Stimulating the arts on Oahu since 1960
Windward Artists Guild is looking forward to the upcoming Spring Reflections Show at Honolulu Hale, March 28 - April 18, 2019. Please plan to join us at the reception on April 4, 2019 from 4 - 6 pm. Parking is available in the underground municipal garage with entrances on Beretania and Punchbowl Streets. Please note the parking is metered, so bring a few quarters to feed the meter. Artists can download the prospectus here.
You are invited to the 2018 ARTISTS HOLIDAY PARTY A joint event sponsored by Association of Hawaii Artists Pastel Artists of Hawaii Windward Artists Guild Windward Wanderers Please fill out the form here: Holiday Party Registration 2018 REVISED SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018, FROM 5:00 TO 9:00 pm At the Mid-Pacific Country Club Lanikai Ka'ohao Ballroom 266 Kaelepulu Drive, Kailua, HI This event will include: NO-HOST COCKTAILS from 5:00 to 6:00 BUFFET DINNER $48.00 per person, includes tax and gratuity BUFFET ITEMS Oahu Field Greens and Rainbow Chard Salad, Caesar Salad, Hau'ula Vine Ripened Tomato Salad Fresh Island Fish, Grilled Orange Honey Glazed Chicken, Slow Roasted Beef Center Roast Vegetables, Steamed Rice, Whipped Potatoes, Warm Taro Rolls Chefs Assorted Desserts Coffee, Iced & Hot Tea GIFT EXCHANGE (Optional) Please fill out the REGISTRATION FORM below: DEADLINE: November 14th. Holiday Party Registration 2018 REVISED
The 59th Annual Member Show is on display at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. The gallery is located at 45-680 Luluku Road by the visitor's center. Come see the beautiful and meaningful artwork created by our guild throughout October (until the 26th). The gardens are magnificent and are open for free to the public daily from 9 am - 4 pm. There is plenty to explore after you have seen the art show, so plan time for a nice long walk if you can. Here are two previews of the show, but of course it is only showing about half the wall space. Prepare to be impressed - it's a great show! Remember that the Ultra Exhibit is still on display at Pauahi Tower in downtown Honolulu as well - it is rare for us to have two shows at the same time for the guild, but it's been a great year for exhibit opportunities!
Once again Windward Artists Guild has placed a show at Pauahi Tower's gorgeous second floor space which is covered in beautiful travertine stone and topped by soaring coffered ceilings. The spacious venue allows WAG artists to show their large works which offer a valuable interior design option for offices and homes and the chance to collect major works from talented local artists. All works are for sale and 15% of those sales are donated to Windward Artists Guild whose mission since 1960 has been to stimulate the visual arts on Oahu. We will use the proceeds to fund our education grants, workshops, and to help sponsor art events that are beneficial to the community. The Ultra Exhibit is on the second floor (up the escalators or elevators). Show Dates: August 4, 2018 – January 4, 2019 Pauahi Tower is open from 6 am – 6 pm on weekdays, Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm; Closed Sunday Location: 1003 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813 Parking entrance is on the left at approximately 1080 Alakea Street (Bishop Square Parking), or you may park in public parking at Alii Place across the street if you prefer a more affordable option with a small walk.
Aloha Artists! Join us for a wonderful workshop this October. To participate, please download this form, fill out and return page 2: 2018 Flower Power workshop Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 10:00 am until NOON Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Rd., Kaneohe Join Yvonne, an accomplished artist and art educator, in this fun workshop sponsored by Windward Artists Guild (WAG) for artists of all levels. Beginners are especially welcome. This workshop will include: • Using your observational skills and finding inspiration in nature • Learning techniques for creating layers, using oil pastels and watercolors • Developing your eye for good design and composition • Creating captivating flower paintings infused with your unique style Fee is $10 for WAG members and students*, $15 for all others; all materials will be provided. Payment must be received by October 6**. Send registration form and check (payable to Windward Artists Guild) to: WAG, 88 Pinana Street, Kailua, HI 96734. Get member rate by joining WAG online now! (http:windwardartistsguild.org/joinrenew/). *Students grade 9 and above. **Workshop limited to 20 participants. We reserve right to cancel if insufficient enrollment; fees will be re-funded in full. Please download, fill out page 2, and return this form: 2018 Flower Power workshop
Enjoy WAG's larger art work at Pauahi Tower's gorgeous second floor space which is covered in beautiful travertine and topped by soaring coffered ceilings. The spacious venue allows WAG artists to show their large works. All works are for sale and 15% of those sales are donated to Windward Artists Guild whose mission since 1960 has been to stimulate the visual arts on Oahu. We will use the proceeds to fund our education grants, workshops, and to help sponsor art events that are beneficial to the community. The Ultra Exhibit is on the second floor (up the escalators or elevators). Show Dates: March 3 – August 3, 2018 Pauahi Tower is open from 6 am – 6 pm on weekdays, Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm; Closed Sunday Location: 1003 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813 Parking entrance is on the left at approximately 1080 Alakea Street (Bishop Square Parking), or you may park in public parking at Alii Place across the street if you prefer a slightly cheaper option with a small walk. Artists Reception: Thursday, May 17, 4 pm – 6 pm. The public is encouraged to join us at the reception. Here's a handy postcard with all relevant info: The show was curated by Katherine Love of Honolulu Museum of Art. Thank you to Katherine for a job well done. Permission to display our work at this lovely location was graciously given by Douglas Emmett Management. Many thanks to the management and security teams who have been so helpful to us. Show Chair Wendy Roberts is the contact for any sales windwardartistsguild (at) gmail.com. She would like to express her appreciation to Cindy Livermore, Cynthia Schubert-Richmond, Don Johnson, Adriana Franc, David Friedman, Thomas Deir, and Nadia Fairlamb who helped hang the artwork. [caption id="attachment_704" align="aligncenter" width="492"] Artwork: "Quiet Exhuberance" by Julie McIntyre, "Beach Treasures" by Jill Butterbaugh, and "Kailua Beach Access #8" and "Ho'omaluhia After the Rain" by Cynthia Schubert are on display in the northwest corner of Pauahi Tower second floor.