Often seen painting plein air in his large straw hat and an easel at his side, Hill’s body of work includes “Island Paradise,”?“Down by the Sea,” “Island Credenza” and “Island Girl.” Spot him at the gallery — he’ll be the tall man in the large straw hat.
For details, call 661-6284.
Spontaneous creativity and collaboration will be flowing during the grand opening of Hale Pali Ku in Haiku from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Described as “jungle vacation home,” the stunning property will set the stage for a performance art show, featuring an array of artists and musicians. The opening celebration is by invitation only.
In addition to serving as a bed and breakfast, Hale Pali Ku will display artwork throughout the property. To display your work for sale in the home or feature it online, call 281-1903, e-mail halepalikuhaiku@hotmail.com'>halepalikuhaiku@hotmail.com or visit http://www.halepalikuhaiku.com'>www.halepalikuhaiku.com
Enjoy live music, fun art, fine crafts and unique jewelry at the Artsy grand opening celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 2439 S. Kihei Road, No. 101-B. The new gallery and boutique will feature works by Maui artists Sue Bayley, Gary Moon, Kanoe Clark, Nochola Miss, Stephanie Clifton and others.
For details, call 891-2787 or visit http://www.Artsy'>www.Artsy
Maui.com.
Art is in the air as Lahaina Arts Society gears up for two weekends of art fairs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and
May 31 and June 1 under the Banyan Tree in Lahaina. The events will feature emerging artists as well as many Maui favorites with diverse works including paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry and indigenous arts such as feather art and wood carving. A portion of the proceeds supports Lahaina Arts Society’s free children’s art classes and its annual high school scholarship program.
Maui Hands Gallery in Lahaina will host photographer Pierre Chasle from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at its gallery, 612 Front St. Pierre’s photographs have been published worldwide and have been chosen as a winning selection in Photo Magazine International for three years in a row. For details, call 667-9898.
Come, watch and learn as Maui Hands Gallery in Kaanapali presents the work of three artists at its gallery throughout May.
Joel Heinz will teach the ancient art of painting on tapa from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Janet Stewart will paint, and will be available to do portraits, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Kathleen O’Bryan will demonstrate her unique style of pastel painting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays.
The gallery is at the Hyatt Regency Ka‘anapali, 200 Nohea Kai Drive. For details, call 667-7997.
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I t was all about the accessories during the Jewelry As Fashion Luncheon May 7 at the Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center. The event featured pieces from the center’s latest exhibition, “Not Just Jewelry:?History and Metal Arts Made at Kaluanui since 1922,” continuing through May 30.
Models dressed in black modeled jewelry from the exhibition as well as work from the Gallery Shop.
Pictured above is the grand finale that featured models with black netting wrapped around their heads ending with a bride in a long white kimono and carrying the featured piece titled “Dragon Fish” by J.B. Rea.
