Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Z†GS Z Ultimate Garage Sale, estate sale and craft fair including framed art, prints, art books, art supplies, folk art and handcrafted items, sponsored by Hawai'i Craftsmen, 9-11 a.m. today, Austin Building, 1139 Nu'uanu Ave.; free admission. 596-8128.
Military Appreciation Sunday, free admission to all Honolulu Academy of Arts galleries except the "Japan & Paris" exhibition, 1-5 p.m. today and the first Sunday of each month; free to active duty, retired and reserve military and their families with military ID; $10 charge for military to view the "Japan & Paris" exhibition. 532-8700.
"America the beautiful," Maeona Mendleson leads a tour of the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, part of the "Tea and Tour" program at the art museum; free with museum admission: $7 adults, $4 seniors, students and military. Reservations required: 532-8726.
OPENINGS
Hawai'i Glass Art, exhibit of blown, cast, fused, stained and lampwork glass by members of Hawai'i Glass Artists (formerly Hot Glass Hui), opens Tuesday, through July 3, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Do You See What I See?" exhibit of children's' artwork from A-Plus art programs at four Leeward coast schools, opens Wednesday, through June 25 at Wai'anae Public Library. 697-7868, 520-8520.
"LOCAL HEROES," photographic portraits by Stan P. Cox II of Islanders who work to make Hawai'i and the world a better place through local charities, opens Thursday, through June 15 at Kahala Mall. 841-7733.
Works by Tim Nguyen and Norman Nagai, expressionist oil paintings by Nguyen and gauché paintings by Nagai, opens Saturday, through July 3 at Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.
CLOSINGS
"Japan & Paris: Impressionism, Postimpressionism, and the Modern Era," masterpieces from Matisse, Renoir, Cézanne, Monet and Japanese painters on loan from Japan museums, through today; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts; admission: $15 general and $10 students and military (includes admission to all of the art museum's exhibitions). 532-8701.
"Beauty through the Eyes of Children," children's art from Hawai'i is paired with artwork by students in Japan, sponsored by Mokichi Okada Association, through today at Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8743.
"Bhutan, Jewel of the Himalaya," photographs by Celiamarie Moore, through Friday at Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.
AHA Contemporary Show, works in various media from members of the Association of Hawaii Artists, through Saturday at Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery. 638-8623.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"The Women's Show," selected works by women artists of Hawai'i, including Peggy Chun, Lynn Cook, Scottie Flamm, Donna Burns and others, through June 13; The Diamond Head Theatre Lobby Art Gallery. 737-2757.
"Remains of a Rainbow," photographs of Hawaiian flora and fauna by David Liittschwager and Susan Middleton, through June 18 at East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.
"European Modernism, 1860-1930," color lithographs, etchings and woodcuts from the art museum's collection will complement the impressionist exhibit, through June 20 at Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
Landscape Paintings by Jeannine "Fleurette" Levitt Riccio, through June 25 at Café Che Pasta, Bishop Square. 524-0004.
"Kahiko Mau," paintings by Cindy Conklin; "Koolau/Shangri La," ceramics by Mary-Ellen Hancock; "Jewelry Art," handcrafted jewelry by Sterling Keeley and Brenda Reichel; all through June 25 at The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Lasting Impressions: Printing & Engraving in Hawai'i," artifact, prints and engravings from early 19th-century Hawai'i, through June 26 at Mission Houses Museum; $6. 531-0481.
"DL Vega," artistic renditions by Daven Hee, Kip Howe and Lorenzo, through June 26 at Studio 1. 550-8701.
"Influencing Paris," exhibition of Japanese prints collected by European artists from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, through June 27 at the art museum's Michener Gallery. 532-8701.
Batiks by Marti Weiss and Abstract art by Mihoko, both through June 29, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
"30 Years of Magic," large-scale photographs of Hawai'i's natural beauty by Steve Kastner, through June 29 at Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Fish Tales," gyotaku fish prints by Naoki Hayashi, through June 30 at Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Contemporary Hawaiian Art — Yesterday and Today," mixed-media sculpture by Bob Freitas, through June 30 at Apuni Artwall, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Centre. 596-8885.
"Shake, Rattle & Blow '04," exhibition of ceramic rattles and whistles by Island artists, through June 30 at Soullenz Gallery. 291-2650.
"Molas: Old Art, New Designs," contemporary textile art interpretations of the Kuna Indian method of reverse appliqué, through June 30 at Pacific Traditions Gallery. 531-5122.
