Posted on: Sunday, January 16, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Mystery!" play a game following clues to identify missing persons and objects in artworks, keiki art projects, entertainment by the Dynamic Shuffle Kings and scoops of Roselani of Maui ice cream (while supplies last), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free, sponsored by the Bank of Hawaii and The Honolulu Advertiser. 532-8700.

Body Language Free Admission, view the exhibit in the Chamberlain House Gallery, noon-5 p.m. today, Mission Houses Museum; free. 531-0481.

"Art of Aloha 2005," visit with artists Guy Buffet, Lau Chun, Yankel Ginzburg, Darrell Hill with Hawaiian music by Sam Ahia, 1-4 p.m. today, Lahaina Galleries, 828 Front St., Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-6284.

"Pictures Tell Stories," tour of the academy's collection led by docent John Pearson, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and Jan. 23 Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with museum admission. Reservations: 532-8700.

"Tattoo Traditions of the Marquesas Islands," Tricia Allen gives an overview of tattoo as recorded from 1803 to 1922 in the Marquesas, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mission Houses Museum; free with paid admission to the current exhibit "Body Language." 531-0481.

Body Talk: Tattoos, demonstrations, discussions, and storytelling explore the art of Pacific tattoo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, with family storytime "Tattoo Artists of the Sky," by Daniel A. Kelin and Julie Walsh Krocker at 11 a.m. and a panel discussion, "Traditions & Innovation in Pacific Tattoo," led by Keoni Nunes at 2 p.m., Mission Houses Museum, included with paid admission to the current exhibit, "Body Language." 531-0481.

10th annual Whole Bead Show, vintage through contemporary pieces made from glass, stone, metal, porcelain and polymer clay, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m Jan. 23, Blisdell Center Hawaii room. (800) 292-2577, www.wholebead.com.

"Digital Printmaking: Are You Ready?" discussion on how digital prints fit in today's art world, sponsored by the Honolulu Printmakers, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Academy Art Center at Linekona, room 203. 536-5507.

"Move in Love," art and music show with demonstrations and displays of works by photographers, painters and designers with music and a fashion show, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Mililani YMCA; $5 cover. 358-4386.

Gallery Tour, curator Carol Anne Dickson leads a guided tour of her exhibit, "Jewelry of Hawai'i," 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 22 through Feb. 12, Honolulu Academy of Arts Holt Gallery; included with admission to the academy. 532-8700.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, more than 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.

Artist Demonstrations, artists in residence Ezra Muir paints, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and Aelbert MC Aehegma sculpts and paints, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, The Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

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 Yankel Ginzburg, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea. (808) 874-8583.

Friday Night is Art Night, meet artists Gil Bruvel and The Twins, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-6284.

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

Faculty Art Exhibition, multimedia works by faculty from the Department of Art and Art History, opens today through Feb. 11, opening reception 2-4 p.m. today, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.

Art of Craig Mullins, original paintings, giclee prints and digital images, Tuesday through Feb. 15, opening reception 6-10 p.m. Friday, Carolyn Quan Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 667-4362.

"Here in Paradise," camera obscura (pinhole photography) images by Phil Bonham, Wednesday through Feb. 2, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

"A Collector's Journey and Legacy," selected works from the Sterling collection; "Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation Gift," fifteen 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; Friday through March 13, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

Shawn Ardoin, acrylic paintings of whimsical fish, Saturday through Feb. 5, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

XQ Embroiders of Vietnam, silk hand-embroidered picture, Saturday through Feb. 5, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

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

CLOSING

"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 today, Honolulu Academy of Art Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

"Bright Color of Hawaii," modern impressionist paintings by Yuan Y. Shaw with "Shave Ice Jewelry," and jade jewelry exhibition, through Tuesday, Color Street Gallery. 521-1132.

"Past Happy Hour: Constellations, Lotuses and Eggshells," mixed-media exhibit of works by Frank Sheriff, Dan Nishiyama and Lianne Rozelle, through Friday, Hawai'i Pacific University. 544-0287.

Keiko Thomas, watercolors of island flowers and scenery, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

Warren Stenberg, paintings of Hawai'i landscapes, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

"E Ola Mau Ka La'au: The Wood Lives On," works by Robert Hamada; "Procession," pastels by Margaret Ezekiel; and recent work by Yvonne Cheng, through Jan. 25, Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-0232.

"Things Japanese," pottery from the Toshiko Takaezu Studio plus two-dimensional art by Jerry Mayfield, Yoshi Hayashi, Fung Ching Kelling, Bruce Behnke, Frances Hill and Gallyn, through Jan. 28, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

Photography of Chris McDonough, through Jan. 28, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"The Moving Body," marble and bronze figurative works by Bernard Portner and "extravirgins," figure studies by Chuck Davis, through Jan. 28, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"What Goes Around Comes Around," resent functional and sculptural ceramics by Kenny Kicklighter, through Jan. 28, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Intuitive Choices: Black & White, Identity and Temptations," multi-media exhibit of works by students of Timothy Ojile, through Jan. 29, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Mystery! The Nancy Drew Series," screen prints by Laura Ruby, through Jan. 30, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Education Department Gallery 34. 532-8701.

