Posted on: Sunday, February 20, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

African Cultural Safari, celebrate Black History Month with a gallery hunt for African and tribal art and masks, view African dance and drumming, create a Zulu bead love letter or make a Kufi hat, videos and storytelling, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts, free admission sponsored by the Bank of Hawaii and The Honolulu Advertiser. 532-8700.

"The Mysteries of Joseph Cornell," story-telling and song by James McCarthy on the current exhibit, 1:30 p.m. today and Feb. 27, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; free with museum admission of $5 for adults and $3 students and seniors. Reservations: 526-1322.

"The Art of Etching and the Truth of Life," lecture by Kathan Brown, director of Crown Point Press in San Francisco on how artists create art, 2 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre; free. 532-8768.

"What Shall I Teach My Children," Dr. Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs speaks on how art breaks down racial and social barriers, 4 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre; free. 532-8768.

"The Creative Process," Allyn Bromley speaks about her personal approach to creating art, part of the "ArtLunch" series, noon Tuesday, Hawai'i State Art Museum; free. 586-9958.

"Picture Frames" tour of the academy's collection led by docent Allison Roscoe, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and 2:30-4 p.m. Feb. 27; free with museum admission of $7 general and $4 for military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

Bead Society Meeting with a mini-workshop on jump ring bracelets with a chain mail variation, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 254-1388.

Creation of a Sand Mandala, monks from the eastern Tibetan monastery of Dzindu and Stanford University's Robert Clark make a sand mandala (sacred cosmic diagram) during museum hours beginning Wednesday and finishing on March 6. They perform rituals to invoke and reintegrate wisdom, peace, compassion, love and brotherhood as they work in the Buddhist gallery of the Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

Neo-Nite: Encounters on the Edge, first ArtAfterDark event of the year celebrated the current exhibit of contemporary German artist Neo Rauch and features dancing to the rave sounds of hi-tech DJ, Dr. Motte from Berlin, with German beers and Euro-inspired refreshments for sale, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free to academy members, $7 for nonmembers. 532-8700.

"Storytelling for 3-D Animation: Inspiration," Kevin Johnson, story artist and animator for Sony Pictures ImageWorks, lectures on what makes a good story and how storylines become animated features and shorts, 7:30 p.m. Friday, UH-Manoa Architecture Auditorium; free. 735-3879.

Hawaiian Quilt Show presents works by Hawai'i's oldest quilting club, Ka Hui Kapa Apana O Waimea, with demonstrations, lessons and patterns and quilts for sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27, Kuhio Hale, Waimea, Big Island; free. (808) 775-9894.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.

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 artist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lahaina Galleries, Shops at Wailea. (808) 874-8583.

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

Painting Demonstration, by local 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.

Gallery Tour, curator Carol Anne Dickson guides a tour of her exhibit, "Jewelry of Hawai'i," 2:30 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 12, Honolulu Academy of Arts Holt Gallery; included with admission to the academy. 532-8700.

OPENING

Ladyfest Hawaii 2005, mixed media, painting, sculpture, photography and collage created by local and expatriate women artists, Tuesday through March 12, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Art in Prison," drawings from inmates at the Honolulu Federal Detention Facility, Tuesday through March 9, Honolulu Hale Courtyard Gallery. 527-5666.

77th annual Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition, juried by Kathan Brown, Thursday through March 18, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona, first floor gallery. 536-5507.

"Paul Emmert: Views of Hawai'i," first rotation of ink, wash and graphite drawings of O'ahu and Honolulu, Thursday 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.

"Variations on a Meditation," new works by Debroah Gottheil Nehmad, Thursday through March 18, Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery. 536-5507.

"Circles of Joy," watercolor abstracts by Cindy Conklin; "Priceless Imperfection: Beyond Baroque," pearl jewelry by Zara Scoville; and "Eclecticism," new works in glass by Brendan Jackson, Saturday through March 31, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

CLOSING

"Remains of a Rainbow," photographs of rare plants and animals of Hawai'i by David Liittschwager and Susan Middleton, through today, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

"Waterworks," paintings by Doug Young and "Hearts and Flowers," ceramic objects by Esther Nowell, through Thursday, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Hawaiian Old Masters, works by Hitchcock, Tavernier, Walden, MacPherson, Coulter and others, through Thursday, Mauna Kea Galleries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-2244.

"Hanau hou: Songs of Beauty & Rebirth Through Photography," 10 O'ahu photographers display large-scale black-and-white works, through Friday, 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 Friday, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

Paintings and Watercolors, works by Noe Tanigawa, Harinani Orme and Chuck Davis, through Friday, Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

"Polyfantastica," new work by Solomon Enos and Shane Nesbitt, through Saturday, workspace. 732-2300.

Paintings by Ryuta Nakajima, through Saturday, thirtyninehotel: multi-media space. 599-2552.

Watercolors by Steve Bettman and Oil Paintings by Sandra Blazel, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

ONGOING EXHIBITS
(Listed by closing date)

"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.

Community College Art, statewide exhibition of student work juried by Harry Tsuchidana and Keiko Bonk, through March 4, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

"Tibet — Sacred Visions," photographs by Chick Alsop, through March 5, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

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, through March 5, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

"Earth Stories," recent works by Deborah Young and Barbara Okamoto, through March 11, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

"Window Series," paintings by Noreen Naughton and "Bullet Forms," ceramics by Paul Nash, through March 11, Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.

