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OPENING

"Makai, Towards the Sea"
Photography by William Weaver. Through March 28, Gallery on the Pali at First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 595-4047. Opens March 3.

43rd Annual Aloha Show
Juried by Lawrence Seward. Through March 21, Honolulu Hale, 551-1956 or e-mail lizyork2@hawaii.rr.com. Opens March 5. Reception: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 12.

 

SPECIAL

Honolulu Museum of Art Semi-Annual Clearance Sale
Find bargains on books, stationery, posters, jewelry, t-shirts and more, reduced 30 to 80 percent. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 21 to 23 and 1 to 5 p.m. March 24 (further reductions), Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8703 or www.honolulumuseum.org.

3rd Annual Paliku Arts Festival
Windward Community College's free event feataures a pottery wheel for children, a drawing studio, woodcarving, Hawaiian fiber art, clay sculpture and many more art activities. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in and around the grounds of Paliku Theatre and Library Learning Commons on the Windward Community College campus, 45-720 Keaahala Road. Call 235-7374 or e-mail beatson@hawaii.edu.

Artists' Trunk Sale
Pre-Mother's Day sale features Candice Wakumoto (silver clay jewelry), Kimberly Chai (linoleum and woodcut prints, handmade soaps), Eva Dang (Chinese jade and pearl jewelry), Vicky Durand (hand-dyed and printed silk scarves, shawls, pillows and table runners with Hawaii plant motifs) and Charlene Tashima (lampwork bead jewelry). 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8703 or www.honolulumuseum.org.

Third Friday Gallery Night
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday, Han's Gallery, Koko Marina Center, 396-5775.

"Slow Art Friday"
Art-centered event runs 6 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday in the Downtown arts district. Call 521-2903.

"High Noon Champagne Gallery Tour"
Garrick Paikai, artistic director for On the Spot Improv, will lead a tour of 4 to 5 galleries in Chinatown's Honolulu Arts District. New exhibits are featured each month. Tours will he held on the second Saturday of each month and starts at the ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Call 521-2903; visit www.artsatmarks.com; or e-mail info@artsatmarks.com.

Haleiwa Art Walk
Artist demos and galleries, shops and restaurants are open late. 6 to 9 p.m. every last Saturday of the month at Historic Haleiwa Town. Call 637-4458 or www.gonorthshore.org.

Shangri La
Tour Doris Duke's oceanside estate near Diamond Head, which reflects the art and architecture of India, Iran, Morocco and Syria. There will be one Japanese language tour on the last Friday of each month at noon. First Wednesdays of the month (only) is free for kamaaina. Reservations for this free kamaaina tour are now done by lottery. Cost: $25 non-Hawaii residents. Tours are 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays. To RSVP, call 532-3853 or visit: www.honoluluacademy.org-cmshaa-academy/index.aspx?id=6478.

 

CONTINUING

"A Rainy Day in Midtown"
Watercolors by Roger Whitlock. Through March 28, Gallery at Ward Centre, 597-8034.

"Ainu Treasures: A Living Tradition in Northern Japan"
Features modern Ainu works and replicas of traditional artifacts, plus early-20th century Ainu handcrafts. Through May 5, East West Center Gallery, 944-7177.

Art Gallery 315
New Kailua gallery features works by Mark Brown, Jill Butterbaugh, Barbara Eberhart, Norman Graffam, Angela Treat Lyon, Toni Martin, Frank Oliva, Bruce Schauble, Jonathan Busse, Rene Darrow, Jodi Endicott, Snowden Hodges, Julie McIntire, Shyrl Topp Matias, Pati O'Neal and Ginny Walden. Ongoing, 315 Uluniu St., Suite 204, 262-5678.

Art by Jenn Johnson
Indefinitely, Muumuu Heaven, 767 Kailua Road, 263-3366.

"Art in Paradise"
Ongoing exhibit of works by prominent Maui artists, Kapalua Bay Hotel, 669-5656.

