SPECIAL EVENTS

Second Sunday Art Walk, visit art galleries for receptions, children's art activities, live music and refreshments, downtown Kailua; free admission. 263-4434, 262-4606.

"Animals in Art," tour of the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, led by docent Manu Chakvartty, 2:30-4 p.m. today; also, "Hawaiian Quilting," led by docent Marilyn Smith, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday; free with museum admission. Reservations: 532-8700.

Center Your Creativity 2006, series of workshops in the visual arts, continues tomorrow through July 17, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College; see koagallery.kcc.hawaii .edu for times, locations and costs. 734-9374.

East-West Ceramics Collaboration IV: Slide Presentations, visiting artists — Deirdre McLoughlin, Mitsuo Shoji, Casey O'Conner, Georgette Zirbes — present talks on their work, 7 p.m. Tuesday; and Shin-yu Wang, Judith Pueschel and Takumi Sato, 7 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; free. 956-5264.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, works by more than 35 Island artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue.

Demonstrations by guest artists, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. daily, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. Call for schedule: 949-3989.

Demonstrations by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free. Call for schedule: 596-8885.

"WOW!" (Wailea on Wednesday), with guest artist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea, Maui. (808) 874-8583.

Friday Night is Art Night, meet Island artists, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-6284.

Painting demonstration by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

OPENING THIS WEEK

Recent Works, art by Sabra Feldstein, Lauren Okano, Deborah Pacheco, Adrienne Pao and Debbie Young and showing of Robert Pennybacker's film "Jazz and the Creative Act," today through Sept. 7, Balcony Gallery, Kailua. 263-4434.

"Elements," new works in clay by Ke Gernnan and Daven Hee, today through Aug. 12, lodestar collective, Kailua. 262-4606.

RECENT OPENINGS

"Thunder-Dragon Kingdom, 2004, Bhutan," digital and infrared photographs by Michael Ferdun, through July 28, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Xocomil Pintores: Echoes of Guatemala," works by Island artists and "Written in Stone: Lithography Plus" by David Smith and Paul Weissman, through July 29, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

Raku Ho'olaule'a 2006, juried exhibit of ceramics works created at the annual firing event sponsored by Hawai'i Craftsmen, through July 29, artist reception and tea ceremony, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Waterfalls and Sea Shores," invitational show of functional and decorative art from members of Waimea Arts Council, through July 29, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 328-9493.

Art Photographs of Hawai'i, prints and note cards by Victor Giordano, through Aug. 24, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Up Close and Personal," two- and three-dimensional works by Association of Hawaii Artists members Bridgette Adams, Patrice Federspiel, Margo Goodwill, Don Hardaway, Stephanie Hoe, Roy Okano and Claudia Wallace, through Aug. 27, artists reception 5-7 p.m. July 23, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 293-7055.

"Sights and Sounds of Nature," prints by Steve and Jim Kastner, through Aug. 31, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

"Na Hulu Ali'i: Royal Feathers," exhibit of rare clocks, capes, feathered deities and other pieces from the pre-contact era, the Kamehameha dynasty and the Hawaiian monarchy, through Dec. 18, Bishop Museum, Castle Memorial Building; $14.95 adult, $11.95 youth and seniors. 847-3511.

CLOSINGS

"Ku I Ka Ni'o," works by Rocky Jensen, Imaikalani Kalahele, Herb Kane, Mary Lou Kekuewa, Marie McDonald and Ipo Nihipali, through today, Bishop Museum, Vestibule Gallery; admission is $14.95 adults and $11.95 youth 4-12, with discounts for seniors, military and Hawai'i residents. www.bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511.

"Balancing Nature," photography by Tom Yim, through Saturday, Neal's Art For Sale, Kilohana Square. 737-1368.

Al Furtado, acrylics, and A. La Moyne Garside, oils, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.

"Ho'olau: To Leaf Out," textile art by Marilyn Hiestand and Dina Kageler, through Saturday, Volcano Art Gallery, Volcano Village, Big Island. (808) 967-8222.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Moth, nail, x," paintings and installation art by Puni Kukahiko, through July 21, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

"Inspired by Kapa," watercolors by Cindy Conklin; "Back in Black," ebony wood carvings by Michael Lee; "Beauty Enbronzed," cast bronze figures by Ania Modzelewski; Koa Boxes and Desk Accessories by Roy Tsumoto; through July 27, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Summer Scenes: At Home with Harunobu," Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Suzuki Harunobu, through July 30, Honolulu Academy of Arts, James A. Michener Gallery. 532-8701.

