Posted on: Sunday, June 26, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Color Gallery, deco-clay exhibit and demonstration of works by Japanese clay artists Kazuko Miyai and her daughter Yukiko Miyai-Mackay, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, Macy's at Ala Moana Center, Special Events Room, Level 3; free. 735-7800.

"In the Beginning ... " tour of the museum's collection with docent Bill Gemmer, 2:30-4 p.m. today; also "The Legacy of Anna Rice Cooke," 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with museum admission, $7 general and $4 military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

"Art Styles and Prehistory in Polynesia," an ArtLunch lecture by Jerome Feldman on the migration of art forms as Polynesians traveled from Southeast Asia across the Pacific, and the styles encountered by early European arrivals, noon Tuesday, Hawai'i State Art Museum multipurpose room; free. 586-0900.

First Friday, gallery walk with receptions and openings in more than 20 art galleries, museums and other venues, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, downtown Honolulu; maps available at participating galleries. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552, 586-0900.

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.

Artist Demonstrations, Island artists demonstrate 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.

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

"Different Strokes," new works by Shizuko Mansho, Sara Yukako Sakakibara and Keiko Thomas, Tuesday through July 28, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

4th annual Small Kine Show, over 600 little paintings created by members of the Hawaii Watercolor Society, Tuesday through July 8, opening reception 5:30-9 p.m Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

Noriko, recent floral paintings, Thursday through July 15, opening reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Art Board Gallery, 1931 S. Beretania St. 542-2485.

Daniel Van Zyle, wildlife etchings and paintings, Friday through July 31, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

"The Muse," paintings and mixed-media works by Kloe Kang, Friday through July 31, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

Recent Works by Michael Lee, wooden vessels; Recent Paintings and Works on Paper by Debbie Young; and "It Figures," small sculptures by Jackie Mild Lau; Saturday through July 28, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

CLOSING

"Celestial Ascent," images by Jon Mozo, through Wednesday, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Fish Tales," gyotaku prints by Naoki Hayashi, through Thursday, Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

"With Eyes Wide Open," new paintings by Mark Norseth; "Beadlieve It or Knot," beaded jewelry and lampwork glass beads by Charlene Tashima and Joel Park; and "Recent Works" of ceramics by Janice Brown, through Thursday, The Gallery, Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Ragged Edge," poster art images by Guy A. Sibilla, sponsored by INspiration Home and Office Furnishings, through Thursday, f22 Photo Gallery. 630-9184.

Monkey-Ame Artists Group Show, works influenced by Japanese anime (animated cartoons) and manga (comic book) art from Hawai'i high school and college students, through Thursday, Stairway Gallery, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Works by Michael Chun and Kathy Paaina, student work from the Louis Vuitton Creative Art Program, through Thursday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Art Gallery. 531-3511.

Portraits and Abstracts by Una White, through Thursday, Tea at 1024. 372-1722.

"John Coltrane's Ear, Buddha's Hand, Jacob's Ladder," large painting by Rosalinda Kolb, through Thursday, Coffeeline (inside Atherton YMCA). 778-7909, 395-9065.

Ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock prints, through Thursday, Kapolei Hale. 527-5666.

Works by Tutu's Quilters, quilts and other fabric art by students at Tutu's House, through Thursday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

"Slippahs and Such," woodblock prints, and oil and watercolor paintings by Mary Spears reflecting Hawai'i and Polynesia, through Thursday, Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Homes, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-5433.

"shaping the void hands empty of desire," ceramics by Kauka de Silva, through Friday, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Abstracts," paintings by D.Y. Wilson, through Friday, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Expressions from the Heart," retrospective of works by Rikiya Asai, through Friday, Art of Vision Gallery at Laser Eye Center of Honolulu. 946-6000.

"Insights," biennial juried show, sponsored by National League of American Pen Women, through Friday, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.

Korean Children's Art Contest, exhibit of works by Korean students, through Saturday, Honolulu Hale's Lane Gallery. 527-5666.

"Time," solo exhibit by Mehee Lee, through Saturday, Boba Gallery, 2615 S. King St. 428-3630.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

2nd annual Open Juried Pastel Artist of Hawaii Exhibition, through July 8, Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square, Mezzanine Gallery. 538-1052.

New Paintings by Mark N. Brown, through July 8, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

Dewitt Lickle, Gyotaku images, and Mihoko, jazz-inspired abstracts and sculptures, through July 9, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

"Paul Emmert: Views of Hawai'i (second rotation)," views of Kona Coast and Kilauea Volcano, through July 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"Pet Project," multimedia works by 20 Hawaii artists, through July 22, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

Artists of Hawai'i 2005, annual show of contemporary multimedia works, juried by Bernice Steinbaum, plus solo exhibits of works by invited artists Sean K.L. Browne, Fred H. Roster, Frank W. Sherriff and Shigeharu Yamada, through July 24, Henry R. Luce Pavilion and Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

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

"Nostalgic Japan," landscapes by Kawase Hasui from 1883 to 1957, through Aug. 7, Honolulu Academy of Arts, James A. Michener Gallery. 532-8701.

"Hope for Renewal: Photographs from Indonesia After the Tsumami," images from Aceh, Sumatra captured by Marco Garcia in January and May, documenting the progress of rebuilding of communities and hope, through Aug. 9, opening reception noon-4 p.m. today, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

Biennial Exhibition of Hawai'i Artists, recent multimedia works by invited artists living and working in the Islands, through Aug. 14, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Hawai'i Karate Roots," photographs, weapons, artifacts and books tell the 105 year history of karate in Hawai'i as compiled by Charles Goodin, through Aug. 19, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633.