"The Arts of the Bedchamber: Japanese Shunga"
Through March 17, Honolulu Musuem of Arts, 532-8700.

"Doug Britt: Far Away"
Through May 17, First Hawaiian Center, 532-8700.

"Command Performance: Kuba Cloths from Central Africa"
Through July 21, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700.

"Compassion: Creatures and Characters by Joey Chiarello"
Through May 17, First Hawaiian Center, 532-8700.

"Cultural Landscapes"
Works by Ka-Ning Fong & Shigeru Miyamoto. Through March 15, Koa Art Gallery at Kapiolani Community College, 734-9374.

Amelia Earhart in Hawaii Photo Exhibit"
Ongoing exhibit, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 441-1007.

"eclectica"
Prints by eclecticats and inky fingers press. Through March 31, fishcake, 307 Kamani St., 593-1231.

"Finding X"
Through May 22, Spalding House, 532-8700.

"Fire Polish"
Fused glass by the Glass Fusion Collective. Through March 28, the Gallery at Ward Centre, 597-8034.

"Four Hawaii Printmakers"
Works by Hans Loffel, Deborah Pacheco, Louis Pohl and Fred Smith. Through March 29, Louis Pohl Gallery, 521-1812.

"Fragments"
Various works that showcase the human form through unique perspectives. Ongoing, Downtown at the HISAM, 586-0900.

"He Alo A He Alo: Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai'i"
Ongoing, Hawaii State Art Museum, 586-0900.

Honolulu Printmakers 85th Annual Exhibition
Juried by Hiroki Morinoue. Through March 15, Honolulu Museum of Art School, 532-8700.

"Jigsaw: Pacific Island Printmakers"
Through March 15, Honolulu Museum of Art School mezzanine gallery, 532-8700.

"Corinne Kamiya: Paper. Plane."
Through May 17, First Hawaiian Center, 532-8700.

"Lineage"
Exhibit is a genealogy chart or family tree of printmakers. Through May 26, Hamilton Library, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 536-5507.

"Little Worlds: Video Sculptures"
Works by Tony Oursler. Through June 23, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700.

"Louis Pohl's Sea, Volcano and Bird Series"
Through March 29, Louis Pohl Gallery, 521-1812.

"Maui the Kite Maker"
Exhibit of kapa kites created by fourth graders from Waianae Elementary and Ka Waihona O Ka Na'auao Public Charter School as part of a Bishop Museum outreach program. Showing indefinitely at Bishop Museum's Science Adventure Center.

"Nature's Gifts"
Works by Yasuko Abeshima. Through March 28, the Gallery at Ward Centre, 597-8034.

Paintings by local artists
Works by more than 35 local artists on view 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Honolulu Zoo Fence, Monsarrat Avenue.

"Princesses One and All: The Celebration of Girls' Day through Japanese Prints"
Through April 21, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700.

"Printed in Hawaii: Gift Prints"
Through March 15, Robyn Buntin Gallery, 523-5913.

"Ravissant Flora & Oceania"
Photography by Shayne Stambler. Through March 30, Cafe Che Paste, 1001 Bshop St., 923-8896.

"Salon des Refuses"
Through March 15, Ektopia, 3167 Waialae Ave., 536-5507.

"Serious Fun: Thurston Twigg-Smith and Contemporary Art"
Through July 7, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700.

"Small Kine Art Exhibit"
Hawaii Watercolor Society's annual exhibit and sale. Through March 9, The ARTS at Marks Garage, 623-6497.

"Undulation: rise and fall"
Works by John Tanji Koga. Through May 13, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700.

"Lynne Yamamoto: House for Listening to Rain"
Indefinitely, Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House, 532-8700.

 

COMING UP

"Still Flow"
Lava vessel by Michael hengler. Through March 15, University of Hawaii-Manoa Art Gallery, 956-6888. Opens March 10; reception: 2 to 4 p.m.

"Allure: Elegant Women in Japanese Prints"
Through May 5, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700. Opens March 21.

