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JUST OPENED
>> “The Primitive Ukiyo-e of Okumura Masanobu”: Highlights of Okumura Masanobu (1686-1764), a pioneer of woodblock printmaking. Opened Thursday at the Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700, honolulumuseum.org.
>> 54th Annual Hawaii Regional Scholastic Student Art Awards: Artwork by students in grades 7 to 12 from across the state. through April 7 at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., 586-0300, sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam.
OPENING
>> “Roots of Wisdom. Native Knowledge. Shared Science.” Traveling Smithsonian exhibition explores how traditional knowledge of indigenous communities can work with cutting-edge Western science to save local environments. Spotlights Waikalua Loko Fishpond restoration project in Kaneohe. Through May 5 at La‘akea Library Learning Commons, Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Road. Opening reception 4-6 p.m. Wednesday.
>> “THIN SKIN: a workshop”: Workshop-performance project explores the layers we use to divide, define and protect ourselves through storytelling, movement, voice and interactive installation. Facilitated by choreographer SheenRu Yong and scenographer E. Spencer Agoston. Produced by Kala Roots. Starts today and continues tomorrow, Feb. 26, 27 and 28 at Kaka‘ako Agora, 441 Cooke Street, bodyportaltheatre.com. Fee: $25. Contact info@bodyportaltheatre.com.
COMING UP
>> “Across Generations II: Ka-Ning Fong and Erin Marquez”: Presented by the Friends of HiSAM. Through May 26 at the Artizen Gallery at the Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel Street. Reception 5-8 p.m. March 3.
>> Mohammed Kazem: First Friday preview opening for the multimedia artist based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Shangri La’s former Artists in Residence, 5-9 p.m. at Arts at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Part of opening week public programs for the Honolulu Biennial. Free, artsatmarks.com.
>> “Sylvia Makk, Splash of Color”: Walk on the Wild Side demonstration by artist Sylvia Makk, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 11. Exhibit up through March 24, Louis Pohl Gallery, 1142 Bethel St., Honolulu, 521-1812. Opens Tuesday. Reception 6-9 p.m. March 3, louispohlgallery.com.
>> “By Land or Sea”: A 2D and 3D all media art show. Through April 8, Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., Honolulu, 286-5675. Opens Feb. 26. Reception: 5-7 p.m. March 5.
>> Honolulu Printmakers 89th Annual Exhibition: Juried selection of the best traditional and contemporary print work from artists around Hawaii. Through March 22, Honolulu Museum of Art School, 1111 Victoria St. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 1.
>> “Middle of Now | Here”: Inaugural Honolulu Biennial features more than 30 contemporary artists from Hawaii, the Pacific, Asia and U.S. mainland including Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama at nine exhibition sites. Selected by curators Fumio Nanjo and Ngahiraka Mason. Through May 8 at The Hub (former Sports Authority, Ward), Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu Hale, IBM Building, Bishop Museum, Foster Botanical Garden. Opens March 8, honolulubiennial.org.
>> Shahzia Sikander-Parallax: International artist’s cinematic work inspired by a trip to the United Arab Emirates. Through July 30, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700, honolulumuseum.org. Opens March 16.
SPECIAL
>> “Landscape and Lava”: Paintings by Andrew Yamauchi and ceramic sculptures by Michael Connolly, Pacific Guardian Center Mauka Tower, 737 Bishop Street, Suite 100. Closing reception 6-8 p.m. Friday. Contact Connolly, msconnol@hawaii.edu, 294-2517.
>> 2017 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational – ‘Art to Heart’ Gala & Art Sale: Awards presentation, champagne reception, four-course dinner, entertainment and live auction. 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Royal Lahaina Resort Ballroom. Cost: $175 per person plus a $5.50 processing fee. Call Lois at 665-1491 or visit mauipleinairpainting.org.
>> Opening Party for Honolulu Biennial 2017 in collaboration with Mori by Art + Flea, 5-9 p.m. at The Hub (former Sports Authority, 333 Ward Ave.). Curatorial director Fumio Nanjo and curator Ngahiraka Mason give an opening speech followed by “The Nature of Nature,” a commissioned performance by Al Lagunero. Free, but registration required by emailing Michaela@honolulubiennial.org. Visit honolulubiennial.org/events-2017.