"A Collector's Journey and Legacy," selected works from the Sterling collection; "Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation Gift," 15 small theatrical box constructions by Joseph Cornell; and "Personal Mythologies," earlier, recent and future acquisitions from the museum collection and on loan that complement the Cornell exhibit; through March 13, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Gods and Demons, Monkeys and Men: Masks of Southeast Asia," examples of styles of mask theatre in Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia, through March 16, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

"The Sacred Order of the Esteemed Brotherhood," works by Duncan Dempster, Ian Gillespie, Cade Roster, Dan Rudoy and Jason Teraoka, through March 16, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Community Gallery. 945-7633.

"Still Life," recent paintings on canvas by Russell Sunabe, through March 18, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Molas: Mythical, Marvelous, Magnificent," hand-sewn and decorated cloth from the academy's collection created by the Cuna Indians of South America, through March 27, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

"Picture the Future," works by elementary students of Hanahau'oli School, through April 1, Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 946-6000.

"Four 4 Four," art by Simone Cahill Berlin, Debbie Mitchell, Ria Keltz-Remenar and Jackie Watson, through April 2, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.

Neo Rauch Works 1994-1000, paintings from the Leipziger Volks-zeitung collection, through April 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts Clare Booth Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

"Inner Scapes," abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, extended through April 23, and "Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present in a variety of 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.

"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, Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"where? doku ni? when? itsu? why? naze?" paintings by Ryuta Nakajima curated by Yida Wang, through May 4, artist's reception 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Kuykendall Gallery, Kuykendall Hall, Room 106, UH-Manoa. 956-6978.

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

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the museum's collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa from textile collection, ongoing, second-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.

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, ongoing, 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, ongoing, Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

OTHER VENUES
(Listed by closing date)

Works by Rory Tani and Julie Toriki, art from participants of the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, through Feb. 28, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 531-3511.

"A Taste of Art," juried exhibition of pastels, through March 4, Kapi'olani Community College's fine-dining room in the 'Ohelo Building. 734-9374.

"Color of the Moment," photographs by C.J. Lileikis, through March 20, Sure Shot Cafe. 523-2326.

Photographs by Dann Bohlman, through March 28, Ground Floor Restaurant, 727 Richards St. 538-6012.

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

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

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

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

"Seekers/Finders" sculpture and prints by Henry Bianchini, through Feb. 27, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

"Four Seasons," Oriental art by Shirley Pu Wills, Kikuko Taguchi and Koichi Morita, through Feb. 28, Parker Ranch Historic Homes' Puuopelu Gallery; admission is $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children younger than 12. (808) 885-7311.

Small Works Show 2005, annual exhibit of small-scale works jurored by Victoria Gail-White, The Honolulu Advertiser's art critic, through Feb. 28, Kukui Grove Shopping Center's exhibition hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i.

Paintings by Kyungsoo Lee, through March 10, Kaua'i Museum Mezzanine Gallery. (808) 245-6931.

"Maui, He lei Ho'ailona," paintings by Betty Hay Freeland, through March 10, Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

Highlights from the Salmon Collection of Asian Art, scroll paintings, Chinese furniture and carpets, Japanese woodblock prints, jewelry, porcelain and other artifacts, through March 31, Hawaii Preparatory Academy's Isaacs Art Center, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-5884.

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

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

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 the Color Street Gallery and taught by Yuan Shaw; $30 per session. Call for complete 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 complete schedule and tuition: 952-0309.

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

"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.

Art Maui 2005 seeks works in various media completed within the past two years by residents of Maui and not previously exhibited for the March 13-April 10 juried show at the Schaefer International Gallery. Prospectus and entry form are at www.artmaui.com. Entry fee is $10 each for a maximum of two entries. Online entry deadline is Feb. 28, with artworks received from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on March 2. (808) 244-8272.

Windward Artists Guild calls for entries for the 46th annual juried open exhibition scheduled for March 11-April 22 and for cash prizes. See prospectus at www.HawaiiWAG.org or call 235-5545 or 261-2481. Submission 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 5 at the Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St.

Honolulu Academy of Arts seeks 35 slide entries of works in various media from Hawai'i residents for the June 2-July 24 Artists of Hawai'i 2005 juried exhibition. Entry fee is $5 per work. Reach the art museum at 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96814, or call 532-8700. Deadline for slide entries with entry form is noon on March 12.

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 the March 15 deadline are $20 for projects shorter than 30 minutes and $30 for projects longer than 30 minutes (entry fees waived for all Hawai'i-based filmmakers).

Plein Air Painters of Hawaii, forming a statewide organization to support plein-air artists. Submit five slides of your work with an membership application for a juried classification of membership categories. Download from www.pleinairpaintersofhawaii.com or call (808) 875-7357. Application deadline is March 31.

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

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists interested in exhibiting; ongoing. 595-4047.

Hawaii Student Digital Showcase television program, seeks submission of videotaped public service announcements, mini-documentaries, shorts, music videos and animation for airing on a weekly program on DOE Channel 56. Also, looking for male high school students to introduce the videos. 837-8004.

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.