Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Ancient Art of hue wai PAwehe," artisan Elroy Juan shares his knowledge of the decorated water gourd, part of the "Celebration of Kupuna" series, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum; $5 general, $3 student and free for Bishop Museum Association members. Reservations and information: 848-4191.
WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday!), meet artist Dale Zarrella, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries at Wailea, Maui; free admission. (808) 874-8583.
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.
"Friday night is art Night," meet artists, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, at Lahaina Galleries' two venues on Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 667-2152.
Painting Demonstration, by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; free. 597-8034.
OPENINGS
"Chinese Ceramics Today: Between Tradition and Contemporary Expression," exhibit of Yixing teapots, ceramic tile vests and sculptural forms by 20 contemporary Chinese artists, opens today, with a reception 2-4 p.m., through Feb. 13; Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.
"Imminent Domain," recent paintings by Alan Leitner and Timothy P. Ojile, opens Friday with a reception 6-8 p.m., through Feb. 14; The Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.
Works by kelly Sueda, exhibit of paintings, opens Friday, with a reception 5-8 p.m., through Feb. 23; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.
"Lovers' Leap," Kauai Society of Artists' Small Works Show juried by Rochelle Lum and Esther Shimazu, opens Saturday, with a reception and awards ceremony 5-8 p.m., through Feb. 28; Anchor Cove Shopping Center, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. www.kauaisocietyofartists.org.
CLOSINGS
"Bamboo in JApanese Culture," exhibit curated by Nancy Moore Bess, demonstrates the beauty and diversity of bamboo as used in Japanese daily life, through today; Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 245-6931.
"WAHI PANA — SACRED PLACES — KAHO'OLAWE, O'AHU," works by Linda Kane inspired by the natural environment at Hawai'i's sacred places, through Friday; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
"010010110," a digitally enhanced photographic group exhibit from Digital Coffee, through Friday; Mezzanine Gallery, Pauahi Tower. 537-6838.
"The Century of the Tiger," exhibit of photographs, calligraphy, pottery, fans, flags and musical instruments in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the Islands, through Saturday; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"Portraits through My Lens: 1993-2003," photography by Celiamarie Moore, through Jan. 29; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
Don Ed Hardy, tattoo imagery, Asian symbolism, eccentric Western art and California pop mythology; Mark Kadota, multimedia art on modern life and nature; and Clifton Karhu, architectural renderings of Kyoto in Japanese woodblock, through Jan. 29; Robyn Buntin Galleries. 523-5913.
"Guess What I Learned in School Last Night," works by students from Adult Education classes in Zen painting, through Jan. 29, reception to be held 5-7 p.m. Friday; Gallery on the Pali. 5961191.
2004 Eclectic Artist Exhibition, oils, watercolors, photography and mixed-media works, through Jan. 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. 233-7323.
"No Hidden Agenda," works on paper by Sanit Khewhok, through Jan. 30; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
Works by Mark Norseth, oils, pastels and watercolors; "Reflections i Light and Texture" paintings by Bridgette Adams and "Making Waves," works in glass by Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross, through Jan. 30, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"2000 Dragons: Don Ed Hardy," a large-scale scroll featuring 2000 dragons in a variety of styles and motifs by San Francisco-based tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, through Jan. 31; First Floor Gallery, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
"Peter Raub: New Works," works on paper, watercolors, batiks and silver designs inspired by Raub's time in Bali, through Jan. 31; Second Floor Gallery, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
PAUL PFEIFFER, exhibition of photographs, sculpture, video, computer photo collage and digital images, through Feb. 1; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322
Chuck Davis and Marc Turner, contemporary figurative and landscape paintings, through Feb. 4, Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"A Backward Glance, a Retrospective by Dodie Warren," exhibit of prints, through Feb. 5; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Cute: Like, Oh My GOD, it's Like, so cute!" group exhibit of multimedia works, through Feb. 8; workspace. 732-2300.
"A'ALA: A JAPANESE COMMUNITY IN HAWAI'I," historical photographs and objects from the prewar decades, through Feb. 14; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633, www.jcch.com.
"Maui Turning back the Sky," wood sculptures and carvings and painting by Rocky Jensen and the Hale Naua group of artists, through Feb. 14; Aupuni Artwall at Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
"Textile & Fiber 2004: contemporary work in Hawaii," group exhibit of multimedia works, through Feb. 22; Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop Street.
"Yunnan: Enchanting Region of Ethnic Diversity," photographs, fabrics, artworks and cultural artifacts from China, through Feb. 26; East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall. 944-7111.
"Creativity Surrounds Us Like the Light Surrounds the Sun," a collection of community expression including costume, photographs, interactive sculpture, drawings, paintings and environmental installation of fish nets recovered from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, through Feb. 28 with a reception 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 6; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Munakata Shike: The Ten Disciples of Buddha (Shaka Judai Deshi)," Japanese woodblock prints, through March 21, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Michener Gallery. 532-8700.
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.
"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.
"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; The Contemporary Museum at the First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)
PRINTS BY JENNIFER CALLEJO, TIMOTHY CONTRERAS AND KEIKO KAMATA, through Jan. 25; The Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.
LOVELAND ACADEMY and LOKAHI MONTESSORI SCHOOL student art exhibition, through Jan. 30; Sure Shot Cafe. 224-5251.
Peter Dunnrankin, figure/ground paintings, through Jan. 31, Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
Margaret Keane, Cora Yee, Susan Brooks and Deborah Chambers, featured artists for January, The Gallery Hui at The Waikiki Shore. 942-2196.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Carly Mesker Shepherd, mostly acrylic, some oil paintings of landscapes and nature, through Jan. 31, Parker Ranch's Pu'u'opelu Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-2303.
"Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i," the largest exhibition of Korean contemporary art outside of Korea, commemorating Korean immigration centennial anniversary, through Feb. 1; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Maui. (808) 572-6560.
"Zen Silk," silk paintings by Melissa Verbena and ceramic jewelry by Bob and Laurie Kerr, through Feb. 1; Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0111, ext. 11.
"From Bento To Mixed Plate: Americans of Japanese Ancestry in Multicultural Hawai'i," Japanese American National Museum exhibit exploring immigration to present includes artifacts, through Feb. 15, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Schaefer International Gallery; free.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Know Your Camera I, a five-session introductory class to photographic techniques, led by Jerry Omo, teaches camera controls, metering, lighting, lenses, film, reading negatives and troubleshooting, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 19, Webster Hall 103, UH-Manoa; $98. Register for class L06643: 956-8244.
Introduction to 3-D Animation and Digital visual Effects, discussions, lectures and hands-on experience with the latest 3-D tools for film, television and video games, in a six-session class taught by Kai Bovaird, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26, UH-Downtown, Pioneer Plaza, Suite 10; $300. Register for class L06817: 956-8244.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Soullenz Gallery issues an open call for art in any media including performance and happenings on the theme of "mana" for a February exhibition. For additional information call 722-6972 or e-mail artist-poet@att.net. Deadline: Jan. 30.
Geckos in Paradise, the community is invited to decorate over 50 fiberglass geckos which will be displayed in various Waikiki and downtown locations in August and September. Applications for interested artists available at www.geckosinparadise.com. Deadline is Feb. 2.
EIGHTH ANNUAL CANON AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST, themed "Pets in Hawai'i," accepting entries through Feb. 29 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 March 1. (410) 363-4800 or www.picture.com.
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