Posted on: Sunday, September 26, 2004

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Temari Celebrates 25 Years, with craft activities, fine art, ceramics, fabrics, jewelry, prints and mixed-media works for sale, silent auction, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Kapi'olani Community College cafeteria. 536-4566.

"The Durga Festival," Manu Chakravartty leads a tour of the current exhibit, 2:30-4 p.m. today, part of the "Tea and Tour" program, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with $7 adult or $4 senior, student and military admission. Reservations: 532-3681.

Kalapana Photo Exhibit, images taken by Mary Ann Lynch on the Big Island in 1971 through 1975, today and tomorrow with a reception 3-5 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse, then moving to Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Fort Street Mall for a reception 5-9 p.m. Friday. 596-8885.

Watercolor Demonstration, Carole Barnes, juror for the Hawaii Watercolor Society 2004 Open Show, shares her working techniques, 3 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-9799.

Artist Demonstrations, local artists demonstrate their technique, 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.

"I'm Paying, So Make Me Look Good," Myra kent leads a tour of portraits in the academy's collection, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, part of the "Tea and Tour" program, Honolulu Academy of Arts; repeats, 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 3; free with $7 adult or $4 senior, student and military admission. Reservations: 532-3681.

The Barnstormers Collective create a large-scale installation art project on the walls of the tennis courts over an eight-day period. The public is invited to view the work in progress, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 general, $3 seniors and students, free for children under 12. 526-1322.

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

Artists' Talk, join members of the Barnstormers who are creating an installation art work as they talk about their individual and collective work, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 for museum members, $7 for nonmembers. Reservations required: 521-1322.

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), meet artists "The Twins," 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries at Wailea, Maui; free admission. (808) 874-8583.

First Friday Gallery Walk, art receptions with refreshments and entertainment at most art venues in downtown Honolulu, including the State Art Museum, ARTS at Marks Garage, Pegge Hopper Gallery, Studio 1, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center and the new Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery at 1140 Bethel St., 5-9 p.m. Friday, with maps available at most downtown art galleries; free. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552.

"Family Fun for Educators," tour of the current exhibits, entertainment, gallery hunt, prizes and refreshments for all of Hawai'i's educators in public, private and home schools, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for educators. Reservations required: 532-8726.

"Prints 2004: Pick Your Passion," musical entertainment, food and beverage and the opportunity to choose a print of your choice, created by a member of the Honolulu Printmakers, when your name is called, 6 p.m. Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $120 individual, $140 for two (choice of one print), $25 for food and beverage and no print. Tickets: 536-5507.

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

Expression Session, children, ages 5-12, create works in clay with Gail Hazelhurst, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $5 members, $10 nonmembers.

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

OPENING

"Pygoya at Roy's," large-scale cyberpaintings on canvas by Web artist Pygoya, today through Nov. 11, Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.

"Artists Mean Business," exhibit of works in various media from artists with disabilities, Monday through Oct. 3 with an opening ceremony 9 a.m. Monday, Kahala Mall, east foyer. 455-6002.

"Abstract or Not," exhibit of pastels by Independent Pastel Artists, Monday through Oct. 22 with an artists reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Caf? Che Pasta. 524-0004.

"Metaphoric Menagerie VIII," masks created by students from UH-Manoa's Art 101 class, Tuesday through Oct. 31, The Contemporary Museum Caf? Gallery, Makiki Heights. 521-1322.

"A Sense of Place," recent pastels by Toni Martin, "Land," photographs by Bruce Behnke and "Portraits and Profiles," wire sculptures by Gallyn, and "Never Say No," abstracts by Frances Hill, Tuesday through Oct. 29 with an opening reception 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, New Louis Pohl Gallery, 1111 Nu'uanu Ave. 521-1818.

"Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy," more than 175 objects, including paintings, photographs, needlework, ceramics, furniture and costumes that reveal lives in New England from the 1650s through the end of the 1900s, Thursday through Jan. 2, Honolulu Academy of Arts Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"The Seagulls," photographs by Edmund Y.K. Yip, Friday through Oct. 28 with a reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Waterlilies," watercolors and collage by Meg Stone, Friday through Oct. 31, Ko'olay Gallery. 988-4147.

"Photography in Female Form," figure art by Brian Peterson and Tomas del Amo, Friday through Nov. 4 with a reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Gallery F22, Pauahi St. 545-1882.

Paintings by Joe Yoshida and Photographs by Veronica Carmona, Friday through Oct. 31 with a reception for Carmona 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8 and a reception for Yoshida on Oct. 22, Originals Fine Artworks of Hawaii Gallery. 734-3959.

