Posted on: Sunday, January 23, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

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

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

"I Don't Get It: Looking at Abstract Art," Michael Naylor offers insights on how to broaden your awareness and understanding of abstraction and its place in art history while touring the current exhibit, "Inner Spaces," noon Tuesday, Hawai'i State Art Museum; free. 586-0900.

Paul Pfeiffer, lecture by visiting artist who works in video, sculpture and photography, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Manoa Art auditorium; free. 956-8251.

The Bead Society, monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 383-9857.

"Art and the Body in Oceania," lecture by Jerome Feldman, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mission Houses Museum Library; free with $6 admission to the current exhibit, "Body Language;" free. 531-0481.

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.

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

Friday Night is Art Night, meet with local artists, 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.

Gallery Tour, curator Carol Anne Dickson leads a guided 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

"Hanau hou: Songs of Beauty & Rebirth Through Photography," ten O'ahu photographers display large-scale black and white works, Monday through Feb. 25, The Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop St., second floor lobby. 599-5009.

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

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

Tagami & Powell: Recent Work, paintings by Hiroshi Tagami and Michael Powell, Friday through Feb. 17, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

"Water Works," paintings by Doug Young and "Hearts and Flowers," ceramic objects by Esther Nowell, Saturday through Feb. 24, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

CLOSING

"Designer Drawings," preparatory drawings and gouaches by Emma Jewell Howard, Annette Kemp and Nancy Peacock, through today, The Contemporary Caf? at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"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 Tuesday, The 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 Friday, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

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

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

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

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

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

"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.

"Here in Paradise," camera obscura (pinhole photography) images by Phil Bonham, through Feb. 2, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

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.

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

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

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

Faculty Art Exhibition, multi-media works by faculty from the Department of Art and Art History, through Feb. 11, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.

"Jewelry of Hawai'i: Art and Artifice in Paradise," 20th-century jewelry, guest-curated by Carol Anne Dickson, Ph.D., 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, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights, tennis courts. 526-1322.

"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; through March 13, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"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.

"Inner Scapes," abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the Hawai'i 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, 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, 2nd-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, The Contemporary Museum. 526-1322.

OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)

"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 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.

Art of Craig Mullins, original paintings, giclee prints and digital images, through Feb. 15, Carolyn Quan Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 667-4362.

"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.

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.

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.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Know Your Camera I, five-session introduction to photography techniques taught by Jerry Omo, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 27-Feb. 24, UH-Manoa Webster building, room 203; $98 plus optional $20 for course material on CD-ROM. Register for course L07427: 956-8400.

Dov S-S Simens' 2-Day Film School, learn how to make a movie, including writing, budgeting, producing and directing on Saturday,Jan. 29 and how to sell it, including financing and distributing, on Jan. 30, Ala Moana Hotel; $389. Advance registration and payment required: 258-8018, www.lclarkproductions.com.

Digital Photography Workshop: the Next Step, comprehensive course taught by David Ulrich covers all aspects of making digital images, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa Krauss 114, Manoa MultiMedia Lab; $120 (bring your digital camera and memory card to class). For information and registration call 956-8400 or visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu.

Oil and Acrylic Painting on Location, Mark Brown leads a 12-meeting class on painting Hawai'i's beaches, mountains and parks, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Jan. 29-April 16, meet at Wai'alae Beach Park, 4925 Kahala Ave.; $99. For information and registration call 956-8400 or visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu.

"Magnificent Body Sculpture Workshop," create masks and sculptural costumes for performance art with Sha Sha Higby, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $75 includes most supplies. Call to register: (808) 967-8222.

Paint in Italian, discover watercolor painting while learning the Italian language in a 9-session class from Daniela Minerbi, 12:15-3:15 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 29-April 2 (no class March 19), UH-Manoa Art building, room 364; $125 plus materials fee. For information and registration call 956-8400 or visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu.

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.

CALL FOR GUIDES

Honolulu Academy of Arts seeks outgoing persons to serve as interpretive guides for the Doris Duke estate, Shangri La. Responsibilities include leading tours of the estate, informing visitors about Duke and her interest in art and how Islamic architecture and culture are expressed in her home. Guides are required to complete a training course to be held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, March 22 through May 24 and will then be expected to lead a minimum of two tours per week and will receive $25 per tour. Please send cover letter and resume to: Honolulu Academy of Arts, Human Resources Department, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96814. Deadline for applications is Feb. 1.

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 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 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 calls for artists interested in exhibiting in the gallery; ongoing. 383-0998.

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.