SPECIAL EVENTS

Kama'aina Day, tour galleries with displays of Hawaiian monarchs' jewels, royal orders and crowns, and a recreation of the kitchen and chamberlains's office, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, 'Iolani Palace; free for Hawai'i residents with state ID or driver's license or $20 adult, $5 for children 5-12 without state ID. 522-0832.

"Straw Into Gold," paper-weaving and fiber-art demonstrations presented by the Hawai'i Handweavers' Hui, with adult and keiki art activities and museum tours, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

Artist reception, meet Chinese artist Jia Lu and view examples of her work, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dolphin Galleries at Hilton Hawaiian Village. 951-5000.

OPENINGS

"Carneval di Venezia," works by Martiza, Sunday through March 2, opening reception 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Photography & Ceramics," works by Tom and Yoko Haar, Wednesday through March 3, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

Artwork by Claudia Clement, Wednesday through Feb. 28, opening wine, cheese and chocolate reception,5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Accents Gallery at Honolulu Stained Glass. 737-8018.

Sculpture by Crystal Lockwood and Wood Burnt Works by David Maes Gallegos, Thursday through Feb. 28, artists' reception 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, The Gallery at Hilton Waikoloa Village. (808) 886-2199.

"Wearing Propaganda: Textiles on the Home Front in Japan, Britain and the United States, 1931-1945," over 100 pieces illustrate how civilian textile design promoted wartime agendas in three countries, Thursday through April 29, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Pattern and Form," wood works by Sharon Doughtie and William Ichinose; "Drawn to Remember," a project by Dana Forsberg; and "Viewpoints," paintings by Kirk Kurokawa, Friday through May 29, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

Hawaiian Printmakers Exhibition, works by 15 local artists, Friday through April 22, opening reception 7-10 p.m. Friday, Hawaiian Art Gallery at Moku Ola, Koko Marina. 394-6658.

RECENT OPENINGS

Hawai'i Regional Scholastic Art Competition Winners, display of works by 17 students from Kamehameha Schools, through Feb. 11, 1132 Bishop Street's Exhibit Space. 534-8143.

"Dog Gone Days," Hawai'i artists bid farewell to the Year of the Dog and "As I See It," paintings by Lee Martin, through Feb. 22, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Body Cutlery," jewelry crafted from antique silverware by B-Obi, through Feb. 23, Pacific Traditions Gallery at Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center. 531-5122.

"Items of History," still-life paintings by Derek Arata, through March 9, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

"Preservation," a visual discourse on the topic of conservation, restoration and fragility by Lori Uyehara, through March 9, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

"All Things Hawaiian," jurored all-media art show featuring Hawai'i's people, culture and environment by over 20 artists, through March 24, Honolulu Country Club. 689-3164.

"Being There," oil paintings by Sanit Khewhok, through March 24, Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage. 536-9828.

Matson Art Exhibition, works by Eugene Savage, John Kelly, Frank McIntosh and Louis Macouillard and others commissioned from 1930-1960 by the Matson Navigation Co., through April 30, Royal Hawaiian Hotel's lower lobby. 923-7311.

"The Eternal Dance," images of ballet and modern dance by photographer Kim Taylor Reece, through April 30, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

"Pauahi: A Legacy for Hawai'i," featuring personal legacies and bequests from the collection of Princess Bernice Pauahi Paki Bishop, through July 29, Bishop Museum Castle Memorial Building, second floor; adults $15.95 with discounts for youth, seniors and kama'aina. 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

CLOSINGS

A Rotation of Chinese Paintings, works from the academy's collection, through Sunday, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Sullivan Gallery. 532-8701.

"Little Seen, Less Seen, Unseen," John Wisnosky retrospective, through Thursday Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

Group show, work by Veralyn Villanueva, Suzy Papanikolas, Ezra Muir, Harinani Orme and KP, through Thursday, The Gallery at Hilton Waikoloa Village. (808) 886-2199.

Kevin McCardell, amazing hand- carved wooden artwork, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3365

"Old Hawai'i," featuring painter Sandra Blazel, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3365.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"The Art," exhibition of works by graduate students in the Art and Art History departments, through Feb. 16, UH-Manoa Art Building, main gallery. 956-6888.

"Whimsical World: Toys Across Asia," dolls, games, puppets and traditional toys from China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and elsewhere, through Feb. 16, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

"Turtle Dreams and Other Themes," works on aquatic subjects in various media by David Behlke, through Feb. 17, The Art Treasure, 1136 Nu'uanau Ave. 536-7789.

"Make Shame," retrospective collection of paintings by Karen Kiefer, through Feb. 18, Pauahi Tower exhibition space, second floor. 263-4732.

"My Voice," photographs from young people in the ProjectFocus Hawai'i internship program, through Feb. 19, Honolulu Hale. 523-4674.

"From Pieces to Masterpieces," Patchwork quilts from Hawai'i's early missionary era, African-American pieced quilts and contemporary work by Hawai'i quilt makers, through Feb. 17, Mission Houses Museum; $5. 531-0481.

"Shelter," juried exhibit of contemporary works, through Feb. 24, part of a multidisciplinary look at homelessness and affordable housing in Hawai'i, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Origins," works by Vincent Hazen, Marcia Morse, Marcia Pasqua, Joshua Tollefson and other Hawai'i artists, through March 7, The Balcony Gallery, Kailua. 263-4434.

"Boys in the Band: Geoffrey Chadsey Drawings, 1998-2006," through March 18, The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Jenny Holzer — Recent Works," paintings from the artist's political "Redaction" series, multicolored mini-LED panels and marble sculptures, through March 18, The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Pa'a Ka La'a Animism and Totemism: Contemporary Expressions from an Indigenous Mind," works by Native Hawaiians and from North America, as well as 'aumakua images from the museum's collection, curated by the Hale Naua III Society of Hilo and honoring Leialoha Kanahele, through April 22, Bishop Museum; adults $15.95 with discounts for youth, seniors and kama'aina. 847-3511.

"Hawai'i and Its People," works from the academy's collection curated by Tricia Allen, through May 6, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Precious Resources: The Land & The Sea," works by Hawai'i artists that explore the impact of our natural surroundings on our lives, through July 7, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

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

"O2art 3: Paul Morrison, gamodeme," black and white monumental painting, The Contemporary Museum, 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, 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)

"The Invisible Painting," photographic works by Stephen Niles, through Feb. 16, UH-Manoa, Kuy-kendall Hall, Room 106. 956-7647.

New Work by Edward Aotani, Simone Berlin, Mary Flynn and Jahn-Peter Preis, through Feb. 24, Duc's Bistro. 263-4434.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Witness to Time," landscape paintings by Edward Bailey and contemporary interpretations of Maui by invited Island artists, through Feb. 11, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

"Plain, Not Simple," woodwork by Perry Policicchio, through Feb. 25, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

Kaha Ki'i Show, featuring painter Myrna Smeeth, Saturday through Feb. 28, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea. (808) 887-1052.

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.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Beginning Watercolor for Seniors, Rowena Liu leads a four-session class on the basics of watercolor, including washes, mixing pigments, wet and dry techniques, light and shade, and essential painting techniques, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 6-27, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $75. Register: 235-7433.

Sumi-e for Beginners, Hisae Shouse leads a four-session class on the basics of ink and Japanese brush painting using simple color and limited details on rice paper, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Feb. 10-March 3, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 106; $65. Register and supply list: 235-7433.

Watercolor Class, Koko Toyomura teaches how to mix and work with contemporary color and shades to create moods, 3-5:30 p.m. Saturdays, The Art Board; $100 for four weeks of instruction. 536-0121.

Basics in Oil, ongoing classes by Elaine Matsuda, for 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, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Hawaiian Graphics; $100 for four weeks of instruction, plus supply costs. 523-0790, 973-7171.

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 TO ORGANIZATIONS

Mayor's Office on Culture and the Arts seeks organizations to participate in the Adopt-a-Sculpture program, which entails assuming responsibility for routine upkeep of one of 87 pieces of public art for a term of five years. Additional information: 523-4674.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Art Maui 2007 seeks works created within the past two years by Maui artists for the March 4-31 exhibit in the Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Tom Klobe, Marcia Morse and Reiko Mochinaga Brandon will judge. Up to two works per artist, with an entry fee of $10 per work, will be received 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 20. Prospectus and entry form: www.artmaui.com. Additional information: artinfo@maui.net, (808) 244-8272.

Honolulu Printmakers seeks entries for the annual exhibition to be jurored by Tanja Softic. Up to three framed prints per artist accepted 2-6 p.m. Feb. 23, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $7 per entry for members, $11 for nonmembers, $4 for students. Entry form and additional information: 536-5507.

11th annual Canon Amateur Photo Contest, photographs accepted on the theme "Only in Hawai'i: Like Nowhere Else on Earth," to be exhibited in April, with prizes for winning photos. Application forms at Canon USA Hawaii, any Canon camera dealer or at www.krateri96.com. Deadline is Feb. 28.

The Association of Hawai'i Artists invites artists to participate in its 37th annual juried all-media Aloha Show, awards given for 2-D and 3-D entries. Artists must become a member of the association and may submit up to three entries. Enter works, 7:30-11 a.m. March 1, Honolulu Hale. 239-6066.

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

Cafe 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 to liagena@amhd.health.state.hi.us. Also, artists for Leap Year Show 2008; call 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.