Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Forever Ni'ihau — Shell Art in Preservation," opportunity to have your Ni'ihau shell jewelry authenticated and documented as genuine (for private, noncommercial purposes only), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Na Mea Hawai'i — Native Books, Ward Warehouse; free, no dollar value or market price will be assigned. 596-8885.
Remains of a Rainbow, gallery walk through and discussion led by photographer/curator David Liitschwager, 2-3:30 p.m. today, East-West Center Gallery, free. 944-7543.
"Autumn Leaves," dedication of copper sculpture by Satoru Abe, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Iolani School, Weinberg Building; free. 949-5355.
"Portraits," Myra Kent leads a tour of the art museum's collection of portraits, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, part of the "Tea and Tour" program, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with $7 adult admission or $4 for senior, student and military admission. Reservations required: 532-8726.
Mokume-Gane, visiting artist Gene Michael Pijanowski presents a slide lecture on wood grain in metal and other traditional Japanese metalworking techniques, 7 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Manoa, Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012; free. 956-8246.
Bead Society Meeting with rope chain techniques shared by members, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.
"Art by the Glass," wine-tasting, art display of gourds created by Ardee, and flamenco guitar music, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Canoes at the Ilikai Restaurant; $15. 949-3811, ext. 6861.
Fabric Art Lecture, visiting artist Akemi Nakano Cohn presents a slide talk on her katagami and tsutsu fabric art, sponsored by Temari Center for Asian & Pacific Arts, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-4566.
"THE ARTIST AND THE MUSE, IMPROV," an evening of unconventional-character figure drawing with three model-muses, light pupu, music and spoken word, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Soullenz Gallery; $15, bring your own supplies and materials (no photography). 525-7757.
Girl Fest Hawaii, festival of art, literature, political and sports events sponsored by The Safe Zone Foundation, opens with a screening of "Lily Festival," 8 p.m. Friday, followed by a Q&A with director Sachi Hamano at Restaurant Row theaters. Events continue through June 5. See www.girlfesthawaii.org or call 599-3931 for complete schedule.
OPENINGS
"God Crated Man? Man Created God?" video installations, artwork and performance art by Mark Kadota, opens Thursday, with a reception 5-7 p.m. June 10, through July 2; Koa Gallery; performance work, 7-8:15 p.m. June 30, Maile Performing Art Theater, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
Landscape Paintings, by Jeannine "Fleurette" Levitt Riccio, opens Friday, through June 25; Cafe 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 Benda Reichel; all open Saturday, through June 25; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
CLOSINGS
Mixed-Media work by Rosalinda Kolb, Barbara Okamoto and Deborah Young, through today; Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.
" 'Ula Wena: Light From Within," abstract photographic digital images of Hawaiian plants and flowers by Arna Johnson and Geralyn Camarillo, through Thursday; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Cat Show," new China-inspired watercolors and ceramics by Esther Nowell, through Friday; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"May MAdness!" beaded jewelry and lampwork beads by Charlene Tashima and Joel Park and "Variations," paintings by Jeanne Robertson, both through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Define Awareness — Waiting for Humanity to Happen," finished canvases from collaborative efforts of local artists, through Friday; Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
"beauty?" exhibit of works in many media from the Kamehameha Schools Art Club, through Friday; Aupuni Art Wall, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
"Abilities Art Show," works by artists with mental illnesses, through Friday; Studio 1 Visual and Performing Arts Gallery. 550-8701.
"Living in the Light with the Hawaii community," exhibition of photographs and artifacts from the life of Takie Okumura, from Tosa (Kochi) prefecture in Japan, who established the Makiki Christian Church (the exhibit commemorates the church's' 100th anniversary), through Saturday; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Gallery. 945-7633.
itsybitsy, exhibition of very small art from local artists, through Saturday; workspace. 732-2300.
Works by Al Furtado and A. La Moyne Garside, through Saturday; Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"Aloha Ho'omaluhia XX," 20th anniversary exhibit of works in many media by local artists celebrates the beauty of nature, through May 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor's Center Gallery. 233-7323.
"Hilo Local Colors," oil and watercolor painting by Gerald Murai, through May 31; The Louis Pohl-Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
"Rainbow's End," acrylic landscapes by Patrick Doell, through May 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"50: Interpreted," exhibition of fiber art by members of the Hawaii Handweavers' Hui in celebration of the organizations 50th anniversary, through May 31; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 591-8539.
Photographic Exhibit, images from 20th century America's best-known photographers and award-winning photographs from the National Geographic Collection, Associated Press, Life Magazine and the George Eastman Collection, through May 31; Dolphin Galleries and the Tapa concourse, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-9900.
"Little Slices," new paintings and found objects by Bernie Moriaz, through May 31; Got Art? in Nu'uanu. 521-1097.
"Fire in the Tropics," youth services student artists from Easter Seals Hawaii, through June 2; Atelier 4 Fine Arts Gallery. 524-3552.
"Powwow Series," photographic prints of Native American dancers by Faith Fay, part of the "GirlFest" event, through June 4; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 599-3931.
Chinese Brush Painting, exhibition of works by the Precious Ink Chamber Association, through June 4; Honolulu Hale Courtyard Gallery.
Watercolors by Brad Lewis and paintings by Holly Katura, through June 5; Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
"Japan & Paris: Impressionism, Postimpressionism, and the Modern Era," masterpieces from Matisse, Renoir, Cezanne, Monet and Japanese painters on loan from Japanese museums, through June 6; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts, $15 general and $10 student and military admission to this and all the art museum's exhibitions. 532-8701.
"Bhutan, Jewel of the Himalaya," photographs by Celiamarie Moore, through June 11; Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.
AHA Contemporary Show, works in many media from members of the Association of Hawaii Artists, through June 12; Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery. 638-8623.
"The Women's Show," selected works by women artists of Hawai'i including Peggy Chun, Lynn Cook, Scottie Flamm, Donna Burns and others, opens Friday, runs concurrently with the showing of "Hello Dolly" 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; 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; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Lasting Impressions: Printing & Engraving in Hawai'i," artifacts, prints and engravings from in early-19th-century Hawai'i, through June 26; Mission Houses Museum; $6. 531-0481.
"Influencing Paris," exhibition of Japanese prints collected by European artists, from the art museum's collection, through June 27; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo Art Exhibit, calls for entries in any media for the juried show, scheduled for June 4-29, in child, teen and adult categories and is open to professional and amateur artists. Submit up to three works themed to relate to the zoo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo, Big Island. Entry fee on sliding scale of $1 to $5 based on age. Prizes will be awarded. (808) 933-0416.
Cinema Paradise accepting preview films in VHS format in a variety of categories including dramatic, documentary and animation which were completed in of after January 2003 for the September Festival. Entry fee (per film) is $35 by June 1 or $40 by July 1. Entry form and additional information available at www.cinemapar adise.org or by calling 550-0496.
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 and lampwork glass, may be submitted with a $12 entry fee per work, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Entry forms and additional information at www.hawaiiglass artists.org or by calling 392-6482.
The Japan/Hawaii Cultural Art Exchange Program will accept oil and water color painting, prints, ceramics and sculptures for the 2nd 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.
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.