[/caption] Participating artists A-Z by first name (not all artists work will be on display at all times - we are constantly selling and adding new work):Adriana Franc, Barbara Guidage, Barbara Littenberg, Barbara Sumida, Carson Butterbaugh, Claudia Wallace, Cynthia Schubert, David Friedman, Davilla Harding, Dennis McGeary, Don Johnson, Frank Oliva, Jan Stiles, Jenee Wonderlich, Jill Butterbaugh, Julie McIntyre, Marshall Heaney, Marti Wiese Rounds, Nadia Fairlamb, Nadya Rego, Peggy Hoefer, Rance Nakama, Rebekah Luke, Saumolia Puapuaga, Sharon Baker, Thomas Deir, and Wendy Roberts [caption id="attachment_705" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Artwork: "Monochromatic About It" by Dennis McGeary, "Moonlight Diving" by Nadya Rego, "Night Bloom" (sold) by Sharon Baker, and ""Peace Hope and Clarity" by Dennis McGeary. Our walls change over time. Come see what is there now![/caption] [caption id="attachment_706" align="aligncenter" width="600"] One of the beautiful display cases filled with WAG art. Featured paintings: "Big Island Lava Tube" by Thomas Deir, "Lanikai" by Jenee Wonderlich, "Seadragons" by Barbara Littenberg, "The Eyes Have it" by Davilla Harding, "Honolulu Longliners" by Barbara Sumida, "Magic ISland" by Rance Nakama, "Robert Frost" by Claudia Wallace. 3D work: 3D works: "Sweet" Raku by Barbara Guidage and "Whimsical Fish" Ceramic Sculpture by Jan Stiles.[/caption]
Dawn Yoshimura is teaching her techniques for handling watercolor and keeping it vibrant and clear by painting meditative Color Bridges®. DATE AND TIME Thu, April 12, 2018 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM HST LOCATION First Unitarian Church 2500 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96817 Please see all the details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-inclusive-color-bridge-workshop-learn-to-paint-harmonic-watercolor-tickets-43736844078?aff=es2
Two excellent new workshops are on the calendar to be taught by Dawn Yoshimura. The first is outlined below and presented via AHA (Association for Hawaii Artists): FREE: HOW TO PREP FOR ART COMPETITIONS WORKSHOP There is a FREE workshop that is important for more than just competitions - it's all about the finer details of photographing and framing art properly. This information will help give your work the polished presentation it deserves. Dawn Yoshimura will be teaching a workshop on how to get your paintings ready for competition from photography to framing. This is in partnership with Association for Hawaii Artists, but it's open to anyone! Do you know how to photograph your art and submit it at the right size? Do you have beautiful art but the photos don't do them justice? Have you picked up your work from a venue and notice that someone has had to tighten the wire? Has your work ever fallen off the wall? Has a piece you have framed ever stuck to its protective glass? Do you use cardboard or boxboard to back your pieces even though they contain acid that will ruin your art over time? Do your eyehooks interfere with your piece hanging flush on the wall so the piece tilts? No public confessions necessary! Please come learn how to remedy these common mistakes and much more! We highly recommend you attend this FREE lesson on the best practices to make your art polished and professional. Better to know now what mistakes you are making than to have a problem at the next show! Please RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-prep-for-art-competitions-your-image-file-and-presentation-tickets-43734518121?aff=es2
UPDATE: We have additional display space for small pieces. Feel free to enter works under 24″ too… We can pretty much take anything up to 10′ now that the extra small works space is confirmed. If you have already entered and want to add an additional piece and pay via Paypal, you may send the $5/piece to from your Paypal account using the “Send money” feature, or mail a check for the additional to the same address in the prospectus. This is an opportunity to be juried in to an amazing display space (Pauahi Tower’s gorgeous travertine lobby with soaring ceilings and a beautiful, spacious Koa display case) and to place your work on display for a longer term exhibit with the goal of selling some of our member’s larger pieces. There are no awards, but the proceeds benefit our educational grants. We are looking for original work that is for sale only. The larger the piece is, the more likely it is to be selected for display (up to 10′ in the largest dimension is acceptable). We can take some smaller works, but this will be competitive. 3D work is welcome and has unusually good display cases with glass protection – 3D work 48″ and less recommended. All work must be corporate-friendly (meaning no controversial, religious, political, etc… art). Please visit the exhibit page below to download the prospectus - entries are due 2/24/18.http://windwardartistsguild.org/wag-ultra-show-i/ (which will only be available until the show is hung)
If you missed your opportunity to study paper collage with Susan Rogers-Areggar, this is your chance to learn from the artists she taught, including a few WAG artists (Joy Ritchey, Dottie Brennan, and other talented collage artists). You will create a stack of colorful, vibrant hand-dyed papers like a myriad of colorful butterflies. Please Download the PDF here to register and read more: 2018 FEBRUARY WORKSHOP_A A preview of the PDF information is below: