Art Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Woodworking Seminar, Garry Knox Bennett, juror for the Hawaii Woodshow 2004, presents a slide lecture and demonstration of techniques, design theory and aesthetics, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Martin and MacArthur showroom, 1815 Kahai St.; $75. 456-1006.
"The Photography of Francis Haar and Its Preservation," talk by Tom Haar on the archiving of his late father's work, 4 p.m. today, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; free. 735-5095.
"Sacred Mountains," Millie Liu leads a tour of the academy's collection, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, part of the Tea and Tour program, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with $7 adult or $4 senior, student and military. Reservations required: 532-8726.
"The Carnal and the Cosmic," Pratapaditya Pal presents a slide lecture in conjunction with the current "Durga: The Great Goddess Revealed" exhibit, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Doris Duke Theater, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 432-8700.
A Discussion of Maoli Contemporary Fine Art, Rocky and Lucia Jensen lead a discussion on Native Hawaiian art and tour of the current exhibit, "Ho'oilina; Birthright," 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Bishop Museum Atherton Halau; free. 847-3511.
"Telling Your Powerful Arts Story," Deb Brzoska leads a workshop to assist arts educators in evaluating their programs, collecting evidence of learning and outcomes and presenting their success to grant makers, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 941-2787.
Chinatown Shoot-out, join artists from Environmental Observations in capturing images of Chinatown with film or digital cameras, 11 a.m. Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. www.environmentalobservations.com.
Opening
Hawaiian Quilt Display, works by master quilter Carol Kamaile and her students, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today through Sept. 19, Kahala Mall, Macy's wing. 732-7736, ext. 13.
Environmental Observations, photographic works by Jeff Bunting, Mary Farkash, Jessica Radovich, Robin Scanlon and Marc Yoakum, Tuesday through Oct. 9 with a reception 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Tonight," recent works by Hanae Uechi Mills, Wednesday through Oct. 12, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
"E Hawai'i E, Mau Ku'u Aloha No (Hawai'i Always My Love Indeed)" ceramics, fiber art and other three-dimensional forms by Lucille Cooper, Wednesday through Oct. 14 with a reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9151.
"Living Space," new paintings and woodworks by Masako Schwalbenitz, Thursday through Oct. 16 with a reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday, workspace. 732-2300.
Inner Scapes, abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Friday through Feb. 27 with a public reception 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.
"Building a Life," collages by Amanda Toy, Friday through Nov. 1, Sure Shot Cafe, Makiki Shopping Village. 523-2326.
"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, Friday through Jan. 25, Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-0232.
Paintings by Mark Brown and Oils by Sandra Blaxel, Saturday through Oct. 2, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
CLOSING
"Treelines II," oils and watercolors by Anthony Mendivil, through Wednesday, Sure Shot Cafe, Makiki Shopping Village. 523-2326.
"Balinese Tradition, Contemporary Resonance," traditional Balinese paintings combined with modern paintings inspired by Indonesia by I Made Sumayasa and Penny Kaiman Rayner, through Thursday, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.
"Spirit of the Dead Watching," examination of life and death by local artists, through Friday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Community Gallery. 945-7633.
The Nature of Hawaiian Quilts, annual quilt exhibition explores motifs taken from the environment, the significance of the selected plants and flowers, and the steps taken from natural elements to the completed quilts, through Saturday, Mission Houses Museum. 531-0481.
Acrylic Paintings by Shawn Ardion and Watercolors by Steve Bettman, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(Listed by closing date)
"Na La'au O Hawai'i," Hawaii's Woodshow 2004, 12th annual juried exhibition of fine woodwork created from native woods, sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association, through Sept. 19, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; $2 donation requested. 833-1111.
"With a Fresh Eye," recent paintings by Mark Norseth and Eclectic Adornment 2004, eighth annual exhibit of beaded accessories by Alethia Donathan, Barbara Edelstein, Mary Kamiya, Alicia Oh, Joel Park, Charlene Tashima and Ann Teruya, through Sept. 23, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"The Best 100 Japanese Posters 1945-89," milestones in graphic design created by designers in Japan after World War II, through Sept. 24, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.
"Transgressed Boundaries & Potent Fusions," multimedia exhibition of work by Diana Jeon, Chris Mitts and George Newton, through Sept. 24, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
Works by Mapuanan Schneider, exhibit of paintings, through Sept. 24, Aupuni Artwall and Gallery, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
"Portraits of a Woman," photographs by Christina Simpkins, through Sept. 25, Studio 1. 550-8701.
"Diverse Beauty," works by Maile Yawata and David Smith, through Sept. 28, Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery. 532-8742.
"Currents 2004," new works in various media by 16 Kaua'i artists curated by Sanit and Carol Khewhok, through Sept. 28, Academy Art Center at Linekona, first-floor gallery. 532-8742.
45th annual All-Media Juried Member Exhibition, works in various media from members of the Windward Artists Guild, through Sept. 29, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Gallery. 233-7323.
"Earth and Sky: Transformations," black and white photographs from 1999 to 2004 by Al Benedict, through Sept. 29, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
New Paintings by Dieter Runge, through Sept. 30, Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
New Paintings by Sandra Blazel, through Sept. 30 with a reception Sept. 24, Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.
Paintings by Suzanne McCrary, through Sept. 30, Originals Fine Artworks of Hawaii Gallery. 734-3959.
Call for Volunteers
Hawai'i State Art Museum seeks volunteers to serve as gallery attendants, help with special events or be trained as docents. Docent training begins Saturday. For additional information on volunteering call 586-9959, write hisamvolunteers@yahoo.com or download an application from www.hawaii.gov/sfca.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
Hawaii Tokai International College invites Hawai'i residents, 60 years and older, to submit work done on postcards for the 16th Shizuoka Friendship Postcard Art Competition. Prizes awarded including a grand prize trip for tow to attend the awards ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, in December. Entry form and information at 983-4121. Deadline for receipt of entries is Sept. 20.
Hawai'i Craftsmen call for works in clay, fiber, metal, wood, glass and mixed media for the 37th annual statewide juried exhibition scheduled for Oct. 9-31. Entry delivery dates for each island vary in location and dates from Sept. 27 through Oct. 2. Call 596-8128 or visit www.hawaiicraftsmen.org for a prospectus and entry requirements.
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.
