Posted on: Sunday, November 28, 2004

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

31st annual Holiday Craft Fair, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander handcrafted items, artists demonstrations, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Mission Houses Museum; free admission. 531-0481.

Raku and Stoneware Pottery Christmas Sale, with artists' demonstrations and talk story, one-of-a-kind gifts, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today, 45-558 Kamehameha Hwy., Kane'ohe (near Yamashiro's Building Supply); free admission. 561-8164.

18th annual Volcano Village Art Studio Tour and Sale, visit the studios of hui artists including Ira Ono, Chiu Leong, Zeke Israel, Pam Barton and others, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Volcano Village (pick up a map at any artist's studio; free admission. (808) 967-7261.

23rd annual World Art Bazaar, ethnic clothing, jewelry, sculptures, baskets, ceramics and more, continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through Dec. 12, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 532-8703.

"Textile Tours and Yarns" tour of the academy's collection with Jackie Wesolosky, 2:30-4 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; part of "Tea and Tour" program, free with museum admission. Reservations: 532-3681.

"A Glimpse into the Past: Old Hawai'i" tour of the academy's collection of Hawaiian art with Gloria Grinnin, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 5, Honolulu Academy of Arts; part of "Tea and Tour" program, free with museum admission. Reservations: 532-3681.

Lynda Benglis, lecture by the visiting sculptor and video artist from the Intersections program, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; free. 956-8251.

"Recycling Tradition in the Arts of Hawai'i," Adrienne Kaeppler talks on Hawaiian art today by addressing body art and wearable art through the recycling of traditional art forms, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mission Houses Museum Library; free with $6 admission to the current exhibit, "Body Language." 531-0481.

"East Coast, West Coast and Maui," reception, meet the artist Mark Brown and view paintings done in Maine, California and Hawai'i, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Originals Fine Artworks of Hawaii Gallery; free admission. 734-3959.

Art Show, with works in watercolor, oils and mixed media by Nancy Edwards, Dan Janik and students, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Intercultural Communications College, 1601 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 1000; free admission. 946-2445.

Impressions Print Sale, annual sale of etchings, lithographs, prints, woodcuts and monotypes created by members of the Honolulu Printmakers, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 5, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 536-5507.

Wyland's annual Fall Gallery Show, meet the artist, see new works by Wyland and others, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Wyland Galleries, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 536-8973.

Tickets on sale for "The Starlight Ball," black-tie masquerade, "Carnevale di Venezia," to be held 7-11 p.m. Jan. 8, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $75 to benefit ARTafterDARK. 532-6099.

ONGOING EVENTS

Artist Demonstrations, local artists demonstrate their techniques, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse; free. Call for scheduled artists: 596-8885.

Rudy Gonzalez shows his technique, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa. 637-5520.

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), with guest artists Gil Bruvel and Thomas Leung with sales of the "2005 Artists' Choice Charity Calendar," 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea. (808) 874-8583.

Friday Night is Art Night, meet artists "The Twins", 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-6284.

Art on the Zoo Fence, over 35 local artists display their work for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue across from Kapi'olani Park.

Painting Demonstration, by local artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Juno Galang, shows his techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa; free. 637-5520.

OPENING

"Past Happy Hour: Constellations, Lotuses and Eggshells," mixed media exhibit of works by Frank Sheriff, Dan Nishiyama and Lianne Rozelle, today through Jan. 21, Hawai'i Pacific University. 544-0287.

"Instance," annual multi-media exhibition of graduate works, today through Dec. 17, opening reception 2-4 p.m. today, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.

"Here we are, up to now," composite exhibit of photography and tecno-computer generated imagery by David Cornwell, Tom Shiu and Michael Horton, today through Jan. 8, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

Paintings by Joyce Arizumi, Tuesday through Jan. 10, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Art & More at the Ground Floor. 538-6012.

"Small Works by Big People," exhibit of paintings and drawings on paper from The Barnstormers, Tuesday through Dec. 27, plus a live mural painting session, Tuesday through the opening reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Thirtyninehotel Gallery. 599-2552.

"Sharing the Memories," prints by Joe Pimental, Wednesday through Dec. 31, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

"Tinkered and Toyed," whimsical works inspired by the winter holidays by 42 local artists, Wednesday through Dec. 29, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Japanese Cultural Society of Hawai'i Community Gallery. 945-7633.

"Real People," portraits and figure paintings by Alan Stamper and Paul Hosch, Wednesday through Dec. 31, opening reception 7-9 p.m. Friday, Soullenz Studio & Gallery. 525-7757.

