SPECIAL EVENTS

MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH free admission to the Contemporary Museum during May for retired, reserve and active-duty military members and families, with identification; 237-5230.

FIRST FRIDAY: View exhibit openings, receptions and special events on the First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk, a self-guided tour of art galleries in Downtown Honolulu, Chinatown and Kailua, 6-9 p.m. May 1; free; 524-1160.

LIVE FROM THE LAWN, "May Day," featuring Hawaiian music from the Cruz family; 6-9 p.m. May 1; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0307.

JAPANESE BRUSH PAINTING EXHIBIT, by The Sumie Society featuring students of Sachie Saigusa in Honolulu, Wahiawa and Hilo, opening 1 p.m. April 27, continuing, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, through May 7, Honolulu Hale courtyard; 523-4674.

ART LUNCH LECTURE, "A Body of Work," by artist Karen Lucas, about her sculpture and the artists in the "Artists in Residence Program" at local public schools; 12-1 p.m.; April 28, Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0307.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM'S EXPRESSION SESSION, monthly art classes for kids 5-12, this week featuring Kaua'i artist, Melinda Morey; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. May 2; $12 each; registration 237-5230.

HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS summer adult art classes (beginning May 10) and children's art classes (beginning June 16), at Academy Art Center at Linekona: registration forms at www.honoluluacademy.org; information: 532-87441.

LYON ARBORETUM PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST to celebrate Engendered Species Day, May 15; of works highlighting native plants; open to students 2-5th grade, 6-8th grade, 9-12th grade and adults 18 and over; postmark deadline, May 5; 988-0456.

NATIVE FLORA/FAUNA ART WORKS SOUGHT for June 13-Aug. 2 "Hawai'i Nei 2009," show of artworks of native plants, animals and landscapes, sponsored by state Department Land and Natural Resources, Volcano Art Center Gallery and Three Mountain Alliance; entries due May 29 and 31 at Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, Hawai'i; 808-333-7741, or www.volcanoartcenter.org .

OPENINGS

OAHU ARTS CENTER AT THE CAFE, works by several artists in acrylic, digital giclee, mixed media, oil, watercolor and photography, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, through June 27, Cafe Che Pasta; 271-1344.

"VIZH-OO-UH-LEE-SPEE-KIING," University of Hawai'i Bachelors of Fine Arts Exhibition; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 12-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 15, UH-Manoa, Art Building Gallery (opening reception and awards ceremony 2 p.m. April 26); (also awards and scholarships exhibition, through May 8, UH Commons Gallery); 956-6888.

"THE TIP OF THE SPEAR," a showing by contemporary native Hawaiian artists Maile Andrade, Harinane, Orme, Charlie Dickson, Imaikalani Kalahele, Henry Hoffe and Bob Freitas; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturday, April 27-May 29, Louis Pohl Gallery, Chinatown (5-9 p.m. First Friday, May 1 hours) (reception, 5:30-8 p.m. May 8) (Third Thursday artists' reception, 5:30-8 p.m.); 521-1812.

"THE CAT'S MEOW," featuring paintings by gallery artist Helen Iaea, and ceramic cats by guest artist Susan Hogan; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through May 28 (opening reception 3-5 p.m. May 3); The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"MAUKA TO MAKAI," featuring photography by Akinori Aoki and Atsushi Onishi, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, May 1-28 (opening reception 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 1); The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; open to the public; 522-5930.

RECENT OPENINGS

"FOR OUR CHILDREN, FOR OUR PLANET: GOING GREEN IN JAPAN AND HAWAI'I," exhibit of photo essays by Brian Sato of Japanese recycling and sustainability practices; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through July 17; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free for JCCH members; $3 non-member residents; 945-7633.

UH OUTREACH PLEIN-AIR PAINTERS exhibition, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, through April 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery, Kane'ohe; 398-1863.

"art@town, series 2," of art works made from recycled items, and fun and whimsical pieces, by Maikai Tubbs and Otto, restaurant hours through June 6, Town restaurant, Kaimuki; 735-5900.

"KAI COLORS," works by Diane Crawford; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through May 14 (opening reception, 2-5 p.m. April 25); Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu; 595-4047.

"CELEBRATION," Hawaii Quilt Guild's 25th anniversary show, with more than 150 quilts, including Hawaiian, patchwork, and art quilts; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 3 ; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 532-8712.

"ALOHA HO'OMALUHIA 25," a retrospective exhibition featuring 47 artists who have exhibited at different times over the past 25 years at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden art gallery in Kane'ohe; 1-5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and Sundays, and 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, through May 10; Gallery 'Iolani; Windward Community College; 236-9155.

AFFORDABLE ART SHOW AND SALE, with works by a number of local artists, many under $1,000, most under $500; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through April 30; Bethel Street Gallery, 1140 Bethel St.; 524-3552, www.chintownboardroom.com.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"ADDICTIVE ADORNMENT," one-of-a-kind necklaces by Barbara Edelstein and "CLIFFS AND CANYONS," paintings of southern Utah, by Susie Y. Anderson, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; through April 23, The Gallery, Ward at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"CORINNE GALLARDO AND FRIENDS AT THE CAFE," also featuring Maurice Hutchinson, Anita Benson, Julie McIntyre, Lauren Achitoff and Tomas Del Amo, restaurant hours, through April 24; Che Pasta restaurant; 271-1344.

HAWAI'I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY ANNUAL EXHIBITION of artwork in various media by artists from the HPU community, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through April 24; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free; 544-0287.

"THE OPEN SHOW," by the Association of Hawai'i Artists, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 25; Honolulu Country Club gallery; free; 395-3238.

CONTAINED CERAMICS by Daven, Diane K.W., Cory Lum and Joel Park; through April 25; Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.

"Time & Place: Inspired by the Manoa Heritage Center," an exhibition of 20 printmakers' interpretation of the historic landmark, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 27; Sub-Zero Showroom art exhibition space; free; 597-1647.

"TAU RIMA TAHITI: CRAFTING PERFORMANCE & 'ITE 'UPA'UPA," by curator Scott Bartlett, showcasing the craft artists and material artifacts of Tahiti, including costumes and instruments; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 12-7 p.m. Sundays, through April 28; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge and Phase II Galleries; 956-8688.

WINNERS OF THE 2009 CANON ANNUAL AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST, "A Perfect Day in Hawai'i," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, through April 29; The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; open to the public; 522-5930.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM AT FIRST HAWAIIAN CENTER trio of exhibits by May Izumi, Wendy Kawabata and Melinda Morey, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, through May 1; 526-1322

MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGS by Alan Leitner, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; through May 10; Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries, 817 Cedar St.; free; 589-1580.

"BEA ORIGINAL," mixed-media abstracts and oil landscape paintings by Benita S.N. Hunt, on display through May 15, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Kailua; 262-7344.

"IMPERIAL KOREAN PAINTING," highlighting Korean screens part of the academy's permanent collection, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts $10 adults, $5 students; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"A HOMAGE TO HAWAI'I," paintings, sculptures and etchings by Colombian artist Ivan Osorio, 9-11 a.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays (or by appointment), through May 20, Han's Gallery, Koko Marina Center; 396-5775.

"NATURE, DREAMS & FANTASY: MODERN JAPANESE CREATIVE PRINTS," 20th-century woodblock prints from the museum's vault, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays; through May 31; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 21; admission fee; 532-8700.

FRANK OLIVA, exhibit of his paintings, known for their bright "bubbling dots," and Australia "aboriginal" series; through May 31; Morning Brew, Kailua; 754-1274.

"FabricActions," paintings and textile art by Advertiser fashion editor Paula Rath, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-2:30 p.m. Sundays, through May 31; The Contemporary Museum Cafe; 526-0232.

"AFRICAN ART FROM THE ACADEMY'S COLLECTION," display of carved masks, bronze statues, fabrics and other African art, in celebration of Black History Month, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through May 31; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

"ALPHABET SOUP: LITERARY, LANGUAGE AND LEARNING," showing the history of the written Hawaiian language, literary works about Hawai'i and an "alphabetical" introduction to the museum's artifacts collection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through June 13; Mission Houses Museum; 447-3910.

"BOTANICAL AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOS OF HAWAI'I, by Edward Sawada, on display 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through June 14, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Visitors Center Lecture Room, Kane'ohe; free; 623-3140.

"20 GOING ON 21: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Looking to the Future," an exhibition of Hawai'i artists in celebration of the museum's 20th anniversary, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays; through June 21; The Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322. .

"ACCESSION," recent acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection; through July 18; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

"GRAPHIC CABINET NO. 4: FRANCISCO GOYA — THE DISASTERS OF WAR," rare etchings by the Spanish master on the horrors of war, seen for the first time in decades, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays -Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays; through Aug. 9; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 9; admission fee; 532-8700.

"DECADES OF ABSTRACTION," a survey of abstract expressionism, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 18, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 adults, $5 students/seniors; free for members/children younger than 12; 532-8700.

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM, 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, free admission for twentysomethings through Sept. 30; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays; 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322.

"UNCOMMON OBJECTS," various works from wood, clay, glass, fiber and metal, from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Public Places Collection, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, and Sundays, for an unlimited engagement; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre, second-floor lobby; 236-9155.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in the Gazebo restaurant; for details: Francisco.Mireles@macys.com.

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

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks 3-D works in any media from O'ahu artists; 597-8034.

RESOURCE SUITES seeks artwork to display in the office; contact Daniel Kaneshiro; 447-5801, www.resourcesuites.com.

WAIMEA VALLEY seeks Native Hawaiian, North Shore, Island artists and producers to showcase their locally made products in its retail store, Ku'ono Waiwai; 638-7766.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

"A Gathering of Greenery," block prints by Caren Loebel-Fried; Kiawe Kitchen, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-985-8979.

"Arts of the Philippines," from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection; Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, at the academy. 532-8701.

Works by Brenda Cablayan, Chris Campbell, Scottie Flamm, Frank Sheriff, Christopher St. John, Marc Turner and other Island artists; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552, www.bethelstreetgallery.com.

"Cap-a-City," installation art project made of recycled plastic bottles, caps, cans and other everyday containers; Tadpole; www.tadpolestudio.org.

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

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

"The Pacific Islands," from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; at the academy; 532-8701.

The Quan Gallery, fine-art photo collages by Carolyn Quan; Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel and 900 Front St., Lahaina, Maui; www.carolynquan.com.

Satoru's Art GallerY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; 905 Makahiki Way; 945-3939.

"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.

"uncommon objects," works from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Art in Public Places Collection; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900, 586-0305, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

ONGOING EVENTS

HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM seeks volunteers to help with monthly Second Saturday events; patience with children, flexibility, and hands-on arts and crafts experience sought; 586-0307.

"THIRD THURSDAY," live music for art lovers and people wanting to "stay and play" Downtown, 6-7 p.m. third Thursday monthly; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.; 521-2903.

The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks volunteers to help with events, gallery sittings and art installations; 521-2903, info@artsatmarks.com.

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 artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays; Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea, Maui; free; 808-874-8583.

Wayne Takazono paints portraits from photos and offers live sketches at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine base; 5-9 p.m., second and fourth Fridays at Kahala Mall; 12-3 p.m., first and third Saturdays at Pearl Highlands Center; 12-3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays at Ward Gateway Center; live sketches start at $40, portraits start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600.

Expression Sessions, for children ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Saturdays; The Contemporary Museum; $7 members, $12 nonmembers; reservations: 237-5230.

Painting demonstrations by Island artists; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays; The Gallery at Ward Centre; free; 597-8034.

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.

CLASSES

UH-MANOA OUTREACH CLASSES, registration, 956-8400; information, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses:

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 6-9 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at Shingon Shu Temple, 915 Sheridan St. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Pigtails & Crewcuts, Moanalua Shopping Center; 206-0901, furuikeart@aol.com.

"Learn the Basics," class taught by Susan Brooks in structural drawing, perspective, value and color; 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays; Arts of Paradise Gallery, Waikiki Shore Hotel; $30 for each two-hour class; register: 927-0452.

"Basics in Oil," classes led by Elaine Matsuda, for 12 and older; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 or 4-6 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays; Midori Art Studio, 2639 S. King St., Suite 204; $100 for five-week series of classes, plus supply fees; call for supply list and registration: 532-3989.

Plein-air Painting on location at Magic Island, Makapu'u, North Shore and other spots to be arranged; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; $50 per class includes use of an easel and art supplies; call for location: 590-7092.

Drawing classes, with Wayne Takazono; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Hawaiian Graphics; also, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 12 weeks; Art at the Atrium, Kaneohe Atrium; both $25 per class; 554-4600, wtakazono@hawaii.rr.com.

Life-drawing classes, Disney animator Jim Goss teaches basics of life drawing, leading up to head painting and sculpture; 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Naturally Hawaiian, 41-1025 Kalaniana'ole Highway; $30, bring your own supplies; 384-5867.

Oil-painting classes, paint Island scenes using palette knife, and learn composition, natural color mixing, value, chroma and knife strokes, from George Eguchi; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Thursdays; Hawaiian Graphics, 1923 S. Beretania St.; $125 for four consecutive sessions; registration: 398-8178 or www.GeorgeEguchi.com.

Oil-painting classes, learn composition and color from Noriko Wakayama; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays; $100 for four weeks of instruction, plus supply costs; call for location and registration: 523-0790.

Hawaiian quilting workshops, experienced and novice quilters welcome; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; second and fourth Saturdays of the month; Mission Houses Museum; $35 for first workshop, then $6 per class; 531-0481, ext. 714.

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; 536-0121.

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

Send announcements, at least 10 days before event, 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.