Posted on: Sunday, March 20, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Food for Thought: Rice," self-guided gallery tour teaches the cultural importance of rice, a rice-tasting, keiki activities and storytime, music by the Hawaii Gamelan Society, sponsored by the Bank of Hawaii and The Honolulu Advertiser, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.

"Ceramics of Karatsu, Japan," slide lecture by ceramics instructor Hideo Okino, 1-2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Academy Art Center at Linekona, Community Room; free. 532-8741.

"The Romance of the Lotus," tour of the academy's collection led by docent Ivor Kraft, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and March 27, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with museum admission of $7 general and $4 for military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

Lecture by Frank Sheriff on the current exhibit, 7 p.m. Thursday, with a closing reception to follow, thirtyninehotel; free. 599-2552.

"Planet Rice," zip tours of the current exhibit, "The Art of Rice," sake and tasings and rice-inspired appetizers for purchase, live music and special merchandise including sake sets, chopsticks, rice bowls and decorative paper available at the Academy Shop, a ARTafterDARK event for young professional singles and couples, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for museum members, $7 general. www.artafterdark.com, 532-8700.

The Bead Show, over 40 exhibitors with beads, supplies and jewelry, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27, Ward Warehouse; free admission. 591-8411.

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.

March Artists in Residence, discuss the work and see a demonstration of the artists' works: oil painting by Grady Keystone, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; acrylic life painting by Peter Goodale, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and painting and sculpture by Aelbert M.C. Aehegma, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Hilton Waikoloa Village Art Gallery, Big Island; free. (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. 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.

OPENINGS

Christina Rosa: Recent Works, figurative paintings, prints and drawings, today through April 29, opening reception 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

Watercolors by Pat Krutz and Paintings by Lino Laure, today through April 30, Parker Ranch's Historic Homes, Pu'u'opelu Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; admission is $8.50 for adults, $8 seniors and $6.50 children under 12. (808) 885-7311.

KAAH 20, 20th annual Korean Artists' Association of Hawaii exhibition features contemporary works in a variety of media by association members, Wednesday through April 12, The Academy Art Center at Linekona, first-floor gallery. 532-8741.

"Inside Outside Information," new paintings and mixed-media sculptures by Dennis Goodbee, Wednesday through April 12, The Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery. 532-8741.

"Then and Now," recent watercolors and ceramics by Charles Higa and Peter Drewliner, Friday through April 22, opening reception Friday, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

CLOSING

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

"Lefty," recent sculptures by Frank Sherriff, through Saturday, thirtyninehotel gallery. 599-2552.

Recent Wall Works, etchings by Kandi Everett, through Saturday, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

Paintings by Mark Cross and Cathrine Cranford, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery, Hale'iwa. 637-3368.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each (Hyakunin Isshu)," decorated poem cards from the collection of Mrs. Nobuko Nagura Zecha inspired by waka poetry compiled in 1235 by Fujiwara no Teika with woodblock prints from the Michener Collection, through March 27, Honolulu Academy of Arts, galleries 20 and 21. 532-8701.

"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.

"The Photography of the La Pietra Hawai'i School for Girls," exhibit of photographs by students, through March 30, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Mejiro & Friends," recent acrylic paintings by Gary Kato, through March 31, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

"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, through March 31, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Recent Work, paintings, collages and pastels by Linda Hutchinson and Toni Martin, through March 31, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden visitor center. 233-7323.

"India — Smiles, Sadhus, Spirits & Soul," photographs by Celiamarie Moore, through April 1, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"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.

"Right to Know," multimedia interactive installations by Meleanna Meyer, Holger Schramm, Solomon Enos and Daniella Minerbi, through April 2, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"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.

"Lost and Found," drawings by Kenneth Bushnell, through April 9, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

"Recent Portraiture," photographs by Tracy Wright Corvo, through April 9, South Street Gallery @ Frame-Arts Hawaii. 525-5212.

"Teraoka — Morinoue — Kadota," contemporary works on paper by Hawai'i artists Masami Teraoka, Hiroki Morinoue and Mark Kadota, through April 10, Robyn Buntin of Honolulu. 523-5913.

"Full Spectrum," 2005 Koa Award recipient, Harry Tsuchidana, exhibits paintings and drawings, through April 15, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9255.

"Labor and Leisure," works on themes of work and play from collections in Honolulu, through April 15, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.

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.

Windward Artist Guild Spring Juried Exhibition, works in various media by members, through April 22, The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop Street. 599-5009.

