Art calendar
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Keiki Christmas," demonstrations and activities, magic elf show, Santa and gallery scavenger hunt; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 16; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-3681.
Wyland Galleries grand opening, live painting and talk by Wyland, with unveiling of new works; 6:30-9 p.m.; Dec. 16; Wyland Galleries, Waikiki Beach Walk; free; 924-1322.
Free admission to Bishop Museum and Hawai'i Maritime Center in honor of Bernice Pauahi Bishop's birthday, for Hawai'i residents with proof of residency and active or retired military with ID; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 19; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.
"Holiday Cards with Jocelyn Lopez," create cards using stamps and paper; 12:45-1:45 p.m.; Dec. 19; Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935.
Gem Faire, jewelry, gemstones and tools for sale, plus classes and demonstrations; 12-6 p.m. Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 23; Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suite; free; www.gemfaire.com.
Hawai'i Craftsmen annual gallery sale, featuring works by member artists; through Dec. 29; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-3282.
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
"Hawaii: Kingdom of Surf," one-day show and sale featuring works by Alfred Cababag; 12-8 p.m.; Dec. 19; Waimea Valley Audubon Center; free; 349-7231.
CLOSING
"[Extra]ordinary Objects," Zen-inspired paintings and functional art by Ann Smith; through Dec. 21; Gallery on the Pali; 595-4047.
"Tinkered and Toyed 2007," artwork inspired by various winter holidays; through Dec. 21; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Community Gallery; 945-7633.
RECENT OPENINGS
"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.
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.
"Christmas at Kahi's 2007," artwork and more by Kahi Ching; through Dec. 24; Kahi Gallery, 460 'Ena Road, Suite 101; 232-9871.
"Songs for Spirit," glass by Bud Spindt and art quilts by M. Lea Ingram; through Feb. 15; Kaua'i Museum; 808-245-6931.
"Seeds," paintings and sculpture; through Jan. 20; Cedar Street Galleries; 589-1580.
Works by N. Robert Wagstaff and Stephen Burr; through Jan. 3; Village Gallery, Lahaina, Maui; 808-661-4402.
Plein Air Painters of Hawaii annual juried show, works by members; through Jan. 25; Maui Hands Gallery, Pa'ia, Maui; www.pleinairpaintersofhawaii.com.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
(Listed by closing date)
"In the Holiday Spirit!," featuring paintings, glass and wood art, ceramics and jewelry; through Dec. 27; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.
"Infrared Photographs of Hawai'i," works by Beverly Warns; through Dec. 27; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; 522-5930.
"Surf's Up!," artwork by Tom Fanning; through Dec. 29; Chinatown Boardroom; 585-7200.
"Hawaiian Memories," nostalgic prints by Joe Pimental; through Dec. 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.
"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.
"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.
EXTENDED AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS
"Playthings: Toys and Games," 19th- and 20th-century toys and games; through April 5; Mission Houses Museum; $6; 531-0481, ext. 714.
"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.
"Playing in the Islands," 2007 Student Art Exhibition, exhibit-themed work by students in grades K-6 statewide; through May 2008; 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.
"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)
Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, artwork by members; through Dec. 31; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; 531-3511.
"Recycled Art and Present-Day Commentaries," works by Bernard Moriaz; through Jan. 4; Café Che Pasta; 524-0004.
"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.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
(Listed by closing date)
" 'Tis the Season," works by Maui artists, plus home decor, arts and crafts, food and more; through Dec. 28; Old Kahului Railroad Building, Maui; 808-878-3301.
"Paradise Found," works by Aelbert Aehegma; through Dec. 29; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052.
"The Paintings of Hajime Okuda (1906-1992)"; through March 31; Isaacs Art Center, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Kamuela, Big Island; 808-885-5884.
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
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; 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; $50 per class includes use of an easel and art supplies; call for location: 590-7092.
Wayne Takazono teaches art techniques in classes for beginners and advanced students; 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hawaiian Graphics; 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays at Kaneohe Atrium; classes begin at $100; 554-4600.
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 state Tourism Authority asks artists and arts organizations to submit information on their cultural events, programs and activities; deadline Dec. 28; 973-2268.
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.
'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.
The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks three-dimensional works in any media from O'ahu artists; 597-8034.
Café Che Pasta seeks hanging art in all media from solo or group exhibitors; 524-0004.
Art Fairs seeks works in any media to show at the YWCA on Richards Street during First Friday Downtown gallery walks; 383-0998.
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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