Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Figure Forms II, exhibition of figure drawings from workshops led by Snowden Hodges, Tuesday through Friday, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College; free. 236-9150.
"POhaku: The Art & Architecture of Stone Work in Hawai'i," panel discussion and presentation moderated by the book's editor, David Cheever, sponsored by Hawaiian Historical Society, 7 p.m. Thursday, Kana'ina Building (Old Archives Building), 'Iolani Palace grounds; free. 537-6271.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK, art receptions with refreshments and entertainment at most 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, Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, Atelier 4, Cafe Che Pasta, 1132 Bishop Street, Native Books Na Mea Hawai'i, Ramsay Galleries Museum, Smith Street Galleries, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552.
EXPRESSIONS SESSION, children ages 5-12 learn to create with clay with Carl Feiber, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 children of members, $10 children of nonmembers. Reservations required: 526-1322.
OPENING
Faculty Art Exhibition, recent works in various media by the faculty in the Department of Art and Art History at UH-Manoa, opens today with a reception 2-4 p.m., through April 8; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.
"Laughing at Limitations — Women: Roles, Tools and Stereotypes," multimedia exhibition of recent works by Amanda Toy examines the absurdity of gender-based social roles, opens today with an opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, through March 26; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
Kamehameha Schools Photo Exhibit, photographs from the schools' Visual Arts Department's students, opens Monday with a reception 6-8 p.m., through March 30; Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
"Enchanted Banyan," recent acrylics by Gary Kato, opens Monday, through March 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Consistently Inconsistent" exhibit of diverse-media works by local artists have twisted the studio teachings of George Woollard in a spirit of fun and openness, opens Monday with opening receptions 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 5-9 p.m. Friday, through March 28; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Return to Chinatown," recent paintings by Roger Whitlock and "Night Rainbows," blown-glass vessels by Bud Spindt, both open Monday, through March 26; Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
Works by the late Randall Isao Fujikawa and the late Ellen Jane Allgaier, former members of the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, opens Monday, through April 30; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific lobby.
Works by Jessica, paintings by local artist Jessica (also known as Toni Hess), opens Monday with an opening reception 3-5 p.m. March 13, through March 31; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"Louis Pohl — The Printmaker," collection of etchings, woodblocks and collagraphs and other mixed-media pieces, opens Tuesday with a reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, through March 30; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
Works by Barbara Okamoto and Debbie Young, opens Wednesday with a reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, through March 31; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Panta Rey," paintings and sculptures in mixed-media works by Carol D'Angelo, Dexter Doi and Jennifer Rothschild, opens Thursday with a reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, through March 27; Studio One Gallery. 550-8701.
"Tails," images of creatures, each with a tail, from Valerie Yong Ock Kim, opens Friday with a reception 5:30-8:30 p.m., through March 31; Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Homes. Call for reception reservations: (808) 885-5433.
CLOSINGS
"Mind, Energy, Spirit," mixed-media exhibit by graduate student Dieter Runge, through today, Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa. 956-9932.
"Life," works by Shaun Castro and Milfer Araneta, through today; Studio 1. 550-8701.
"Hearts and Flowers," new prints and Valentine's Day items by Rosalie Prussing, through today; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Mana," mixed-media interpretations of the meaning of mana (supernatural power), through today; Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
Works by Peter Maaele and James S. Miyake, artists from the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, through today; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific lobby.
"Magical Blessings," paintings by Ada Horn; "Exotic Baskets," baskets made from natural materials by Mary Murphy; and "A Touch of Zen," paintings of island myths and folklore by Zariah, all through today; Banyan Tree Gallery and Old Jail Gallery at the Old Courthouse, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0111, ext. 11.
Works by Daniel Moe and Cliff Tanaka, glass art and painting on display, through today; Discover Waikoloa Art Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.
"Island to Island, Art of Kohala," works by artist in residence Marian T. Beck, through today; Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-2303.
"The Valentine Show," works inspired by love from Mark Brown, Scottie Flamm, Gina O'Neill and Marc Turner, through Wednesday, Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Journeys of Space and Time," new work of Tom Okimoto and Lawrence Maruya, through Friday; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Figure Forms II," drawings from the past 20 years of a workshop led by Snowden Hodges at the college, through Friday; Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
Works by kelly Sueda, exhibit of paintings, through March 12; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.