"The Canvas of the Weaver"
Handwoven textiles. Through June 28, Pauahi Mezzanine Gallery, Bishop Square, 626-2487. Opens May 6.

"Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor"
Through Aug. 18, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700. Opens June 6.

"The Hawaii Pictures"
Photography by Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams. Through Jan. 12, 2014, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700. Opens July 18.

 

LECTURES/MEETINGS/DEMOS

"Script to Story/Story to Script"
Free lecture by Brenda Chapman. 7 to 9 p.m. March 12, Kapiolani Community College, OHIA 118. E-mail ssussman@hawaii.edu.

Aha Hana Lima Lectures
Hawaii Craftsmen hosts lectures on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii island. Receptions at 5:30 p.m., lectures follow at 6:30. Free. Register online at www.hawaiicraftsmen.org.

» Oahu (March 28, Punahou School's Luke Auditorium): Carol Gouthro, Chad Alice Hagen and Robert Mickelsen

» Maui (April 4, Maui College, Heona II ceramics classroom): Clay lecture with Carol Gouthro

» Kauai (April 4, Double Dog Dare Studio, 4321 Palama St. in Kalaheo): Fiber/felting lecture with Chad Alice Hagen

» Hawaii island (April 4, Big Island Glass Gallery, 45-3626 B. Mamane in Honokaa): Flameworked glass lecture with Robert Mickelsen

"Artists in Action 2013"
Free art demonstrations and hands-on activities benefit the Volcano School of Arts and Sciences art program. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27, Volcano Garden Arts, 19-3834 Old Volcano Road on Hawaii island. Call Emily at 987-3472, Ira at 985-8979 or visit www.VolcanoVillageArtistsHui.com.

Foster Gardens plein aire painters
Meets 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, 262-8071. Presented by Hawaii Watercolor Society.

Watercolor demonstrations by Roger Whitlock
Most Saturdays at The Gallery at Ward Centre. Call 597-8034 to confirm times and dates.

Windward Arts Council
Meets 4 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Windward Community College, Palanakila Room 117.

Hawaiian Graphics' ongoing demonstrations
Learn how to do various types of art, such as stretching canvas, using acrylic mediums, block printing, framing and more at free weekday demos, 1923 S. Beretania St. For schedule, call 973-7171 or visit www.hawaiiangraphics.com.

Ikebana and tea ceremony demonstrations
The Mokichi Okada Association is offering ikebana flower arrangement and Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations on the first Sunday of each month. 1 to 3 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts, 532-8700.

 

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

University of Hawaii Outreach College noncredit courses
For information or to register, call 956-8244 or visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses.

» Vision and Discovery: Finding Your Artistic Voice (L12517): Explore personal expression in photography. 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 13 to May 1, UH Manoa Krauss 12. Cost: $270.

» From the Simple to the Sublime: Photographing the Natural Environment (L12518): Produce still life, panoramic, detailed shots to convey unique character of a place or scene. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 to 21, UH-Manoa Art 101. Cost: $200.

» Pittura, Musica, Danza e una Notte Stellata (P12407): Interaction of art, dance and music led by Thomas Morelli. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 20 to May 11, at UH-Manoa Art 360. Cost: $100. Bring watercolors, brushes and paper as well as lunch.

Aha Hana Lima Workshops
Hawaii Craftsmen are hosting workshops on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island. Tuition: $300, $250 members and $150 students. Register online at www.hawaiicraftsmen.org.

» Oahu Clay Workshop with Carol Gouthro: 5 to 9 p.m. March 29 and 9 to 5 p.m. March 30 and 31, University of Hawaii at Manoa ceramics studio. Lab fee: About $50

» Oahu Fiber Workshop with Chad Alice Hagen: 5 to 9 pm. March 29 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 30 and 31, UH-Manoa fiber studio. Lab fee: About $65.

