Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Medieval Faire brings myths and legends to life with knights in armor, maidens spinning courtly attire, galley hunt, children's story time, period musical entertainment and refreshments, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free admission, sponsored by the Bank of Hawaii and The Honolulu Advertiser. 532-8700.
"Contemporary Hawaiian Art," Bob Freitas talks about his current exhibit of sculpture and his views on Hawaiian art in the 21st century, 2-3 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse; free. 596-8885.
Center Your Creativity Workshops continue Monday through July 10, Koa Art building, Kapi'olani Community College; fees vary. Enroll for one or more classes taught by respected artists on a variety of topics and hands-on classes in various media to enhance your creative spirit. For a complete schedule and registration, call 734-9211.
Artist Demonstrations, local artists demonstrate their technique, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse; free. Call for scheduled artists: 596-8885.
Art Off the Wall, performance artists Jeff Gere and James McCarthy intrepret the current exhibit of sculpted horses, "Deborah Butterfield," 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday and 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $3. Reservations required: 526-1322, ext. 30.
"Art on the Outside," Patrick Norman leads a tour of the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, part of the "Tea and Tour" program; free with $7 adult admission or $4 for senior, student and military admission. Reservations required: 532-8726.
Rudy Gonzalez demonstrates his technique, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Tabora Gallery in Hale'iwa; free. 637-5520.
WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), meet artist Gil Bruvel, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries at Wailea, Maui; free admission. (808) 874-8583.
Bead Society Meeting with Wendy Schofield-Ching demonstrating buckskin beading techniques, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call for location: 383-9857.
"Friday Night is Art Night," meet artists Sue Perry and "The Twins", 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, at Lahaina Galleries' two venues on Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 667-2152, (808) 661-6284.
Fellini Friday, Italian-themed event for young professionals (wearing black and white or Fellini-inspired attire) with live music, showing of films by Federico Fellini and wine and food available for purchase, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free to academy members, $7 non-members. 532-8715.
Explore! with tours of the homes and exhibits, storytelling and dramatic performance, family activities including printing books and others that support the current printmaking exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and June 26, Mission Houses Museum; free. 531-0481.
Juno Galang demonstrates his techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Tabora Gallery in Hale'iwa; free. 637-5520.
OPENINGS
"Human: Nature," new prints and sculptures by John Koga, Thursday through Aug. 7, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday, workspace. 732-2300.
Recent Works in Porcelain, treasure boxes and animal sculptures by Janice Brown and "Sand and Sea," new oil paintings by Susie Anderson, Saturday through July 29, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
CLOSINGS
"European Modernism, 1860-1930," color lithographs, etchings and woodcuts from the academy's collection, through today; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
Landscape Paintings, by Jeannine "Fleurette" Levitt Riccio, through Friday; CafŽ Che Pasta, Bishop Square. 524-0004.
"Kahiko Mau," paintings by Cindy Conklin; "Koolau/Shangri La," ceramics by Mary-Ellen Hancock; "Jewelry Art," hand-crafted jewelry by Sterling Keeley and Benda Reichel; all through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Do You See What I See?" exhibit of children's art works from A-plus art programs at four leeward-coast schools, through Friday; Wai'anae Public Library. 697-7868, 520-8520.
"Lasting Impressions: Printing & Engraving in Hawai'i," artifact, prints and engravings from early-19th-century Hawai'i, through Saturday; Mission Houses Museum; $6. 531-0481.
"DL Vega," artistic renditions by Daven Hee, Kip Howe and Lorenzo, through Saturday; Studio 1. 550-8701.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"Influencing Paris," exhibition of Japanese prints collected by European artists, from the academy's collection, through June 27; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 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 by Steve Kastner of Hawai'i's natural beauty, through June 29; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Fish Tales," gyotaku fish prints by Naoki Hayashi, through June 30; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"Contemporary Hawaiian Art — Yesterday and Today," mixed-media sculpture by Bob Freitas, through June 30; Apuni Artwall, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Centre. 596-8885.
