Posted on: Sunday, April 3, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Military Appreciation Sunday, admission to all galleries and exhibits, 1-5 p.m. today and the first Sunday of each month, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free to active-duty, retired and reserve military and their families, with military ID. 532-8700.

"Nothing Ever Happens," talk by curator Kristen Chambers on the current exhibit by Yoshitomo Nara, 1:30 p.m. today, The Contemporary Museum; free. 526-1322.

Watercolor Demonstration, Ong Kim Seng, juror for the current Hawaii Watercolor Society show, shares his techniques, 3 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 587-7911, 262-0436.

"The Art of Rice," tour of the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, led by docent Kay Graham, 2:30-4 p.m. today, at the academy; also, "America the Beautiful," with docent Maeona Mendelson, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and April 10, free with museum admission of $7 general and $4 military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

"The Double Half-Hitch, the Ultimate Knot," fiber artist Marion Hunziker-Larsen presents a slide-lecture on the history, origins and uses of this self-locking knot, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8743.

"Healing the Earth with Art," lecture by Keith McCrary, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Anthroposophical Society Center, 2514 Alaula Way, Manoa. 395-1268.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, more than 35 Island artists display their work for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue, across from Kapi?olani Park.

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

March Artists in Residence, discuss the work and see a demonstration of the artists' works: oil painting by Grady Keystone, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; acrylic life painting by Peter Goodale, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and painting and sculpture by Aelbert M.C. Aehegma, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Hilton Waikoloa Village Art Gallery, Big Island; free. (808) 886-2199.

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

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), with guest artist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lahaina Galleries, Shops at Wailea, Maui. (808) 874-8583.

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

Painting Demonstration by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 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

"Collage: a Way of Life," works by Diane Ewing, today through April 28, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

2005 Eclectic Artists Exhibition, oils, watercolors, photography and mixed-media works by Alicia Pinzari, Audrey Yamane, Carolyn Ma, Douglas Tolentino, Harvey Takaki, Jocelyn Cheng and Miu Kahalehau, today through April 30, Ho?omaluhia Botanical Gardens Gallery, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.

Works by Dhyana Zagri, acrylics on canvas depict Tibetan Buddhist deities, today through April 30, Borders at Ward Centre. 591-8995.

"Insights," biennial juried show, sponsored by National League of American Pen Women, tomorrow through July 1, opening reception 4-6 p.m. today, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.

Hawaii Watercolor Society Members Show, juried by Ong Kim Seng, Tuesday through April 30, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-9799.

21st annual Na 'Opio Junior Art Show, works by students in grades 6-12 from North Kohala private, public and home schools, Wednesday through April 30, opening reception 3-5 p.m. April 16, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

Works by Peter Kowalke, Aelbert M.C. Aehegma and Peter Goodale, exhibit of multi-media art works, Saturday through May 7, The Gallery at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

CLOSING

"Lost and Found," drawings by Kenneth Bushnell, through Saturday, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

"Recent Portraiture," photographs by Tracy Wright Corvo, through Saturday, South Street Gallery @ Frame-Arts Hawaii. 525-5212.

Aloha All Media Art Show, exhibition of works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists juried by Michael Naylor, through Saturday, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

"Teraoka & Morinoue & Kadota," contemporary works on paper by Hawai?i artists Masami Teraoka, Hiroki Morinoue and Mark Kadota, through April 10, Robyn Buntin of Honolulu. 523-5913.

KAAH 20, 20th annual Korean Artists' Association of Hawaii exhibition features contemporary works in various media by association members, through April 12, The Academy Art Center at Linekona, first-floor gallery. 532-8741.

"Inside Outside Information," new paintings and mixed-media sculptures by Dennis Goodbee, through April 12, Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery. 532-8741.

"Full Spectrum," 2005 Koa Award recipient, Harry Tsuchidana exhibits paintings and drawings through April 15, Koa Gallery at Kapi?olani Community College. 734-9255.

"Labor and Leisure," works on themes of work and play from collections in Honolulu, through April 15, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.

George Eguchi, palette-knife Hawaiian land and seascapes, and Danvers Fletcher, mixed-media works of goddess figures and intriguing people, through April 16, Hale?iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

Neo Rauch Works 1994-2000, paintings from the Leipziger Volks-zeitung collection, through April 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Clare Booth Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

Windward Artist Guild Spring Juried Exhibition, works in various media by members, through April 22, Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop Street. 599-5009.

"Then and Now," recent watercolors and ceramics by Charles Higa and Peter Drewliner, through April 22, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Layers," visual arts created by the faculty of St. Andrew's Priory, through April 22, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

"Naked: nothing to hide, for all to see!" revealing work in various media created by Island artists, through April 23, workspace. 732-2300.

"Inner Scapes," abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, extended through April 23; "Reflecting Hawai?i," juried exhibition of two-dimensional works by artists of Hawai?i, through Sept. 3, Diamond Head galleries; and "Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai?i," works from the 1960s to the present in various media by Island artists, continuing, with docent-led tours available, Hawai?i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

"The Art of Rice: Spirit and Sustenance in Asia," art and artifacts explore the significance of rice for Asian cultures, through April 24, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Henry R. Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

"Waimea Bay and Beyond" new oil paintings by Susie Y. Anderson, and "All About Bowls," ceramics by Steve Martin, through April 28, Gallery at Ward Center. 597-8034.

"Portraits of Hawai'i," winning photography from the 2005 photo contest, through April 28, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

Christina Rosa: Recent Works, figurative paintings, prints and drawings, through April 29, Hawai?i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane?ohe. 544-0287.

Collage, works by Diana Ewing, through April 29, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"nothing happens sometimes," new works and video installation by filmmaker and photographer Sergio Goes, through April 30, thirtyninehotel. 395-7436.

"Bright & Happy Colors," works by Don Rose, Dean Vestal, Yuan Shaw, through April 30, Color Street Gallery. 521-1138.

Jeffrey Dunn: Woodblock Prints, through April 30, Ko?olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Works by Pearl Iwaida and Julia Lee, student work from the Louis Vuitton Creative Art Program, through April 30, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific art gallery. 531-3511.

"Under Currents," recent work by Dorothy Faison; "Solo," fabric art by Akiko Kotani; and "Draw," recent work by Hal Lum and Karin Mori, through May 3, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"Moments of Reflection," works by Mark Kadota, through May 3, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"where? doku ni? when? itsu? why? naze?" paintings by Ryuta Nakajima, curated by Yida Wang, through May 4, Kuykendall Gallery, Kuykendall Hall, Room 106, UH-Manoa. 956-6978.

Hawaii Photographic Society Members Show, through May 4, F22 Gallery, 212 S. Pauahi St., Suite 10. 864-2685.

Recent Work, paintings by Alan Leitner, drawings by Timothy P. Ojile and two- and three-dimensional works by Roy Venters, through May 7, opening reception 4-7 p.m. Friday, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

"Paul Emmert: Views of Hawai'i," first rotation of ink, wash and graphite drawings of O?ahu and Honolulu, through May 22, Honolulu Academy of Art, Holt Gallery. The second rotation, May 26-July 17, will feature views of the Kona Coast and KIlauea Volcano. 532-8701.

"Eternal Presence: Handprints and Footprints in Buddhist Art," sculptures, paintings and works on paper from Tibet, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand and Japan, through May 29, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Asian Gallery. 532-8701.

"Nothing Ever Happens," traveling exhibit of paintings, sculptures and drawings by Yoshitomo Nara, plus a multimedia slide show of his photography exclusive for this exhibit, through May 29, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 522-1322.

"The Palace and the People: Arts of Rajasthan," arts and artifacts demonstrate the diversity of motifs among the village, nomadic people and the urban merchants and nobility of Rajasthan, through June 3, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

"Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawai'i," cultural arts as featured in the book by the same title by the Japanese Women's Society of Honolulu, including chigirie, bonsai and calligraphy, through June 10, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai?i. 945-7633.

"American Studio Sculpture," early-20th-century works from the academy's collection, through July 24, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Graphic Arts Gallery. 532-8701.

"Na Akua Wahine: Celebrating the Female Gods of Hawai'i Nei," female ?aumakua images and contemporary works depicting the women deities of Hawai?i, through October, Bishop Museum Vestibule Gallery; included with admission of $14.95 general and $11.95 children 4-12, kama'aina discounts available. 847-3511.

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

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

Works by Yuan Y. Shaw, oil paintings, jewelry and sculptures, ongoing, Color Street Gallery, 841 Bishop St., Suite 155. 521-1138.

