Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
Na Mea Kaua, Gordon Umialiloa Lahanau-o-Kalakaua Kai shares his knowledge in crafting Hawaiian weapons, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; free. 956-8388.
Installation Art, slide-lecture by visiting artist Mildred Howard on her mixed-media works, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Art Gallery, Building 395, Manono Campus, UH-Hilo; free. (808) 974-7307.
'Aha Hana Lima (A Gathering of the Crafts), Hawai'i Craftsmen sponsor workshops on clay, glass, metal and wood. A slide-lecture and reception for visiting artists Sergei Isupov, Benjamin Moore, Thomas Muir and Jacques Vesery, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 596-8128, 521-2903.
"Midway Island: Landscape and Architecture," with senior project architect Jennifer Scott, part of the Historic Preservation Lecture Series, noon Thursday, 'Iolani Palace Old Archives Building; free. 956-9546, 956-8570.
OPENINGS
Spring Juried Member Exhibition, multi-media works by members of the Windward Artists Guild, juried by Alan Leitner and Vicky Chock, opens with a reception 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday; exhibition continues through April 30; 1132 Bishop Street Exhibit Space. 235-5545.
CLOSINGS
"From the Hand: five Hawaii ceramists," works influenced by Japanese mingei (folk ceramics) including tableware and other utilitarian objects by Kauka de Silva, Reid Ozaki, Hideo Okino, Yukio Ozaki and Daven Hee, through today; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
Pastel Artists of Hawaii Open Exhibition, juried by Sally Strand, through Friday; Pauahi Tower at Bishop Square. 538-1052.
"Colored Perceptions," recent oil paintings and drawings by Ka-Ning Fong, through Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Monkey Business: Sensational Simian Simulacra," group exhibition celebrating the Year of the Monkey, through Saturday, workspace. 732-2300.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"Munakata Shike: The Ten Disciples of Buddha (Shaka Judai Deshi)," Japanese woodblock prints, through March 21; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 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," multi-media 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; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Consistently Inconsistent" exhibit of diverse media works by Island 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 by Carol D'Angelo, Dexter Doi and Jennifer Rothschild, through March 27; Studio One Gallery. 550-8701.
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.
"Botanicals," artwork by Cassandra de Kramer and her students, through March 28; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
"Louis Pohl — The Printmaker," collection of etchings, woodblocks and collagraphs and other mixed-media pieces, through March 30; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
Kamehameha Schools Photo Exhibit, photographs by students of the school's visual arts department, through March 30; Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
"Enchanted Banyan," recent acrylics by Gary Kato, through March 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Works by Barbara Okamoto and Debbie Young, opens through March 31; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)
"Intoxicating Presence," paintings by Noe Tanigawa, through March 27, Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
"Color Rules," recent paintings by Anthony Mendivil, through March 30; Sure Shot Cafe, Makiki Shopping Village. 523-2326.
Paintings by Kiiko Renoir, through March 31; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Honolulu Printmakers seeks submissions for the 76th annual exhibition. Framed prints will be accepted 2-6 p.m. Friday at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Neighbor Island entries are due by Wednesday. Call for information: 536-5507.
Rainbow Film Festival, sponsored by the Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation, accepting films of any length on a gay, lesbian or transgendered theme for the 2004 festival in May. Information and entry form available at www.hglcf.org. Deadline: March 26. 381-1952.
Send announcements to: Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
