COMING IN MARCH 2012 Artist's Reception Saturday, March 10, 6 - 7:30pm (runs March 4-29,2012) ......This collection of work exemplifies what happens when an artist is allowed to work in his studio unimpeded for long stretches of time. Warren Stenberg says, "Most of my mixed media collage work is quite intuitive and as it progresses it takes on its very own unanticipated direction. I invariably end up with small surprises! Fortunately, in this medium there are no rigid rules, and, for this artist, that is heavenly". This show samples a selection of Stenberg's work created in the past several years since he rediscovered collage and digital macro photography. For a full overview of the artist's work, including other media, please go to ... www.warren.stenberg.com

Artist's Reception Sat, Feb 11, 2012, 6-8pm -- David Friedman’s luminous canvases capture the brilliance, spirit and vitality of Hawaii’s extraordinary beauty. With radiant color and compelling composition, his art is a graphic meditation. Speaking “color as a second language”, Friedman portrays the spirit within, that sparkling energy that is the pulse of life. He has designed educational, interactive museum exhibits (“Kaleidoscope Room” and “The Magic Eye”). With fellow artist Larry Lovett, he co-founded "Electric Gallery", the pioneering OLELO-TV video art showcase, a virtual gallery on community television. Minneapolis College of Art & Design (B.F.A.), Univ. of Minnesota (Humanities), Maryland Institute College of Art (M.F.A.).........Feb 5 to Mar 1, 2012... www.DavidFriedmanArt.com

Artists Reception: Sat, Jan 21, 6-8pm -- DAVE: This collection of realistic and abstract paintings and prints reflects my perspective of cityscapes collected from my travels both near and far. I enjoy capturing the colors and vibrancy of life abounding in shops, plazas, cafés, parks and buildings in such varied locations as Honolulu’s Chinatown, Paris, Provence, Munich, Umbria & other destinations. ELIZABETH:  Who knows what 2012 will be like? It’s to be determined. And that is why the title for our show is so appealing. We really don’t know what will come next – it’s evolving, like our art work. For this show I took work that someone else started and created something from it. I love to complete others’ unfinished objects (known as “UFO”s in the quilting community). The quilts in the show are all UFOs. They were finished, but probably not in the way the original artist expected. They were reclaimed and, like them, I am a work in progress. Jan 15 through Feb 2, 2012... www.davedevenot.com

In celebration of the season’s joyous holidays, a very special exhibit of paintings by Frank Oliva is a pleasure to behold. The hundreds and thousands of color dots radiate. Many of the canvases represent the artist’s interpretation of “spirits”…..like rain, fire, sea. Some pieces interconnect, can be displayed in different ways either singly or together. Exuberant color trails lighten the heart, delight the eye and raise….the spirit! Dec 17, 2011 thru Jan 12, 2012... www.frankolivaislandart.com

Realizing ideas through watercolor - While on an expedition trip in Antarctica, a Scientific Illustrator aboard offered classes in watercolor. Although always an admirer of watercolors, Barbara had no applied art experience, but was hooked. She considers herself a beginner but has had pieces accepted to the Windward Artist Guild’s members & juried shows, Hawaii Watercolor Society members & juried shows, Da Kine Local Prospectives juried show, and exhibited at Che Pasta & Oeno’s and Honolulu Country Club. November 27-December 15, 2011

Porcelain and lacquer on wood paintings. Integrating science, chemistry and art, Miles combines flash fired porcelain into the grain of wood panels. He then utilizes selected precious metals and oxides, sprayed between as many as 80 coats of hand pooled layers of lacquer. Each piece is a one of a kind and can take as long as one year to complete. An audiophile and music fanatic, Miles also weaves the textures and colors of sound in the environment into his art. November 6-24, 2011 WWW.JOSHUAWMILESDESIGNS.COM

“Silent Lucidity” is a time-lapse interpretation of mundane real life affairs. Manipulation and interweaving of iconic dream elements collected over a period of months constructs this narrative of unconscious apprehension. The story suggests the absurdity and variation of individual conscious experience. Recently included in the prestigious 33rd Annual “Commitment to Excellence” Art Exhibition at Linekona Art Center. Oct 15 thru Nov 3, 2011

The Wayside Pulpit was first introduced to North American churches by Unitarian Minister Henry Hallam Saunderson in 1919. Inspired by the local wayside shrines he had seen in Europe, he created “wayside sermons,” liberal messages that would make people stop, read, and search their conscience. September 17 through October 13, 2011

Elizabeth York: a collection of paintings and photographs by Honolulu fine artist and graphic designer... people-centered art that reflects her fascination with the human mind. August 21 - September 16, 2011

This exhibit of prints and photographs by Dana Anne Yee opens on July 10th, 2011 with a reception on Friday July 15th from 5-8pm. The exhibit closes on July 28, 2011.

Tanya D'Avanzo, a clinical psychologist with an understanding of the universal appeal of the face as a visual stimulus evoking strong emotion, presents her exhibit of paintings beginning June 20th. Equally moved by psychology and aesthetics, she aims in her paintings to balance the face as psychological stimulus and as artistic form. You are cordially invited to attend the Artists Reception on Saturday, June 25 from 6 - 8 pm. "FACE FORWARD" will run to July 7, 2011

This stunning show features traditional and unique ways to bring images into the surface of paper, each artist working with various methods of subtraction and addition. You will see four completely different approaches, but with a very common denominator. Each artist works as if their health and life depends on it, and when you get to know them you know it is true. Each artist is emerging, rising to the surface, and survives through their vehicle of expression....marks on paper. Artists: Angelo DeMello, Solina Wilhelm, Sonya Woodard, Ronald Depontes. Mixed Media, drawings, works on paper.

April 23- May 19, 2011 Nicole's prints portray a sophisticated multi-layered view of the complex world we inhabit and Stephanie's watercolors express the beauty of our natural world-- flowers, landscape, fishes. Two views that each engage and complement each other. Photos of works and reception follow.

March 27th - April 21, 2011 "Art Leaves No Child Behind", Support Art Education. Dole Middle School Art Students Dole's 30 year art program has yielded 8 statewide prizes in 5 years. These photos are from the March 28th reception, hosted by teacher Stephanie Pierobello and Nicole Testa-Mara and attended by students, parents, siblings, congregants, congregants and other community members.

February 27th - March 24th, 2011 In Celebration of Womens Month. RECEPTION: Friday, March 4, 5-7pm. Lauren Okano's strong abstract paintings were well-received by the arts community, generating excitement and sales.