FEBRUARY EVENTS

ART OPENING: FEBRUARY

The collection is haunting. The meaning will haunt you. “Bodies of Evidence”, an abstract collection of paintings by Ann Davis, will open your eyes and your heart to the meaning of a woman’s body. Join us at the gallery on February 8th from 11am-1pm where you'll have the opportunity to meet Ann Davis and gain insight into her artistic journey, process and the meaning behind “Bodies of Evidence”. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event but RSVP's are appreciated.

JANUARY EVENTS

ART OPENING: JANUARY

Join us on Saturday, January 4th from 11am-1pm for Matt Coffman's opening reception at Icky Love Art Loft & Gallery. Inspired by the beauty of nature, Matt invokes spirit and authenticity of place-based art into his watercolor. As an artist, Matt believes in the uniqueness and specialness of hand-generated art, and when you view his pieces you see the work of a keen observer.

DECEMBER EVENTS

POP-UP ON DECEMBER 21ST

Ana Lucia will be popping up at the gallery with her gorgeous resin pieces, which really add a pop to any space! Stop by from 10am-2pm to see what she has in store for us.

SWELL CRAFTED & SWELL ALOHA POP-UP

Mark your calendars for handmade leather goods that can be personalized by Swell Crafted and the sweetest wood-cut jewelry by Swell Aloha! This pop-up is from 10am-2pm on Sunday, 12/8.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

LEI SALE, NOVEMBER 2nd, 10am-2pm

Artist and lei-maker Dawn Ustach will be popping up at the gallery with gorgeous lei, handmade in Kailua! Join us for this very special pop-up.

ART OPENING: NOVEMBER

Join us for an dual art reception with Morgan Snyder and Sara Knighton. As November's featured artists, we're hosting a reception to recognize the talent and work of these two multi-dimensional artists. You can talk story, enjoy refreshments, and have a first look at this incredible collection titled SHELLS WITH INK. The reception is on November 3rd from 11am-1pm. This is a FREE event, but RSVPS are appreciated.

OCTOBER EVENTS

JEWELRY POP-UP: OCTOBER 19th, 10AM-2PM

Beloved jewelry designer Miriam Quijano creates bespoke designs and will be popping up at the gallery on Saturday, October 19th from 10am-2pm. She will be offering personalized necklaces, bracelets, and anklets.

ART OPENING: FERDBOT

Painter and scultptor artist Chip Fasciana, well known as "Ferdbot" captures the meaning of AhoNui (which in Hawaiian translates to patience and perseverance) in his newest collection of work. In this collection Fasciana uses upcylced materials to create his intricate patterns and layers with tedious designs.

Join us on October 5th from 11am-1pm to meet Fasciana and gain insight into his journey and artistic process. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event but RSVP's are appreciated.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

LEI ISLAND CLOSING RECEPTION

Come join us for the closing reception of Amanda Gagnon's incredible assemblage exhibit, LEI ISLAND. This is your last chance to experience the beauty and creativity of Amanda's work up close and personal. Don't miss out on this opportunity to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and celebrate the culmination of this amazing exhibit. See you there!

JAM JAR POTTERY POP-UP

On September 22nd, we’ll have Johnna Markus from Jam Jar Pottery popping up in the gallery! Come check out her unique style, vintage vibes, and craftsmanship. Johnna will be set up upstairs inside the gallery from 10am-2pm.

AUGUST EVENTS

WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEUR MEETUP

This casual meet-up hosted by small business owners from Aloha Healthy Eats at Icky Love Art Loft & Gallery welcomes all women entreprenuers at any stage of their careers. We'll chat, make connections, and dive into topics that mean the most to women-identifying entrepreneurs. Artists, small business owners, and makers of any kind are welcome!

ART OPENING: SARA RICER

Sara Ricer’s exhibit, "Diminuendo," is a beautiful and haunting reference to the decline in the presence of the songs and voices of the birds native to Hawai’i’s shrinking forests. Despite the loss, there is still joy to be found in what remains, and in the stories and memories of birds who have lived here in the past.

Join us for the Opening Reception for Sara’s newest collection of work, Diminuendo on Saturday, August 3rd, from 11am - 1pm. You will have the opportunity to meet Sara and gain insight on her journey and artistic process. Light Refreshments will be served. This is a FREE event, but RSVP's are appreciated.

JULY EVENTS

YOUNG ARTISTS RECEPTION

In June we invited young artists from the community ages 4-17 to participate in a rainbow acrylic painting project. These pieces are now on display at the gallery and we are having a reception for the artists on Saturday July 27th for the kids and the public to view the exhibit. Please RSVP for this FREE event.

ARTIST/ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP

Join our 2nd workshop in our FREE Summer Workshop Series for Artists! We’ll be talking with Lauren Roth, Janet Meinke-Lau, and Sage King about art, business, work-life balance, and more! Spots are limited!

JUNE EVENTS

ART IN THE GALLERY DAY

Right outside Icky Love Art Loft & Gallery + Tradition Coffee Roasters, we’ll have tables set up with canvases, art supplies, and fine artists who will assist your child to create a beautiful rainbow. All the canvases will be hung on the gallery wall in the month of July to celebrate our keiki + their creativity. Spots are limited. Price $10.

Glass Mosiac by Jenny Helman

ART OPENING: If It Makes You Happy with JENNY HELMAN, June 8th, 11am-1pm

Collage and mosaic artist, Jenny Helman will join us for the opening of her new collection entitled If It Makes You Happy. Come talk story with Jenny about her art and process. This event is free. Light refreshments will be provided.

MAY EVENTS

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND SALE

Take 10% all women’s apparel, jewelry, candles + fragrances on May 11th and 12th only. Bring yourself, your mom, or all the women you love and appreciate from 9am-2pm.

FOREVER BRACELETS POP-UP, FRIDAY, MAY 1OTH

Forever Bracelets will be popping up at the gallery from 10am-1pm on Friday, May 10th. Come shop permanent jewelry to help kick-off Mother’s Day weekend!

ART OPENING: Māla Pua with HELENA NOORDHOOF, May 5th 11am-1pm

Join us for the Opening Reception of printmaker and ceramicist Helena Noordhoff. You will have the opportunity to meet Helena and gain insight on her journey and artistic process. Light Refreshments will be served. This is a FREE event, but RSVP's are appreciated.

INTENTION SETTING WORKSHOP, MAY 8th, 6pm

If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, and/or parent, this FREE workshop is for you. Icky Love Art Loft & Gallery is happy to host Lucinda Caldwell, the face behind Giddy By Nature, to lead us through organizational and goal setting techniques that help us focus on the joy in what we have to and want to do.

APRIL EVENTS

ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

Join us as we celebrate our first year in business! We’ll be offering discounts, free gifts with select purchases, and refreshments from 9am-2pm!

CLAIRE HARDING ART OPENING, APRIL 6TH, 11AM

Join us for an art reception featuring Claire Harding's original multimedia collection. Claire works in acrylic, watercolor, text, and found materials.


MARCH EVENTS

POETRY, WINE, & PUPUS MARCH 10TH, 5PM

Join us for a magical evening of poetry readings from Donovan Kūhiō Colleps (author of Proposed Additions, Tinfish Press), Kai Gaspar (author of ULU, Ho'olana Publishing), Richard Hamasaki (author of From the Spider Bone Diaries: Poems and Songs, Kalamaku Press), and Lisa Kanae (author of Sista Tongue, Tinfish Press). In addition to wonderful readings, authors will sign books and talk story. Wine and light pupus will be provided. Come shop over 30 local artists in the gallery during extended hours.

ART OPENING, SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH, 11AM-1PM

Santa Moreno, originally from Mexico, will feature her latest watercolor collection, STRUGGLE & PERSEVERANCE, which focuses on semi-abstract portrait/florals with a touch of realism.


FEBRUARY EVENTS

ART OPENING, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 11AM-1PM

Meet multi-media artist Julia Yuka for her opening show, A JOYFUL MESS featuring beautiful original work made with a variety of handmade mixed media on canvas.

JANUARY EVENTS


ART OPENING, SUNDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 10AM-NOON

Join us for fiber artist and trauma-informed breathwork practitioner, Sage King’s art show entitled ELEMENTAL. Sage’s work with texture and image—a special collection of macramé and macraweave—calls to the land and sea.