Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Art of Aloha," second annual celebration of local art with wine, pupu and entertainment and time to talk story with the artists, 1-4 p.m. today, Lahaina Galleries, 828 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-6284.
Bead Society Meeting, Bead Jam and election of officers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.
"Friday night is art Night," meet artists Dale Zarrella and Gil Bruvel, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, at Lahaina Galleries' two venues on Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 667-2152.
OPENINGS
"Bright Color Impressions of the Beauty of Life," paintings by Yuan Y. Shaw, opens Monday with a reception 5-7 p.m. Feb. 4, through Feb. 21; Mezzanine Gallery, Pauahi Tower. 383-0998.
"From the Hand: five Hawaii ceramists," works influenced by Japanese mingei (folk ceramics) including tablewares and other utilitarian, everyday objects by Kauka de Silva, Reid Ozaki, Hideo Okino, Yukio Ozaki and Daven Hee, opens Thursday, through March 14; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Contemporary Netsuke from the collection of Prince Norihito Takamado," 70 pieces from the imperial collection of miniature carved sculptures worn from the obe (sash) of the kimono, opens Thursday, through March 21; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Quiet Beauty: 50 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, opens Saturday, through April 11; Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
CLOSINGS
PRINTS BY JENNIFER CALLEJO, TIMOTHY CONTRERAS AND KEIKO KAMATA, through today; The Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.
"Portraits through My Lens: 1993-2003," photography by Celiamarie Moore, through Thursday; The 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 Thursday; Robyn Buntin Galleries. 523-5913.
"Guess What I Learned in School Last Night," works by students from Adult Education classes in zen painting, through Thursday; Gallery on the Pali. 5961191.
2004 Eclectic Artist Exhibition, oils, watercolors, photography and mixed-media works, through Friday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. 233-7323.
"No Hidden Agenda," works on paper by Sanit Khewhok, through Friday; 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 through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
LOVELAND ACADEMY and LOKAHI MONTESSORI SCHOOL student art exhibition, through Saturday; Sure Shot Cafe. 224-5251.
"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 Saturday; 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 on Bali, through Saturday; Second Floor Gallery, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
Peter Dunnrankin, figure/ground paintings, through Saturday; Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
Carly Mesker Shepherd, mostly acrylic, some oil paintings of landscapes and nature, through Saturday; Parker Ranch's Pu'u'opelu Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-2303.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
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.
"Chinese Ceramics Today: Between Tradition and Contemporary Expression," exhibit of Yixing teapots, ceramic tile vests and sculptural forms by 20 contemporary Chinese artists, through Feb. 13; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.
"A'ALA: A JAPANESE COMMUNITY IN HAWAI'I," historical photographs and objects from the pre-World War II 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.
Works by kelly Sueda, exhibit of paintings, through Feb. 23; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.
"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.
Furniture & Lighting exhibit, original pieces designed and fabricated by architecture students, through Feb. 27; The Haigo & Irene Shen Architecture Gallery, UH-Manoa. 956-8311.
"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 Shikš: 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.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
"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
Oil/Acrylic Painting on Location, twelve-session class for beginning to advanced students at various locations on O'ahu with instructor Mark Brown, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Jan. 31 through April 17. First class will meet at Makapu'u Beach Park; $99 for the series plus the cost of painting supplies. Register for course P06575: 956-8400.
Paint in Italian, nine-session class, led by Daniela Minerbi, teaches watercolor techniques while learning the Italian language, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 31 through April 3, Art Building room 364, UH-Manoa; $88 plus cost of supplies. Register for course P06599: 956-8400.
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: Friday.
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