Posted on: Sunday, May 1, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Plein Air Paint Out, paint outdoors and share techniques with other painters, 8 a.m.-noon today, Hwy. 377 between the 3 and 4 mile marker, Makawao Town, Maui; free. Also, 7:30 a.m.-noon Monday, Puamana, Lahaina, Maui and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Kepanawai Park in 'Iao Valley, Maui. Call for membership in Plein Air Painters of Hawai'i and additional information: (808) 281-3177.

10th annual Mother's Day Card Contest, mall-wide display of cards created by over 1000 elementary school students, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and May 8; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Kahala Mall; free. Also, awards ceremony with presenter Kim Gennaula and prizes from Crayola, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kahala Mall center court; free. 732-7736, ext. 13.

Military Appreciation Sunday, admission to all galleries and exhibits, 1-5 p.m. today and the first Sunday of each month, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free to active-duty, retired and reserve military and their families, with military ID. 532-8700.

Feather Lei Display, celebrate Lei Day by viewing the work of Lei Hulu of Hilo and the work of kumu Doreen Henderson and her students, 1-4:30 p.m. today, Lyman Museum, Hilo; free admission. (808) 935-5021.

Gallery Opening, new gallery opens with a group show of multimedia works by eleven island local artists, 2-5 p.m. today, The Balcony Gallery, 442-A Uluniu St., Kailua. 263-4434.

"Michener: The Generous Donor," a tour of the academy collection led by docent Betty Andrews, 2:30-4 p.m. today; also, "Art to Die For" with docent Mary Flynn, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and May 8, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with museum admission of $7 general and $4 military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

"Mom's the Word," annual pottery sale and exhibit of works by John Bade, Marie Kodama, Peter Murray and Julia Griem and students of the Toshiko Takaezu Ceramics Studio, 3-9 p.m. Wednesday; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday with paintings by Yuan Shaw, Sylvia Makk and Julie Parker on Friday, YWCA on Richards St. 538-7061, ext. 236.

"Digital Snapshots," Bob Lew discusses how to choose a digital camera and how to save, print and share your snapshots, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, UH-Downtown; free. 586-3860.

First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk, visit over 20 art venues in downtown Honolulu including 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.

"Visual — Jazz," painting by Mihoko inspired by jazz music with a performance by Rich Crandall, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Fine Art Hawaii Studio and Gallery at Restaurant Row. 536-8820.

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 their 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

"Abilities," third annual show of works by persons with mental illness, today through May 27, opening reception and awards ceremony 6-9 p.m. May 13, Gallery on the Pali.595-4047.

Patrick Doell: Acrylic Landscapes, today through May 31, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

"Arte al Fresco," mix media works by emerging artists, Debi Huebler, Gallyn, Jerry Mayfield, Barbara Okamoto, Paula Rath, Elaine Seaver, Linda Spadaro and Deborah Young, today through May 27, artist reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

Works by Michael Chun and Kathy Paaina, student work from the Louis Vuitton Creative Art Program, today through June 30, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific art gallery. 531-3511.

"Flash Blink Luck," photographs by Jayson Tanega, Monday through May 27, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Canon Gallery. 522-5930.

Aloha Ho'omaluhia Exhibition XXI, multimedia works that reflect the beauty of the gardens by 15 island artists, Monday through May 29, opening reception 4-6 p.m. today, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. 233-7323.

"Fruit of the Dreamtrees," visions from the subconscious by Corey Avecilla, Aaron Char, Scott Fitzel, K.C. Grennan, Mike Harrison, Lucille Morelli and Peter Murray, Tuesday through May 28, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Decentralizing the Center: P-factory & Friends," works by a group of international and mainland artists, Friday through May 31, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

"Your Art Show," mixed-media works by staff and vendors who work at 1132 Bishop Street, Friday through June 17, opening reception 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, The Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop Street. 440-2714.

"Visions of Diversity — Emerging Photographers 2005," works by students of photography classes offered by UH Outreach College's New Media program, Friday through June 1, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, South Street Gallery. 525-5212.

"Landscape Statement — Lay of the Land," new works by Gallyn, Tamara Moan and Marcia Pasqua, Friday through May 28, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

Mixed-media Works by Kyle Usui, Friday through May 31, opening reception 7-9 p.m. Friday, J Salon, 1128 Nu'uanu Ave. 550-4441.

Works by Lynn Matsuoka, giclees and prints from her Kabuki and Hula collections, Friday though May 31, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

CLOSING

Mixed Media, handmade paper, feathers and fiber art by Ellen Levinsky and Claudia Coonen, through today, Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0111.

