Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
From the Floating World to Moulin Rouge, Allison Roscoe leads a tour of the art museum's collection, 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.
"The Synthesis of Western and Chinese Landscape in the Photographs of George DeWolfe," illustrated lecture by DeWolfe traces the influences on his work for the past 30 years, 7 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Manoa, Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012; free. 956-8246.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK, art receptions with refreshments and entertainment at most art venues in downtown Honolulu, including the State Art Museum, The ARTS at Marks Garage, Pegge Hopper Gallery, Studio 1, Smith Street Galleries and others, 5-9 p.m. Friday, with maps available at most art galleries; free. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552.
"15 Years after Tiananmen Square," Advertiser photographer Jeff Widener shares his photographs and personal memories, and China historian Daniel Kwok gives an overview of events that led to the demonstrations, and what has happened since, 7 p.m. Friday, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8768.
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. Saturdays through June 26, Mission Houses Museum; free. 531-0481.
Expressions Session, Jason Minami shows children how to do sculptures, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 children of members, $10 children of nonmembers. Reservations required: 526-1322.
Z†GS Z Ultimate Garage Sale, estate garage sale and craft fair including framed art, prints, art books, art supplies, folk art and handcrafted items, sponsored by Hawai'i Craftsmen, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Austin Building, 1139 Nu'uanu Ave.; free admission. 596-8128.
OPENINGS
"Fish Tales," gyotaku fish prints by Naoki Hayashi, opens Tuesday, through June 30; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
"30 Years of Magic," large-scale photographs by Steve Kastner of Hawai'i's natural beauty, opens with a reception 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, through June 29; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Sun 'n Fun," works in various media from local artists, opens Tuesday, through July 31; Tradewinds Gallery at Windward Mall. 236-2787.
"Our Ohana, Your Families," photo exhibit of works in honor of Honolulu Gay Pride 2004, opens Tuesday, through June 30, Hawai'i State Library, King and Punchbowl. 586-3500.
"Emulsified Obsession," recent glass works by Jay West, opens Tuesday with a reception 3-5 p.m. June 12, through June 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.
"Beauty through the Eyes of Children," children's art from Hawai'i is paired with work from students in Japan, sponsored by the Mokichi Okada Association, opens Wednesday, through June 6; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8743.
"DL Vega," artistic renditions by Daven Hee, Kip Howe and Lorenzo, opens with a reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, through June 26; Studio 1. 550-8701.
"Shake, Rattle & Blow '04," exhibition of ceramic rattles and whistles by local artists, opens with a reception 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, through June 30; Soullenz Gallery. 291-2650.
"Molas: Old Art, New Designs," contemporary textile art interpretations of the Kuna Indian method of reverse appliquŽ, opens with a reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, through June 30; Pacific Traditions Gallery. 531-5122.
"Contemporary Hawaiian Art — Yesterday and Today," mixed-media sculpture by Bob Freitas, opens with a reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, through June 30; Apuni Artwall, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Centre. 596-8885.
"Flapdoodle Flimflam Flummadidle," new sculpture and painting by May Izumi and Lori Uyehara, opens with a reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, through July 2; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"Island Days," batiks by Marti Wiese Rounds, opens Friday, through June 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery. 233-7323.
Contemporary Tapestry, woven tapestries and works on paper by Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffie, opens Friday, through July 26; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo Art Exhibit, juried show of two and three dimensional art depicting the flora and fauna of the zoo, opens Friday, through June 29; Wailoa Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 933-0416.
Batiks by Marti Weiss and Abstract art by Mihoko, both open Saturday, through June 29; Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
CLOSINGS
"50 ... Interpreted," exhibition of fiber art by members of the Hawaii Handweavers' Hui in celebration of the organizations 50th anniversary, through tomorrow; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 591-8539.
"Hilo Local Colors," oil and watercolor painting by Gerald Murai, through tomorrow; Louis Pohl-Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.
"Rainbow's End," acrylic landscapes by Patrick Doell, through tomorrow; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.
Photographic Exhibit, images from 20th century America's most well-known photographers and award winning photographs from the National Geographic collection, Associated Press, Life magazine and the George Eastman collection, tomorrow; Dolphin Galleries and the Tapa concourse, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-9900.
"Little Slices," new paintings and found objects by Bernie Moriaz, tomorrow; Got Art? in Nu'uanu. 521-1097.
"Aloha Ho'omaluhia XX," 20th anniversary exhibit of works in many media by local artists celebrates the beauty of nature, through tomorrow; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor's Center Gallery, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
Works by Christopher Aaron Upp and Betty Gerstner, exhibition of glass sculpture, watercolors and porcelain paintings, through tomorrow; Discover Waikoloa Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.
"Fire in the Tropics," youth services student artists from Easter Seals Hawaii, through Wednesday; Atelier 4 Fine Arts Gallery. 524-3552.
"Powwow Series," photographic prints of Native American dancers by Faith Fay, part of the "GirlFest" event, through Friday; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 599-3931.
Chinese Brush Painting, exhibition of works by the Precious Ink Chamber Association, through Friday; Honolulu Hale Courtyard Gallery.
Watercolors by Brad Lewis and paintings by Holly Katura, through Saturday; Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"Japan & Paris: Impressionism, Postimpressionism, and the Modern Era," masterpieces from Matisse, Renoir, CŽzanne, 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; 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.
Landscape Paintings, by Jeannine "Fleurette" Levitt Riccio, through June 25; CafŽ 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 through June 25; Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Lasting Impressions: Printing & Engraving in Hawai'i," artifacts, prints and engravings from 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.
"God Crated Man? Man Created God?" video installations, artwork and performance art by Mark Kadota, through July 2, with an artist reception 5-7 p.m. June 10; Koa Gallery; performance work, 7-8:15 p.m. June 30, Maile Performing Art Theater, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
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 various elevators in downtown buildings including 1132 Bishop Street, Ali'i Place and Topa Financial Center, through June 30. 988-6004.
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.
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.
Landscapes of Clemson Lam, new paintings of Waimea, through June 30; Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-5433.
"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. (808) 967-7565.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Wearable Art Workshop, two-day class in the creation of reversible jacket led by June Colburn, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and June 6, UH-Manoa Miller Hall; $125 Hawaii Stitchery and Fibre Arts Guild members; $150 nonmembers includes membership fee. Registration required: 922-4367.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
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 Tuesday or $40 by July 1. Entry form and additional information available at www.cinemaparadise.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. on June 6, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Entry forms and additional information at www.hawaiiglassartists.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.
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Art is 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 online at www.hawaii.gov/sfca or by calling 586-0305. Application deadline is July 6.
Digital Art Society of HAwaii (DASH) invites artist to join DASH and submit works for Sept. 1 through Nov. 1 "Tropical Mosaic II," digital exhibit on the World Printmakers website. Details by visiting www.digitalarthawaii.org or calling 256-6606.
International Open Amateur Photography Contest, to award more than 1,300 prizes worth $60,000 total this year. Send only one black/white photo in one category (people, travel, pets, kids, sports, nature, action, humor, portraiture, 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; may also submit online (www.picture.com).
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.