CONTINUING
>> POW! WOW! Murals, including newly commissioned ones at the Honolulu Museum of Art and Spalding House and on the streets of Kakaako will be available for viewing for up to a year, powwowhawaii.com.
>> ”Across Generations”: The Friends of Hawai‘i State Art Museum presents three generations of artists, including Satoru Abe, Hamilton Kobayashi and Kainoa Gruspe. On display through Friday, Artizen Cafe Gallery at Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., ground floor, 536-2644.
>> “Cupid find your perfect match”: Featuring 20 innovative Honolulu potters, including Daven Hee, Emily Lee, Jon Vongvichai, Lisa Shiroma, Shelle Avecilla and many more. Through Saturday, Louis Pohl Gallery, 1142 Bethel Street, Honolulu, 521-1812.
>>”Play it Forward”: Through Saturday, Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., Honolulu, 286-5675.
>> Canon Employee Images: Featuring photography by Canon employees. Through Feb. 27 at Canon U.S.A., Ward Plaza, 210 Ward Ave. Suite 200, 522-5930.
>> “Growing Up Albatross”: Photography show by Kim S. Rogers devoted to the natural history of Laysan albatross chicks. Through Feb. 28, Kilauea Bakery & Pau Hana Pizza, 2484 Keneke St., Kilauea, Kauai, kimsrogers@mac.com.
>> “Eclectic Inc.”: Featuring the art of Big Island artists Jon Goebel, Liv Johnson, Jeri Nerona, Rann Sergeant, Leslie Samson-Tabakin, Kevin Diminyatz, Tobias Brill and Lonny Tomono. Through March 3, Koa Art Gallery at Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Rd., 734-9374, koaartgallery.com.
>> “Voyaging: The Art of Wayfinding”: Contemporary art telling the story of Polynesian wayfinding from the Art in Public Places Collection of the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Through March 5, Gallery ‘Iolani, Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea’ahala Road, 236-9155.
>> “Hawaii in Design”: Works by 10 local designers who portray Hawaii aesthetically through furniture, fashion, surfboards and graphics by combining both local and global, and natural and urban elements. Through March 12, 2017, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700, honolulumuseum.org.
>> Celebrating 20 years of Hawaii Art: Through March 17, Honolulu Museum of Art at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop Street, 532-8701.
>>Akihiko Izukura-The Way of Natural Textiles: View the work of Izukura who hand-dyes silk in subtle colors made from natural materials in a 2,000-year-old practice. Through March 19, the Schaefer International Gallery at Maui Arts and Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, mauiarts.org.
>> “Evolving Through Paint — The Journey of 4 Women”: Featuring art by Anita Bruce, Patrice Federspiel, Rebecca Snow and Rochelle Weidner. Through March 23 at Gallery On The Pali, 2500 Pali Highway, 595-4047, unitariansofhi.org/exhibits.
>> “Life of the Land”: Original acrylic paintings featuring Hawaiian flora and fauna by David K. Hayes and Daniel VanZyle. Through March 26 at Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 808-967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org.
>> Waikiki Parc Features Dana Brewer: Glass-blown sculptures inspired by nature. Through March 31, Parc Promenade Gallery, Waikiki Parc Hotel, 2233 Helumoa Road, 956-8364.
>> Art & Sole: The Pegge Hopper Gallery is presenting a mixed-media group exhibit featuring 29 artists, including Summer Corry, Lynn Liverton, Katherine Love, Betsy Robertson, Tanya Tavorn, Esther Shimazu and Linda Yamamoto. Through April 1 at Pegge Hopper Gallery, 1164 Nuuanu Gallery, 524-1160.
>> “2X2—Ferraro Choi X Urban Works Exhibition”: Explore two projects by two local architectural forms, Ferraro Choi and Urban Works. Through May 12, Haigo & Irene Shen Architecture Gallery, University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture, arch.hawaii.edu.
>> “Japanese Artists in New York – 1971: Photographs by Tom Haar”: Photo essay of Japanese artists living in New York, including international celebrity Yayoi Kusama. Through May 13, fishcake, 307c Kamani Street, 593-1231, fishcake.us.
