SPECIAL EVENTS

"ARTS IN CRISIS: A KENNEDY CENTER INITIATIVE 50 STATE TOUR," with Michael M. Kaiser, president, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., and national authority in arts management and administration; a series of events on the free arts management consulting initiative offered to nonprofit performing arts organizations, nationwide:

• O'ahu, Dec. 16, Mission Memorial Auditorium, next to Hono-lulu Hale: 9 a.m., meet-and-greet session; 9:30-11:30 a.m., dialogue with Noe Tanigawa, