Posted on: Sunday, February 13, 2005
Art Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
"It's All in the Details," Heidi Lenz presents her thesis exhibition of encaustic panels which give a visual interpretation of early life forms, opening reception 4:30-6 p.m. today, and on display 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, UH-Manoa Art Building, Commons Gallery; free. 956-6888.
Academy Shop Annual Clearance Sale, with folk art, posters, art books, jewelry, stationary and ethnic clothing at reduced prices, continues 1-5 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 532-8700.
"The Mysteries of Joseph Cornell," a story-telling and song by James McCarthy on the current exhibit, 1:30 p.m. today, Feb. 20 and 27, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; free with museum admission of $5 for adults and $3 students and seniors. Reservations: 526-1322.
"The Play of Clay," tour of the academy's collection led by docent Bill Gemmer, 2:30-4 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; also, "Colors" with Charles Hardy, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday; free with museum admission. Reservations: 532-8700.
Digital Printmaking: Demonstration, Jan Hathaway demonstrates her digital process from idea to finished print, 3 p.m. today, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 536-5507.
"Caring for Your Artworks," introduction to conservation concerns and techniques for two-dimensional and three-dimensional art by conservator Larry Pace, sponsored by Friends of the Contemporary Museum, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Punahou School's Luke Lecture Hall at the Wo International Center; free. Reservations: 526-1322.
The Photo Society Meeting, with Mark Southard teaching how to correct and improve images using Adobe Photoshop software, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.
Art and Sushi Night, view original art work while sampling sushi, 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Neal's Art For Sale, Kilohana Square; free, 737-1368.
Roy W. Hamilton, curator of the new exhibit "The Art of Rice," tell stories of Asia's rice goddesses and explores spirit beliefs and rituals of rice farming communities, 2 p.m. Saturday, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.
OPENINGS
"Four 4 Four," art by Simone Cahill Berlin, Debbie Mitchell, Ria Keltz-Remenar and Jackie Watson, today through April 2, opening reception 1-4 p.m. today, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.
"Window Series," paintings by Noreen Naughton and "Bullet Forms," ceramics by Paul Nash, Tuesday through March 11, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
"Dreaming ... Contemporary Photographers Working in Color," works by local artists, Tuesday through May 14, opening reception 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom. 597-1647.
"The Art of Rice: Spirit and Sustenance in Asia," art and artifacts explore the significance of rice for Asian cultures, Thursday through April 24, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Henry R. Luce Gallery. 532-8701.
"Still Life," recent paintings on canvas by Russell Sunabe, Friday through March 18, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
Local Artists: Watercolors by Steve Bettman, oils by Sandra Blazel, pen and ink drawing and watercolors of cats by Suma Cohn and landscape and seascape paintings by Mark Brown, Saturday through March 5, Hale'iwa Art Gallery, Hale'iwa. 637-3366.
CLOSING
"Jewelry of Hawai'i: Art and Artifice in Paradise," 20th-century jewelry, guest-curated by Carol Anne Dickson, through today, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.
"River Mystique," oil paintings by Gary Ackerman inspired by his trip along the Li and Yangtze rivers in China, through Tuesday, Ackerman Galleries, Kapa'au, Kohala Coast, Big Island. (808) 889-5971.
Art of Craig Mullins, original paintings, giclee prints and digital images, through Tuesday, Carolyn Quan Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 667-4362.
Tagami & Powell: Recent Work, paintings by Hiroshi Tagami and Michael Powell, through Thursday, Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.
"Independents," photographs by Sergio Accatino, Kyle Collins and Kim Kinard, through Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.
"Come Dance With Me," paintings by Mapuana of her hula dancers, through Saturday, Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-6344.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(Listed by closing date)
"Waterworks," paintings by Doug Young and "Hearts and Flowers," ceramic objects by Esther Nowell, through Feb. 24, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"Hanau hou: Songs of Beauty & Rebirth Through Photography," 10 O'ahu photographers display large-scale black-and-white works, through Feb. 25, Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop St., second-floor lobby. 599-5009.
Ninth Annual Canon Employee Photo Contest Exhibit, view works by Hawai'i photographers then vote for your favorite photograph, through Feb. 25, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
"Polyfantastica," new work by Solomon Enos and Shane Nesbitt, through Feb. 26, workspace. 732-2300.
Paintings by Ryuta Nakajima, through Feb. 26, thirtyninehotel: multi-media space. 599-2552.
Watercolors by Steve Bettman and Oil Paintings by Sandra Blazel, through Feb. 26, Hale'iwa Art Gallery, Hale'iwa. 637-3366.
"American Studio Sculpture," early 20th-century works from the academy's collection, extended through Feb. 27, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.
"O2 Art1: Barnstormers," installation art, through Feb. 27, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights, tennis courts. 526-1322.
"Lono-I-Ka-Makahiki," contemporary Hawaiian works paired with rare items from the museum's collection, through Feb. 27, Bishop Museum; included with general admission: $14.95 for adults, $11.95 for youth ages 4-12, seniors and military. 847-3511.
"5 in 5," recent work by Frances Hill, Jinja Kim, Deborah Pacheco, Arlene Woo and George Woollard, through Feb. 28, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.
"Raindrops on Waikiki," new prints and Valentine's Day specials by Rosalie Prussing, through Feb. 28, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.
Paintings by Warren Stenberg and Wood Turnings by Hank Whittington, through Feb. 28, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Gallery. 233-7323.
"Land Mines: Remnants of War," a photo documentary of Cambodians injured by land mines, through Feb. 28, Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.
"Floral Splendor," watercolors by Gay Jefferson, through Feb. 28, A Gift For All Seasons Gallery, Kaimuki. 737-9038.
CALL For DOCENTS
Friends of 'Iolani Palace offers training classes for new docents which will include lectures and activities on the palace and an overview of Hawaiian history and culture, development of public-speaking skills including Hawaiian pronunciation, with on-site training and field trips to other historical sites. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and 9-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 28 through July 14. Class fee is $100 which includes a docent manual, handouts and Friends of 'Iolani Palace membership. For additional information and registration call Zita at 522-0821.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks visual arts proposals for exhibition during May and June. Send a one-page synopsis with a visual sample of your work. For additional information contact Rich at 521-2903. Deadline is Tuesday.
Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation seeks film entries for the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival to be held May 26-29. Entry forms available at www.hglcf.org or by calling 381-1952. Fees for entries postmarked by Tuesday are $15 for projects shorter than 30 minutes, $25 for projects longer than 30 minutes; entries postmarked by the March 15 deadline are $20 and $30 respectively (entry fees waived for all Hawai'i-based filmmakers).
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 nonmembers. 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.
"Portraits of Hawaii," applications available for the 2005 Canon Amateur Photo Contest. Photographs must be your own work and you must be willing to assign all copyrights to Canon USA. Call for entry form and other requirements: 522-5930. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 28.
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.
