SPECIAL EVENTS

Honolulu Academy of Arts offers free admission to the museum through today, when the exhibit "Life in the Pacific of the 1700s" closes. 532-8700.

"Da Vinci's Secrets," the Rev. Jim Miller talks on the possibility of great works of art holding secret messages that have been lost, including a discussion of Dan Brown's novel, "The Da Vinci Code," and the history and significance of "The Last Supper" and other works of art, 2 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8768.

"Go Tell it on a Mountain," tour of the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, led by docent David Andrew, 2:30-4 p.m. today, at the academy; also, "Life in Medieval Europe" led by docent Cathy Levinson, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, at the academy; free. Reservations: 532-8700.

The Contemporary Museum presents: "2411 — art down the hill," video performance by the Neistat Brothers from New York City, DJ remixes and live film scoring by Jerome James & Band and DJ Keith, 7 p.m. Thursday, NextDoor, 43 N. Hotel St.; $5 for museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Tickets: 526-1322, ext. 10.

2nd annual North Shore Open Artists' Studio Tour, self-guided tours of six workspaces and studios on O'ahu's north shore, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and May 21. Download details and a map from www.hawaiinorthshoreartists.com. 637-4627.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, more than 35 Island artists display their works, 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 scheduled artists: 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 scheduled artists: 596-8885.

"WOW!" (Wailea on Wednesday), with guest artist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lahaina Galleries, 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, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

OPENING THIS WEEK

"Couples: Making Art Under One Roof," works in various media, created by artists who live and work together, today through July 6, Balcony Gallery, Kailua. 263-4434.

"Cultural Exchange," collaborative mural project completed by international exchange students who have spent the year with host families in Hawai'i, Tuesday through May 31, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Friday, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8712.

"From Stage to Page: Kubuki Through Woodblock Prints," ukiyo-e prints which present the actors, plays and milieu of Japanese theater which were given to the center from the Utagawaha Monjinkai Foundation plus examples of costumes, scenery and stage elements of Kubuki, Wednesday through Aug. 24, opening reception and curator Julie Iezzi, 1 p.m. May 21, East-West Center Gallery. (808) 944-7177.

"Interwoven Cultures," fiber art incorporating a variety of media from the Hawaii Handweaver's Hui and juried by Maile Andrade, Wednesday through May 31, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8743.

"Gone ... But Not Forgotten," posthumous tribute to late artists Harry Baldwin II, Conrad Craven, Ione Haney, Stanley Hayase, Shugen Inouye, Emi Dorothy Obara, Wyatt Osato and Isami Shimabukuro, curated by Tom and Mildred Okimoto, Friday through July 7, opening reception 5:30 p.m. Friday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633.

"Beasts to Birds," paintings using animals as metaphors for our society by Jodi Endicott and "Light as a Material," paintings by Udo Noger, Saturday through June 18, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. 242-2787.

RECENT OPENINGS

"Lifeguards in Hawai'i," a history of lifeguard towers through images and art works, through May 27, Honolulu Hale courtyard.

Aloha Ho'omaluhia XXII, annual exhibit of works by Island artists inspired by the garden, through May 28, Ho'omaluhia Art Gallery and grounds. 233-7323.

Works by Jon Hamblin and George Okuhara, with works by students at Mid-Pacific Institute, through June 2, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

Blown Glass and Sculpture by Daniel Moe, through June 2, The Gallery at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

"The Chronicles of Tsune," recent drawings, prints and paintings by Maile Yawata, through June 9, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show 2006, juried works in a variety of media, through June 16, Kukui Grove Shopping Center exhibit space, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. www.kauaisocietyofartists.org, (808) 821-8022.

"Produce for Victory: Posters on the American Home Front, 1941-1945," traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution features patriotic posters issued during World War II, through June 17, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

"Order From Disorder: the Ancient Art of Chinese Calligraphy and Abstract Expressionism by John Way," through July 2, Honolulu Academy of Arts Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery. 532-8701.

"Pets and People," two- and three-dimensional works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists, through July 2, opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 28, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 395-3238.

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

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

"Young Imaginarians," works in a variety of media by students of Maryknoll School's fine-arts program, through Sept. 8, Art of Vision Gallery at Laser Eye Center of Hawaii. 952-7315.

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

CLOSINGS

"Life in the Pacific of the 1700s: The Cook/Forster Collection of the George August University of Gottingen," artifacts from the second and third Pacific voyages by Capt. James Cook from 1768 to 1779, including cultural objects from New Zealand, Tonga, Tahiti, the Marquesas, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Hawai'i and the northwest coast of North America, through today, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Luce Galleries. 532-8701.

"Kaleidoscope of Quilts," annual exhibition of quilts created by members of the Hawai'i Quilt Guild, through today, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8743.

"Painting for Peggy," watercolors from students of Peggy Chun, through Thursday, Bethel Street Gallery, proceeds from the sale of these pieces go toward Chun's medical expenses as she battles Lou Gehrig's disease. 524-3552.

"Archipelago," photography by Susan Middleton and David Littschwage of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, through Friday, Molokai Public Library, Kaunakakai. (808) 553-1765.

Works from the collection of Gail and Fred Gato, art by Satoru Abe, Bumpei Akaji, Jean Charlot, Kim Chung, Isami Doi, Eric Sato and others, through Saturday, Satoru's Art Gallery. 842-0808.

