O‘ahu Visual Arts

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O‘ahu Visual Arts – Events

First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk is scheduled Nov. 6, from 5-9 p.m. Downtown museums and galleries, including the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, open their doors for an evening featuring exhibitions, artist demonstrations, and performances. HiSAM is also hosting, "Live from the Lawn," a free live performance scheduled from 6-9 p.m. This month features "World Beat," with music from Japan (Taiko Center of the Pacific), Africa (drummer Sango), Middle East (Tamr Hennas), Caribbean (Greg and Junko on steel drums), and Pacific Exotica (Don Tiki). Downtown @ the HiSAM, the restaurant located on the first floor of the museum, will be open. The Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 Hotel St. Admission is free. For more information, call 586-0900.

Second Saturday at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum: Get Your Drama On! and An Illustrator’s Photoshop. A free family event featuring hands-on learning activities and quick tours of the museum. This month’s activities include acting and drama techniques with Drama Crew instructor Michael Cowell and tips on digital photography with instructor Jillian Lund. Scheduled Nov. 14, art galleries open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with art activities scheduled from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown @ the HiSAM, the restaurant located on the first floor of the museum, will be also be open. Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St. Admission is free. For more information, call 586-0900.

Art Lunch Lecture: "Nau Ka Wae: The Choice Belongs to You." A free lecture by artist Kaili Chun. This event is part of both the HSFCA Awards Recipient Series and the 25th Anniversary of HSFCA Folks Arts Apprenticeship Program. Scheduled Nov. 24, from 12 noon-1 p.m. The Art Lunch Lecture Series is presented by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, on the last Tuesday of the month. Free and open to the public. Hawai‘i State Art Museum, Multipurpose Room – 1st Floor, 250 S. Hotel St. For more information, call 586-0900.

Honolulu Printmakers Impressions Annual Benefit Print Sale. Offering prints in every price range from established and emerging printmakers. Scheduled Nov. 27 from 12 noon-4:30 p.m. & Nov. 28-29 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Honolulu Printmakers, Academy Art Center at Linekona, 1111 Victoria St. For more information, call 536-5507 or check website: www.honoluluprintmakers.com.

O‘ahu Visual Arts – Exhibitions

"Where We Live: Places of Hawai‘i" A new exhibition showcasing art which reflects the unique environment and striking landscapes of Hawai‘i. The art includes both realistic and abstract images of the many tranquil, dynamic, and vibrant settings found throughout the islands. The exhibit features work from the Art in Public Places Collection. The Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 Hotel St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and First Friday, the downtown gallery walk held on the first Friday of every month, from 5-9 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and all state and federal holidays. Free to the public. For more information, call 586-0900.

THRU NOV. 21. “comPress” An exhibition featuring prints by members of the Honolulu Printmakers. The Arts at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu St. For more information, call 536-5507 or check website: www.honoluluprintmakers.com.

THRU JAN. 16, 2010. "Accession ’09" A continuation of the exhibition, “Accession: Recent Acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection,” that highlights recent purchases, commissions, and gifts that demonstrate the exceptional work collected by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Art in Public Places Collection. The Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 Hotel St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and First Friday, the downtown gallery walk held on the first Friday of every month, from 5-9 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and all state and federal holidays. Free to the public. For more information, call 586-0900.

THRU MAY 2010. "2009 Student Art Exhibition" A statewide juried exhibit of art works created by students in grades K-6. The exhibition was established by the HSFCA to recognize and display student work. Students were invited to submit work on the theme, “Celebrating Hawai‘i with My Family and Friends,” and express how they feel, see, or interpret their lifestyle in the islands. Free docent-guided tours are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. for groups of 10 or more. Tours are conducted by appointment only. To make reservations, call the tour hotline at 943-3587. Free to the public. Hawai‘i Convention Center, Pa Kamali‘i Courtyard, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue.

THRU JULY 17, 2010. "Ho‘oulu: The Inspiration of Hula" An exhibit honoring the art of hula, featuring work from the Art in Public Places Collection, along with hula implements and objects from the Bishop Museum and the Hula Preservation Society. The Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 Hotel St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and First Friday, the downtown gallery walk held on the first Friday of every month, from 5-9 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and all state and federal holidays. Free to the public. For more information, call 586-0900.