"Defining Home: Native Woods, Western Objects," Hawaiian furniture and furnishings and the history of furniture-making in Hawai'i, through Aug. 20, Mission Houses Museum.

"Reflecting Hawai'i," juried exhibition of two-dimensional works by artists of Hawai'i, through Sept. 3, Diamond Head galleries; also, "Summertime," multimedia visuals on the themes and images of the summer season from more than 100 Hawai'i artists, through Sept. 3; and "Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present in various media by Island artists, with docent-led tours available, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

"HNL to NY," a group exhibition of painting, photography, sculpture and installation art by 12 contemporary artists born and/or raised in Hawai'i who now live in New York, through Sept. 27, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"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.

"Tennis Dessus," site-specific installation of hand-painted art on the museum's tennis courts by Michael Ming Hong Lin of Taiwan, through December, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"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.

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, Contemporary Museum. 526-0232.

OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)

"Malu o ka 'iako: Protection," works by Hank Taufaasau, through July 22, Hank's Cafe. 526-1410.

10th annual Student Art Exhibit, mixed-media works by students of Howard Farrant from Waialua Intermediate and High School, through July 30, Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.

"Inside/Out: The Body," works of Deirdre Britt, Jeeun Kim and Richard Earl Leong Yu Ralya, through July 31, Contemporary Museum Caf?. 526-0232.

"For the Love of Food," contemporary artist explore and celebrate the food in people's lives, through Sept. 4, ArtSpace at Sub-zero/Wolf, King and Pi'ikoi streets. 352-5152, 271-0952.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS (Listed by closing date)

"Lavascapes and Subterranean Visions," paintings of Donna Carnegie, through July 4, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org.

Anne Schneider and Chris Kurz, oil paintings and stained/fused glass, through July 15; Kauai Museum. (808) 826-6720.

"Brown & White," exhibit of works by Martin Betz and Eszter Delgado including audio and video installations, photography, film and sculptural elements, through July 17, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

"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 Lyman Museum, through Oct. 5; also, "Grandfather's House," interactive, full-scale replica of a 1930s Korean home, through March, Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Exhibition Design, Tom Klobe teaches design principles, installation techniques and exhibition concepts for museums, galleries and related sites, through lecture, hands-on assignments and a field trip to a local museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, UH-Manoa, Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room; $150 general, $125 UH students. 956-8400.

2005 Center Your Creativity Workshops, series of 17 noncredit art and creativity workshops, July 5 through Aug. 7, Kapi'olani Community College. For a complete schedule and tuitions, call 734-9374 or write koaglry@hawaii.edu.

Art Classes, ongoing instruction in various media for children and adults, Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall, Kane'ohe. Call for schedule and tuition: 952-0309.

Summer Drawing Classes with instructor Wayne Takazono at Hawaiian Graphics and Windward Mall. Call for schedule and fees: 554-4600.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Arts Pacifica Biennale 2005, competition among Big Island artists for pieces created on the theme of "egg," juried by Joel A. Miller, for the July 9-31 exhibit to be shown at the Firehouse Gallery and the Kahilu Theater lobby, Waimea, Big Island. Entries accepted between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; entry fees are $15 for one piece, $25 for two and $30 for three works. Call for information: (808) 887-1052.

The Association of Hawaii Artists seeks wall-mounted works with a maximum measurement of 11 by 14 inches (excluding frame) for their "Small Treasures Show" scheduled for July 10-Aug. 19 and juried by Russell Sunabe. Entries accepted 2-4 p.m. July 9 at Gallery on the Pali; $20 fee per entry for a maximum of three pieces for AHA members; nonmembers may join for an additional $30 annual fee.

Hawaii Glass Artists seeks works for their 4th annual exhibition planned for July 12-Aug. 13. Entries accepted 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9 at The ARTS at Marks Garage. For additional requirements visit www.hawaiiglassartists.com or call 256-3420.

VSA Arts and Volkswagon of America seeks visual arts works from young artists with disabilities on the theme "Shifting Gears," for cash prizes presented at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. in September. Postmark deadline for entries is July 15. Download guidelines and application forms at www.svarts.org.

Hadassah seeks Jewish artists interested in showing their works for an exhibit in spring 2008. Contact 532-8705 by July 31 for complete details and submission requirements.

The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce seeks entries for the 27th annual "Commitment to Excellence" exhibit planned for Aug. 16-26. Submit new two- and three-dimensional works for judging 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 8 or 9, Academy Art Center at Linekona. Entry fee of $10 per piece. Call for additional requirements: 949-5531.

Hawaii Watercolor Society calls for works for the society's October open show to be jurored by Patricia San Soucie. Entry by slide are due by Aug. 12. Call for a prospectus: 521-9799.

Oahu Arts Center seeks works for its show, "Dreams," scheduled for Sept. 10-Nov. 5 to be juried by Duane Preble. Entries accepted 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 at the Honolulu Country Club's Art Gallery. Entry fee is $30 for up to three works. Call for prospectus: 627-1079 or www.oahuartscenter.org.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center will accept works for the juried Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2006 exhibit, scheduled for Jan. 8 through Feb. 19, beginning on Sept. 3 for Big Island entries and continuing on Sept. 10 for O'ahu, Sept. 17 for Kaua'i and Sept. 24 for Maui. For a prospectus, visit www.mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-2787, ext. 258.

2006 Pacific States Biennial National Print Exhibition, sponsored by UH-Hilo, announce that slides, entry forms and fees may be presented for the juried print exhibit scheduled for Feb. 6-April 21. Entry fee is $30 per artist. Download a prospectus from www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~art/.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists interested in exhibiting for the Flowers and Poetry Show in 2006. Call 538-1052. For one-person or group exhibitions, 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; to islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.