

"A Glimpse into the Past: Old Hawai'i" tour of the academy's collection of Hawaiian art with Gloria Griffin, 2:30-4 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; part of "Tea and Tour" program, free with museum admission. Reservations: 532-3681.

"The Divine Feminine" tour of the academy's collection with Millie Liu, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 12, Honolulu Academy of Arts; part of "Tea and Tour" program, free with museum admission. Reservations: 532-3681.

"Partnering the Arts for Social Cause," an informal discussion on the opening of the Kaua'i Recycling for the Arts program with Kathy McClelland Cowan, sponsored by Hawaii Craftsmen, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free with coffee and cookies provided; bring a sack dinner. 428-1760.

"The Aloha Shirt: a Postcard You Can Wear," DeSoto Brown gives a historical overview of aloha wear with slides, photos, advertisements and garments, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mission Houses Museum Library; free with $6 admission to the current exhibit, "Body Language." 531-0481.

Artist Reception, meet the artist Sheila Blackard Academia, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Originals Fine Artworks of Hawaii Gallery; free admission. 734-3959.

"The Message of the Materials," a day to explore how fabric, clothing and jewelry relate to bodily adornment with kapa-making demonstration, gallery talks on Micronesian dress by Kimberlee S. Kihleng and Pacific adornment by Carol Anne Dickson, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Mission Houses Museum; free with $6 admission to the current exhibit, "Body Language." 531-0481.

Gallery Holiday Fest, select an artwork for a holiday gift and meet the artists who sho in the gallery, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, The Gallery at Ward Centre; free admission. 597-8034.

Tickets on sale for "The Starlight Ball," black-tie masquerade, "Carnevale di Venezia," to be held 7-11 p.m. Jan. 8, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $75 to benefit ARTafterDARK. 532-6099.

ONGOING EVENTS

Artist Demonstrations, local artists demonstrate their techniques, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse; free. Call for scheduled artists: 596-8885.

Rudy Gonzalez shows his technique, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa. 637-5520.

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), with guest artists "The Twins" and sales of the "2005 Artists' Choice Charity Calendar," 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea. (808) 874-8583.

Friday Night is Art Night, meet artist Sue Perry, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-6284.

Art on the Zoo Fence, over 35 local artists display their work for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue across from Kapi'olani Park.

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

Juno Galang shows his techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa; free. 637-5520.

OPENING

"Lono-I-Ka-Makahiki," contemporary Hawaiian works paired with rare items from the museum's collection, today through Feb. 27, Bishop Museum; included with general admission: $14.95 for adults, $11.95 for youth ages 4-12, seniors and military. 847-3511.

Works by Michael and Misato Mortara, Calley O'Neill and Lamar Yoakum, hot-glass works, stained-glass paintings and panels, today through Dec. 31, Discover Waikoloa Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

"La Bella Figura 2004," student and teacher works from a painting workshop in Italy led by George Woollard, Monday through Dec. 26, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.

Works by Mihoko, jazz-inspired abstract art, Saturday through Dec. 26, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

Works by Norman Nagai, gauche paintings of Hawai'i landscapes and buildings, Saturday through Dec. 26, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

CLOSING

"Shangri La: A Honolulu Printmakers Portfolio," prints of Doris Duke's Honolulu home by Hawai'i printmakers, through today, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Durga: The Great Goddess Revealed," exhibition of sculptural representations of the Hindu goddess, through today, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Asian wing. 532-8701.

"Diamond Head Series," prints by Laura Ruby, through Thursday, UH-Manoa Kuykendall Gallery, room 106. 956-7647.

"Wrap It Up," exhibit and sale of holiday works created by members of the Pacific Handcrafters Guild, through Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Growing a Dream," works by Patrice Federspiel, and "Life is a Collage," works by Diane Ewing, both through Saturday, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

"Mixed Media Miniature VII," annual exhibit of small works, through Dec. 16, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

"Instance," annual multimedia exhibition of graduate works, through Dec. 17, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.

