SPECIAL EVENTS

Artists Hui Open Studio Tour and Sale, Big Island artists will greet visitors and sell their works; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 25; six studios throughout Volcano Village; free; 808-933-9772.

Impressions benefit print sale, etchings, lithographs, screen prints and woodcuts by local artists; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 25; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 536-5507.

"A Christmas Fantasy," student Christmas art and craft sale; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 25 and Nov. 29 to Dec. 2; Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College; 236-9155, www.gallery.wcc.hawaii.edu.

"In the Sally French Studio: Fuzz and Fury on Kaua'i," Art Lunch lecture with Sally French; 12 p.m.; Nov. 27; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

The Bead Society, meeting and holiday theme exchange; 7 p.m.; Nov. 28; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 227-0947.

Lakota artists Jim and Jerry Yellowhawk, reception and display of their works; 1-4 p.m.; Dec. 1; Native Winds Gift Gallery & Craft Supply; free; 734-8018.

Home art studio tours, wide variety of works on display and for sale; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dec. 1 and 2; Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea'au, Big Island; free; 808-982-9838.

Fifth anniversary celebration, discounts and new artwork; through Dec. 11; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552.

Hawai'i Craftsmen annual gallery sale, featuring works by member artists; through Dec. 29; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-3282.

OPENING

"All Tomorrow's Parties," recent works by Alan Konishi, and "Lightning Bolt Grounded (Now You're Electrifying)," prints and drawings by Jennifer Callejo; opening reception 4-6 p.m. Nov. 25, shows run through Jan. 18; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery; free; 544-0287.

"Celebrations!," works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists; artists' reception 5-7 p.m. Nov. 25, show runs through Jan. 19; Honolulu Country Club; free; 395-3238.

"Playthings: Toys and Games," 19th- and 20th-century toys and games; Nov. 30 to April 5; Mission Houses Museum; $6; 531-0481, ext. 714.

Works by Cora Yee and Russell Lowrey, paintings and jewelry; Dec. 1 to 15; Nohea Island Art, Kailua; 589-1174.

"Paradise Found," works by Aelbert Aehegma; Dec. 1 to 29; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052.

"Hawaiian Memories," nostalgic prints by Joe Pimental; Dec. 1 to 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

CLOSING

"Phantasmagoria: Spectors of Absence," traveling exhibit of works by 13 international artists who use shadow and absence of light in their art; through Nov. 25; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-0232.

"Satashi Ohno: Prism Violet," paintings and drawings from the contemporary Japanese artist; through Nov. 25; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-0232.

The Surf Art Show, featuring "The Dream Tour Series" by Clark Takashima; through Nov. 25; Iwa Gallery; 637-4865.

"Apparition: Dream, Darkness and Reflections," photography and artwork by Dineh Moghdam Davis; through Nov. 29; Gallery on the Pali; free; 526-1191.

"Dark Blue," works by Shuro Matsumoto; opening reception through Nov. 29; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza, 210 Ward Ave.; free; 522-5930.

"Bridging Journeys," works by Martine Roblin and Kaui Chun; through Nov. 30; Louis Pohl Gallery; free; 521-1812.

"Eco by 5," ecology-inspired art by Joseph Singer, Jahn-Peter Preis, Dudley Smith-Preis, Mary Margaret Flynn and Marion Yee Larson; through Nov. 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery; free; 235-2357.

"Pacific Expressions," paintings by Bradley Koki and sculptures by Michael Weitzenhoff; through Nov. 30; Laser Eye Center of Hawaii, Art of Vision Gallery; 946-6000.

"Sea Creatures," glass sculpture by Christopher Upp; through Nov. 30; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

"Serious Contrast," paintings by Clytie Mead and Wilsa Saue; through Nov. 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052, www.waimeaartscouncil.org.

Skate/Surf Art Collective, celebration of skateboarding and surfing, with live skateboarding, exhibit of boards and works by various artists; through Nov. 30; Hilo Art Museum, Big Island; 808-961-1426, 808-443-6229.

RECENT OPENINGS

"Linny Morris: Selected Works," photographs; through Feb. 3; The Contemporary Museum; 526-1322.

Mixed Media Miniature Show X, contemporary art show and sale; through Dec. 15; Koa Art Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College; 734-9374.

Holiday exhibit, featuring paintings, glass and wood art, ceramics and jewelry; through Dec. 27; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

Recent works by Joe Fletcher and Levan Keola Sequeira; through Dec. 13; Village Gallery, Lahaina, Maui; 808-661-4402.