"Artists of Hawai'i 2006," 56th annual exhibit of works in various by Hawai'i artists juried by Edmund Capon, through July 30, Honolulu Academy of Arts Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

"Nau Ka Wae (The Choice Belongs to You)" installation art by Kaili Chun, winner of the Catherine E.B. Cox Award for 2006, through July 30, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

"Acrylic and Glass," retrospective works by Anthony Randall and J. Robert Reed, through July 31, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.

"Peach Fan Dance," acrylics on silk by Spark Chan, through July 31, Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

100 Banners of Pride, images of Honolulu's past are transformed into colorful banners by Lori Phillips and students from the Palama Settlement In-Community Treatment Center to celebrate Honolulu's centennial, through Aug. 1, Honolulu Hale.

"Treasures of the Past," artifacts that tell the story of Hawai'i's first missionaries, and how their lives were influenced by native culture, through Aug. 5, Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain House Gallery; $5. 531-0481.

"Alimatuan: The Emerging Artist as American Filipino," works by young artists from the Philippines and American-Filipinos, through Aug. 6, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"Artists of Hawai'i Revisited," acquisitions selected from the annual shows dating back to 1997, through Aug. 6, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

Japanese Woodblock Prints, next rotation of prints from the James A. Michener collection, through Aug. 20, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Michener Gallery. 532-8701.

"From Stage to Page: Kabuki Through Woodblock Prints," ukiyo-e prints which present the actors, plays and milieu of Japanese theater, given to the center by the Utagawaha Monjinkai Foundation, plus examples of costumes, scenery and stage elements of kabuki, through Aug. 24, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

Photography by Victor Giordano, black and white, through Aug. 25, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"For the Joy of It," appliqued quilts from the Judy Roche collection, curated by Lynne Z. Bassett and Deborah E. Kraak, and organized by the Brandywine River Museum in Pennsylvania, through Aug. 27, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

"Art in Public Places," works collected by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, through Sept. 2, Hawai'i State Art Museum, Diamond Head Gallery. 586-0900.

Contemporary Filipino-American Artists of Hawai'i, group exhibition of works by Alicia Ajolo, Michael Cueva, Terry Acebo Davis, N. Trisha Lagaso Goldberg, Aaron Padilla, Rebecca Ramos, Sean Rivera, Romolo Valencia and Charles Valrose, through Oct. 3, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-0232.

"Philippines: To the Plantations and Beyond," exhibit to honor the 100th anniversary of Filipinos in Hawai'i, with photos and costumes of Filipino workers; a tribute to the all-Filipino regiments that served in the U.S. military; and a display of leaders of Filipino ancestry, through Dec. 31, Hawaii Plantation Village, Goro Arakawa Exhibit Room, Waipahu; free admission. 677-0110, www.hawaiiplantationvillage.com.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa, at the academy's second-floor galleries. 532-8701.

"O2art 3: Paul Morrison, gamodeme," black-and-white monumental painting, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"Tennis Dessus," site-specific installation of hand-painted art on the museum's tennis courts by Michael Ming Hong Lin of Taiwan, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

"Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present by Island artists; docent-led tours available, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

OTHER VENUES

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Life and Soul: Interpreting the World We Live In," new works by Frances Hill and Cirlene, through July 29, Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

2006 Spring Art Show, works by students of Howard Farrant at Waialua Intermediate and High School, through July 29, Waialua Public Library. 637-7446.

"For the Love of Food Too!" works by Jack Lee, Fong Ling, Dieter Runge, Pam Tagariello and Kathy Yokouchi, through Aug. 12, Sub-Zero/Wolf showroom, King and Pi'ikoi streets. 597-1647.

Works by Sarah White and Roxane Goo, art by patients, through Aug. 31, Louis Vuitton Creative Art Gallery, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 531-3511.

"Young Imaginarians," works by students of Maryknoll School fine-arts program, through Sept. 8, Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 952-7315.

New Work by Mary Farkash and Linda Spadaro, presented by the balcony gallery, through Oct. 27, Duc's Bistro. 265-4454.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

Works by Christopher Aaron Upp, sculpted glass pieces, through July 21, The Gallery at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

Solo Exhibitions 2006, prints by Deborah Nehmad and Abigail Romanchak, through Aug. 12, Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui. (808) 572-6560.