"Xmas at workspace," annual holiday art gift sale with works by Allyn Bromley, Chuck Davis, May Izumi, Kloe Kang, Kelly Sueda and others, through Dec. 19, workspace. 732-2300.

"Abrazos de Navidad!" ceramics, jewelry, glass and other arts from Guatemala, through Dec. 24, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Fact & Fiction," lacquer work by Korean artist Yong Ju Jung, through Dec. 24, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

Works by Albert Furtado, exhibit of acrylic paintings, through Dec. 26, Unity Bookstore, Unity Church at Diamond Head. 735-4436, ext. 310.

"Small Works by Big People," exhibit of paintings and drawings on paper from The Barnstormers, through Dec. 27, Thirtyninehotel Gallery. 599-2552.

2004 Photographs by Members of the Hawaii Photographic Society, through Dec. 29, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930, 487-2090.

"Tinkered and Toyed," whimsical works inspired by the winter holidays by 42 local artists, through Dec. 29, Japanese Cultural Society of Hawai'i Community Gallery. 945-7633.

"Fire & Ice," recent glassworks by UH students, through Dec. 30, The Exhibit Space, 112 Bishop St. 599-5009.

"Rhythm of Colors," floral paintings by Noriko, through Dec. 30, The Art Board Gallery. 949-0700.

"Gifts That Last," artwork, ceramics, wood vessels, art glass and jewelry by local artists, through Dec. 30, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Patricia "Pat" Ellard works (member of Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program), through Dec. 31, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Art Gallery. 531-3511.

"Real People," portraits and figure paintings by Alan Stamper and Paul Hosch, through Dec. 31, Soullenz Studio & Gallery. 525-7757.

"Sharing the Memories," prints by Joe Pimental, through Dec. 31, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

"American Studio Sculpture," early 20th century works from the academy's collection," through Dec. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

Japanese Woodblock Print Show, traditional prints from the late 19th century, through Dec. 31, Tradewinds Gallery. 236-2787.

"Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy," over 175 objects, including paintings, photographs, needlework, ceramics, furniture and costumes, that reveal life in New England, 1650s-late 1900s, through Jan. 2, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"Clay Glass Wood Metal Glass," selected works from museum's collection and "Paula Winokur: Transcending Memory," ceramic sculpture, through Jan. 2, The Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

"Dance!" works by Ginger Royal, through Jan. 5, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"The Line Forms Here," works in oil, tempra and sumi ink by Lauren Okano, through Jan. 7, Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000.

"Neither East Nor West: Hong Kong Contemporary Art," multimedia exhibit of works by Lo Koon Chiu, Yau Leung, Vincent Yu, Warren Leung Chi Wo, Chu Hing Wah, Fiona Wong Lai Ching and Leung Mee Ping, curated by Oscar Ho Hing Kay, through Jan. 7, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

Paintings by Joyce Arizumi, through Jan. 10, Art & More at the Ground Floor. 538-6012.

"From Flat Fabrics to Contoured Body Forms: a Story of Asian Costumes," exhibit shows how the construction of garments from India to Japan have evolved, guest-curated by Na Young Hong, through Jan. 16, Honolulu Academy of Art Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

"Past Happy Hour: Constellations, Lotuses and Eggshells," mixed-media exhibit of works by Frank Sheriff, Dan Nishiyama and Lianne Rozelle, through Jan. 21, Hawai'i Pacific University. 544-0287.

"E Ola Mau Ka La'au: The Wood Lives On," works by Robert Hamada; "Procession," pastels by Margaret Ezekial; and recent work by Yvonne Cheng, through Jan. 25, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-0232.

"Washi in the Floating World," recently conserved ukiyo-e prints by Utagawa Hiroshige, one of the largest collections of Hiroshige prints in the United States at 3,200 pieces, through Jan. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

"Body Language: Adornment & Identity in the Pacific," landmark exploration of the Pacific island history of cultural change, adaptation, resistance and evolution in gender roles, through Feb. 5, Mission Houses Museum. 531-0481.

