SPECIAL

AHA ARTS FESTIVAL, with art, craft sale and entertainment; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 27; Kapi'olani Community College; free; www.cds.hawaii.edu/aha.

HALEKULANI LIVING presents Master Floral Designer Jun Pinon workshop; 3-6 p.m. July 27; Halekulani Garden Terrace; $65; reservation: 931-5005.

ART LUNCH LECTURE, with recent works from Laura Ruby's "Diamond Head Series"; 12 p.m. July 29; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0307, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

PYGOYA GALLERY GRAND OPENING; 5-8 p.m. July 31; Pygoya Gallery, 1170 Nu'uanu Ave. No. 104; free; 845-6216, 351-1945.

PAPER-MAKING FROM SCRATCH, workshop with Lynne Farr; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 9-10; Volcano Garden Arts, Volcano Village, Big Island; space is limited, reservation: 808-985-8979.

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations on O'ahu seeking grants for the creation of new and original artistic work. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21; 768-6622, www.honolulu.gov.moca.

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

OPENING

"PLACES AND SPACES," by Ka Ning Fong; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays July 27-Sept. 19, opening reception 4-6 p.m. July 27; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery; free; 544-0287.

"CALABASH," a mixed plate of artists, media and subject matter; through Sept. 6, opening reception 5-7 p.m. July 27; The Association of Hawai'i Artists Gallery, Honolulu Country Club; 395-3238.

"ECO/LOGIC," an environmentally themed exhibit; July 29-Aug. 6; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-2903, www.artsatmarks.com.

JERRY OKIMOTO AND SATORU ABE, a show in memory of Hawai'i-born sculptor Jerry Okimoto, organized by Satoru Abe; July 29-Aug. 30, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 30; Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; free; 536-9828, www.nuuanugallery.com.

"A LITTLE OF THIS AND THAT," by Roy Okano; Aug. 1-28, opening reception 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 1; Canon U.S.A., Inc, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930.

"SUMMER FUN," acrylics and giclee prints by Rosalie Prussing; Aug. 1-31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; free; 988-4147.

CLOSING

"THE EYES OF HAWAI'I PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB," exhibit; through Wednesday; Canon U.S.A. Inc., Hawai'i Branch, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930.

23RD ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW OF THE KOREAN ARTIST ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI'I exhibit in various media; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Wednesday; Honolulu Hale Courtyard; free; 422-8789.

"KAMA'AINA COUNTRY," oil paintings by Margaret McMillan; daily through Thursday; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; free; 988-4147.

"NOW & THEN," works from the artists of the Louis Vuitton Creative Art Program; through Thursday; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Art Gallery; 531-3511.

JOHN JOHNSON, free-diver photographer, exhibits his work of ocean life; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, through Thursday; Morning Brew, Kailua; free; 754-1274.

"SEE THE WORLD IN BLACK AND WHITE," featuring iconic images of Hawai'i by local photographers Mark Arbeit, Naomi Olson and Aaron Padilla; through Thursday; Club Monaco, Ala Moana Center; free; www.clubmonaco.com.

HAWAI'I PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION, through Friday; Pauahi Tower, 1003 Bishop St.; free; 286-1728, 223-4007.

"AUSPICIOUS," 8 new works by Vernon Rieta; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, through Saturday; Louis Pohl Gallery; free; 521-1812, www.louispohlgallery.com.

RECENT OPENINGS

"EYE OF THE BEHOLDER IV," original artwork in various media; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through Aug. 15; The Gallery On The Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu; 595-4047.

"A SENSE OF PLACE," photography exhibit; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, through Aug. 16; Koa Gallery; 734-9374, koaglry@hawaii.edu.

"KEY INGREDIENTS: AMERICA BY FOOD," a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition hosted by Kapi'olani Community College; through Aug. 22; KCC's Lama Library; free; 734-9513, 732-5402, www.kcc.hawaii.edu.

"AMERICAN RESTING PLACE," a documentary photography and contemporary art exhibit; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Aug. 23; Chamberlain House Galleries, Mission Houses Museum; 531-0481, www.missionhouses.org.