Wood Lathe Art, works by Uwe and Natalia Dost shown with works by Kim Duffet, Francis Pimmel, Elmer Adams and Roy Tsumoto, at Uwe Dost Studio Gallery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Alii Tower Plaza. 947-3100.

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

OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)

"Seven: II," paintings by Nadine Ferraro, Kloe Kang, Karen Lee, Birgitta Leitner, Katherine Love, Mary Mitsuda and Yida Wang, through April 24, The Contemporary Museum Cafe. 526-1322.

"Rooster Rocks," 20 Hawai'i artists reinterpret the strutting bird for the Year of the Rooster in a mixed-media show, through April 30, Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

2005 Spring Art Show, works by Island artists, through April 30, Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.

"Dreaming — Contemporary Photographers Working in Color," works by Island artists, through May 14, Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom. 597-1647.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Art Maui 2005, 27th annual juried exhibition of multimedia works, through April 10, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 244-8272.

"Lei of the Land," photographic portraits of Native Hawaiians by Arthur Johnsen, through April 10, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

2005 Pacific Rim International Print Exhibition, juried show of works from artists from the cultures and nations of the Pacific, through April 14, UH-Hilo Campus Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 974-7524.

Macario Pascual, recent oil paintings, through April 21, Village Art Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

Watercolors by Pat Krutz and Paintings by Lino Laure, through April 30, Parker Ranch's Historic Homes, Pu'u'apelu Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; admission is $8.50 general, $8 seniors, $6.50 children younger than 12. (808) 885-7311.

"A Journey Through Paradise," works and artifacts of Gauguin, painting by Robert Lee Eskridge, watercolor by John LaFarge and other Tahitian materials from before 1940, through April 30, Mauna Kea Galleries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-2244.

"Paintings and Drawings of Territorial HawaiUi," paintings, sketches and watercolors by Jan Schaafsma, 1910-1945, from the collection of the Schaafsma family and the museum, extended through Oct. 5; also, "Grandfather's House," interactive, full-scale replica of a 1930s Korean home, through March 2006, Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Watercolor Workshop, 5-day series of classes with Ong Kim Seng, juror for the current Hawaii Watercolor Society show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow through Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage and on site at He'eia State Park; $275 society members, $325 nonmembers. 587-7911, 262-0436.

Oil Painting Classes, lessons in impressionist techniques using brush and pallet knife for beginning and experienced students. One- and half-hour classes are held at Color Street Gallery and taught by Yuan Shaw; $30 per session. Call for schedule: 383-0998.

Art Classes, ongoing instruction in various media for children and adults, with new classes beginning this month, Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall, Kane?ohe. Call for schedule and tuition: 952-0309.

CALLS FOR DOCENTS

Queen Emma Summer Palace offers course in the history of the Hawaiian monarchy and culture for prospective volunteer docents and the general public. Classes 9 a.m.-noon tomorrow through May 23 at the palace, plus three Tuesday field trips to other Honolulu museums; $85 fee covers course materials and honorariums for guest speakers. 595-3167.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

The state Division of Forestry and Wildlife seeks submission of paintings featuring the black francolin in Hawai'i habitat for the 2005-06 Hawai?i Wildlife Conservation Stamp, which is used for hunting licenses and is available to collectors. Winning entry receives a maximum fee of $1,000. For submission requirements, go to www.dofaw.net or call 587-0166. Deadline is Friday.

Hale?iwa Arts Festival seeks artist to submit original works for a juried show and to be available to demonstrate their technique at the July 23-24 festival. Guidelines, applications and additional information including entry fees available at www.haleiwaartsfestival.org. Deadline is Saturday.

Sub-Zero/Wolf seeks fine-art submission for a juried exhibition for their ArtSpace, "For the Love of Food." Two-dimensional works or sculpted reliefs in any medium, not to exceed 48 inches in any one direction. Submit up to two images, no entry fee required, and artist resume must be postmarked by April 20. Mail to Curator, c/o Sub-Zero/Wolf, 938 Piikoi St., Honolulu, HI 96814; or e-mail to pulelehua23@hotmail.com.

Color Street Gallery seeks artists and jewelers interested in exhibiting; ongoing. 383-0998.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists interested in exhibiting; for the 2005 Abilities juried show, call the Adult Mental Health office at 538-3418; for the Flowers and Poetry Show in 2006, call 538-1052; for one-person or group exhibitions in the gallery, call 526-1191.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Island Life, Art Calendar, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.