SPECIAL EVENTS

Artfest, handcrafted products by local artisans, food, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Feb. 24; Kapi'olani Park; free; 637-5337.

Maitreya Project Relic Tour, collection of rare Buddhist relics; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Feb. 17-18; Kapi'olani Community College, Lama Library; free, donations welcome; 271-0952.

Toshiko Takaezu: Public Sale of Works, the Hawai'i-born artist offers more than 200 of her works to benefit several organizations; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Feb. 17; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Community Gallery; free; 945-7633.

Reception for First Nations artist Enpaauk, who will show, sell and sign his works; 1-4 p.m.; Feb. 17; Native Winds Gift Gallery & Art Supply, 1152 Koko Head Ave., second level; free; 734-8018.

Bast fiber demonstration and lecture, in conjunction with the ongoing exhibit; 2-4 p.m.; Feb. 17; East-West Center Gallery, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free; 943-8777.

Adobe Photoshop seminar, with Jack Davis, author of several guides to the digital photography program; 3-5 p.m.; Feb. 17; Fujifilm Hawaii, 94-468 'Akoki St., Waipahu; free; registration: 877-7022.

"Multiplacity: The Interplay of Multiples, Placements and Collections," slide lecture by artist Laura Berman, juror for Honolulu Printmakers' exhibition opening Feb. 20; 4 p.m.; Feb. 17; Community Room, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free; 536-5507.

"In the Beginning There Was the Copy: The Cult of Originality in a Culture of Copies," lecture by UH-Manoa artist-in-residence Kirby Gookin; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 19; UH-Manoa Art Building Auditorium; free; 956-8251.

Maui plein-air workshop, emphasizing color and light relationships and fundamentals; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 19-21; various Maui locations; $325; limited to 10 participants; registration: julie@juliehouck.com.

"Finding Faces," illustrator Carter Goodrich discusses character design in feature animation; 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 20; Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohi'a 118; free; 734-9382.

Third Thursday artist talk, Downtown art galleries and studios host artists and curators; 6-7 p.m.; Feb. 21; participating venues include The ARTS at Marks Garage, Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage and Louis Pohl Gallery; free; 521-2903.

Curator walk-through with Deanna Miller, who will discuss the ongoing exhibit "California Dreamin': LA to HI"; 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 21; Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; free; 536-9828.

An evening with artist Scott Groeniger, lecture by the UH-Manoa art faculty member; 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 21; UH-Manoa, Yukiyoshi Room (Krauss Hall 012); free; 956-8400.

Shippoyaki workshop, learn the art of Japanese enameling; 1-4 p.m. Feb. 22, and/or 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 23; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, first floor; $25 ($20 JCCH members); registration: 945-7633, info@jcch.com.

Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational, local and Mainland plein-air artists produce new works and meet with the public; through Feb. 23; various locations on Maui; free; 808-298-6360, www.hawaiipleinair.com.

Symposium on the Buddhism and Buddhist Art of Bhutan, scholars and representatives discuss the role Buddhism plays in Bhutan, in conjunction with the exhibit opening Feb. 26; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 17; Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $25 (free for academy members and students with ID); registration: 532-8779, tmiyazawa@honoluluacademy.org.

"The Art of Bonsai," learn how to create and care for a bonsai; 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; March 4-April 22; Windward Community College; $95; registration: 235-7433.

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

OPENING

"Leap Year," works by First Unitarian Church of Honolulu members and friends; opening reception 12-2 p.m. Feb. 17, show runs through March 28; Gallery on the Pali; free; 595-4047.

"Loy & Kiiko Exhibition: Japanese Femininity Emerges Out of European Faces," works by Loy Weston and Kiiko Renoir; opening reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 18, show runs through March 14; Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery, Downtown; free; 239-9786.

Hawaii Glass Artists Sixth Annual Exhibition, functional and decorative works by local artists; Feb. 19-March 29; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-2903.

"Intimations," new natural-material prints by Judith Nelson; Feb. 21-March 14; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 532-8741.

"Material Conversations," paintings, prints and sculptures by Barbara Okamoto and Debbie Young; opening reception 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 21, show runs through March 20; Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College; free; 734-9374.

Honolulu Printmakers 80th Annual Exhibition, juried exhibition of works by local artists; opening reception 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20, show runs Feb. 21-March 14; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 536-5507.

"The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan," religious Buddhist art, emphasizing ancient dances still practiced in Bhutan; Feb. 26-May 23; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.

RECENT OPENINGS

Contemporary watercolor and mixed-media prints by Marion Yee Larson; through March 14; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai; 396-7697.

"Material Choices: Bast and Leaf Fiber Textiles in Asia and the Pacific," rare textiles; through March 30; East-West Center Gallery, UH-Manoa; 944-7105.

"Water. Leaves. Stone. Sky.," photography by Neil Tepper; through April 11; The Balcony Gallery, Kailua; 263-4434.