» Oahu Flameworked Glass Workshop with Robert Mickelsen: 5 to 9 p.m. March 29 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 30 and 31, Oahu Glass Tubes, 2363 N. King St. Lab fee: About $100.

» Maui Clay Workshop with Carol Gouthro: 5 to 9 p.m. April 5 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 and 7, Maui College, Heona II (ceramics classroom). Lab fee: About $50

» Kauai Fiber/Felting Workshop with Chad Alice Hagen: 5 to 9 p.m. April 5 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6, Double Dog Dare Studio, 4321 Palama St. in Kalaheo. Lab fee: About $65.

» Hawaii island Flameworked Glass Workshop with Robert Mickelsen: 5 to 9 pm. April 5 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 and 7, Big Island Glass Studio, 45-3524 Old Malamalahoa Hwy. in Honokaa. Lab fee: About $100

Hilo art lessons
Diane Renchler teaches. Call 808-964-3507 or email diane_renchler@me.com.

Watercolor and acrylic lessons
Artist Rebecca Snow offers paint lessons. Cost: $65 hourly (minimum 2 hours). Call 808-286-5909; or email rsnowdd@aol.com; or visit www.rebeccasnowart.com.

Maui art lessons
Ongoing private or group lessons by appointment with Barbara Steinberg-Orlowski on Maui. Classes for children, teens, adults and seniors. Call 808-879-0025; or email h2oColor@webtv.net.; or visit www.barbarasteinbergart.com.

"Afternoon Art Adventures"
Classes cover art fundamentals in an open studio using a variety of materials. Teacher: Andree Paradis. 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday or Wednesday, Ongoing. For more information, call 923-1802.

Hawaiian Quilting
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, St. Pius X Church Hall, 2821 Lowrey Ave. Call 988-3536.

Oil painting basics
Elaine Matsuda teaches basic brush strokes, techniques, color palette, perspective and composition, for ages 12 and older. Five-week sessions, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 1 to 3 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays, Midori Art Studio, 1311 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 208, $100. Call 532-3989 or 295-8506.

Botanical drawing and painting
9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 233-7323. Free classes; some experience in watercolor and drawing helpful. Reservations required.

Palette knife oil painting
Ongoing classes taught by Ed Furuike. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Moanalua Shopping Center; and 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 932 Sheridan St. Call 206-0901, email furuikeart@aol.com or visit www.furuikeart.com.

Watercolor Painting I & II
6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii. Call 247-3003.

"Ho'omaluhia Paint-outs"
Wednesday mornings at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens, 233-7323. Flowers and plants are put out for anyone interested in non-instructional painting sessions. Presented by Hawaii Watercolor Society.

Drawing and painting nature
Self-directed sessions, 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Botanical Gardens, 621-5463. Renderings of plants, flowers and seed pods. Presented by Hawaii Watercolor Society.

Hawaii Handweavers Hui
6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of every odd month, Academy Art Center's Community Room. Call 591-8539.

 

NOTICES

Call to Artists
Hawaii Handweavers Hui invites artists to submit works of handwoven yardage. Minimal length: 3 yards; width: 15 inches. Juror: artist and fashion designer Paula Rath. Exhibit will run May 6 to June 28 at Pauahi Mezzanine Gallery at Bishop Square. Deadline: May 1. For prospectus, call 626-2487 or visit www.hawaiihandweavers.org.

Call to Artists
Volcano Art Center is calling all Hawaii island artists to join the new collective, "Hawaii Island Network of Artists." Call Volcano Art Center at 808-967-8222, visit www.HINArtists.org. or email info@HINArtists.org.

Call to artists
Ugallery.com, an online art dealer specializing in works created by emerging artists, invites art students and recent graduates to submit works for consideration. All mediums welcome. Submissions accepted in digital form and Ugallery.com's board of curators will review works and respond within 48 hours. For more information and media interviews with founders, call Jenny Corsey at The Spizman Agency at (770) 953-2040 or email jenny@spizmanagency.com.