2004 Photographs by Members of the Hawaii Photographic Society, Wednesday through Dec. 29, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930, 487-2090.

Karen Thrasher and her Ohana Show, works in various media by members of the Thrasher family, Wednesday through Dec. 31, artist reception 2-5 p.m. Dec. 18, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

"Dance!" works by Ginger Royal, Friday through Jan. 5, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

Works by Albert Furtado, exhibit of acrylic paintings, Saturday through Dec. 26, Unity Bookstore, Unity Church at Diamond Head. 735-4436, ext. 310.

CLOSING

"Reflections," paintings and photographs by Jim Drorbaugh, through today, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery. 233-7323.

"Ho'oilina; Birthright," contemporary Hawaiian carvings by Rocky Ka'iouliokahihikolo 'Ehu Jensen and photos by his daughter, Natalie Mahina Jensen, and pen and ink vignettes by his son, Frank Jensen, through today, Bishop Museum, Vestibule Gallery; 847-3511.

"A Christmas Fantasy," an art and craft sale and show, through today, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

"The Wonderful World of Underwater Photography," selection of images made by members locally and abroad, through Monday, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

Nancy Vilhauer, paintings, through Wednesday, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"Watercolors," by Susan Cardenas, through Wednesday, Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall. 236-2787.

"Turtles, Mermaids and the Summer of '04," digital art by Red, through Wednesday, Soullenz. 525-7757.

"From Russia With Love," Fimo bottles and candle holders by Svetlana Vovina, through Wednesday, Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Paintings by April Lew and Ceramics by Lauren Bridges, through Wednesday, Originals Fine Artworks of Hawaii. 734-3959.

"Iconic Invitations: Photographs from Europe," photography by Rev. Buddy Summers, through Wednesday, Morning Brew of Kaiula. 780-1583.

Heartists, skateboard art, featuring graffiti artist KOAK this month, through Wednesday, Prototype (skate shop), Windward Mall. 235-6161.

"Art & More," paintings by Yoshio Hayashi, through Wednesday, The Ground Floor Restaurant. 538-6012.

"A Relative Affair," family-member pairs' works, through Friday, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

"Toys in Art," exhibit of what artists see and imagine, through Saturday, Puka Bead Boutique and Studio, Manoa Square. 988-7852.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

Works by Brad Lewis, photographs of the Big Island's volcanoes, through Dec. 4, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

Oils by Robert James, paintings from nature, through Dec. 4, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

"Shangri La: A Honolulu Printmakers Portfolio," prints of Doris Duke's estate by Hawai'i printmakers, through Dec. 5, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Durga: The Great Goddess Revealed," exhibition of sculptural representations of the Hindu goddess, through Dec. 5, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Asian wing. 532-8701.

"Diamond Head Series," prints by Laura Ruby, through Dec. 9, UH-Manoa Kuykendall Gallery, room 106. 956-7647.

"Growing a Dream," works by Patrice Federspiel, through Dec. 10, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Life is a Collage," works by Diane Ewing, through Dec. 10, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Mixed Media Miniature VII," annual exhibit of small works, through Dec. 16, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

"Xmas at workspace," annual holiday art gift sale with works by Allyn Bromley, Chuck Davis, May Izumi, Kloe Kang, Kelly Sueda and others, through Dec. 19, workspace. 732-2300.

"Abrazos de Navidad!" ceramics, jewelry, glass and other arts from Guatemala, through Dec. 24, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Fact & Fiction," lacquer work by Korean artist Yong Ju Jung, through Dec. 24, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

"Fire & Ice," recent glassworks by UH students, through Dec. 30, The Exhibit Space, 112 Bishop St. 599-5009.

"Gifts That Last," artwork, ceramics, wood vessels, art glass and jewelry by local artists, through Dec. 30, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Patricia "Pat" Ellard works (member of Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program), through Dec. 31, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Art Gallery. 531-3511.

"American Studio Sculpture," early 20th century works from the academy's collection," through Dec. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

Japanese Woodblock Print Show, traditional woodblocks from the late 19th century, through Dec. 31, Tradewinds Gallery. 236-2787.

"Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy," over 175 objects, including paintings, photographs, needlework, ceramics, furniture and costumes, that reveal life in New England, 1650s-late 1900s, through Jan. 2, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"Clay Glass Wood Metal Glass," selected works from museum's collection and "Paula Winokur: Transcending Memory," ceramic sculpture, through Jan. 2, The Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

"Neither East Nor West: Hong Kong Contemporary Art," multi-media exhibit of works by Lo Koon Chiu, Yau Leung, Vincent Yu, Warren Leung Chi Wo, Chu Hing Wah, Fiona Wong Lai Ching and Leung Mee Ping, curated by Oscar HO Hing Kay, through Jan. 7, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

"From Flat Fabrics to Contoured Body Forms: a Story of Asian Costumes," exhibit shows how the construction of garments from India to Japan have evolved, guest-curated by Na Young Hong, through Jan. 16, Honolulu Academy of Art Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

"E Ola Mau Ka La'au: The Wood Lives On," works by Robert Hamada; "Procession," pastels by Margaret Ezekial; and recent work by Yvonne Cheng, through Jan. 25, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-0232.

"Washi in the Floating World," recently conserved Ukiyo-e prints by Utagawa Hiroshige," one of the largest collections of Hiroshige prints in America at 3,200 pieces, through Jan. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

"Body Language: Adornment & Identity in the Pacific," landmark exploration of the Pacific island history of cultural change, adaptation, resistance and evolution in gender roles, through Feb. 5, Mission Houses Museum. 531-0481.

"Jewelry of Hawai'i: Art and Artifice in Paradise," 20th-century jewelry, guest-curated by Carol Anne Dickson, Ph.D., through Feb. 13, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"O2 Art1: Barnstormers," installation art, through Spring 2005, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights, tennis courts. 526-1322.

"Inner Scapes," abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, through Feb. 27, and "Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present in a variety of media by island artists, ongoing with docent-led tours available, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from museum's collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa from textile collection, ongoing, 2nd-floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700

"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from museum's collection, ongoing, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

"Na Hale 'O Waiawi," site-specific installation by Patrick Dougherty created from strawberry guava and rose apple saplings, ongoing, The Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)

"The Line Forms Here," works in oil, tempra and sumi ink by Lauren Okano, through Jan. 7, Laser Eye Center of Hawaii, Art of Vision Gallery. 946-6000.

"DIVERSITY x 3," watercolor, oil and pastels by Steve Bettman, Rita Gustie and Helen Iaea, through Jan. 14, Honolulu Country Club. 441-9400.

"Designer Drawings," preparatory drawings and gouaches by Emma Jewell Howard, Annette Kemp and Nancy Peacock, through Jan. 23, The Contemporary Café at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

Peter Norburgh, watercolors, ongoing, Steven Michael's Salon. 737-6284.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

"Good Things, Small Packages," mixed-media invitational exhibit with art for the holidays, through Dec. 19, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, local artists have created wreaths for sale and exhibit, through Jan. 2, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

"Paintings and Drawings of Territorial Hawai'i," paintings, sketches and watercolors by Jan Schaafsma, covering the time period from 1910-1945, from the collection of the Schaafsma family and the museum, through Feb. 5, Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Winter Art Workshops for Adults, registration is open now for workshops beginning in January, February and March in a variety of media including icon painting, ceramic sculpture, cloisonne and silver clay, painting and collage, offered at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Call for complete schedule, prices and registration: 532-8741.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

19th annual Christmas Wreath Contest, sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu, will accept entries for display in Honolulu Hale from Dec. 4-Jan. 2, with cash prizes awarded in four categories, on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lane Gallery in Honolulu Hale. For complete requirements call 523-4674.

Ladyfest Hawai'i seeks visual and performance artists for the March festival that focuses on women of all ages in the arts. E-mail info@ladyfesthawaii.org for application information. Deadline: Dec. 20.

Hawaii Student Digital Showcase television program, featuring student producers, editors, scriptwriters and talent, seeks submission of public service announcements, mini-documentaries, shorts, music videos and animation for airing on a weekly program on 'Olelo Channel 56. 837-8004.

Hawaii Watercolor Society seeks entries for the 2005 juried show at the Academy Art Center at Linekona with prizes in three categories. Call 521-9799 for a prospectus or download from www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org. Deadline is Jan. 3.

Honolulu Printmakers seeks entries in hand printmaking media for the 77th annual exhibit to be jurored by Kathan Brown and scheduled for Feb. 24-March 18 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona. Fees are $6 per entry for Honolulu Printmakers members, $10 for non-members. Call for complete rules: 536-5507. Entries accepted 2-6 p.m. Feb. 18 or prints framed in Plexiglas may be mailed from the neighbor islands.

Gallery on the Pali calls for artists interested in exhibiting in the gallery; ongoing. 595-4047.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, 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.