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Soaring Voices: Recent Ceramics by Women from Japan.Maui is so fortune to have had the Kalaupapa exhibit with books still available on line ordering. Now until Jan 6th, 2013 ringing in the new year is yet another exhibition. Stoneware, glass and porcelain art pieces, demonstrate the thousands of years women have been creativity contributing their contemporary interpretations of the organic world, dance movements, kimono patterns, architectural features so cleverly crafted. 808.242.SHOW ti view the beauty of each of the 80+ pieces from 25 women of Japan must be a reflection of these remarkable Japanese artists. The catalog is full color photos and essays telling of the artist diverse techniques, mediums used and personal influences. This exhibit has been in Tokyo, Shizuoka, France, Sacramento, DC, Denver, Delray Beach, Gainesville, Tempe, Bellingham, WA. From MACC website... Soaring Voices: Recent Ceramics by Women from Japan October 21 - January 6 Opening Reception on Saturday, October 20 Etsuko Tashima, Cornucopia 04-Y'IV, 2004, Stoneware and glass (left) Yasuko Sakurai, White Flower, 2000, Porcelain (right) Friday, October 19, Gala, 6 pm Schaefer International Gallery and Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard The evening will begin with a champagne reception and gallery pre-opening walk- through with the Soaring Voices exhibition curators and artists from Japan, followed by dinner in Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard with cuisine by Chef Sheldon Simeon of Old Lāhaina Lū'au and entertainment by award-winning Kumu Hula Nāpua Makua. This event benefits the MACC and our mission to inspire people through personal and shared experiences of the arts. Limited seating at $250 per person. For reservations contact: Development Director Carol S. Gentz, (808)-243-4236 or carol@mauiararts.org or the MACC Box Office, (808)-242-SHOW (7469) Saturday, October 20, 5pm Artists Opening Reception (members and invited guests only) Join us in honoring the artists from Soaring Voices for the exhibition opening in the gallery and Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard, with delicious pūpū and no host bar. Sunday, October 21, Symposium, 9 am -- 3 pm This all day symposium at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center will include the following guest speakers: Jay Jensen - Moderator, Honolulu Museum of Art Hiroko Miura -- Co-curator, Japan Maya Nishi -- Co-curator, Japan Joan B. Mirviss -- Leading dealer in Japanese art, New York Anne Nishimura Morse -- Senior Curator of Japanese Art, Boston Halsey and Alice North -- Leading private collectors of contemporary Japanese ceramics Symposium Admission: $30 per person. Optional Gourmet Lunch: $15/day Monday - Tuesday, Oct 22-23, 10 am -- 3 pm Artist Lectures and Demonstrations Ikuko Ando, Fuku Fukumoto, Chieko Katsumata, Yuriko Matsuda, Etsuko Tashima. In collaboration with University of Hawaii - Maui College, we are offering an opportunity for students and the general public to learn more about the techniques and materials of 5 visiting artists from Japan including Ikuko Ando, Fuku Fukumoto, Chieko Katsumata, Yuriko Matsuda and Etsuko Tashima. Lecture presentations will be from 10 am - 12 pm each day at MACC. After lunch in the courtyard, the event will move across the street to UHMC campus for studio demonstrations followed by a Q&A opportunity from 1 - 3 pm. Tickets at MACC Box Office: (808)-242-SHOW (7469) or www.mauiarts.org Lectures Admission: $30/day or $50 for both days of lectures and demonstrations. Optional Gourmet Lunch: $15/day SPECIAL PACKAGE: ADMISSION TO ALL 5 DAYS OF EVENTS: $350 PER PERSON