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Posted on: Sunday, March 27, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

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

"The Romance of the Lotus," tour of the academy's collection led by docent Ivor Kraft, 2:30-4 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; also, "The Art of Rice," with docent Kay Graham, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and April 3, free with museum admission of $7 general and $4 for military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

"Creating an Exhibit: from Notion to Fruition," curator Denise Kosaka presents an illustrated talk on the nuts and bolts of putting together the new exhibit, "Reflecting Hawai'i," an Artlunch event, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Hawai'i State Art Museum, first floor multipurpose room. 586-9958.

Talk with Yoshitomo Nara, curator Michael Rooks holds a conversation with Nara, who's exhibit opens this week at the Contemporary Museum, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Manoa Art auditorium; free. 526-1322.

First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk, visit over 20 art venues in downtown Honolulu including Toshiko Takaezu Ceramics Studio at the Richards Street YWCA, Ramsey Museum, Got Art?, Pacific Traditions Gallery, Soullenz Gallery, Pegge Hopper Gallery, Hawai'i State Art Museum, The ARTS at Marks Garage, 5-9 p.m. Friday. Pick up a map of galleries at any of the participating galleries. 521-2903, 521-1097, 524-1160, 586-0900.

Franco Salmoiraghi shows and discusses his photographic works from the past 30 years with an emphasis on alternative cameras, 7-9 p.m. Friday, UH-Manoa, Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room; free.



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.



OPENING

Aloha All Media Art Show, exhibition of works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists juried by Michael Naylor, today through April 9, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.

"The Palace and the People: Arts of Rajasthan," arts and artifacts demonstrate the diversity of motifs among the village, nomadic people and the urban merchants and nobility of Rajasthan, Thursday through June 3, East West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

"Nothing Ever Happens," traveling exhibit of paintings, sculptures and drawings by Yoshitomo Nara plus a multimedia slide show of his photography exclusive for this exhibit, Friday through May 29, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 522-1322.

"Layers," visual arts created by the faculty at St. Andrew's Priory, Friday through April 22, opening reception 5:30 p.m. Friday, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

"Portraits of Hawai'i," winning photography from the 2005 photo contest, Friday through April 28, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"nothing happens sometimes," new works and video installation by filmmaker and photographer Sergio Goes, Friday through April 30, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, thirtyninehotel. 395-7436.

"Bright & Happy Colors," works by Don Rose, Dean Vestal, Yuan Shaw, Monday through April 30, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, Color Street Gallery. 521-1138.

Jeffrey Dunn: Woodblock Prints, Friday through April 30, Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

Hawaii Photographic Society Members Show, Friday through May 4, F22 Gallery, 212 South Pauahi St., Suite 10. 864-2685.

Macario Pascual, recent oil paintings, Friday through April 21, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Village Art Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

"Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawai'i," cultural arts as featured in the book by the same title by the Japanese Women's Society of Honolulu including chigirie, bonsai, calligraphy, Saturday through June 10, opening reception 1-4 p.m. Saturday includes dance, music, martial arts, and karaoke and arts demonstrations, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633.

"Waimea Bay ... and Beyond ... " new oil paintings by Susie Y. Anderson, and "All About Bowls," ceramics by Steve Martin, Saturday through April 28, Gallery at Ward Center. 597-8034.

Collage, works by Diana Ewing, Saturday through April 29, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

George Eguchi, palette-knife Hawaiian land and seascapes, and Danvers Fletcher, mixed-media works of goddess figures and intriguing people, Saturday through April 16, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.



CLOSING

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

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

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

"Mejiro & Friends," recent acrylic paintings by Gary Kato, through Thursday, 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 Thursday, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

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

Highlights from the Salmon Collection of Asian Art, scroll paintings, Chinese furniture and carpets, Japanese woodblock prints, jewelry, porcelain and other artifacts, through Thursday, 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, through Thursday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

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

"Picture the Future," works by elementary students of Hanahau'oli School, through Friday, 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 Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

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



ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"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.

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

"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, Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop Street. 599-5009.

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

"Naked: nothing to hide, for all to see!" revealing work in various 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 various 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.

Christina Rosa: Recent Works, figurative paintings, prints and drawings, through April 29, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

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 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)

"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 Cafˇ. 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

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, through April 14, UH-Hilo Campus Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 974-7524.

Watercolors by Pat Krutz and Paintings by Lino Laure, 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.

"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

Know Your Camera II: Intermediate Photography Techniques, Jerry Omo teaches a 5-session class on pre-visualization, lens use, design, lighting and composition for those who want to perfect their photographic skill and techniques, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, March 31 through April 28, UH-Manoa Webster 203; $98 plus optional $20 for course material on CD-ROM. Register for course L07428: 956-8400.

Oil Painting Classes, four-session workshop led by Gerald Murai. 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, April 2 through 23, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Big Island; $65 plus supply fees to be discussed at the first class meeting. (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

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 Thursday.

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 Friday.

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.

Hale'iwa Arts Festival seeks artist to submit original works for a juried show and to be available to demonstrate their technique at the festival on July 23 and 24. Guidelines, applications and additional information including entry fees available at www.haleiwaartsfestival.org.

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.