"MetroHAWAI'I: Gridlock and Other Local Traditions," visual arts, mural and educational programs explore the issues of urbanization, through Saturday, 39 Hotel Gallery. 599-2552.

Acrylics by Sandra Blazel and watercolors by Kelly Krusnoski, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Celebrating Chinese Women: Qing Dynasty to Modern Hawai'i," artifacts and textiles, through May 21, Bishop Museum, Castle Memorial Building; admission is $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for youth 4-12 with discounts for seniors, military and Hawai'i residents. 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

"Instinct," new paintings by Chuck Davis; New Blue and White Ceramics for Spring by Esther Nowell; and Ceramics by Steve Martin, through May 25, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

Fiber Hawai'i 2006, works in all media in or about fiber or fiber techniques created by members of Hawai'i Craftsmen and juried by Pat Hickman, through May 27, opening reception 5-8 p.m. Thursday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 596-8128.

"Abilities 2006," 4th annual exhibit of works by Hawai'i artists with mental illness, through May 27, Roy Venters Studio, sponsored by the state Mental Health Division and VSA arts of Hawai'i. 539-3939.

"Japanese Spring: Sakura," photography by Akira Ohtomo, through May 30, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

Fiber Art, works by Charlene Hughes, through May 30, Stairway Gallery, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

"Extra! Extra!" works in a variety of media by employees of The Honolulu Advertiser: Dick Adair, Wanda Adams, Lynne Chang, Bev Creamer, Wayne Harada, Martha Hernandez, Sachi Nakamura, Jon Orque, Chris Oliver, Paula Rath, Greg Taylor and Catherine Toth, through May 31, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

Landscapes, acrylics by Patrick Doell, through May 31, Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

"Blank," surfboards designs by Rona Awber Bennett, Kandi Everett, Jef Hartsel, Pegge Hopper, April Lee, Timothy P. Ojile, Rich Richardson, Jason Teraoka, Paul Willoughby and Maile Yawata, through June 3, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

"Rhythm of Colors," oil paintings by Noriko, through June 3, Art Board Gallery. 536-0210.

"Tropical Reflections," drawings, paintings and sculpture by Jun Kaneko, and "Over There," paintings by Erika Luecke, through June 6, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

"Island Shadows," recent work in clay and bronze by David Kuraoka, through June 18, Honolulu Academy of Arts Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

Ukiyo-e Exhibit, additional rotation of Japanese woodblock prints from the James A. Michener collection, through June 25, Honolulu Academy of Arts Michener Gallery. 532-8701.

Works by Markus Reynolds, paintings and jewelry by the New York artist, through June 30, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

Works by Hermine Vasconcellos and Rosemary "Perky" Mattic, art by patients, through June 30, Louis Vuitton Creative Art Gallery, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 531-3511.

"Ku I Ka Ni'o," works by Rocky Jensen, Imaikalani Kalahele, Herb Kane, Mary Lou Kekuewa, Marie McDonald and Ipo Nihipali, through July 9, Bishop Museum Vestibule Gallery; admission is $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for youth 4-12 with discounts for seniors, military and Hawai'i residents. www.bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511.

"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.

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

"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, Hawai'i Plantation Village's 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.

"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, in the academy's Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

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

OTHER VENUES

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"The Digital Advantage," digitally generated fine art by Carolyn Ward Clark and Saint Wayne, through May 27, Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

Works by Paula Nokes and Lauren Okano, presented by Balcony Gallery, through June 23, Duc's Bistro. 263-4434.

Sewjouners Quilt Exhibit, quilts created by Honolulu judges and others in the legal field, through July 1, Honolulu Hale, mayor's reception room.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Ke Ala Kupuna (The Ancestral Path)," mixed-media paintings by Harinani Orme, through May 28, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Oil/Acrylic Painting on Location, 12-meeting class led by Mark Brown on site at a various O'ahu beaches, mountains and parks, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 20-Aug. 5, UH-Manoa Outreach College; $150 for beginners, $125 for returning students. First meeting held at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. Registration and supply list: 956-8400, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/noncreditcourses.

Academy Art Center at Linekona offers a variety of programs for adults and children in July, August and September at the art center. Complete schedule, fees and enrollment forms: 532-8741.

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 Shaw, for beginning students, nine workshop hours taught at the YWCA on Richards Street; $270 for the series. Schedule: 383-0998.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau seeks digital photography from Hawai'i residents that reflects Hawaiian life in categories including beach life, family fun, outdoor activities, shopping, cuisine, culture and fine arts, for inclusion in the online "My Hawai'i Photo Gallery" at GoHawaii.com. Photo submission will be judged with winners receiving prizes including Hawaiian Airlines tickets and travel upgrades. Submit digital images, at least 300 dpi but no greater than 3 MB, to www.gohawaii.com/photocontest. Additional information on the Web site or by e-mailing questions to webmaster@hvcb.org. Deadline is June 30.

VSA arts seeks work from young artists, ages 16-25, with disabilities, on the theme "Destination Anywhere." Finalists awarded prizes and their works will be displayed in a nation-wide touring exhibition that debuts at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Entry instructions at www.vsarts.org/vwcall or (800) 933-8721, ext. 3885. Deadline for entry is July 14.

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

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

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

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

Gallery on the Pali seeks interested 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; contact 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.