Art calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk, 5-9 p.m.; Jan. 4; participating venues include the Cathedral Gallery, The ARTS at Marks Garage, The Pegge Hopper Gallery, Louis Pohl Gallery and The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; free; 524-1160.
"One Night Stand," featuring artwork by Windward O'ahu youth, part of First Friday; 5-9 p.m.; Jan. 4; Mendonca Building Courtyard; free; 262-5930.
The Hawai'i State Art Museum seeks volunteer docent guides; training sessions begin Feb. 5; downloadable application available at www.hawaii.gov/sfca; 586-9959, hisamvolunteers@gmail.com.
The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks volunteers to help with various events like First Fridays, gallery sittings and art installations; 521-2903, info@artsatmarks.com.
OPENING
"Vision and Discovery," works made in Pacific New Media workshops; opening reception 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 4, show runs through Jan. 30; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930.
"Unlikely Combination?," glass and multimedia works by Kathleen and Bill Jaeger; Jan. 5 to 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052.
"Windows," multimedia works by Joshua Miles; opening reception 2-6 p.m. Jan. 5, show runs through Feb. 1; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery; free; 233-7323.
CLOSING
"Hawaii: A State of Being," photographs by Heather Titus; also, intaglio prints by Fred Smith and mixed media by Hans Loffel; through Dec. 30; Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.
"Hawaiian Memories," nostalgic prints by Joe Pimental; through Dec. 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.
Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, artwork by members; through Dec. 31; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; 531-3511.
Works by N. Robert Wagstaff and Stephen Burr; through Jan. 3; Village Gallery, Lahaina, Maui; 808-661-4402.
"Recycled Art and Present-Day Commentaries," works by Bernard Moriaz; through Jan. 4; Café Che Pasta; 524-0004.
RECENT OPENINGS
"Iconic/Narrative Story Paintings," recent works by Arthur Nelander, and "Retro-Retrospective :: Retrospective-Retro," mixed media by Ivan Krillzarin; through Jan. 11; Gallery on the Pali; 595-4047.
"The Pastelista Six," works in pastel by Bridgette Adams-Greb, Helen Iaea, Nancy Jackson, Gregory Pai, Kathy Yokouchi and Ela Zapf; through Jan. 24; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(Listed by closing date)
"Paradise Revisited," sculptures and paintings by Alison Moritsugu; "Scapes," monotypes by Charlotte Nairn; and "Flow," new works by Carol Bennett; through Jan. 8; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322.
"Out of the Sketchbook 3," original works by more than 50 artists; through Jan. 9; The Balcony Gallery, Kailua; 263-4434.
"Lights, Trees and Ocean Edge," paintings by Noreen Naughton; through Jan. 11; The Art Treasures Gallery; 536-7789.
"Living Angkor," exhibition of 13th- and 14th-century sculpture from Angkor Wat; through Jan. 17; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7584.
"All Tomorrow's Parties," recent works by Alan Konishi, and "Lightning Bolt Grounded (Now You're Electrifying)," prints and drawings by Jennifer Callejo; through Jan. 18; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery; 544-0287.
"Seeds," paintings and sculpture; through Jan. 20; Cedar Street Galleries; 589-1580.
"Hawaiian Modern: The Architecture of Vladimir Ossipoff"; through Jan. 27; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8719.
"Linny Morris: Selected Works," photographs; through Feb. 3; The Contemporary Museum; 526-1322.
"Matteo Sandonŕ and Hawai'i: A Capital Ambition," works by Sandonŕ commissioned by members of early Hawai'i society; through Feb. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.
"On the Beach: Photographs by Richard Misrach"; through March 9; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-1322.
"Playthings: Toys and Games," 19th- and 20th-century toys and games; through April 5; Mission Houses Museum; $6; 531-0481, ext. 714.
PERMANENT EXHIBITS
"uncommon objects," works from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Art in Public Places Collection; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900, 586-0305, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.
"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the academy collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8701.
"O2art 3: Paul Morrison, gamodeme," black-and-white monumental painting; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-0232.
"Tennis Dessus," site-specific installation of hand-painted art on the museum's tennis courts, by Michael Ming Hong Lin, of Taiwan; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-0232.
"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition from the academy collection; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts; 532-8701.
"Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present by Island artists, tours available; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.
The Quan Gallery, fine-art photo collages by Carolyn Quan; Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel and 900 Front St., Lahaina, Maui; www.carolynquan.com.
OTHER VENUES
(Listed by closing date)
"Brain: The World Inside Your Head," discover facts and mysteries of the brain; through Jan. 8; Bishop Museum; 847-3511.
"Celebrations!," works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists; through Jan. 19; Honolulu Country Club; 395-3238.
"Exploring the Feminine — New Ideas of Beauty," works by Yoko Harr, Keiko Hatano, Tsugumi Iwasaki Higbee and Noriko Wakayama; through Jan. 21; Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom, 938 Pi'ikoi St.; 597-1647.
"Mai Ka PIKO Mai: Gathering of Indigenous Artists," contemporary works by indigenous artists throughout the Pacific Rim; through April 6; Bishop Museum, Joseph M. Long Gallery; 847-3511.
"Playing in the Islands," 2007 Student Art Exhibition, exhibit-themed work by students in grades K-6 statewide; through May; Hawai'i Convention Center; docent-guided tours by appointment only; 9-11 a.m.; Wednesdays-Thursdays; reservations for groups of 10 or more: 943-3587.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
(Listed by closing date)
Small Works Show, juried art show sponsored by the Kauai Society of Artists; through Jan. 18; Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i; www.kauaisocietyofartists.org.