"Shake, Rattle & Blow '04," exhibition of ceramic rattles and whistles by local artists, through June 30; Soullenz Gallery. 291-2650.
"Molas: Old Art, New Designs," contemporary textile art interpretations of the Kuna Indian method of reverse appliquŽ, through June 30; Pacific Traditions Gallery. 531-5122.
"Island Days," batiks by Marti Wiese Rounds, through June 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery. 233-7323.
Works by Julie Kerns and Scottie Flamm, batik watercolors of Hawai'i by Kerns and mixed-media abstracts by Flamm, through July 1; Atelier 4 Fine Arts Gallery. 524-3552.
"God Crated Man? Man Created God?" video installations, artwork and performance art by Mark Kadota, through July 2, Koa Gallery; performance work, 7-8:15 p.m. June 30, Maile Performing Art Theater, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Flapdoodle Flimflam Flummadidle," new sculpture and painting by May Izumi and Lori Uyehara, through July 2; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Ka Leo Pohaku — Those Who Listen to Stones," exhibition of works inspired by stone from local artists, through July 2; The Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop St.
Hawai'i Glass Art, exhibit of blown, cast, fused, stained and lampwork glass by members of Hawai'i Glass Artists (formerly Hot Glass Hui), through July 3; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
Works by Tim Nguyen and Norman Nagai, Expressionist oil paintings by Nguyen and gauchŽ paintings by Nagai, through July 3; Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.
Photographs, exhibit by members of the Hawaii Photographic Society, through July 9, Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery. 864-2685.
"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. July 2, Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
Deborah Butterfield, exhibit of 15 sculpted horses, through July 25; The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
"Art & Life in Paris & the Countryside: Impressionism/Postimpressionism," interactive exploration of the lives and times of French artists such as Monet and Cézanne, and their influence on each other, through July 31; Education Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 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.
"Sun 'n' Fun," works in various media from local artists, through July 31; Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
"Seasons of Life and Land," photographic exhibit of works by Subhankar Banerjee of the Hulahula River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, through Aug. 1; Hall of Discovery, Bishop Museum and "E Ku Mau Mau — Ku Everlasting," statue of the Hawaiian god Ku, artifacts from the museum's collection including temple images associated with Ku and Hina, and contemporary interpretations by local artists, through Sept. 6; Vestibule Gallery, Bishop Museum; both are included with admission to the museum, $14.95 adults, $11.95 youth 4-12 with discounts for kama'aina, seniors and military; children younger than 4 and Bishop Museum members free. 847-3511.
"Tied, Bound, Folded and Stitched," exhibition of tie-dyed textiles from the academy's collection, through Aug. 29; Honolulu Academy of Arts Textile Gallery. 532-8701.
Selected Works by Bumpei Akaji and "Post-Tattoo," works by Kandi Everett, Don Ed Hardy and Michael Malone, through Sept. 7; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"Irving Jenkins: Reflections on a Hawaii Heritage," sculptural art works evoke Hawaiian designs and symbols, through Oct. 17; Holt Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa (tapa) from the academy's textile collection, ongoing; second-floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.
"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, ongoing, George and Nancy Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts at the academy. 532-8701.
"Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present in a variety of media by Island artists, ongoing, with docent-led tours available; Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.
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, on display in elevators in downtown buildings including 1132 Bishop Street, Ali'i Place, 615 Pi'ikoi and Topa Financial Center, through June 30. 988-6004.
"Our Ohana, Your Families," photo exhibit of works in honor of Honolulu Gay Pride 2004, through June 30; 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; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 531-3511.
Works by Carol D'Angelo and Dexter Doi, through July 2; Laser Eye Center, ground-floor lobby, Pan Am Building. 946-6000.
"Inspirations," new floral watercolors by Sheila Kriemelman inspired by the work of Hawaiian photographers, through July 9; Kapi'olani Community College, Ka'ikena Fine Dining at 'Ohelo. 734-9499.
"Digging Into the Outdoor Circle," artifacts and photographs document the environmental organization's 92-year history, through July 20; UH-Manoa Hamilton Library's Bridge Gallery. 956-7003, 956-7004.