"God Crated Man? Man Created God?" video installations, artwork and performance art by Mark Kadota, through July 2, with an artist reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Koa Gallery; performance, 7-8:15 p.m. June 30 at Maile Performing Arts Theater, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
Works by Julie Kerns and Scottie Flamm, batik watercolors of Hawai'i by Kerns and mixed-media abstracts by Flamm, through July 1 at Atelier 4 Fine Arts Gallery. 524-3552.
"Flapdoodle Flimflam Flummadidle," new sculptures and paintings by May Izumi and Lori Uyehara, through July 2 at bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Island Days," batiks by Marti Wiese Rounds, through June 30 at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery. 233-7323.
"Ka Leo POhaku — Those Who Listen to Stones," exhibition of works inspired by stone from Island artists, through July 2 at The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St.
"Alarmed, Dismayed and Bamboozled," exhibition of photo collages on current events by Alex Preiss, through July 23 at Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
Deborah Butterfield, exhibit of 15 sculpted horses, through July 25 at The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Wisdom and Wonder," exhibition of children's book illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky, through July 31 in the Education Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Sun 'n Fun," works in various media by Island artists, through July 31 at Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.
OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)
"Step Into the Hawaiian forest," murals of native forests by David Liittschwager, Susan Middleton, David Ulrich and David Meunch, through June 30 in various elevators in downtown buildings, including 1132 Bishop St., Ali'i Place and Topa Financial Center. 988-6004.
"Our Ohana, Your Families," photo exhibit of works in honor of Honolulu Gay Pride 2004, through June 30 at Hawai'i State Library. 586-3500.
Works by Morris Nakamura, art from a former student of the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, through June 30 at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 531-3511.
Works by Carol D'Angelo and Dexter Doi, through July 2 at Laser Eye Center, ground floor lobby, Pan Am Building. 946-6000.
"Inspirations," Sheila Krielmelman's floral watercolors, inspired by photographs by Hawaiian artists, through July 9 at Kapi'olani Community College's Ka 'Ikena Fine Dining at 'Ohelo. 734-9499.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show, works in various media juried by David de la Torre, through June 28 at Kukui Grove New Exhibition Hall (unit D-10), Lihu'e, Kaua'i.
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo Art Exhibit, juried show of two- and three-dimensional art depicting the flora and fauna of the zoo, through June 29 at Wailoa Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 933-0416.
Landscapes of Clemson Lam, new paintings of Waimea, through June 30 at Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island. 885-5433.
"Emulsified Obsession," recent glass works by Jay West, through June 30, reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Beginning Drawing and Painting, classes for ages 8 through adult taught by Susan Brooks, 12:30 and 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays, The Shops at the Waikiki Shore; $20 for each hour and a half class. Information and registration: 395-7365.
Creative Photography with Point-And-Shoot Cameras, two-session, hands-on workshop taught by Sergio Goes gives basic instruction in exposure, composition and visual storytelling, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and June 13, UH-Manoa MultiMedia Lab, Krauss 114; $200. Register for course LO6907: 956-8400.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, seven-meeting beginner's drawing class using Betty Edward's book led by Ella Tokunaga-Aki, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 15 through July 27, UH-Manoa Art building 364; $105 plus optional textbook. Register for course P06859: 956-8400.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Hawai'i Glass Artists (formerly Hot Glass Hui) calls for glass works created by Hawai'i residents for an open show to run June 8 through July 3. Up to three entries in blown, cast, fused, stained or lampwork glass may be submitted with a $12 fee per work, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Entry forms at www.hawaiiglass artists.org or 392-6482.
The Japan/Hawaii Cultural Art Exchange Program will accept oil and watercolor painting, prints, ceramics and sculptures for the 2nd annual exchange exhibition Oct. 17-22 at the Blaisdell Center. Entry forms and prospectus from 942-3443. Deadline June 30.
Cinema Paradise is accepting preview films in VHS format in categories including dramatic, documentary and animation completed during or since January 2003 for the September Festival. Entry fee is $40 per film, by July 1. Entry forms at www.cinemaparadise .org or 550-0496.
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Art is Public Places is soliciting new two-dimensional works (at least 30 by 40 inches) from artists residing in Hawai'i on the theme "Reflecting Hawai'i." Applications available online at www.hawaii.gov/sfca or at 586-0305. Deadline July 6.
Announcements to Art Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com; fax 525-8055.