"Celebrating the Artist in Us," annual multimedia exhibit gives students in grades 9-12 a venue to express their point of view and teenage personal perspective, through today, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. (808) 242-2787.

"Under Currents," recent work by Dorothy Faison; "Solo," fabric art by Akiko Kotani; and "Draw," recent work by Hal Lum and Karin Mori, through Tuesday, Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"Conversations," woven fiber and ceramic pieces created by Dee Van Dyke, through Tuesday, Hawai'i Craftsmen Mini Gallery at The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-9799.

2005 Kapi'olani Community College Student Art Show, multi-media exhibit of student work, through Wednesday, Koa Gallery at KCC. 734-9374.

"where? doku ni? when? itsu? why? naze?" paintings by Ryuta Nakajima, curated by Yida Wang, through Wednesday, Kuykendall Gallery, Kuykendall Hall, Room 106, UH-Manoa. 956-6978.

Hawaii Photographic Society Members Show, through Wednesday, F22 Gallery, 212 S. Pauahi St., Suite 10. 864-2685.

Recent Work, paintings by Alan Leitner, drawings by Timothy P. Ojile and two- and three-dimensional works by Roy Venters, through Saturday, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

Works by Peter Kowalke, Aelbert M C Aehegma and Peter Goodale, exhibit of multimedia art works, through Saturday, Gallery at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

"Artistry in Quilting," Hawai'i Quilt Guild annual exhibit with viewer-choice balloting, through May 8, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8741.

"Moments of Reflection," works by Mark Kadota, extended through May 10, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"First or Last: 2005 Bachelor of Fine Arts Show," annual graduation multimedia exhibit, through May 13, UH-Manoa Art Gallery. 956-6888.

"Rhythms of Color," floral paintings by Noriko, through May 15, Art Board Gallery. 949-0700.

"Line's Roar," paintings by Lauren Okano, through May 16, Nohea Gallery at Ward Centre. 591-9001.

"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 Arts, Holt Gallery. The second rotation, May 26-July 17, will feature views of the Kona Coast and Kilauea Volcano. 532-8701.

"Bountiful Beads," beaded and woven jewelry by Barbara Edelstein; "Mostly Pastels," paintings by Helen Iaea; "Motion, Commotion and Emotion," ceramics by Jeffrey Berenberg, Shannon Lambert, Cory Lum and Charlene Tashima; through May 26, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Linear Liaisons," recent work on paper by Noelani Block, through May 27, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"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.

"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, through May 29, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 522-1322.

"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, through June 3, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

Neo Rauch Works 1994-2002, paintings from the Leipziger Volkszeitung collection, extended through June 5, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Clare Booth Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

"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 and calligraphy, through June 10, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633.

"Expressions from the Heart," retrospective of works by Rikiya Asai, through July 1, Art of Vision Gallery at the Laser Eye Center of Honolulu. 946-6000.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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. 526-1322.

OTHER VENUES(Listed by closing date)

"Dreaming ... Contemporary Photographers Working in Color," works by Island artists, through May 14, Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom. 597-1647.

"Floral Menagerie," watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, through May 31, A Gift for All Seasons Gallery, Kaimuki. 737-9038.

"Insights," biennial juried show, sponsored by National League of American Pen Women, through July 1, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Works by Pam Andelin, plein-air oils paintings, through May 12, Village Art Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4402.

Exhibit of Wood Sculpture and Paintings, works by Crystal Lockwood and David Gallegos, through May 22, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; park entrance fee may apply. (808) 967-7565.

"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

Pastel Painting at Kilauea, three-day artist retreat led by Vicki Penney-Rohner with studio sessions, en plein air painting, evening talks to enchance technique and inspiration, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through May 8, Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; $250 plus accommodations and meals (financial aid is available for qualifying students). (808) 967-8222.

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

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Maui Watercolorists Association calls for entries from members for the semi-annual "Aqua Media (water on paper) Exhibition" juried by Daniel Merriam, Steve Smeltzer and Shavonn Eason and scheduled for May 7-25. Download a prospectus from www.mwa.1800sunstar.com or call (808) 879-0025 for membership information. Deadline is today.

Kauai Society of Artists calls for entries for the 2005 membership show planned for May 21-June 18. Artist may submit up to two pieces of two- and three-dimensional media, created within the past three years and not previously shown on Kaua'i in a juried show; $10 fee per entry. Call 823-0579 if your installation art has special needs. Entries due 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14 at Kukui Grove art space in Lihu'e.

Pastel Artists of Hawaii seeks entries for the June 13-July 8 open show juried by Desmond O'Hagan. Call for a prospectus and details: 538-1052. Entry date is June 11 at Pauahi Tower.

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 Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.