Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Military Appreciation Sunday, admission to all the galleries, 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.
Quilt Hawaii 2004, special exhibits, lectures, quilt show and vendors' booths, Tuesday through July 11, Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Big Island; $3. Call for complete schedule (808) 967-8090.
"The Play of Clay," Bill Gemmer leads a tour of the academy's collection, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, as part of the "Tea and Tour" program, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with $7 admission, $4 for senior, student and military. Reservations required: 532-8726.
Bob Sigall, author of "The Companies We Keep," leads a discussion on Honolulu's downtown businesses, including art galleries and artists, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 263-6658, 428-1760.
Hawaii Stitchery and Fibre Arts Guild meets with Ed Benz for a presentation on sewing machine care, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Central Union Church, women's hall; free. 734-0918.
Defining Hawaiian Art, panel including Winona Beamer, Marie McDonald, Pualani Kanahele, John Keola Lake and others discussing the 30-year renaissance of Hawaiian culture and art, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Kiluea Military Camp front lawn, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 989-8003.
ArtSpree 2004, annual open house with art activities for adults and children, artist demonstrations, music, dance performances, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; free, shuttle service free from Punahou School. 526-1322.
Artist Reception, Sue Perry demonstrates her technique at the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Lahaina Galleries at the Kapalua Shops, Maui; free. (808) 669-0202.
OPENINGS
"Anything Goes," annual multimedia exhibition by members of the Waimea Arts Council, Tuesday through July 31, opening reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"We Got Rhythm," water-media paintings by Kat Smith and Peruvian artist Maritza, Thursday through Sept. 30, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Honolulu Country Club. 627-0095.
Native Hawaiian Art Show, Thursday through Aug. 15, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Hale Ku'ai Cooperative Waikiki at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center's Orchid Court. 924-5455.
New Paintings, recent work by Carl Jennings, Friday through Aug. 6, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
Warren Stenberg, exhibit of oils on canvas, Saturday through July 24, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
Paintings by Steve Irvine, Saturday through Aug. 15, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 967-7585.
CLOSINGS
"Land & Sea," works in hue wai pawehe (water gourds) and kapa (bark cloth) by Elroy Juan and Georgia Sartoris, through today, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. 967-7565.
Photographs, exhibit by members of the Hawaii Photographic Society, through Friday, Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery. 864-2685.
"Inspirations," new floral watercolors by Sheila Kriemelman, inspired by the work of Hawaiian photographers, through Friday, Kapi'olani Community College, Ka'ikena Fine Dining at 'Ohelo. 734-9499.
Paintings by Bill Robert and Nisla, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(Listed by closing date)
"Aloha Reflections," watercolors by Carol St. James and stained-glass work by Jerry St. James, through July 15, Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191, 261-1694.
"Alarmed, Dismayed and Bamboozled," exhibition of photo collages on current events by Alex Preiss, through July 23, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
"The Last Show at the Smith Street Galleries," works on paper by local artists, through July 23, artist reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
Deborah Butterfield, exhibit of 15 sculpted horses, through July 25, The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Huliamahi: an Underwater Collaboration," photographic works by Kapulani Landgraf, Mark Hamasaki and Richard Hamasaki, through July 29, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
Recent Works in Porcelain, treasure boxes and animal sculptures by Janice Brown, and "Sand and Sea," new oil paintings by Susie Anderson, through July 29, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"As Above, So Below," mixed-media works by Jennifer A. Rothschild and Suzanne Marinelli, through July 29, reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Gallery, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
"Art & Life in Paris & the Countryside: Impressionism/Postimpressionism," interactive exploration of the lives and times of French artists including Monet and Cézanne, and their influence on each other, through July 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Education Gallery. 532-8701.
"Wisdom and Wonder," exhibition of children's book illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky, through July 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Education Gallery. 532-8701.
Works by "The Intuitionists," art in various media by Stuart Robson, Ria Remenar, Simone Berlin, Jan-Peter Preis and Christiane Friese, through July 31, Studio 1 Gallery. 550-8700.
"Full Figure," drawings and painting of nudes by Allen Stamper, Chuck Davis, James Dover, Tom Smith,
Mari Kuramochi, Steve Erickson and Joe Zimmelman, through July 31, Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
"Buddharama," carved wooden busts of Buddha embellished by Alsha Rayne, Bernie Moiraz, Eric Kaneshiro, Jo Rawlings, David Behlke, Sabra Feldstein, Pagoya, Chris Erickson, Colby Brady and D. Mitchell and a buddha surprise from Takeo and Roy Venters, through July 31, Got Art? 1136 Nu'uanu. 521-1097.
"Ocean Volcano," abstract prints by Russell Davidson, through July 31, Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Sun 'n Fun," works in various media from local artists, through July 31, Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
"Artists of Hawai'i 2004," 54th annual juried exhibition of works by resident artists, through Aug. 1, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Luce Gallery. 532-8701.
Works by Alan Leitner and Mari Kuramochi, through Aug. 4, Atelier Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Benchmarks," recent works by Catharine E. B. Cox Award winner Lonny Tomono, through Aug. 22, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Graphic Arts Gallery. 532-8701.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Art in Public Places is soliciting new two-dimensional works (at least 30 x 40 inches) from resident artists on the theme "Reflecting Hawai'i." Applications are available online at www.hawaii.gov/sfca or by calling 586-0305. Application deadline is Tuesday.
Digital Art Society of Hawaii (DASH) invites artists to join DASH and submit works for the Sept. 1 through Nov. 1 "Tropical Mosaic II," digital exhibit on the World Print-makers Web site. Details at www.digitalarthawaii.org or 256-6606. Deadline July 15.
Cinema Paradise is accepting preview films in VHS format in categories including dramatic, documentary and animation, completed in or after January 2003 for the September festival. Late entries accepted until July 15 for a $65 fee. Entry form and information at www.cinemaparadise.org or 550-0496.
Send announcements with contact name and phone number to Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Hono-lulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com.
