Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
Claude Horan Ceramic Demonstration, the artist will show his wheel throwing process and share his views and techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Koa Courtyard, Kapi'olani Community College; free. 734-9375.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK, art receptions with refreshments and entertainment at most art venues in downtown Honolulu, 5-9 p.m. Friday, with maps available at participating art galleries including The ARTS at Marks Garage, Smith Street Galleries, Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, Atelier 4, Café Che Pasta, 1132 Bishop Street, Native Books Na Mea Hawai'i, Ramsay Galleries Museum, Smith Street Galleries, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552.
OPENINGS
Works by students, faculty, staff and alumni, annual multimedia exhibition, opens today, through April 30; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
"Influencing Paris," exhibition of Japanese prints collected by European artists from the art museum's collection, opens Tuesday, through June 27; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Pua: Flowers," works by Patrice Federspiel, Shu-Po Tang, Fong Ling, Sara Yukako and Angela Kau, opens Tuesday with an opening reception and poetry reading 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, through May 7; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.
42nd annual Hawaii Watercolor Society Show, juried by Don Andrew, opens Wednesday with an awards ceremony and reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, through May 1; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
MANOA VALLEY SEPIA COLLECTION AND LANDMARK PAINTINGS BY Jacob Perez and Mark N. Brown, opens Thursday with a reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, through May 5; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Pets in Hawai'i," exhibition of winning photographs in the annual contest, opens with a reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, through April 30; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
Florals in Watercolor by Yasuko Abeshima; Figures and Florals in Pastels and Watercolors by Bridgette Adams; and "Critters," mixed-media works by Patricia Boyle; all open with a reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, through June 30; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 428-0804.
"Islands in the Sun," group exhibit of multimedia works, opens Thursday with a reception 3-5 p.m. April 17, through April 30; Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.
Works by Ian Haight, acrylics of oceans and native animals, opens Thursday with a reception 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 10, through April 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"Wanted," paintings and sculptures by Aelbert Aehegma, opens Thursday with a reception 5-8 p.m. April 9, through April 20; Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-2303.
"Ke Kumu me Ka Mana," works by former students are exhibited next to works by their mentors, opens with a reception 4-7 p.m. Friday, through May 1; Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.
"s, m, l (small, medium, large)," group multimedia exhibition, opens with a reception 7-9 p.m. Friday, through May 1; Studio 1. 550-8701.
"Define Awareness: Waiting for Humanity to happen," nine artists collaborate on large canvases throughout the month to create works that will be auctioned to raise funds for the gallery, opens with a reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, through April 30; Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
CLOSINGS
The Alsdorf Collection of Japanese Paintings and Ceramics, selected works from the collection of Chicagoan Marilynn Alsdorf dating from the 12th century, through today; Japan Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Botanicals," art works by Cassandra de Kramer and her students, through today; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
"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, through Monday; third level, makai-side, Ala Moana Center. The exhibit travels to Pearlridge Center, April 22-26; Windward Mall, May 4-12; and Kahala Mall, June 10-15. 841-7733.
"Louis Pohl — The Printmaker," collection of etchings, woodblocks and collagraphs and other mixed-media pieces, through Tuesday; Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
Kamehameha Schools Photo Exhibit, photographs from the schools' Visual Arts Department's students, through Tuesday; Canon Gallery at Ward Plaza. 522-5930.
"Color Rules," recent paintings by Anthony Mendivil, through Tuesday; Sure Shot Cafe, Makiki Shopping Village. 523-2326.
Paintings and Raku, tropical landscapes painted by Mary Spears and naken raku vessels by Will and Kate Jacobson, through Tuesday; Discover Waikoloa Art Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.
"Enchanted Banyan," recent acrylics by Gary Kato, through Wednesday; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Paintings by Kiiko Renoir, through Wednesday; Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-0095.
Works by Barbara Okamoto and Debbie Young, opens through Wednesday; Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
"Bamboo in Japanese Culture: Traditional, Ritual, Practical," display of over 100 bamboo objects including kitchen tools, birdcages, work baskets, toys and tea ceremony utensils, through Wednesday; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island; general admission $10 with discounts for kama'aina, children and families. (808) 935-5021.
"Tails," images of creatures ... each with a tail ... from Valerie Yong Ock Kim, through Wednesday; Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Homes. (808) 885-5433.
Works by Jessica, paintings by local artist Jessica (also known as Toni Hess), through Wednesday; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
Works by Sunny Pau'ole, through Wednesday; Brewpub, Kona Brewing Co., Kona, Big Island. (808) 334-2739.
"George Allan: recent Work," painting of beaches and beach activities, through Thursday;Village Galleries, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.
Works by Charlie Dickson, mixed-media paintings and collage, through Friday; Aupuni Artwall, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
Works by Chris Campbell, oil paintings, through Saturday; Maui Hands, Pa'ia, Maui. (808) 579-9245.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"The JOhn Stevens Collection of Zen Painting & Calligraphy" and "Toko Shinoda, 91 Years of Avant-Garde Paintings & Calligraphy," both through April 4; Robyn Buntin of Honolulu. 523-5913.
Faculty Art Exhibition, recent works in various media by the faculty in the Department of Art and Art History at UH-Manoa, through April 8; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-6888.