Designer Monique Zhang, of San Francisco, displays her gala outfits and hosts personal design appointments; through Feb. 24, appointments Feb. 17-19; C.S. Wo Gallery; free; appointment times and reservations: 223-5134.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

Heart Shrine Relic Tour, Buddhist relics; through February; Art Treasures Gallery; 536-7789.

"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.

Canon Employee Photo Contest; through Feb. 28; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; 522-5930.

"Disarmament," works by 217 professional Italian artists; through Feb. 28; Kapi'olani Community College, Lama Library; 734-9374.

"Giants," new paintings by Mark Norseth, and "Wi(red) glass," jewelry by Kyle Ino; through Feb. 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

Recent works by the Windward Wanderers, a group of local artists; through Feb. 28; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden gallery; 233-7323.

"Figure Studies," watercolors and etchings by Joan Allen; through Feb. 29; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

"Visualizing the Invisible," retrospective exhibition of works by Murray Turnbull; through Feb. 29; Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College; 236-9155.

"California Dreamin': LA to HI," contemporary California paintings; through March 1; Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; 536-9828.

"Winter Swells," photography by Clark Little; through March 1; Chinatown Boardroom; 585-7200.

Works by Caroline Young and Gary Hostallero; through March 1; Kim Taylor Reece Gallery; 546-1144.

"The Landscape," works by Mary Mitsuda, Noreen Naughton, Sharon Sussman and Debbie Young; through March 2; Cedar Street Galleries; 589-1580.

"Fuzz and Fury," works by Sally French; through March 5; The Balcony Gallery; 263-4434.

Recent works by Rujunko Pugh, a blend of molecular bioscience, botany and photography; through March 7; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery; 544-0287.

"On the Beach: Photographs by Richard Misrach"; through March 9; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-1322.

Second annual "All Things Hawaiian" show, artwork in all media by Association of Hawaii Artists members; through March 16; Honolulu Country Club; 395-3238.

Works by Weiyuan Zhao; through March 29; The Gallery at Coffeeline (inside Atherton YMCA); 778-7909.

"New Beginnings," works by artists from the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program; through March 31; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Gallery; 531-3511.

Scholastic Art Awards 2008, exhibition of nationally recognized works by public- and private-school students in grades 7 to 12; through April 4; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.

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

"Animal Grossology," interactive exhibition that presents a different view of the animal kingdom; through April 20; Bishop Museum; 847-3511.

"Cycle of the Seasons," paintings by Rei Matsuo and Kenichiro Sakurai; through May 2; Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawaii; 946-6000.

"Mapped," works in various media by nine Hawai'i artists; also, "Boyd Sugiki: Elements," glass works by Sugiki; both through May 27; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322.

"How's Your House?," interactive children's exhibit on home designs around the world; through Aug. 17; Museum Learning Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8726.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

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

"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.

"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)

"Double Grooves & Dirty Menudo," multimedia exhibition by Los Jaichackers, a two-person team based in California, featuring video projections, collages, etched mirrors and more; through March 22; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

Paintings and monoprints by Linda Spadaro; through March 31; Cassis Wine Bar; 545-8100.

"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.

"Playing in the Islands," 2007 Student Art Exhibition, exhibit-themed work by students in grades K-6 statewide; through May; 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.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

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

"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.

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.

Wayne Takazono paints portraits from photos and offers live sketches at Marine Corps Base Hawai'i and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine Corps Base Hawaii; 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 take about a week and start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600.

"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

Drawing classes, with artist 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, Kane'ohe Atrium; both $25 per class; 554-4600, wtakazono@hawaii.rr.com.

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; $30 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. 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.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

NEW

Artists are invited to apply to show their works at the Hale'iwa Arts Festival Summer ArtFest; deadline March 15; application fee $25, plus additional costs if art is selected; all media welcome; application and information: www.haleiwaartsfestival.org.

ONGOING

Art Maui invites Maui artists, professional or amateur, to submit works for its juried art exhibition; deadline Feb. 20; prospectus and registration: www.artmaui.com.

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

The International Manga Award Executive Committee is accepting entries for its second annual manga contest; deadline Feb. 29; rules and application: www.mofa.go.jp/policy/culture/manga/index.html.

The Association of Hawaii Artists seeks artists for its annual all-media Aloha Show; entry date 10-11:30 a.m. March 3 at Honolulu Hale; members can submit two pieces for $20, $5 for each work thereafter (nonmembers can participate by joining the association for additional $30); 234-0585.

High school students in the First Congressional District are invited to enter "Kaha Ki'i — An Artistic Discovery 2008," an annual arts competition; deadline March 30; categories, rules and registration: www.congressionalartshawaii.org.

'Iolani School seeks artists for its 'Iolani Fair Art Show on April 16, 18 and 19; 943-2339, artshow@iolani.org; provide your name, contact information, artistic medium and any affiliation with the school.

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

Cassis by Chef Mavro seeks hanging art from solo or group exhibitors for its Guest Artist Series; 545-8100.

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

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.