>> “Yangon Echoes: Inside Heritage Homes”: Multimedia exhibit explores people behind facade of heritage homes, century-old colonial buildings in the fast-changing Southeast Asian city formerly known as Rangoon. Through May 21, East-West Center Gallery, 1601 East-West Road, 944-7177 or arts.eastwestcenter.org.
>> Artists of Hawaii 2017: Featuring artists Kaili Chun, Kasey Lindley, Kaori Ukaji and Hongtao Zhou. Through May 28, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8701, honolulumuseum.org.
>> “HoMA SELECT”: Honolulu Museum of Art curators’ selection of 134 exceptional works, from a clock to a video installation as listed in the “Collections Highlights” catalog. Includes works by Francis Bacon, Paul Gauguin, Nam Jun Paik, Yamakawa Shuho, and others. Through June 25, Spalding House, 2411 Makiki Heights Dr., 526-1322, honolulumuseum.org.
>> “Francisco Goya: The Disasters of War”: Highlights the late 18th/early 19th century Spanish artist’s series of etchings on human suffering associated with warfare. Through Aug. 13, Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700, honolulumuseum.org.
LECTURES
>> “Artist’s Talk”: Honolulu Printmakers 89th Annual Exhibition juror Amze Emmons lectures on his work and jurying process, 4 p.m. Feb. 26, Honolulu Museum of Art School, 1111 Victoria Street, 532-8700, honoluluprintmakers.org. Free.
>> “Conversation with Moana Nepia”: Lisa Reihana speaks with Maori visual and performing artist Moana Nepia, with an introduction by Honolulu Biennial curator Ngahiraka Mason, 4-5:30 p.m. March 4, Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., bishopmuseum.org. Free but registration required by emailing michaela@honolulubiennial.org.
>> “Artist Talk with Toshiyuki Inoko”: teamLab founder Toshiyuki Inoko in conversaton with Greg Dvorak, 1-2 p.m. March 8, IBM Building, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd. Free, but registration required by emailing michaela@honolulubiennial.org.
>> “Artist Talk with Ken + Julia Yonetani”: Honolulu Biennial curator Ngahiraka Mason, 4:30-5:30 p.m. March 6 at ‘Iolani School, 563 Kamoku St. Repeats 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 8-11 at IBM Building, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd. Free but registration required by emailing michaela@honolulubiennial.org.
>> “Artist Talk: Zhan Wang”: Asian art curator Shawn Eichman moderates a talk with Zhan Wang of China about his art and practice as part of the Honolulu Biennial, 4 p.m. March 9 at Doris Duke Theatre, honolulumuseum.org.
>> “Artist Talk: Kaili Chun”: On the creation of “Hulali i ka la” at the Hawaii Prince Hotel, 100 Holomoana St. Free, but space is limited. Register with michaela@honolulubiennial.org.
>> “Art in the Age of Crisis”: Visitor scholar/curator and director of Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art in Rotterdam Defne Ayas lectures on how the creation of art relates to forms of energy and raw material, 6 p.m. March 10 at UH Manoa ART Auditorium, hawaii.edu/art/exhibitions+events/exhibitions/.
>> “New Times New Media”: Panel disussion by Honolulu Printmakers members on the future of printmaking in light of new technology, 4:30 p.m. March 12 at Honolulu Museum of Art School, 1111 Victoria Street, 532-8700, honoluluprintmakers.org. Free.
>> “Bonnie Kim: Puppets and Cultures”: Art Lunch at the HiSAM features Kim, a teaching artist who will share stories of exploring cultures of the world through puppets and masks 12-1 p.m. March 28 at the HiSAM, 250 S. Hotel St., Second Floor, sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam.
ONGOING
>> Shangri La: Residents may tour Doris Duke’s oceanside estate near Diamond Head, which reflects the art and architecture of India, Iran, Morocco and Syria free at 9, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. first Saturday monthly (except September); begins and ends at the Honolulu Museum of Art, with access via the museum’s private bus. Reservations required a week in advance, 535-1875, honolulumuseum.org/visit.