"Just Rhythm," watercolors by Maritz, Friday through Oct. 31, Honolulu Country Club. 441-9408.

"Trash Show," 16th annual exhibition of works from recycled materials, Friday through Oct. 21, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 961-5711.

Hawaii Watercolor Society 2004 Open Show, juried by Carole Barnes, Saturday through Oct. 30 with a reception 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 7, Pauahi Tower Gallery. 521-9799.

'Oiwi Journal 3 Art Exhibit, works by Imaikalani Kalahele, Malia Kuahiwinui, Hiko'olu Hanapi, Kamaka Kanekoa, Anthony Kekona and April Drexel, Saturday through Oct. 29 with a reception and third annual I Ka Makahiki reading 4 p.m. Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

Cats, pen and ink watercolors by Suma Cohn and Polynesian Islands, oil paintings by Mark Cross, Saturday through Oct. 16, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

CLOSING

Recent Paintings by Tsugumi Iwasaki-Higbee, Gelareh Khoie and Paul Levitt, through today, The Contemporary Museum, Caf? Gallery. 526-1322.

"Diverse Beauty," works by Maile Yawata and David Smith, through Tuesday, 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 Tuesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona, first floor gallery. 532-8742.

"Earth and Sky: Transformations," black-and-white photographs from 1999 to 2004 by Al Benedict, through Wednesday, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

45th annual All Media Juried Member Exhibition, works in various media from members of the Windward Artists Guild, through Wednesday, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Gallery. 233-7323.

New Paintings by Dieter Runge, through Thursday, Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.

New Paintings by Sandra Blazel, through Thursday, Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery. 524-3552.

Paintings by Suzanne McCrary, through Thursday, Originals Fine Artworks of Hawaii Gallery. 734-3959.

"Call of the Wild," acrylics by David Hayes, through Thursday, Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

New Works by Michael Furuya and Bridgette Adams, through Thursday, Cedar Street Galleries. 589-1580.

"Glass & Calligraphy — Light, Water and Flowers," works by Ken Peterson, Hiromi Peterson, Robin Furukawa and Naomi Omizo, through Thursday, Kirsch Gallery, Punahou School campus. 923-7275.

"We Got Rhythm," water media paintings by Kat Smith and Peruvian artist, Maritza, through Thursday, Honolulu Country Club. 627-0095.

Student Photography Exhibit 2004, works by Alicia Ajolo, Christopher Aradanas, Yuzuko Fukunaga, Jill Higa, Jihea Hwang, Jessica Oshita, Nina Pullella, Lianne Rozzelle and Ross Togashi, through Thursday, UH-Manoa Hamilton Library's first floor galleries. 956-7205.

Photographs by John A. (Jack) Titchen, works by Honolulu Star-Bulletin photojournalist, through Thursday, Unity Bookstore. 735-4436.

Batiks by Ann Lee Lowerre, through Thursday, Pu'u'opelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Home, Waimea, Big Island; included with tour of the home: $8.50 adult, $8 seniors, $6.50 children 4-11. (808) 885-2303.

"A Delicate World: a Process of Conscience," recent artworks by Michael S. Teruya, through Friday, Pauahi Tower at Bishop Square, lobby area. 537-6838.

Paintings by Mark Brown and Oils by Sandra Blaxel, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

"Reaching for Simplicity," works by Ria Keltz-Remenar, through Saturday, Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

"Fantastic Mountains," painting of the Ming and Qing dynasty from the Shanghai Museum, 80 traditional Chinese landscape paintings, through Oct. 3, Honolulu Academy of Arts Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

Environmental Observations, photographic works by Jeff Bunting, Mary Farkash, Jessica Radovich, Robin Scanlon and Marc Yoakum, through Oct. 9 with a reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

Gary Schneider Portraits, retrospective of photographs, through Oct. 10, The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Tonight," recent works by Hanae Uechi Mills, 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 3-D forms by Lucille Cooper, through Oct. 14, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9151.

"Living Space," new paintings and woodworks by Masako Schwalbenitz, through Oct. 16, workspace. 732-2300.

"Eye of the Beholder II," exhibition of works in various media by docents from the Honolulu Academy of Arts, through Oct. 16, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Irving Jenkins: Reflections on a Hawaii Heritage," sculptural art works evoke Hawaiian designs and symbols, through Oct. 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

Terra Incognita, recent works in gesso, crayon, ink, acrylic and other media by Timothy P. Ojile, through Oct. 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Graphic Arts Gallery. 532-8701.

