As of Sunday, May 19, 2013
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 10, 2013
LAST UPDATED: 10:50 p.m. HST, May 18, 2013
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"Peranakan Chinese Heritage of Southeast Asia"
Textiles, clothing, cooking utensils, ceramics and photographs of Peranakan art and culture. Through Sept. 15, East-West Center Gallery, 944-7177. Opens today reception: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
"Ceramic (R)evolution: Atomic Ray Guns"
Works by Chad Steve, Ryan Simmons, Daven Hee, Ashley Huang, Matias Braun and Erin Yuasa. Through June 28, Louis Pohl Gallery, 521-1812. Opens Thursday.
"Black Painting: Chinese Artists Persecuted During the Cultural Revolution"
Through Sept. 15, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8701. Opens Thursday.
Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: School's Out
Families can make felt popsicles and turn them into keychains, and make a fishhookwith cardstock and yarn to catch balloon fish. Watch film shorts that visit such countries as Turkey and Uganda. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8701 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.
2013 Wearable Art Show
Evening of art, fashion, entertainment and silent auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hawaii Theatre. Cost: $50. Call 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.
Jan Bushart at Hana Coast Gallery
Reception celebrates new works by the Maui artist. 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 22, Hana Coast Gallery in Travaasa Hana, 5031 Hana Hwy., 808-281-3177.
Community kiln
Hawaii Craftsmen presents its 37th Raku Hoolaulea beach event where participants purchase a tea bowl ($10 first bowl, $7 additional bowls), glaze it, and have it fired by raku artists. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Camp Mokuleia, 68-729 Farrington Hwy. across Dillingham Air Field in Waialua. $5 entry fee.
5th Annual Volcano Pottery Sale
Works by Clayton Amemiya, T.R. Andrews, Brigitta Frazier, Tim Freeman, Ron Hanatani, Emily Herb, Shannon Hickey, Timothy Johnson, Chiu Leong, Gordon Motta, Shelby Smith and Carol Yamashita. 3 to 8 p.m. June 14 and 9 to 3 p.m. June 15, Niaulani campus of Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. Call Ron at 985-8530 or email ron@ryhpottery.com.
"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.
2013 Hawaii Quilt Guild Annual Show
Through today, Honolulu Museum of Art School, 532-8700.
"A Common Sense"
Works by Deborah G. Nehmad and Yoko Haar. Through May 30, the Gallery at Ward Centre, 597-8034.
"Accession: Recent Aquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection"
Ongoing, Hawaii State Art Museum, 586-0900.
"Aloha Hoomaluhia XXIX"
Works by David Behlke, Lynn Cook, Toni Martin, Neghin Modavi, Marcia Morse and more. Through May 30, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 233-7323.
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.
Art Works of the Hawaii Travel Industry
Through Dec. 2013, Makaha Art Gallery, 84-1170 Farrington Hwy., 343-4916 or visit www.MakahaArtGallery.com.
"Body of Work: Interpretations of the Human Form"
Ongoing, Hawaii State Art Museum, 586-0900.
"The Canvas of the Weaver"
Handwoven textiles. Through June 28, Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery at Bishop Square, 927-6175.
"Command Performance: Kuba Cloths from Central Africa"
Through July 21, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700.
"Comparing Signatures"
Through today, Louis Pohl Gallery, 521-1812.
"Contemporary Hawaiian Landscape Painting"
Works by Linda Kane, Noreen Naughton, Andrew Rose, Nick Black, Dale Dolejsi and more. Through June 28, Andrew Rose Gallery, 599-4400.
Amelia Earhart in Hawaii Photo Exhibit"
Ongoing, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 441-1007.
"Fantasy Meets Reality"
Batiks and photos by Marshall Heaney. Through Thursday, Gallery on the Pali at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 595-4047.
"Finding X"
Through Wednesday, Spalding House, 532-8700.
"The Garden Within"
Works by Phan Barker. Through May 31, Volcano Art Center's Rainforest Gallery, 808-967-8211.
"'Ike Loloa -- A Long Insightful Journey"
Japanese erotic paintings and prints. Through Monday, Robyn Buntin of Honolulu, 523-5913.
"Ka'ao"
Works by Charlie Dickson, Harinani Orme, Meleanna Meyer, Maile Andrade and Al Lagunero. Through May 31, 1142 Bethel St., 521-1812.
Peter Antrim Kowalke exhibit
Through Aug. 15, Morning Brew Cafe, 600 Kailua Road, 262-7770.