"Jewelry of Hawai'i: Art and Artifice in Paradise," 20th-century jewelry, guest-curated by Carol Anne Dickson, through Feb. 13, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"O2 Art1: Barnstormers," installation art, through spring 2005, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights, tennis courts. 526-1322.

"Inner Scapes," abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, through Feb. 27, and "Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present in a variety of media by island artists, ongoing with docent-led tours available, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from museum's collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa from textile collection, ongoing, 2nd-floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700

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

Works by Yuan Y. Shaw, oil paintings, jewelry and sculptures, ongoing, Color Street Gallery, 841 Bishop St., Suite 155. 521-1138.

Wood Lathe Art, works by Uwe and Natalia Dost shown with works by Kim Duffet, Francis Pimmel, Elmer Adams and Roy Tsumoto, ongoing, Uwe Dost Studio Gallery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Alii Tower Plaza. 947-3100.

"Na Hale 'O Waiawi," site-specific installation by Patrick Dougherty, created from strawberry guava and rose apple saplings, ongoing, The Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)

"Here we are, up to now," composite exhibit of photography and tecno-computer generated imagery by David Cornwell, Tom Shiu and Michael Horton, through Dec. 30, Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

"DIVERSITY x 3," watercolor, oil and pastels by Steve Bettman, Rita Gustie and Helen Iaea, through Jan. 14, Honolulu Country Club. 441-9400.

"Designer Drawings," preparatory drawings and gouaches by Emma Jewell Howard, Annette Kemp and Nancy Peacock, through Jan. 23, The Contemporary Café at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

Peter Norburgh, watercolors, ongoing, Steven Michael's Salon. 737-6284.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Karen Thrasher and her 'Ohana Show, works in various media by members of the Thrasher family, through Dec. 31, artist reception 2-5 p.m. Dec. 18, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

"Good Things, Small Packages," mixed-media invitational exhibit with art for the holidays, through Dec. 19, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, local artists have created wreaths for sale and exhibit, through Jan. 2, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

"Paintings and Drawings of Territorial Hawai'i," paintings, sketches and watercolors by Jan Schaafsma, covering the time period from 1910-1945, from the collection of the Schaafsma family and the museum, through Feb. 5, Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Winter Art Workshops for Adults, registration is open now for workshops beginning in January, February and March in a variety of media including icon painting, ceramic sculpture, cloisonne and silver clay, painting and collage, offered at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call for complete schedule, tuition and registration: 532-8741.

2005 Spring Classes for Children, registration begins on Tuesday for all 11-week art classes, for children in grades K-12, given Jan. 18 through April 30 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call the center for complete schedule, tuition and registration: 532-8741.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Ladyfest Hawai'i seeks visual and performance artists for the March festival that focuses on women of all ages in the arts. E-mail info@ladyfesthawaii.org for application information. Deadline: Dec. 20.

Hawaii Student Digital Showcase television program, featuring student producers, editors, scriptwriters and talent, seeks submission of public service announcements, mini-documentaries, shorts, music videos and animation for airing on a weekly program on 'Olelo Channel 56. 837-8004.

Hawaii Watercolor Society seeks entries for the 2005 juried show at the Academy Art Center at Linekona, with prizes in three categories. Call 521-9799 for a prospectus or download from www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org. Deadline is Jan. 3.

Honolulu Printmakers seeks entries in hand printmaking media for the 77th annual exhibit to be jurored by Kathan Brown and scheduled for Feb. 24-March 18 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Fees are $6 per entry for Honolulu Printmakers members, $10 for nonmembers. Call for complete rules: 536-5507. Entries accepted 2-6 p.m. Feb. 18 or prints framed in Plexiglas may be mailed from the Neighbor Islands.

"Portraits of Hawaii," applications available for the 2005 Canon Amateur Photo Contest. Photographs must be your own work and you must be willing to assign all copyrights to Canon USA. Call for entry form and other requirements: 522-5930. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 28.

Gallery on the Pali calls for artists interested in exhibiting in the gallery; ongoing. 595-4047.

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