Ongoing

"He Alo A He Alo: Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i," an exhibit of visionary artwork and portraits from the Art in Public Places Collection. The themes of the exhibit include Hawaiian heritage, Asian roots, social consciousness, and cultural traditions. Ewa Gallery, The Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 Hotel St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and First Friday, the downtown gallery walk held on the first Friday of every month, from 5-9 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and all state and federal holidays. Free to the public. For more information, call 586-0900.

I Love Art Gallery is a new interactive educational gallery that promotes the understanding and appreciation of the arts, and encourages the public to increase their own awareness of the place and significance of art in their own lives. The gallery is designed to learn about art as artists do – by touching, observing, exploring, thinking, and reading, and is modified for each new exhibition. The Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 Hotel St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and First Friday, the downtown gallery walk held on the first Friday of every month, from 5-9 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and all state and federal holidays. Free to the public. For more information, call 586-0900.

O‘ahu Visual Arts - Workshops and Classes

“Non Toxic Solar Plate Workshop” A two-session workshop with visiting artist Constance Falconer. Scheduled Nov. 8 & 15, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by the Honolulu Printmakers. Fee: $95 for HP members, $120 for nonmembers, plus $35 materials fee. Honolulu Printmakers, Academy Art Center at Linekona, 1111 Victoria Street. For more information, call 536-5507 or check website: www.honoluluprintmakers.com.

Kaua‘i Visual Arts

Kaua‘i Visual Arts – Exhibitions

THRU NOV. 25. “Kamali‘i” An exhibit of student work created during the Kauai Academy of Creative Arts summer program. Pi‘ikoi Building, behind the Kaua‘i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihu‘e. For more information, call 346-7586, or check website: www.kauaicreativearts.org.

Hawai‘i Visual Arts

East Hawaii Cultural Center Open Call to Artists for the 2010 and 2011 Exhibition Seasons. Artists interested in presenting work for exhibition consideration should contact the Center or stop by the office and pick-up a Proposal Application. East Hawaii Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo. For more information, call Steff at 961-5711 or check website: www.ehcc.org.

Hawai‘i Visual Arts - Events

"Aloha Sundays at the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center" A free monthly program featuring performances, exhibits, demonstrations, lectures, workshops and more. East Hawaii Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo. For information, call 961-5711 or check website: www.ehcc.org.

Hawai‘i Visual Arts - Exhibitions

NOV. 6-26. "33rd Annual Big Island Fall Arts Festival" East Hawaii Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m-4 p.m. For information, call 961-5711 or check website: www.ehcc.org.

Hawai‘i Visual Arts - Workshops and Classes

"The Art of Learning" is a program, sponsored by the Society for South Kona's Education and Arts, that takes the arts to public schools in South Kona. The program brings teaching artists to the classroom to assist with either new lesson plans or to augment regular class curriculum. SKEA matches teachers and artists, assists with curriculum integration, funds the artist's classroom time and any specialized materials needed. The curriculum categories offered are Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Dance, Video Production, and Hawaiian Cultural Arts. For more information, contact: SKEA, P.O. Box 256, Honauanu, HI 96726; Phone: 328-9392; or check website: www.skea.org.

East Hawaii Cultural Center Workshops in Arts and Performance. The center presents workshops and classes in life drawing, painting, slack key, dance, comedy and more. The schedule offers a variety of one-day, weekend workshops, and ongoing classes. East Hawaii Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo. For information, call 961-5711 or check website: www.ehcc.org.

Holualua Foundation for Arts and Culture Workshops. Ongoing classes are offered in Life Drawing, Printmaking, Pottery, Painting, Drawing, Papermaking, Ceramics, Lauhala Weaving, and ‘Ukulele Making. Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture, Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy. Free. For information, call 332-3362; or check website: www.donkeymillartcenter.org.

Maui Visual Arts

Maui Visual Arts - Exhibitions

THRU NOV. 14. "Primarily Red" A juried exhibition of work based on the word “red.” Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. For more information, call 572-6560 or check website: www.huinoeau.com.

NOV. 23-DEC. 24. "Hui Holidays" Annual holiday event featuring works by Hui artists - jewelry, ceramics, prints, fiber, photography, painting, and more. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. For more information, call 572-6560 or check website: www.huinoeau.com.

Maui Visual Arts - Workshops and Classes

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center Visiting Artist Workshops. For more information, contact: Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. Phone: 572-6560; email: info@huinoeau.com; or check website: www.huinoeau.com. The schedule is as follows:

• "Watercolor Fundamentals" A two-day workshop with visiting artist Jennifer Roberts Almodova. Open to all skill levels. Scheduled Nov. 21 & 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $180 Hui members, $225 nonmembers.