"Birdwatching," recent monoprints by Kandi Everett and bronze sculptures by Corinne Kamiya, through March 12; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
"From the Hand: five Hawaii ceramists," works influenced by Japanese mingei (folk ceramics) including tableware and other utilitarian, everyday objects by Kauka de Silva, Reid Ozaki, Hideo Okino, Yukio Ozaki and Daven Hee, through March 14; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
Pastel Artists of Hawaii Open Exhibition, juried by Sally Strand, through March 19; Pauahi Tower at Bishop Square. 538-1052.
"Colored Perceptions," recent oil paintings and drawings by Ka-Ning Fong, through March 19; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Monkey Business: Sensational Simian Simulacra," group exhibition celebrating the Year of the Monkey, through March 20, workspace. 732-2300.
"Munakata Shike: The Ten Disciples of Buddha (Shaka Judai Deshi)," Japanese woodblock prints, through March 21; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Michener Gallery. 532-8700.
"Contemporary Netsuke from the collection of Prince Norihito Takamado," 70 pieces from the imperial collection of miniature carved sculptures worn from the obi (sash) of the kimono, through March 21; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Double Beauty: Qing Dynasty Couplets from the Lechangzai Xuan Collection," written by calligraphers, scholars, princes, high officials, painters and seal carvers from 1644 to 1911, through March 21; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
The Alsdorf Collection of Japanese Paintings and Ceramics, selected works from the collection of Chicagoan Marilynn Alsdorf dating from the 12th century, through March 28; Japan Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
Works by Charlie Dickson, mixed-media paintings and collage, through April 2; Aupuni Artwall, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
"Remains of the Rainbow," photographs of Hawaiian native species by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton, with sample of some native plants, through April 11; Hall of Discovery, Bishop Museum; included with museum admission of $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for children ages 4-12 years with kama'aina, military and senior discounts available. 847-3511.
"Quiet Beauty," Fifty centuries of Japanese Folk Ceramics from the Montgomery Collection," traveling exhibit featuring folk ceramics from 3000 B.C. to 1985 includes plates, bowls, vases, sake bottles and wine jars, through April 11; 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 April 13; Contemporary Museum at the First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawai'i Belt Road," exhibit traces the history of coffee growing on the Big Island and the Japanese immigrant workers through artifacts, models and photographs and art, through April 24, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Community Gallery. 945-7633.
"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 at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
Mixed-Media work by Rosalinda Kolb, Barbara Okamoto and Deborah Young, through May 23; Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.
"THE PACIFIC ISLANDS," permanent installation from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa (tapa) from the art museum'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
OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)
"Love of Art," exhibit of works by students, ages 4 through adult, of Melissa Kim Mosher, through March 7; Lama Library, Kapi'olani Community College. 988-0930.
"Color Rules," recent paintings by Anthony Mendivil, through March 30; Sure Shot Cafe, Makiki Shopping Village. 523-2326.
Paintings by Kiiko Renoir, through March 31; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
"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.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
"Makani 'Ula O Maui (Sacred Spirits of Maui)," Betty Hay Freeland's annual show of recent paintings, through March 11; Village Galleries, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.
"Bamboo in Japanese Culture: Traditional, Ritual, Practical," display of more than 100 bamboo objects including kitchen tools, birdcages, work baskets, toys and tea-ceremony utensils, through March 31; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island; general admission $10 with discounts for kama'aina, children and families. (808) 935-5021.
Works by Sunny Pau'ole, through March 31; Brewpub, Kona Brewing Co., Kona, Big Island. (808) 334-2739.
"Nature's Forces," works in glass by Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross, through April 4; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.
ALUMNI AND STUDENT WORK from the collection of the Art Department, University of Hawai'i-Hilo, drawings, paintings and mixed media, through end of spring 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.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
EIGHTH ANNUAL CANON AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST, themed "Pets in Hawai'i," accepting entries through today for March judging and April exhibit at the Canon Photo Gallery, Honolulu. 522-5930.
INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY OF PHOTOGRAPHY, International Open Amateur Photography Contest, accepting entries through Monday. (410) 363-4800 or www.picture.com.
Windward Artists Guild call for submission of works in any media for the spring juried member show to run March 19-April 30 and for cash prizes. Submission of works will be 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 13 at the 1132 Bishop Street Exhibit Space. For a prospectus and membership information, call 235-5545 or visit www.hawaiiwag.org.
Send announcements 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.