2006 annual Student Art Exhibition, works by students at UH-Hilo and Hawai'i Community College, through Sept. 30, UH-Hilo Campus Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 974-7307.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

The Art of Hand Coloring Photographs, two-session hands-on workshop led by Mary Goodrich with techniques for hand-coloring including where to buy supplies and how to use them, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and July 22, Volcano Garden Arts, Volcano Village, Big Island; $60. Registration: (808) 967-7261.

Lauhala Weaving, instruction in gathering and preparing materials and creation of fans, mats, baskets by Margaret Lovett, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Musueum, Lihue, Kaua'i; $25, includes supplies. (808) 245-6931.

Kid's Summer Art Workshops, one-, two- and four-day classes in drawing, painting, sculpting and mixed media for ages of 5-12, July 18-Aug. 11 at The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; $20, $35 and $65 with discounts for members' children. Complete schedule: www.tcmhi.org; 526-1322, ext. 17.

Basics in Oil, ongoing classes by Elaine Matsuda for ages 12 and older, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; Midori Art Studio, 2639 S. King St., Suite 204; $100 for five-week series of classes. Call for supply list and registration: 952-0309.

Oil-painting classes, learn composition and color from Noriko Wakayama, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays; also, watercolor classes, led by Koko Toyomura, on how to create mood through the use of color and shade, 3-5:30 p.m. Saturdays; The Art Board; $100 a month for either class. 536-0121.

Oil-painting classes, modern impressionist techniques using brush or palette knife, with artist Yuan Shawl, for beginning students; nine workshop hours taught at the YWCA on Richards Street; $270 for the series. Schedule: 383-0998.

CALL FOR DOCENTS

The Contemporary Museum is accepting applications for the fall training program for volunteer docents. Weekly meetings, Sept. through May, with discussions on art history, theory and technique, will provide skills to act as public guides to the museum's exhibits; $100 includes all materials. Additional information and application packets: 525-1322, ext. 17, www.tcmhi.org. Application deadline is July 31.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

VSA arts seeks work from artists ages 16-25, with disabilities, on the theme "Destination Anywhere." Finalists will receive prizes, and their works will be displayed in a nationwide touring exhibition that debuts at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Entry instructions: www.vsarts.org/vwcall or (800) 933-8721, ext. 3885. Deadline for entries is Friday.

Girl Fest Hawaii 2006 seeks works by women artists on the theme "Women Overcoming the Body" that represent coping with physical or mental illnesses, addictions, abuse for the Aug. 29-Sept. 30 Girl Fest art exhibit. Send digital images in jpeg, tiff or gif format to info@girlfest hawaii.org, or mail hard copies to Girl Fest Hawaii, The Safe Zone Foundation, 1690 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96815. Deadline is Saturday.

Tori Richard seeks print designs on the theme "Mediterranean Meets the Pacific," for a contest with cash prizes and possible inclusion in a 50th-anniversary catalog. Submit slides of two-dimensional artwork in any medium with embellishments such as embroidery, applique, beading or sequins. Finalist will submit actual artwork for final judging, with winners announced in late August. Entry forms and specifications available at Tori Richard stores or at www.toririchard.com. Submission deadline is Aug. 1.

The Association of Hawaii Artists seeks entries for its Aug. 7-Sept. 2 juried exhibit. Submit works 9-11 a.m. Aug. 5 at Pauahi Tower. $30 annual membership in the association is required for submission, plus entry fee of $20 for two pieces and $5 for each additional piece. Prospectus available: 239-6066.

Wahiawa Community and Business Association calls for artists to show their works, including oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, sketches and photographs, at their monthly Artfest, to begin Sept. 17 and continuing the third Saturday of each month, at the Wahiawa Civic Center. 622-3074, 621-2094, benavitz@hawaiiantel.net. Application deadline is Sept. 1.

Bethel Street Gallery seeks submission of three-dimensional work including ceramics, sculptures, glass, wood and metal works. Portfolios reviewed by appointment only. 524-3552.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks three-dimensional works in any medium from O'ahu artists. 597-8034.

Café Che Pasta seeks hanging art in all media from solo or group exhibitors. 524-0004.

Art Fairs seeks works in any media to show at the YWCA on Richards Street during First Friday downtown gallery walks. 383-0998.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to submit works for Abilities 2007; call 539-3874 or write liagena@amhd .health.state.hi.us. Also, artists for Leap Year Show 2008; call the Association of Hawaii Artists; for solo or group exhibitions, 526-1191.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.