"Naked: nothing to hide, for all to see!" revealing work in a variety of media created by local artists, through April 23, workspace. 732-2300.

"Inner Scapes," abstract paintings and sculptures from the collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, extended through April 23; "Reflecting Hawai'i," juried exhibition of two-dimensional works by artists of Hawai'i, through Sept. 3, Diamond Head galleries; 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.

Works by Pearl Iwaida and Julia Lee, student work from the Louis Vuitton Creative Art Program, through April 30, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific art gallery. 531-3511.

"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, Kuykendall Gallery, Kuykendall Hall, Room 106, UH-Manoa. 956-6978.

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

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

"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 ages 4-12 with special kama'aina discounts available. 847-3511.

"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)

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 CafŽ. 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

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.

"Anything Goes ... and Then Some," annual multimedia exhibition of works by members of the Waimea Arts Council, today through March 31, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

Art Maui 2005, 27th annual juried exhibition of multimedia works, through April 10, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 244-8272.

"Lei of the Land," exhibit of photographic portraits of Native Hawaiians by Arthur Johnsen, through April 10, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

Painting by Arthur Johnsen, through April 10, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

2005 Pacific Rim International Print Exhibition, juried show of works from artists from the cultures and nations of the Pacific Ocean, through April 14, UH-Hilo Campus Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 974-7524.

"A Journey Through Paradise," works and artifacts of Gauguin, painting by Robert Lee Eskridge, watercolor by John LaFarge and other Tahitian materials from before 1940, through April 30, Mauna Kea Galleries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-2244.

"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; also, "Grandfather's House," interactive, full-scale replica of a 1930s Korean home, through March 2006, Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

Ceramic Classes, series of five separate classes offered over a 10 week period using a wheel or handbuilding and taught by five artists from the Hawai'i Potters' Guild. Classes begin tomorrow and continue weekly through May 28. Class fee of $135 includes open studio time but not clay. Call 988-2418 for complete schedule and registration.

Ceramics Workshop, weeklong workshop led by Takashi Nakazato includes wheel throwing, Korean anvil and paddle techniques and a new method of reduction kiln firing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through March 27, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $200 includes instruction and one bag of clay. 532-8741.

Painting from the Heart, Donald Cole encourages personal exploration of the nature of creativity to bring inspiration and originality to painting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $200 includes instruction and one bag of clay. 532-8741.

Collage: The Ultimate Recycling, two-day class led by Joan Wortis covers how to revisit unfinished or discarded work and experiment with collage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $120. 532-8741.

Sketching in Oils, Arthur Johnsen teaches the basics of oil painting as a sketch medium, open to beginners and advanced students, ages 13 and older, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $85 includes supplies. (808) 967-8222.

Understanding Your Digital Camera, nature photographer gives a "how to" class on the basics of digital imaging, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Registration required: (808) 961-5711.

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.

CALLS FOR DOCENTS

Queen Emma Summer Palace offers course in the history of the Hawaiian monarchy and culture for prospective volunteer docents and the general public. Classes held 9 a.m.-noon April 4 to May 23 at the palace plus three Tuesday field trips to other Honolulu museums; $85 fee covers course materials and honorariums for guest speakers. 595-3167.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Association of Hawaii Artists seeks entries for the March 27-April 9 all-media members' show, to be juried by Michael Naylor. Submit works 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Honolulu Hale; $20 for three pieces by members, nonmembers may join by paying additional $30 annual fee. 637-2562, 537-4219.

Plein Air Painters of Hawaii, forming a statewide organization to support plein-air artists. Submit five slides of your work with membership application for a juried classification of membership categories. Download form from www.pleinairpaintersofhawaii.com or call (808) 875-7357, (808) 281-3177. Application deadline is March 31.

Hawaii Student Film Festival is accepting entries for the 2005 Festival on May 28. All students enrolled in any public or private school, home-schooled or in college/university may submit films in any genre. Download an entry form at http://hawaiistudentfilmfestival.org. Deadline is April 1.

The state Division of Forestry and Wildlife seeks submission of paintings featuring the black francolin in Hawai'i habitat for the 2005-2006 Hawai'i Wildlife Conservation Stamp which is used for hunting licenses and is available to collectors. Winning entry receives a maximum fee of $1000. For submission requirements visit www.dofaw.net or call 587-0166. Deadline is April 8.

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

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists interested in exhibiting, for the 2005 Abilities juried show call the Adult Mental Health office at 538-3418; for the Flowers and Poetry Show in 2006 call 538-1052; for one-person or group exhibitions in the gallery, call 526-1191.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.