Tuesday, May 29, 2012

2012 Summer Fine Art Festival

4th Annual Summer Fine Art Festival June 17, 2012

National Tropical Botanical Garden & Women Artists of Kaua‘i
4th Annual Summer Fine Art Festival 
on NTBG's ‘Ohana Day Sunday, June 17, 2012
from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Southshore Visitors Center

Come relax in a beautiful, tropical garden and treat yourself to a fun art festival where you can meet and talk story with some of Kauai's most prolific women artists.   Patrice Pendarvis, Caylin Spear, Donia Lilly, Lilian de Mello, Dawn Lundquist and Marionette Taboniar will be discussing their creative process and some may even demonstrate.   Plus, gallery quality art will be for sale in a variety of styles and mediums with a portion of the proceeds supporting NTBG.

Live Hawaiian music will be provided by Mahea and Friends from 10 a.m. to noon and Dr. Matthew Miller will sooth us with his relaxing guitar music from noon to 2 p.m.  We will also have on site Chalupa's Mexican Food where you can order up  authentic tamales, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more! 

The Southshore Visitors Center is located across from Spouting Horn at 4425 Lawa‘i Rd, Po‘ipu.  For more info call the Center at 742-2433.

The mission of the National Tropical Botanical Garden is to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation & education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, & cultural knowledge of tropical regions.

The Women Artists of Kaua‘i promotes the works of female artists on the island while raising funds for local charities on Kaua‘i. All works are original, consisting of paintings, prints, photography, drawings, sculptures, pottery, mixed-media, metal, glass, fabric and textile art, or digital art.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Paint Our Garden

Paint Our Garden
Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
at National Tropical Botanical Gardens Southshore Visitor Center
(across from Spouting Horn in Poipu)
(808) 742-2433

Choose from one of three art classes to participate in and/or watch two professional artists plein air paint on site.

Watercolor Landscapes with Patrice Pendarvis: All materials are included and beginners are welcome. $50.  Limit of eight students.  To register, call Patrice at (808) 635-2930.  www.patricependarvis.com

Painting Exotic Tropical Flowers in Watercolor with Marionette:  All materials are included and beginners are welcome. $40.  Limit of eight students.  To register, call Marionette at (808) 631-9173.  www.kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com

Plein Air Oil Painting with Dawn Lundquist: All materials are included and beginners are welcome. $57.  Limit of seven students.  To register, call Dawn at (808) 635-2785.  www.lundquiststudios.com

Plus, Live Plein Air Painting on site with watercolorist, Emily Miller and pastel artist, Helen Turner!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Women Artists of Kauai Art Studio Tour 2012

1st Annual Artist's Studio Tour 2012

 
Printable PDF Map 

Come join 11 artists at 7 locations from Princeville to Waimea town for the Women Artists of Kauai 1st Annual Artists' Studio Tour! Admission for this event is free and 20% of all sales will be donated to the Zonta Club of Hanalei's Scholarship fund. The self-driving tour is on Saturday Feb 25th and Sunday Feb 26th - times vary according to individual studios.  The group would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this event possible: the Midweek, the Zonta Club of Hanalei, Savage Pearls, and Na Pali Properties. We hope to see you in our studios! 

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Paint Our Garden - Sunday, January 15, 2012



Women Artists of Kaua‘i’s Paint Our Garden Art Classes and Demonstrations on NTBG‘s ‘Ohana Day, Sunday, January 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Southshore Visitors Center.

Enjoy the day painting The Garden with your choice of two unique art classes by the Women Artists of Kaua‘i. Watercolor Landscapes with Patrice Pendarvis and Painting Exotic Tropical Flowers in Watercolor with Marionette Taboniar will be offered. All materials are provided and beginners are welcome. There is a charge for each class and class size is limited. Pre-registration with the artist is recommended.

Plus, plein air painting demonstrations will be given by pastel artist, Helen Turner and watercolor artist, Emily Miller. All demos are free of charge.

NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center is located across from Spouting Horn at 4425 Lāwa‘i Rd, Po‘ipū. For more information, email Marionette Taboniar at womenartistsofkauai@yahoo.com .

The Women Artists of Kaua‘i promotes the works of female artists on the island while raising funds for local charities on Kaua‘i. All works are original, consisting of paintings, prints, photography, drawings, sculptures, pottery, mixed-media, metal, glass, fabric and textile art, or digital art.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Winter Fine Art Festival Sunday Dec. 18, 2011

National Tropical Botanical Garden and the Women Artists of Kaua'i present their 3rd Annual Winter Fine Art Festival on NTBG's 'Ohana Day, Sunday, December 18, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Southshore Visitors Center.

Great holiday fun, food, and live music for all! Gallery quality fine art (great for last minute holiday gifts) will be available in a variety of styles and mediums including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, mixed media and more from these artists: Anna Skaradzinska, Caylin Spear, Donia Lilly, Lilian de Mello, Patrice Pendarvis, Marionette Taboniar, and Leslie Hagen.

Enjoy live music provided by Mahealani, Dr. Matthew Miller, Bernard Almeida, and Sean Pulawa. Plus smoothies, shave ice and delicious plate lunches will be available from Happy Snacks.

A portion of the proceeds from the art sales will be donated directly to the Garden. NTBG's Southshore Visitors Center is located across from Spouting Horn at 4425 Lawa'i Rd, Po'ipu. For more info call the Garden at 808-742-2433 or visit www.womenartistsofkauai.blogspot.com .

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Saturday, November 26 Holiday Fine Art Festival


Women Artists of Kaua'i Holiday Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser, Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hanapepe United Church of Christ

Great holiday fun, food, live music, and shopping at the 3rd Annual Holiday Fine Art Festival featuring original paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, mixed media and more! A portion of the proceeds will go directly to HUCC's Free Community Lunch program offered every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.

Traditional, soulful, Hawaiian music will be played by Mahealani, and soothing guitar music will be provided by Dr. Matthew Miller. Plus, The HUCC "Lanai Cafe" will be serving sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods, and beverages.

Participating artists include Anna Skaradzinska, Helen Turner, Marionette Taboniar, Leslie Hagen, Lilian de Mello, Patrice Pendarvis, Susi Strom, Caylin Spear, and Donia Lilly.

Admission to this fun, family event is free. The festival will be located at the Hanapepe United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall which is right next to the Hanapepe library.