"Landscape in the New World"
Through Jan. 12, Honolulu Museum of Art, 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.
"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.
"The Nature of Nature"
Through June 2, VAC Gallery at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 808-967-7565.
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.
"Sasana: The Burma Portfolio"
Photographs by Steven Garon, Aloha Medical Mission doctor. Through Saturday, Lyman Museum on Hawaii island, 808-935-5021 or lymanmuseum.org.
"Second Wind"
Works by Sylvia Van Velzer. Through May 31, Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza, Suite 200, 522-5930.
"Serious Fun: Thurston Twigg-Smith and Contemporary Art"
Through July 7, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700.
"Small Photos"
Works by Mark Arbeit, Hawkins Biggins, Elisa Chang, Tom Haar, Mark Hamasaki, Shayne Stambler, Franco Salmoiraghi, Shuzo Uemoto, Jill W. Braden, Ivan Wentland and Randy Whitford. Through May 31, fishcake, 307c Kamani St., 593-1231.
"Spring is in the Air"
Japanese erotic paintings and prints. Through Monday, Robyn Buntin of Honolulu, 523-5913.
"Three Gemini"
Works by Harry Tsuchidana, Satoru Abe and Hamilton Kobayashi. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, May 25 and 26, and June 1 and 2, Satoru's Art Gallery, 905A Makahiki Way, 945-3939.
"Walls of Fur & Fang"
Installation by Aaron Woes Martin. Through July 20, thirtyninehotel, 599-2552.
"Where We Live"
Ongoing, Hawaii State Art Museum, 586-0900.
Works by Lauren Roth
Through mid-June, Muumuu Heaven, 767 Kailua Road, 263-3366.
"Lynne Yamamoto: House for Listening to Rain"
Indefinitely, Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House, 532-8700.
"Living in Waianae"
Watercolors by Gloria Flores. Through June 20, Gallery on the Pali at First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Hwy., 595-4047. Opens May 26. Reception: 5 to 7 p.m. June 1.
"Hawai'i: The Mythic Landscape | Photographs by Stephan Brigidi"
Through Through July 28, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8701. Opens May 31.
"Contoured Edges"
Paintings by Susie Y. Anderson. Through June 27, the Gallery at Ward Centre, 597-8034 or visit www.gwcfineart.com. Opens June 1. Reception: 3 to 5 p.m. June 9.
"Double Vision Parallel Paths"
Ceramics by Ryan Roberts. Through June 27, the Gallery at Ward Centre, 597-8034 or visit www.gwcfineart.com. Opens June 1. Reception: 3 to 5 p.m. June 9.
Photography by the Hawaii Chinese Tea Club
Through June 30, Canon Photo Gallery, Canon USA Hawaii, Ward Plaza, suite 200, 522-5930. Opens June 3.
"Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor"
Through Aug. 18, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8701. Opens June 6.
"Hawaii Paradise"
Photography by Mika Ninagawa. Through July 31, first floor gallery at DFS Galleria Waikiki, 931-2700. Opens June 14.
"Tomo-E-Ame -- Friends-Drawings-Candy"
Manga/anime art. Through July 14, Honolulu Museum of Art School mezzanine. Visit www.manga-bento.com. Opens June 16.
"Zoonami"
Through July 27, the ARTS at Marks Garage, 521-2903. Opens July 2.
Warren and Carolyn Stenberg Collection
Through July 30, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery, 233-7323. Opens July 3.
"Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams: The Hawaii Pictures"
Through Jan. 12, 2014, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700. Opens July 18.
"The Hawaii Pictures"
Photography by Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams. Through Jan. 12, 2014, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700. Opens July 18.
"HI Tides"
Through Aug. 31, the ARTS at Marks Garage, 521-2903. Opens July 30.
"Commitment to Excellence"
Through Aug. 22, Honolulu Museum of Art School, 532-8700, Opens Aug. 13.
"Na Laau o Hawaii, Hawaii's Woodshow"
Statewide juried exhibit featuring Hawaii-grown wood. Through Sept. 15, Honolulu Museum of Art School, 778-7036 or visit woodshow.hawaiiforest.org. Opens Sept. 1.
"Shunga II: The Culture of Sexuality in 19th Century Japan"
Through March 9, 2014, Honolulu Musuem of Art, 532-8700. Opens Nov. 14.
Materials and technique lecture
Painter William Zwick shares his ideas. 10 to 11:30 a.m. today, Zwick Art, 1041 Maunakea St., $25, 938-3861.
Curatorial Lecture Series
Lecture with Theresa Papanikolas, Honolulu Museum of Art's curator of European and American Art. 4 to 5 p.m. May 29, Doris Duke Theatre at Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-3033. Free.
"An Exploration of Color"
Examine color from a variety of perspectives, including science, philosophy and history. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20, University of Hawaii's Krauss Hall 12, $45. Course number L12707. To register, call 956-8400 or visit http://goo.gl/JqF0n.
Foster Gardens plein aire painters
Meets 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, 262-8071. Presented by Hawaii Watercolor Society.
Watercolor demonstrations
Most Saturdays at The Gallery at Ward Centre. Call 597-8034 to confirm times and dates.
Charcoal portrait drawing on toned paper
Intro course on proportions, anatomical landmarks and other considerations. 1 to 4 p.m. today, Zwick Art, 1041 Maunakea St., $25, 938-3861.
Self-portrait painting
Covers principles of portrait drawing and head construction, ow to mix flesh tones and organize colors and values, and how to create a convincing likeness. 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, Zwick Art, 1041 Maunakea St., $100, 938-3861.
UH-Manoa Outreach College noncredit courses
To register for classes, call 956-8400 or visit http://goo.gl/JqF0n. Register at least 5 days prior to start of class.
» "Great Moments in Great Light" (L12682): Frederic Larson offers hands-on lessonss on available light, composition, peak action, anticipating a moment, portraiture and street fine-art photography. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday to May 28, first meeting at Waikiki Beach. $200.
» Digital photography basics (L12644): Explore all aspects of making digital images with David Ulrich, from shooting to editing software. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Krauss Hall 12 at UH-Manoa. $120.
» "Beginning Watercolor: Finding Your Way in the Process" (P12617): Includes demonsration, practice and individual guidance. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 1 to July 20, Art 360, UH-Manoa. Call 942-3982 for supply list. $150.
» "Vision and Discovery: Learning to See With a Camera" (L12699): David Ulrich teaches the fundamentals of photography to create compelling images for print, web or social media. 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19 to Aug. 14, Art 360, UH-Manoa. $250.
» "Figures and Forms from Nature: A Prelude to Bronze" (P12580): With the help of Jackie Mild Lau, work with clay, wax and plaster over a metal armature to create pieces that may be cast in bronze. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, June 23 to July 28, Art 120 at UH-Manoa. $120 plus $40 supply fee.
» Iphoneography (L12711): Learn to use apps to edit and manipulate photos taken on the iPhone as well as sharing photos for social networking. 6 to 9 p.m. July 19, Sinclair Library basement #3 at UH-Manoa. $60.
» "Capturing Dynamic Images at Night" (L12729): Alison Beste lectures, leads a shooting excursion, teaches editing and offers critique. 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15 and 22, Sinclair Library basement #3 at UH-Manoa. $100.
» "The Fine Digital Print" (L12747): Learn to make fine digital prints on desktop printers with David Ulrich. 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 18, Sinclair Library basement #3 at UH-Manoa. $60.
» "Photographing the Human Form" (L12702): Peter Shaindlin teaches conceptual and practical techniques; there will also be studio and field sessions with experienced models. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 18, Krauss 12, UH-Manoa. $120.
» "Thinking Design: Creating Memorable Images" (L12708): Duane Preble3 and Philippe Gross help students explore the language of visual design with hands-on drawing, design and photography. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 3, Krauss 12, UH-Manoa. $75.
» Bronze casting (P12581): Jackie Mild Lau teaches the basic steps for creating an original bronze sculpture using the lost wax method of casting. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Nov. 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 12 and 26; and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 15 and 29. Call for location. $180 plus $95 supply fee.
Windward Community College community classes
To register, call 235-7433, go to Hale Kuhina 102 at the college, or online at windwardcce.org/registration.
» Painting Practice: Learn fundamental principals and techniques of oil painting. Contact instructor Benita Hunt for supply list at bsn.hunt@gmail.com. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tuesday to June 6; Hale Kuhina 115; $150.
» Ikebana sogetsu (Japanese flower arranging): Class meets for six 2-hour sessions. Hale Kuhina 115, $48. 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Tuesday to July 2 (no class June 1); 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 8 to July 20 (no class July 6); 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, July 16 to Aug. 20; and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 10 to Sept. 14.
» Atelier 2013: Learn classic techniques in drawing in the tradition of 17th-century Europe. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 28 to July 4; Hale Palanakila 202 and 204; $1,200.
Indigo dyeing workshops
Wendy Pulsifer teaches. One-time class meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, July 13 or Aug. 24. $20 with $5 material fee. Enrollment limited; call 782-1297 or email wendy-p@mindspring.com.
Drawing and painting class
Waimea artist Kathy Long teaches beginning drawing and pastels on June 1 at Volcano Art Center on Hawaii island. Drawing class runs 10 a.m. to noon; pastels 2 to 4 p.m. Cost: $60 each. Register at 808-967-8222.
Intensive Summer Atelier Programs
Artists William Zwick and Tanvi Pathare will hold a six-week course on drawing and painting in the tradition of the 19th-century French academy. July 7 to Aug. 17; or July 29 to Sept. 20 at Zwick Art, 1041 Maunakea St. Fee: $2,000 first session; $1,800, second session; plus, $150 materials fee. Call 938-3861 or e-mail bdbzwick@yahoo.com.
Orizomegami class
Learn the Japanese art of paper folding and dip dyeing. 9 a.m. to noon July 13, Volcano Art Center on Hawaii island. $35 plus $10 supply fee. Register at 808-967-8222.
"Process Painting -- Spirit of Creativity"
Take part in an explorative art process. 6:30 p.m. July 26, Volcano Art Center on Hawaii island. $45 plus $5 supply fee. Register at 808-967-8222.
Hilo painting workshops
Diane Renchler teaches. Email diane_renchler@me.com or visit www.dianerenchler-artgallery.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.blogspot.com.
Maui art lessons
Barbara Steinberg-Orlowski offers private or group lessons by appointment to both adults and children. She also offers a 9-week youth class for ages 6 to 14, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Kihei Community Center. Call 808-879-0025, email h2oColor@webtv.net or visit www.barbarasteinbergart.com.
Hawaiian Quilting
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, St. Pius X Church Hall, 2821 Lowrey Ave. Call 988-3536.
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 915 Sheridan St. Call 206-0901, email furuikeart@aol.com or visit www.furuikeart.com.
Call to Artists
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is seeking artists to create works for its transit art program, which will include paving, floor designs, wall murals, grille work, architectural fencing, glass work and sculptural elements. Applications can be submitted through June 20. Download submittal requirements at www.honolulu.gov/pur, under "Professional Services," or at www.callforentry.org. A presubmittal workshop will be held 9 to 11 a.m. June 1 at the rapid transportation office at Ali'i Place, 1099 Alakea St., suite 150. Email transitmailbox@honolulu.gov.
Call to Artists
Mangabento is having an exhibit for anything that's related to manga and anime or its derivatives: drawings, paintings, manga, photos, sculptures, handmade costumes, handmade dolls or doll clothing, handmade stuffed animals, etc. Submit work 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, Honolulu Museum of Art School. Visit www.manga-bento.com or on facebook.
Call to Artists
The ARTS at Marks Garage is inviting artists to submit works for "Zoonami," an exhibit that will explore the aesthetic, scientific and/or emotional appreciation for our feathered, furry, scaly or even imaginary animal friends. Prospectus is posted at www.artsatmarks.com. Submission deadline: 5 p.m. June 18. Call 521-2903 or visit www.artsatmarks.com.
Call to Artists
Waianae Coast Rotary Club is having an Amateur Photo Contest. Photos must be taken between Kahe Point and Kaena Point. Submissions welcome through June 30. Visit www.waianaecoastrotary.org.
Call to Artists
The Arts at Marks Garage is having an exhibit called HI Tides, which is to call attention to aesthetic, ecological, practical and recreational value of our surf, waterways and coastline. Prospectus is posted at www.artsatmarks.com. Submission deadline: 5 p.m. July 16. Call 521-2903 or visit www.artsatmarks.com.
Call to Artists
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries from local artists for its Aug. 13 to 22 exhibit at the Honolulu Museum of Art School. Entry specifications include: two and three dimensional media, pieces must be wired for installation and the artist's sale price must be determined prior to date of entry. Interested artists must submit their works to the Honolulu Museum of Art School on Aug. 6 to 7, between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Accepted entrants will be notified on Aug. 8. For more information, call 949-5531 ext. 3 or visit www.honolulujapanesechamber.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.