SPECIAL EVENTS

OPEN AT HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM; free; 586-0900:

• "Showcase Hawai'i," store and TV studio (coordinates with cable TV show of the same name), highlighting local products and services, including jewelry, electronic, clothing, art, music, household goods, food and travel.

• "I Love Art Gallery," an educational, hands-on space focusing on learning about art by touching, observing, exploring, thinking and reading; includes informational ties to objects currently on view in the museum galleries, and chance to experience art materials with hands-on activities.

HUI NO'EAU VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Maui, seeks entries for its annual multimedia juried exhibition, Jan. 9-Feb. 18; receiving date, Jan. 2; information/membership, 808-572-6560.

OPENINGS

"HAWAIIAN LEGENDS," oil paintings of "ancient ways of life from a time before cameras," by Z.G. Tong, former China Academy of Art teacher, University of California at Berkley, and oil painting/portrait artist in California, Alabama and Hawai'i; 6 p.m. Dec. 19, Island Art Gallery, Moana Surfrider Resort; and 5 p.m. Dec. 20, Island Art Gallery, Hyatt Regency Resort; public invited; information, 922-9199.

"HUI PANALÄ'AU: HAWAIIAN COLONISTS, AMERICAN CITIZENS," a Bishop Museum-designed exhibit about the 130 men from Hawai'i, many Kamehameha Schools graduates, who went to isolated Pacific Islands before World War II to work, through Jan. 16, The ARTS at Marks Garage; 847-3511.

LANDSCAPES AND SUNSETS, art work by Suzie Annick, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 26, Thomadro Art Gallery, Hale'iwa Town Center; 637-8010.

"PHOTOGRAPHIC ART," works by photographer Gary Miyata, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 1-3 and Feb. 5-7, First Weekend Art Gallery, Mäkaha Marketplace; 343-4916.

RECENT OPENINGS

"INDIA THROUGH GIRLS' EYES: Empowering Village Girls with Cameras," artwork by girls in India, a project spearheaded by photographic artist Dana Forsberg, through Dec. 31, Open Space Yoga, 1111 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite 210; information, 232-8851.

"ROCK'N ROLL REVELATION," works on paper and leather by Dieter Runge, through Jan. 10; The Contemporary Museum, Cafe Gallery; information: 526-0232.

"FALL YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBITION," featuring artwork by students, grades K-12, from the fall session of the Academy Art Center's Young Artist Program, through Jan. 1; Linekona Art Center; information, 532-8700.

"MOVING HISTORIES: TYPE IN MOTION," flash animation online exhibit depicting pivotal moments in world history, done by graphic design students, University of Hawai'i-Mänoa, Department of Art & Art History, on view at www.interislandterminal.org, through March 2010.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"WHERE WE LIVE: PLACES OF HAWAI'I," exhibit of Hawai'i's unique environment and striking landscapes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays (no closing date set), Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

KO'OLAU GALLERY HOLIDAY ART SHOW, special selection of local paintings, prints, jewelry, woodwork and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, through Dec. 24, Manoa Marketplace courtyard; information, 951-6494.

PASTEL ARTISTS OF HAWAII 2009 OPEN EXHIBITION, juried by nationally known artist Snowden Hodges; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 25; Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square, second floor; 489-7531.

"BENEATH THE SURF," underwater photography by dive master and U.S. Coast Guard boat captain, Erin Pfuntner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Chinatown Boardroom; information, 585-7200; www.chinatownboardroom.com.

RECENT PAINTINGS BY PETER DUNN-RANKIN, through Dec. 28, Oahu Arts and Framing, Hawaii Kai Shopping Center; information, 395-7375.

"SIMPLY PHOTOGRAPHS," by Stephen N. Haynes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, through Dec. 30; The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930 or www.seandavey.com.

ALL-GALLERY SHOWCASE, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 31; Gallery at Ward Centre; information, 597-8034.

"TAKIE OKUMURA'S LANTERN SLIDES," exhibit of lantern slides, predecessors of 35 mm slides (including hand-painted color illustrations, black and white photographs and hand-colored photographs), by former converted Christian pastor and Japanese community educator; through Dec. 31; University of Hawai'i-Mänoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; 956-8688.

"IN THIS ORDER," mixed-media works by Chinatown-based artist Richard Earl Leong Yu Hadad-Ralya, "a sideways glance at globalism, sustainability and the 'big blue' "; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Dec. 31; thirtyninehotel, second floor; 599-2522.

"HAWAIIAN FLAG QUILT: LEGACY OF PATRIOTISM," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Jan. 2; Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain Houses Galleries; $6; 447-3910, www.missionhouses.org.

"THIRTY-SIX VIEWS OF MOUNT FUJI," first presentations of Edo-period Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's entire museum series — one of the museum's masterpiece collections — with related exhibit of Mount Fuji works by other artists; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 3; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10, $5 students/seniors, free for members and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

"DANCE MACHINES FROM THE TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS," touring exhibition from Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Thursday Island, Australia; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 3; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7584.

"URBAN ORIGINS," art by Martin Hsu, through Jan. 7; Split Obsession store, Ala Moana Center; 951-8480.

"BLACK AND WHITE," work by Sacred Hearts Academy high school photography class, exploring "opposites, morality, ethnicity or celebrity lifestyle," library hours, through Jan. 8, Hawai'i State Library; information, 341-5348.

" 'DECK YER WALLS' BY ARTISTS" showing of works by Roxy Chasle, Vince Hazen, Matt Kawika Ortiz, Aaron Padilla, Maika'i Tubbs and Allison Uttley, through Jan. 8; Louis Pohl Gallery; information/hours, 521-1812.

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

"TWO DIMENSIONS," works by Hans Loffe, "bridging the gap between nature and organic forms, and geometry , balance and division of space"; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, through Jan. 15; Hawai'i Pacific University, Hawai'i Loa Campus, Käne'ohe; 236-5853.

"ACCESSION," recent acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection; through July 18, 2009; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

"BARTLETT IN EUROPE," mini-exhibition on the artist's early years in Europe, part of the year-long celebration of Charles William Bartlett; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 17; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700; www.honoluluacademy.org.

"AT 21: GIFTS AND PROMISED GIFTS In Honor of The Contemporary Museum's 20th Anniversary," exhibition of major gifts and promised gifts; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 24; The Contemporary Museum, Makiki; 526-0232.

"voluptuous lines," sculptural oil on canvas paintings by Kamea Hadar; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, through Jan. 26; Pacific Guardian Center, 737 Bishop St.; 373-5186; www.kameagallery.com.

"AN ELEPHANT NEVER FORGETS," showing of 25 ceramic elephants, inspired by a "ceramic tour" of Thailand in 2008, by local artist members of the Hawaii Potters' Guild; restaurant hours, through Jan. 30; town restaurant, Kaimukí; information, 941-8108.

"IN HONOR OF GRANDMOTHER," exhibit of Hawai'i family stories through feather lei, quilts and more; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 31; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10, $5 students/seniors, free for members and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

THE WORKS OF HIROKI, SETSUKO AND MIHO MORINOUE, family of artists from the Big Island; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:30-6 p.m. Fridays (7-9 p.m., First Fridays); The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St.; through Feb. 9; free; 526-1322.

FUN-FANTASY-FUNCTION," exhibit of the ceramics of Daven Hee, Cory Lum, Diane KW and Joel Park; through Feb. 12; Louis Pohl Gallery; information/hours, 521-1812.

BISHOP MUSEUM "FASHION HERITAGE" EXHIBITS, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays, through April 11; regular museum admission applies; information: 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org:

• Ka Lei Päpale: "Hats of Hawai'i," featuring the museum's 19th- and 20th-century hat collection, alongside contemporary hats, Castle Building, second floor gallery.

• Ho'olauole: "The Joy of Wearable Art," exploring the concept of "cultural body" — what makes it "native," and how it is expressed in modern times, J.M. Gallery.

"HO'OULU: The Inspiration of Hula," featuring works from the Art in Public Places Collection; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through July 17, 2010; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900; http://hawaii.gov/sfca.

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

CALLS TO ARTISTS

CANON USA HAWAI'I solicits entries in its annual amateur photo contest, "Hawai'i, No Ka Oi — The Best of Hawai'i," through Feb. 28; applications/rules, www.krater96.com; information, 522-5930.

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in the Gazebo restaurant. 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 its 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

ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. most Saturdays and Sundays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

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

"Arts of the Philippines," Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"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.

IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTINGS BY FLEURETTE, Gallery Haiku, Windward Mall; Island Treasures, Koko Marina Center; 922-8641; www.fleuretteart.com.

"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.

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

GINNY WALDEN FINE ARTS, free talk and tour of gallery and sculpture garden, Olomana Gardens, Waimänalo; school groups welcome; by appointment only: 259-8453.

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/Nä 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/Nä 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; noon-3 p.m., first and third Saturdays at Pearl Highlands Center; noon-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 ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3 p.m.; Saturdays; The Contemporary Museum; $12 ($7 members): 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-MÄNOA OUTREACH CLASSES, registration: 956-8400; 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 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, 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 St.; $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.