"LELAND MIYANO: HISTORIA NATURALIA ET ARTIFICIALIA," part of Asian Sensation! 2008 Summer Exhibition; through Aug. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8712, lgriffith@honoluluacademy.org.

"ONE WAY OR ANOTHER: ASIAN AMERICAN ART NOW," part of the Asian Sensation! 2008 Summer Exhibition; through Aug. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8712, lgriffith@honoluluacademy.org.

"SHU: REINVENTING BOOKS IN CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART," part of the Asian Sensation! 2008 Summer Exhibition; through Aug. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8712, lgriffith@honoluluacademy.org.

"SURF EVOLUTION — 100 YEARS OF VINTAGE WOODEN SURFBOARD," exhibit; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 25; Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St., second floor; 271-0952, behlke@hawaii.edu.

"NARRATIVE WOODCUTS," by Laura Smith; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre; free; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

"STREET WALK, STREET TALK," new oil paintings by Susie Y. Anderson; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre; free; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

"WOOD ARTISTRY," by Michael Lee; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Aug 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre; free; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

"IN THE CLOUD," artwork by John Koga; through Aug. 30, closing reception 2:30-4 p.m. Aug. 30; Town, 3435 Wai'alae Ave.; free; 735-5900.

"TREE HUGGER," artwork by Kelly Sueda; through Aug. 30, closing reception 2:30-4 p.m. Aug. 30; Town, 3435 Wai'alae Ave.; free; 735-5900.

"ALTOGETHER: CONTEMPORARY PAPUA NEW GUINEA ART," featuring the works of more than 20 artists; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 5; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7584, http://arts.EastWestCenter.org.

"PRIDE AND PRACTICALITY: JAPANESE IMMIGRANT CLOTHING IN HAWAI'I," exhibit from vintage kimono, plantation-era clothing to Japanese luggage bins; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Sept. 27; $5 for non-Hawai'i residents, $3 nonmembers Hawai'i resident, free for members; 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"Biennial of Hawai'i Artists (VIII)," recent works by Island artists; through Aug. 17; The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights; 526-1322.

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

"MAMO AWARDS 2008: CELEBRATING OUR MASTERS," part of the third annual Maoli Arts Month; through Sept. 7; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org, www.maoliartsmonth.org.

"MIDDLE GROUND," recent paintings by Sydney Yee; through Sept. 16; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322, www.tcmhi.org.

WAYNE MIYAMOTO, a decade of prints and works on paper; through Sept. 16; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322, www.tcmhi.org.

"THROWN," ceramics by Daven Hee; through Sept. 16; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322, www.tcmhi.org.

"WHALES: WONDERS OF THE OCEAN," a traveling exhibit by WonderWorks; through Sept. 21; Bishop Museum; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

"BODIES," preserved human body specimens, Ala Moana Center; adults $26 ($24 seniors, $18 children, $19 student/military with valid ID); 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays; through Dec. 31; 877-273-4375; www.bodiestickets.com; www.bodiestheexhibition.com.

"KOREANS ON THE PLANTATION," exhibit; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 31; Hawai'i's Plantation Village, Waipahu; free; 677-0110, www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

PHOTOGRAPHS OF MAUI LAND AND SEASCAPES by artist Jacqueline Livingston (aka: Jackie Brissette), through Aug. 3; Lahaina Arts Society Banyan Tree Gallery; free; 808-661-0111.

"MOANA," photographs by Bruna Stude; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 2; Kaua'i Museum; free; 808-245-6931.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

HONOLULU JAPANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE seeks entries from local artists for the chamber's 30th annual "Commitment to Excellence" art exhibition opening Aug. 19. Submit works Aug. 11-12; accepted entrants will be notified Aug. 13; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 949-5531, www.honolulujapanesechamber.org.

THE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI'I ARTISTS invites artists to participate in the all-media Contemporary Art Show at Pauahi Tower, 1001 Bishop St., Lobby level. Entry receiving is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Aug. 30; for more information: 398-1863, www.associationhawaiiartists.com.

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

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

RESOURCE SUITES seeks art work to display in the 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

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

"Arts of the Philippines," from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection; Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, at the academy. 532-8701.

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

"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.

"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.

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

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 Hawaii 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 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 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

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes 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," 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, Kane'ohe 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 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.

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.