SPECIAL EVENTS

Kailua Second Sunday Art Walk, receptions and openings, art projects, wine-tasting; 2-5 p.m.; Aug. 12; the balcony gallery, Jeff Change Pottery & Fine Arts, Nohea Island Arts, Island Treasures, A Place in Time and other venues; Kailua; free admission; 263-4434, 599-2502, 262-2787, 261-8131.

Salud! Spanish fiesta for Showcase 2007 with Latin music, tapas, wine and sangria bar, art tours and sale; 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 12; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $85 at the door; 532-8700.

"Lives and Works of the Post-Impressionists," lecture on art history by Betty Chapsom Neogy; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Aug. 13; Kahala Nui, Diamond Head Room; free; reservations required: 218-7200.

"Reinventing Art for the Internet Age," author, comic and graphic novelist Scott McCloud, surveys the history and future of illustrative art in the age of cyberspace; 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 14; Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-8700.

Young Artists Helping Young Artists, art, jewelry and clothing for sale, fashion show, food and beverage booths, plus a silent auction to benefit the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; 4-8 p.m.; Aug. 15; Hawai'i State Art Museum; Hotel Street; $50 general, $100 VIP; 566-3451.

John Pugh, mural artist, discusses and illustrates the concept, influences and development of murals and signs "Murals of John Pugh: Beyond Trompe L'oeil"; 5 p.m.; Aug. 15; Cupola Theatre at Honolulu Design Center; free.

Third Thursday, art galleries in the Downtown and Chinatown area stay open late for receptions, artist talks, openings and showings of new exhibits, with refreshments; 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 16; The ARTS at Marks Garage, Chinatown Boardroom and other venues; free admission; 521-2903, 585-7200.

International Art Gallery Opening, reception and exhibit of art by Margaret Keane and other Hawai'i and international artists, through September; International Art Gallery, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., second floor of International Marketplace; free admission; 926-3619.

4th annual Honolulu Woodturners' Hui Show, functional pieces and art in wood, Aug. 17 through Aug. 31; Nohea Gallery, Ward Warehouse; proceeds benefit Aloha United Way; 956-0074.

Things Japanese Sale, antiques, collectibles, clothing, dish sets and other items of Japanese origin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesdays-Saturdays, Aug. 18 and Aug. 21-Sept. 1; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free admissions, proceeds benefit the center's programs; 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

OPENING

Photographs by Rujunko Pugh; Aug. 12 through Oct. 12; the balcony gallery, Kailua; free; 263-4434.

RECENT OPENINGS

"Hapa Chinese — A Cousins Art Show (for Popo)," works by seven descendants of two Hakka Chinese brothers who came to Hawai'i in the late 19th century and of Popo, their Chinese grandmother; through Aug. 31; Gallery on the Pali; 595-4047.

New Works, paintings by Philip Riley, Judy Witten, Jay Marr and sculpture by David Close, through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; 637-8286.

CLOSING

"Nineteen Going on Twenty," recent acquisitions from the museum's collection including works by Christo, Jennifer Bartlett, Joseph Cornell, Sam Francis, David Smith and Georgia O'Keeffe; through Aug. 12; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-1322.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"Streets Seen," recent paintings by Roger Whitlock and "13 Mysteries," cast glass sculptures by Bud Spindt; through Aug. 23; The Gallery at Ward Center; 597-8034.

Jewelry with gemstones, pearls and beads, by Babs Miyano-Young, and distinctive gold and silver jewelry designs, by Stephen Geritz; through Aug. 23; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"A.P. (About Paper)," artwork that employs paper in traditional and unexpected ways; through Aug. 25; Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; 536-9828.

"Temperature of the Trees," works by Takeo, Eric Eugene Kamakahia'ai Chandler, Hitoshi Hida and Tom Young; through Aug. 25; Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.

"FantaSea," original art by Jim Warren; through Aug. 25; Neal's Art For Sale at Kilohana Square; 737-1368.

"Ku I Ka Ni'o 2: Master Artists," works by Hawai'i artists Sean K.L. Browne, Puanani Van Dorpe, Joseph Dawson, Sam Ka'ai, Leialoha Kanahele and JoAnne Kahanamoku Sterling; through Aug. 26; Bishop Museum Vestibule Gallery; adults $15.95 with discounts for youth, seniors and kama'aina; 847-3511.

Oils by Dawn Lundquist; through Aug. 30; Kim Taylor Reece Gallery; 546-1144.

Chinese Photographic Society of Hawaii Exhibition; through Aug. 30; Canon Photo Gallery; 522-5930.