"Remains of the Rainbow," photographs of Hawaiian native species by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton with sample of some native plants, through April 11; Hall of Discovery, Bishop Museum; included with museum admission of $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for children ages 4-12 years with kama'aina, military and senior discounts available. 847-3511.
76th annual Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition, Toom Wegner juries this exhibit of prints by local artists, through April 11; Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.
"The Place I live In," exhibition of prints from Holland curated by Louise Barr, through April 11, second floor, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8742.
"Quiet Beauty: fifty centuries of Japanese Folk Ceramics from the Montgomery Collection," traveling exhibit featuring folk ceramics from 3000 B.C. to 1985 includes plates, bowls, vases, sake bottles and wine jars, through April 11; Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Constant Color," new work by Donna Broder and George Woollard; "Emergent Records," recent work by Jianjie Ji; and "Matter and Material," group sculpture exhibition of works by Hawai'i artists; through April 13; Contemporary Museum at the First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
Works by Claude Horan, exhibit of figurative ceramic sculptures by the recipient of the 11th annual KOA Outstanding Artist Award, through April 16; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.
"Images of Hawai'i," exhibit of work by Hawai'i photographers, through April 18, running concurrently with the theater's production of "Swing!"; Diamond Head Theatre Gallery. 737-2757.
"Buffet," woodturnings of bowls, hollow forms and sculpture in Hawaiian woods by Ed Potter, through April 23; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"The Kona Coffee Story: Along the Hawai'i Belt Road," exhibit traces the history of coffee growing on the Big Island and the Japanese immigrant workers through artifacts, models and photographs and art, through April 24, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Community Gallery. 945-7633.
"Koge: Japanese Contemporary Crafts," traveling exhibition of works by 64 master craftsmnen, through April 25; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7111.
"Larger than they, smaller than I," photographs by Arolo Valera and Hyeyoung Kim, through April 25; workspace. 732-2300.
"What's Up," sculptures by Lynn Schoonejongen Ohtani and "chill," recent work by Chuck Davis, through April 29 with an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday; Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
Spring Juried Member Exhibition, multimedia works created by members of the Windward Artists Guild, juried by Alan Leitner and Vicky Chock, through April 30; 1132 Bishop Street Exhibit Space. 235-5545.
Hand Painted Silks and Cottons by Claudia, fiber art by Claudia Donaldson-Selby, through April 30; Livingston Galleries, Ka'a'awa. 237-7165.
"Tsutsugaki: Country Textiles of Japan," fabric dyed using rice paste to create traditional designs, through May 2, Textile Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Claude Horan: a Retrospective of Ceramics Works" and "Recent Acquisitions of Works by Hawai'i Artists," both through May 2, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.
OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)
"Off the Beaten Palette," abstract and contemporary watercolors by Linda Spadaro, through April 19; Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000.
Five North Shore Artists, works by Daniel Ward, Char Hazen, Linda Linebaugh, Karen Howse and Bill Howse, through April 20, Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.
"Erotic Stained Glass," works by Dick Hoyer, through April 26; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.
Works by the late Randall Isao Fujikawa and the late Ellen Jane Allgaier, former members of the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, through April 30; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific lobby.
Art and Cartoons of Dick Adair, exhibit of work from The Advertiser's editorial cartoonist, through May 1; Roy's Restaurant. 396-7697.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Photographic Lighting, learn studio and existing light for portrait, still life and environmental art from Michael Gilbert working with both digital and film cameras. Those with basic knowledge of photography should bring your own camera and film or digital cards. Class is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Downtown at Pioneer Plaza, Suite 10; $100 fee. Register for class L06759: 956-8400.
Ink and Image, beginning calligraphy class taught by visiting artist Noriko Wada, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and April 6; Also, for those with calligraphy experience, Ink and Image II, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and April 7. Both classes at Temari; $50 fee for either class. 536-4566.
Digital Photography for Everyone, David Ulrich leads a class on the basics of camera types and scanning and importing methods for the beginner, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, UH-Manoa Kraus 114, Multimedia Lab; $60. Register for course L06758: 956-8400.
Making Cards and Gift Bags, learn to create art cards and bags using paint, leaves and natural elements, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Foster Botanical Gardens; $15 for garden members, $17 for nonmembers. Registration required: 537-1708.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Mission Houses Museum seeks volunteers for the gift shop, gallery, information desk and school program docents and guides. These public-contact positions allow the volunteer to learn and promote the museum's history and programs. Call for details on opportunities and training: 531-0481.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Waikiki Roughwater Swim seeks tee-shirt designs for the 35th annual swim held Sept. 5. Submit camera-ready designs that include the words "Waikiki Roughwater Swim 2004." Winning entry also receives a cash prize. Visit www.wrswim.com for information and to view last year's winning design. Deadline is Friday.
Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife seeks submissions of paintings of the California quail in Hawai'i habitat for the 2004-2005 Hawaii Wildlife Conservation Stamp and Hawaii Game Bird Stamp, used for state hunting licenses and available to collectors. Submission deadline is April 7. Winning entry also receives $1000. For entry form and more information go to www.dofaw.net or call 587-0166.
Artists of Hawai'i 2004, prospectus and entry forms for the 54th annual show, July 1-Aug. 1 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts are available. Works may be in any medium or combination of media, created in the past two years by any Hawai'i resident. $5 entry fee. Entry forms are available. Deadline for slide submission is noon on April 10. 532-8700.
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.