"Watercolor on the Edge 2," exhibition of cutting edge watercolors juried by Tom Klobe and coordinated by the Hawaii Watercolor Society, through Jan. 30, Academy Art Center at Linekona, first-floor gallery. 532-8741.

"Making Waves," oil and watercolor land and seascapes by Jonathan Busse, through Jan. 30, Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery. 532-8741.

"Wall Viruses A-Z," new oil paintings by Janetta Napp, through Jan. 30, workspace. 732-2300.

Noriko, exhibition of floral paintings, through Jan. 30, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i. 548-2665.

"Revelations 5," paintings of rastas, rock icons and spiritual masters by George Jacob, through Jan. 30, Soullenz. 525-7757.

"Botanicals," artworks by Cassandra and students, through Jan. 30, Ho'omaluhia Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.

"Washi in the Floating World," recently conserved Ukiyo-e prints by Utagawa Hiroshige, one of the largest collections of Hiroshige prints in America at 3,200 pieces, through Jan. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

Scottie Flamm, exhibit of paintings, through Feb. 2, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"Friends," expressionist works by Amy Russell and nature paintings by Dieter Runge, through Feb. 3, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Body Language: Adornment & Identity in the Pacific," landmark exploration of the Pacific island history of cultural change, adaptation, resistance and evolution in gender roles, through Feb. 5, Mission Houses Museum; $6 admission to exhibit, $12 for tour of houses and exhibit. 531-0481.

Mary Mitsuda — Paintings + Lori Uyehara — Sculpture, through Feb. 10, Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

"Jewelry of Hawai'i: Art and Artifice in Paradise," 20th-century jewelry, guest-curated by Carol Anne Dickson, through Feb. 13, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"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.

"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 spring 2005, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights, tennis courts. 526-1322.

"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 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)

"Designer Drawings," preparatory drawings and gouaches by Emma Jewell Howard, Annette Kemp and Nancy Peacock, through Jan. 23, Contemporary Café at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Come Dance With Me," paintings by Mapuana of her hula dancers, through Feb. 19, Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-6344.

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.

Peter Norburgh, watercolors, ongoing, Steven Michael's Salon. 737-6284.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

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

"Remains of a Rainbow," photographs of rare plants and animals of Hawai'i by David Liittschwager and Susan Middleton, through Feb. 20, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

Hawaiian Old Masters, works by Hitchcock, Tavernier, Walden, MacPherson, Coulter and others, through Feb. 24, Mauna Kea Galleries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-2244.

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

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

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Underwater Photography, Hal Ing holds a seminar on the challenges of photographing underwater during the monthly meeting of the Hawaii Photographic Society, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.

Drawing Animals at the Zoo, workshop led by Robert R. Dvorak in how to capture the essence of your subject with speed and fluidity for parents and children 12 years old and over, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Honolulu Zoo; $85 plus zoo admission and $12 per family supply fee for two ($3 for additional family members). Additional information and registration: 956-8400.

Family Fun Drawing, Robert R. Dvorak leads parents and children in uncovering their creative imaginations, gaining confidence and sharing drawing games, 6-9 p.m. Friday, UH-Manoa Art classroom 364; $44 plus $26 supply fee for family of two ($3 additional per child). 956-8400.

Plein Air Watercolor Workshop, Robert R. Dvorak teaches how to paint a scene in the open air through creation of two works, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 23, meet at Ala Wai side of Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park; $85 plus $15 supply fee. 956-8400.

Mask & Movement Workshop for All Ages, Sha Sha Higby teaches how to create and decorate a mask and then present it using gesture and movement, 1:30-5 p.m. Jan. 23, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $45 for adults, $35 for children 12 and under.

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 art media for children and adults with new classes beginning this month, Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall, Kane'ohe. Call for complete schedule and tuition structure: 952-0309.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Hawaii Student Digital Showcase television program, featuring student seeks submission of video taped 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.

Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation calls for 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 Feb. 15 are $15 for projects under 30 minutes in length, $25 for projects over 30 minutes; entries postmarked by the March 15 deadline are $20 and $30 respectively (entry fees are waived for all Hawai'i-based filmmakers).

Honolulu Printmakers seek 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 non-members. 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.

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 through April 10 juried show at the Schaefer International Gallery. Prospectus and online entry form available 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.

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

Color Street Gallery seeks artists interested in exhibiting in the gallery; ongoing. 383-0998.

Gallery on the Pali seeks 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.