World Art Bazaar, art, clothing, jewelry, textiles and more for sale; through Dec. 9; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"Matchbox Plus Show 2007," small two- and three-dimensional works by local artists; through Dec. 2; Cedar Street Galleries; free; 589-1580.

New paintings by Joey Caldarone; through Dec. 5; The Balcony Gallery, 442-A Uluniu St.; 263-4434.

"Excelling the Work of Heaven: Personal Adornment from China," objects made with precious materials during late imperial China; through Dec. 14; UH-Manoa Art Gallery; free; 956-6888, www.hawaii.edu/artgallery.

"Wood Works," wood artwork by a variety of artists; through Dec. 15; The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St.; 599-5009.

"Tinkered and Toyed 2007," artwork inspired by various winter holidays; through Dec. 21; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Community Gallery; free; 945-7633.

"Surf's Up!," artwork by Tom Fanning; through Dec. 29; Chinatown Boardroom; free; 585-7200.

"Brain: The World Inside Your Head," discover facts and mysteries of the brain; through Jan. 8; Bishop Museum; 847-3511.

"Paradise Revisited," sculptures and paintings by Alison Moritsugu; "Scapes," monotypes by Charlotte Nairn; and "Flow," new works by Carol Bennett; through Jan. 8; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322.

"Out of the Sketchbook 3," original works by more than 50 artists; through Jan. 9; The Balcony Gallery, Kailua; free; 263-4434.

"Lights, Trees and Ocean Edge," paintings by Noreen Naughton; through Jan. 11; The Art Treasures Gallery; free; 536-7789.

"Living Angkor," exhibition of 13th- and 14th-century sculpture from Angkor Wat; through Jan. 17; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7584.

"Exploring the Feminine — New Ideas of Beauty," works by Yoko Harr, Keiko Hatano, Tsugumi Iwasaki Higbee and Noriko Wakayama; through Jan. 21; Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom, 938 Pi'ikoi St.; free; 597-1647.

"Matteo Sandonà and Hawai'i: A Capital Ambition," works by Sandonà commissioned by members of early Hawai'i society; through Feb. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.

EXTENDED AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS

"Mai Ka PIKO Mai: Gathering of Indigenous Artists," contemporary works by indigenous artists throughout the Pacific Rim; through April 6; Bishop Museum, Joseph M. Long Gallery; 847-3511.

"75 Years of the Lyman Museum: A Journey Through Time and Place," retrospective exhibit; through April 30; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island; 808-935-5021, www.lymanmuseum.org.

"Playing in the Islands," 2007 Student Art Exhibition, exhibit-themed 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.

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

"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 at 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 at 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.

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

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

Paintings and prints by Pat Ekstrand, exhibition of watercolors and lithographs; through Dec. 6; Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohelo Building, fine-dining room; free; 734-9374.

Photographs by Jyoti Mau; through Dec. 9; Mu'umu'u Heaven, Kailua; free; 263-3366.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

"Westside Story," featuring artwork by Ray Nitta, Christine Faye and other artists; through Dec. 6; Kaua'i Museum Mezzanine Gallery, Lihu'e; 808-245-6931.

" 'Tis the Season," works by Maui artists, plus home decor, arts and crafts, food and more; through Dec. 28; Old Kahului Railroad Building, Maui; 808-878-3301.

"The Paintings of Hajime Okuda (1906-1992)"; through March 31; Isaacs Art Center, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Kamuela, Big Island; 808-885-5884.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.

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 demonstration 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

Assorted classes for keiki and adults; various times and dates through November; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui; fees vary according to course; more information and registration: 808-572-6560, ext. 1; or www.huinoeau.com.

Assorted classes in jewelry-making, clayworking, photography, watercolor and Japanese brush painting; various times and dates through November; Windward Community College; fees vary according to course; more information and registration: 235-7433.

Pottery classes, handbuilding or wheel throwing, for adults of all skill levels; morning and evening classes; through Dec. 1; Hawai'i Potters' Guild, 2480 Bingham St.; $150 plus cost of clay; more information and registration: 256-4378 or 988-2418.

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint land- and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 7-10 p.m. Mondays and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapahulu Center, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6-9 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; $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: 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.

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.; 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

Hawai'i residents are invited to enter the "Breathtaking Views of Hawaii" Canon Amateur Photo Contest; submissions accepted from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29; rules and application: www.krater96.com.

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.

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.