Student Art Show, exhibit of works in many media by 24 North Shore students, through July 30; Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show, works in various media juried by David de la Torre, through June 28; 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; Wailoa Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 933-0416.
Landscapes of Clemson Lam, new paintings of Waimea, through June 30; Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island. 885-5433.
Works by Karen Thrasher, exhibit of art in many media, through June 30, Discover Waikoloa Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.
"Emulsified Obsession," recent glass works by Jay West, through June 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"Land & Sea," works in hue wai pawehe (water gourds) and kapa (bark cloth) by Elroy Juan and Georgia Sartoris, through July 4; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. 967-7565.
Contemporary Tapestry, woven tapestries and works on paper by Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffie, through July 26; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. (808) 242-2787.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Summer Arts for Youth, morning and afternoon classes in performance and visual arts for children ages 8-11 or 12-15, sponsored by the Volcano Art Center, beginning 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, June 21-July 2, Camp Likolehua, Big Island; $150 to $320 for half-day and full-day programs (scholarships available). Call for complete schedule and registration: (808) 967-8222.
Metal Workshop, two-day class led by Darfar Hu, metal-mosaic artis from Taiwan, 6-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $40 includes supplies, but students may bring brightly colored metal. Registration: 395-3238.
Weekend Watercolor, six-session class, led by Audrey Taguma, introduces basic watercolor techniques and explores color, form and value, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 26-July 31, Lyon Arboretum; $100 arboretum members, $110 nonmembers. Registration required: 988-0456.
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 1.5-hour class. Information and registration: 395-7365.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Hawai'i State Art Museum seeks volunteers to serve as gallery attendants, help with special events or be trained as docents. Docent training begins Sept. 18. For additional information on volunteering call 586-9959, e-mail hisamvolunteers@yahoo.com or download an application from www.hawaii.gov/sfca.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Hawaii's Woodshow 2004 calls for art which uses Hawai'i-grown woods for the Sept. 11-19 show. Prospectus and entry forms available at Martin & Macarthur Showroom, at Woodcraft on Kalani Street or may be downloaded from www.hawaii-forest.org. Additional information: 292-6241. Deadline is June 30.
The Japan/Hawaii Cultural Art Exchange Program will accept oil and watercolor painting, prints, ceramics and sculptures for the second annual exchange exhibition scheduled for Oct. 17-22 at the Blaisdell Center. Entry forms and prospectus available by calling 942-3443. Deadline for applications is June 30.
Cinema Paradise accepting preview films in VHS format in a variety of categories including dramatic, documentary and animation which were completed in or after January 2003 for the September festival. Entry fee (per film) is $40 by July 1. Entry form and additional information available at www.cinemaparadise.org or by calling 550-0496.
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Art in 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 are available at www.hawaii.gov/sfca or by calling 586-0305. Application deadline is July 6.
Digital Art Society of Hawaii invites artist to join and submit works for the Sept. 1-Nov. 1 "Tropical Mosaic II" digital exhibit on the World Printmakers Web site. Deadline is July 15. Details are at www.digitalarthawaii.org or call 256-6606.
International Open Amateur Photography Contest, to award more than 1,300 prizes worth $60,000 this year. Send only one black/white photo in one category (people, travel, pets, kids, sports, nature, action, humor, portraiture or other), 8 by 10 inches or smaller, with name, address and category on back to: International Library of Photography, Suite 101-2619, 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Must be postmarked by July 31; or submit at www.picture.com.
'Ohina : The Shortfilm Showcase 2004, calls for entries of films no longer in length than 30 minutes. Fee is $10 per entry, and the deadline is Aug. 6. Entry forms available at all Hawai'i Blockbuster locations. 428-0100 or www.ohina.org.
Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce announces a call for new art works for the 26th annual "Commitment to Excellence" exhibition planned for Aug. 17-27. Works in all two- and three-dimensional media will be considered for cash prizes and display in the show. Entry fee is $10 per work. Deliver submission 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 to Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call for complete requirements: 949-5531.
Send announcements with contact name and phone number 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.
