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Videos and films wanted

Pacific Islanders in Communications is seeking proposals for fresh, innovative short films and videos bringing to light contemporary Pacific Islander issues, for a National Minority Consortia film series.

Most genres are welcome. Documentary, drama, comedy, animation and mixed genre running between 20 seconds and 20 minutes will be considered. Projects should reflect "a deep universal meaning."

Deadline for proposals is Feb. 15, and works must be completed by June 30. Contact Gus Cobb-Adams at PIC, gcobb-adams@piccom.org; www.piccom.org; or 808-591-0059.

Japanese crafts to show

Three master artists from Japan will be featured in an exhibition and free program of instruction at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Feb. 15 through March 2, with demonstrations daily at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.

Featured guests in the Japan Craft Artisans Program are:

>> Kazuko Inomata: An expert in "shippoyaki," or Japanese enameling, from Osaka. She is an award-winning member of the Japan Cloisonné Artists Association who has taught the art form since 1973.

>> Yasuko Kikuchi: The master doll-maker creates traditional Japanese dolls set in formal, meditative poses. As an illustration of the techniques used in doll making, she will show workshop participants how to make a "kobukuro," a traditional small silk bag demonstrating Kyoto style.

>> Yasuko Yamada: A master "sumie," or ink brush painter, Yamada uses color in the traditionally monochromatic art form to add vitality to her naturalistic depictions of flowering trees, bamboo and landscapes. Demonstrations will be accompanied by an exhibition of her hanging scrolls, paintings and small folding screens.

A free public reception for the artists will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at JCCH.

In addition to the free events above, Inomata will be conducting a formal enamel and cloisonné workshop from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13 in the JCCH Community Gallery. Students will learn how to create their own one-of-a-kind pieces -- pendants, brooches, boxes or other items -- in this workshop, which consists of a combination of lectures, demonstrations and projects.

The fee is $25 for one night or $50 for two nights. In addition to the class fee, there will be a material fee of $5 to $20. (JCCH members receive a 10 percent discount.)

Friday is the registration deadline. Call 945-7633.

Historical review

History and preservation buffs can get their fill of history as the free 15th annual Historic Preservation Lecture Series takes place at noon Thursdays at the Old Archives Building on the grounds of Iolani Palace.

The talks are as follows:

>> Thursday: "Discover Moiliili," with Rebecca Ryan and Glen Grant.
>> Feb. 14: "Washington Place: To Alter a Historical Icon," Jim Bartels, curator.
>> Feb. 21: "Baracoa: Preservation Odyssey to Cuba's First City," David Scott, director of the Historic Hawaii Foundation.

>> Feb. 28: "Photography of Old Hawaii," Lynn Davis, University of Hawaii Preservation Librarian.
>> March 7: "New Directions at the Bishop Museum," William Yancey Brown, Bishop Museum director.
>> March 14: "Contemporary Hawaiian Quilts," Linda Arthur, professor and curator, UH Family and Consumer Sciences Department.

Call 956-9546.

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