"Orchid Fantasy," watercolors by Keiko Thomas; through Aug. 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

Paintings by Ka-Ning Fong and Sculpture by Koi Ozu; through Aug. 31; the balcony gallery, Kailua; 263-4434.

"I Heart Rainbows," works by Rona Bennett and April Lee; through Sept. 1; Chinatown Boardroom; 585-7200.

"Precious Resources: The Land & the Sea," works that explore our relationship to our natural surroundings; through Sept. 8; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.

"Just East of West — the Geography and Culture of In-Between," Hawai'i artists explore people, freight and customs from the perspective of Hawai'i as the gateway to the Pacific Rim; through Sept. 1; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-2903.

"Shaman Arts of Vietnam," ritual objects used by northern Vietnamese shamans including paintings, costumes, musical instruments and power objects; through Sept. 10; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7543.

"Virus project/paintings & drawings//2007///," recent works by Janetta Napp; through Sept. 21; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery; 544-0287.

"Larger Than Life: Portraits and Portrait-making," important 19th-century portraits from the museum's collection, plus works by contemporary artists; through Sept. 22; Mission Houses Museum; $6 admission includes tours of the mission houses; 531-0481.

"Then and Now," a retrospective of watercolors and ceramics by Charles E. Higa, and "Journey," paintings by Shingo Honda; through Sept. 25; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322.

"The World's Loveliest Art: James A. Michener and Japanese Woodblock Prints," exhibit to commemorate the centennial of Michener, author and patron of the arts, through Sept. 30; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8701.

2007 Student Art Exhibition, yearlong exhibit themed "Playing in the Islands," work by students in grades K-6 statewide; through May 2008; Hawai'i Convention Center; docent-guided tours by appointment only; 9-11 a.m.; Wednesdays-Thursdays; reservations for groups of 10 or more: 943-3587.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the academy collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 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 academy collection; Honolulu Academy of Arts, 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, tours available; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"Pacific Vibrations," paintings, drawings and fabric art created by students in grades 4-6 at the University Lab School; through Aug. 24; Art of Vision Gallery; 946-6000.

"Substraits of Time," ceramics by Shigeru Miyamoto; through Aug. 31; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall, Room 106; 956-7647.

"Faces and Places — Alla Prima," oil paintings by Fred E. Salmon Jr.; through Sept. 4; Cathedral Gallery at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; 536-7036.

"Behind the Scenes," paintings and photography from members of the Association of Hawaii Artists; through Sept. 8; Honolulu Country Club.

Oils on Canvas, recent works by Linda Briggs; through Sept. 9; Century 21 All Islands, Kailua; 263-2100.

Works by Pam Longobardi and Hans Loffel, paintings, prints, drawings and handmade books; through Sept. 15, meet the artists reception 5-7 p.m. Aug. 30; Café Che Pasta; 524-0004.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

"Then and Now," recent works by "Ululani" Merna Joan Watta; through Aug. 31; Firehouse Gallery; Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052.

"Elements of Nature," mixed-media works by Brigitte Cooper; through Sept. 16; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; 808-967-7565.

Works by Margaret Barnaby, paintings and woodblock prints; through Sept. 30; Kiawe Kitchen, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-7261.

"Dark Clouds Over Paradise: the Hawai'i Internee Story," exhibit documenting the experiences of Japanese-Americans who were sent to Hawai'i internment camps during World War II, organized by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; through Oct. 31; Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e, Kaua'i; 808-245-6931.

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 artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays; Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea, Maui; free; 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; free; 597-8034.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

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; $40 for each two-hour class; register: 927-0452.

Basics in Oil, ongoing classes by Elaine Matsuda, for 12 and older; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m. 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: 952-0309.

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.

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

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.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Kim Taylor Reece Gallery seeks work in any media for its first juried show scheduled for Sept. 1-30; complete requirements and entry form at www.KimTaylorReece.com. Deadline is Aug. 13.

Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce seeks entries for its 29th Annual Commitment to Excellence Art Exhibit, with 80 to 100 pieces from emerging and invited artists scheduled for Aug. 21-31; art submittal 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Aug. 13-14; Academy Art Center at Linekona; entry fee: $10; information and requirements: 949-5531.

The Association of Hawaii Artists calls for contemporary art in any media for its 38th annual juried show, Sept. 1-28; members may submit works to be judged by Charles Higa, 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 1 at Pauahi Tower; nonmembers may join the association for $30, and artist may submit up to two entries for $20, with $5 for each additional piece; information and prospectus: 239-6066.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks three-dimensional works in any media 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 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.