Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Military Appreciation Sunday, admission to all of 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.
"Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction," lecture by the Honolulu Academy of Arts' director, Stephen Little, on the history and theory of Chinese calligraphy, 4 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre; free. 532-8768.
"Ahonui: StRength Through Perseverance," dedication of a bronze sculpture by Jan Gordon Fisher, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Kahuku High and Intermediate School, Kahuku; free. 293-8950.
Ceramic Wheel Throwing Demonstration, watch artists Claude Horan and Yukio Ozaki create ceramic art, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; free with museum admission of $5 general and $3 students and seniors. 526-1322.
OPENINGS
"Botanicals," art works by Cassandra de Kramer and her students, opens with a reception 2-4 p.m. today, through March 28; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
"Koge: Japanese Contemporary Crafts," traveling exhibition of works by 64 master craftsmnen, opens Wednesday, through April 15; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7111.
Works by Claude Horan, exhibit of figurative ceramic sculptures by the recipient of the 11th annual KOA Outstanding Artist Award, opens with a reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, through April 16; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.
"George Allan: recent Work," painting of beaches and beach activities, opens with a reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, through April 1; Village Galleries, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.
CLOSINGS
"Love of Art," exhibit of works by students, ages 4 through adult, of Melissa Kim Mosher, through today; Lama Library, Kapi'olani Community College. 988-0930.
Works by kelly Sueda, exhibit of paintings, through Friday; Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.
"Birdwatching," recent monoprints by Kandi Everett and bronze sculptures by Corinne Kamiya, through Friday; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"From the Hand: five Hawaii ceramists," works influenced by the Japanese Mingei (folk ceramics) including tablewares and other utilitarian, everyday objects by Kauka de Silva, Reid Ozaki, Hideo Okino, Yukio Ozaki and Daven Hee, through March 14; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
Pastel Artists of Hawaii Open Exhibition, juried by Sally Strand, through March 19; Pauahi Tower at Bishop Square. 538-1052.
"Colored Perceptions," recent oil paintings and drawings by Ka-Ning Fong, through March 19; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Monkey Business: Sensational Simian Simulacra," group exhibition celebrating the Year of the Monkey, through March 20, workspace. 732-2300.
"Munakata Shiké: The Ten Disciples of Buddha (Shaka Judai Deshi)," Japanese woodblock prints, through March 21; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Michener Gallery. 532-8700.
"Contemporary Netsuke from the collection of Prince Norihito Takamado," 70 pieces from the Imperial collection of miniature carved sculptures worn from the obi (sash) of the kimono, through March 21; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Double Beauty: Qing Dynasty Couplets from the Lechangzai Xuan Collection," written by calligraphers, scholars, princes, high officials, painters and seal carvers of the Qing dynasty from 1644 to 1911, through March 21; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Laughing at Limitations — Women: Roles, Tools and Stereotypes," multimedia exhibition of recent works by Amanda Toy examines the absurdity of gender-based social roles, through March 26; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
"Return to Chinatown," recent paintings by Roger Whitlock and "Night Rainbows," blown-glass vessels by Bud Spindt, both through March 26; Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Consistently Inconsistent" exhibit of diverse media works by local artists have twisted the studio teachings of George Woollard in a spirit of fun and openness, through March 27; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Pangea," works by Erika Johnson and Nina Pullella, through March 27; Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
"Panta Rey," paintings and sculptures in mixed-media works by Carol D'Angelo, Dexter Doi and Jennifer Rothschild, through March 27; Studio One Gallery. 550-8701.
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.
CLASSSES/WORKSHOPS
Clay: Hand-Building, Wendy Albios and Joyce Arizumi teach a five-session class on how to make ceramic clay and glazes to create platters, bowl or trays imprinted with nature designs, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10-April 21, Lyon Arboretum; $80 arboretum members, $88 nonmembers. Registration required: 988-0456.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Windward Artists Guild call for submission of works in any media for their spring juried member show to run March 19-April 30 and for cash prizes. Submission of works will be 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 1132 Bishop Street Exhibit Space. For a prospectus and membership information, call 235-5545 or visit www.hawaiiwag.org.
Honolulu Printmakers asks for submissions for the 76th annual exhibition. Framed prints will be accepted 2-6 p.m. March 19 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Neighbor Island entries are due by March 17. Call for additional information: 536-5507.
Send announcements 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.