>> Works by Herb Kane: View artwork by the late world-renowned artist, including a restored colorful wall mural of Hawaiian deities. Ongoing, Jaggar Museum, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, nps.gov/havo.
>> “Amelia Earhart in Hawaii”: Ongoing photo exhibit, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 441-1007.
>> “Art in Paradise”: Ongoing exhibit of works by prominent Maui artists, Kapalua Bay Hotel, 669-5656.
>> “Art on the Zoo Fence”: Outdoor art gallery features works by various artists. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays,Honolulu Zoo fence along Monsarrat Avenue, artonthezoofence.com.
>> Lahaina Arts Society Fine Art Fairs: Exhibit will have paintings, glass art, jewelry and etc. at Banyan Tree Park, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina, 808-661-0111 or visit lahainaarts.com.
>> Three new sculptures: Featuring artists Stephen Freedman, Yayoi Kusama and Gerard Tsutakawa. Indefinitely, Ala Moana Center, 341-3045.
>> “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. Part of a Bishop Museum outreach program. Showing indefinitely at Bishop Museum’s Science Adventure Center.
>> “Shell Allure”: Features more than 150 species of marine mollusk shells collected from Maui’s Kame‘ole Beach Park II. Ongoing, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Sinclair Library, first-floor lobby, 956-4168.
>> Tiffany’s Art Agency: Showroom displays a curated collection of art by more than a dozen local artists. Ongoing, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, timelessmaunakea.com.
>> Works by Steven Power, Daniela Antar Power, Vince Cavataio, Sean Davey and Lynne Boyer: Indefinitely, Cove Art Gallery, Turtle Bay Resort, 371-5248.
>> Works by Zac Noyle: Surf photography by the artist. Ongoing, Pipeline Gallery, 66-165 Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa, pipelinegallery.com.
>> “Lynne Yamamoto: House for Listening to Rain”: Showing indefinitely, Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House, 532-8700.
NOTICES
>> Call to artists for “By Land or Sea,” a 2D and 3D all-media art show Feb. 26 to April 8 at Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu Street. Entry day is 8:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 26. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 5. Contact Jennifer Rothschild, 286-5674 or onoaloha@hawaii.rr.com for prospectus.
>>Honolulu Printmakers invites all print artists in Hawaii to enter the 89th Annual Exhibition March 1 to 22. Up to three entries per artist may be submitted for jurying by MOnday, Feb. 20. The exhibition is now open to digital prints, in addition to other printmaking media including lithographs, screenprints, relief, intaglio, monoprints, letterpress, artists books and print-based installations. Work must have been created within the last three years. Find entry forms and details at honoluluprintmakers.org or call 536-5507.
>> Maui Arts & Cultural Center is seeking submissions for its signature triennial exhibition, Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2018 to run Jan. 16 to March 18, 2018 at the Schaefer International Gallery. Entry dates will be 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 19 on Oahu; Sept. 1 on Hawaii island; Sept. 16 on Kauai and Sept. 23 on Maui. Visit mauiarts.org/SPC2018 for details or call 808-243-4288.
NOTICES FOR KEIKI
>> “Under the Sea” Art Contest: Children artists 18 years and younger may submit an original, hand-drawn illustration with an ocean theme. Overall winner’s artwork will be used in the design of a new EOS Imaging System to be acquired by Shriners Hospitals for Children-Honolulu. Submit illustration on a 8.5-by-11 inches paper with entry form, available here or Shiners Hospitals, 1310 Punahou St. Do not fold. Deadline to submit artwork is Tuesday.
>> 2017 Water Conservation Week Poster Contest: The annual poster contest is open to Oahu students grades K-6, which will help them to learn the importance of water conservation and what they can do to help preserve our resources. Contest theme: “Conserve to Preserve.” Students can submit one original piece of artwork that expresses the theme on a 12 x 18-inch sheet of paper. Entries must be submitted by March 1, 2017, at the BWS’s Communications Office, 630 S. Beretania St., Honolulu or to any Satellite City Hall on Oahu, except Hickam. For more information, call 748-5041 or visit boardofwatersupply.com. or e-mail contactus@hbws.org.
Send items at least two weeks in advance of publication to 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, Honolulu 96813, fax 529-4750 or email nwu@staradvertiser.com.