Plein Air Painters of Hawaii annual juried show, works by members; through Jan. 25; Maui Hands Gallery, Pa'ia, Maui; www.pleinairpaintersofhawaii.com.
"Songs for Spirit," glass by Bud Spindt and art quilts by M. Lea Ingram; through Feb. 15; Kaua'i Museum; 808-245-6931.
"The Paintings of Hajime Okuda (1906-1992)"; through March 31; Isaacs Art Center, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Kamuela, Big Island; 808-885-5884.
"75 Years of the Lyman Museum: A Journey Through Time and Place," retrospective exhibit; through April 30; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island; 808-935-5021, www.lymanmuseum.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
Demonstrations by guest artists; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; daily; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free; call for schedule: 949-3989.
Demonstrations by Island artists; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; call for schedule: 596-8885.
"WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday)," with guest artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays; Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea, Maui; free; 808-874-8583.
Wayne Takazono paints portraits from photos and offers live sketches at Marine Corps Base Hawai'i and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine Corps Base Hawai'i; 5-9 p.m., second and fourth Fridays at Kahala Mall; 12-3 p.m., first and third Saturdays at Pearl Highlands Center; 12-3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays at Ward Gateway Center; live sketches start at $40, portraits take about a week and start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600.
"Friday Night is Art Night," meet Island artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Fridays; Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free; 808-661-6284.
Expression Sessions, for children ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Saturdays; The Contemporary Museum; $7 members, $12 nonmembers; reservations: 237-5230.
Painting demonstration by Island artists; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays; The Gallery at Ward Centre; free; 597-8034.
Art on the Zoo Fence, works by more than 35 Island artists; 9 a.m.4 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays; Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue.
CLASSES
Narcissus-bulb carving, Gilman Hu teaches the art of Chinese crab-claw narcissus culture; 8:30-11 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m.; Saturdays from Jan. 5 to Feb. 2; Academy of Arts Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $35 new students ($25 returning students); registration: 532-8741.
Scrapbook Crop, scrapbooking gathering, for teens and adults; 6-8 p.m. Saturdays; Jan. 5 to Feb. 23; University Avenue Baptist Church, 2305 University Ave.; free; reservations and directions: 664-6425.
Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint land- and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 7-10 p.m. Mondays and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapahulu Center, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Pigtails & Crewcuts, Moanalua Shopping Center; 206-0901, furuikeart@aol.com.
Learn the Basics, class taught by Susan Brooks in structural drawing, perspective, value and color; 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays (except New Year's Day); Arts of Paradise Gallery, Waikiki Shore Hotel; $30 for each two-hour class; register: 927-0452.
Basics in Oil, ongoing classes by Elaine Matsuda, for 12 and older; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays; Midori Art Studio, 2639 S. King St., Suite 204; $100 for five-week series of classes, plus supply fees; call for supply list and registration: 532-3989.
Plein-air Painting, on location at Magic Island, Makapu'u, North Shore and other spots to be arranged; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (except New Year's Day); $50 per class includes use of an easel and art supplies; call for location: 590-7092.
Life drawing classes, Disney animator Jim Goss teaches basics of life drawing, leading up to head painting and sculpture; 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays; Naturally Hawaiian, 41-1025 Kalaniana'ole Highway; $30, bring your own supplies; 384-5867.
Oil-painting classes, paint Island scenes using palette knife, and learn composition, natural color mixing, value, chroma and knife strokes from George Eguchi; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Thursdays; Hawaiian Graphics, 1923 S. Beretania St.; $125 for four consecutive sessions; registration: 398-8178 or www.GeorgeEguchi.com.
Oil-painting classes, learn composition and color from Noriko Wakayama; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Fridays; $100 for four weeks of instruction, plus supply costs; call for location and registration: 523-0790.
Watercolor class, Koko Toyomura teaches how to mix and work with contemporary color and shades to create moods; 3-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays; The Art Board; $100 for four weeks; 536-0121.
Oil-painting classes, modern impressionist techniques using brush or palette knife, with artist Yuan Shaw, for beginning students, nine workshop hours; YWCA on Richards Street; $270 for the series; schedule: 383-0998.
CALLS TO ARTISTS
The Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation seeks entries for the key visual design to represent the 19th annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival; deadline Dec. 31; application and information: 372-5315, www.hglcf.org.
Hawai'i residents are invited to enter the "Breathtaking Views of Hawaii" Canon Amateur Photo Contest; submissions accepted through Feb. 29; rules and application: www.krater96.com.
The International Manga Award Executive Committee is accepting entries for its second annual manga contest; deadline Feb. 29; rules and application: www.mofa.go.jp/policy/culture/manga/index.html.
'Iolani School seeks artists for its 'Iolani Fair Art Show on April 16, 18 and 19; 943-2339, artshow@iolani.org; provide your name, contact information, artistic medium and any affiliation with the school.
Art Fairs seeks works in any media to show at the YWCA on Richards Street during First Friday Downtown gallery walks; 383-0998.
Café Che Pasta seeks hanging art in all media from solo or group exhibitors; 524-0004.
Cassis by Chef Mavro seeks hanging art from solo or group exhibitors for its Guest Artist Series; 545-8100.
The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks three-dimensional works in any media from O'ahu artists; 597-8034.
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.
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