"Uki-e: Japanese Perspective Prints," exhibit of ukiyo-e prints from the academy's collection and curated by director Stephen Little, through Oct. 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Michener Gallery. 532-8701.

"Harry Tsuchidana: Gemini, Monkey, Kumamoto Ken," recent paintings by Tsuchidana, through Oct. 22, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Gallery. 945-7633.

"Recent Discoveries," mixed-media paintings by George Woollard and "Out of Hand," small bronze sculptures by Jackie Mild Lau, through Oct. 22, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"earth — first of five elements," exhibit of mixed-media works by Yoko Haar, Keiko Hatano, Tsugumi Iwasaki-Higbee, Violet Murakami, Diane Nushida-Tokuno, Lori Ohtani and Noe Tanigawa, curated by Marcia Morse, through Oct. 24, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

"Monkeys: Myth, Magic and Mischief in the Arts of Asia," works in various media with images of monkeys, through Oct. 29, East-West Center Gallery in John Burns Hall. 941-7177.

"Ku'o Ko'a (Independence)," artwork in various media by students of the Easter Seals Youth Services Program, through Oct. 29, 1132 Bishop St. lobby art space. 536-1015.

Works by Francine Yamate, former patient in the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, through Oct. 31, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Art Gallery. 531-3511.

Tropical Mosaic II, digital art created by members of the Digital Art Society of Hawaii, available for viewing through Oct. 31 at www.worldprintmakers.com.

"Ho'oilina; Birthright," contemporary Hawaiian carvings by Rocky Ka'iouliokahihikolo 'Ehu Jensen and photographs by his daughter, Natalie Mahina Jensen, and pen and ink vignettes by his son, Frank Jensen, through Nov. 28, Bishop Museum, Vestibule Gallery; included with admission to the museum, $14.95 adults, $11.95 youth 4-12 with discounts for kama'aina, seniors and military, children under 4 and Bishop Museum members are free. 847-3511.

"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.

"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.

"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 the art museum's collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa (tapa) from the art museum's textile collection, ongoing, second-floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700

"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from the art 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 at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

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 Ave. across from Kapi'olani Park.

OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)

The Art of John Young, paintings, drawings and watercolors, through Oct. 22, Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom, 938 Pi'ikoi St. 597-1647.

Mixed Media Art Show, watercolors, paintings, sculptures and beadwork from local artists, through Oct. 30, Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.

"Just Orchids," watercolors by Dolores A. Manijo, through Oct. 31, Assagio Restaurant Italiano, Kailua. 261-2772.

"Building a Life," collages by Amanda Toy, through Nov. 1, Sure Shot Cafe, Makiki Shopping Village. 523-2326.

Inner Scapes, abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, through Feb. 27, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

"Na Maka Kahiko...the Faces of the Old," exhibit of fiber sculpture and paintings by Almalene Ku'uipo Gray-Parker and Laka Morton, through Oct. 3, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

"Converging Threads," sculptural works in various media by Pat Hickman and David Hamilton, through Oct. 24, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Wailuku, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

"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

Workshop with Carole Barnes, five-session class on watercolor technique, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $260. 521-9799.

Abstraction for Beginners, Harry Tsuchidana teaches a hands-on painting class, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; $25 plus cost of supplies. Registration: 945-7633.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Hawai'i Craftsmen calls 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 tomorrow through Saturday. Call 596-8128 or visit www.hawaiicraftsmen.org for a prospectus and exact entry requirements and dates.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center holds a series of meeting for artists wishing to submit works for the Schaefer International Gallery's Portrait Challenge 2006. The first meeting is 5:30 p.m. Friday at the center's gallery meeting room, Wailuku, Maui. Meeting on the Big Island, O'ahu and Kaua'i follow in the coming weeks. Call for complete schedule: (808) 242-2787, ext. 258 or ext. 288.

The Art Society of Hawaii calls for works for the juried exhibition "Kuilima Kakou," commemorating the 150-year anniversary of Japan and U.S. relations, scheduled to open Oct. 18. Two-dimensional works must be framed and measure no more than 45 by 45 inches; 3-D works no larger that 3 by 3 by 5 feet and must be presented for consideration, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Blaisdell Center's Pikaki room. $20 fee for each entry. 942-3443, 533-2044.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center seeks proposals for exhibitions in the Schaefer International Gallery for the May 2006-June 2007 season. In addition to touring exhibits, the center will consider proposals from individual artists and groups, especially those who represent the arts of Hawai'i and the Pacific Rim. Applications and guidelines are available by calling (808) 242-2787 or e-mailing darrell@mauiarts.org. Deadline for proposals is Nov. 12, 2004.

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.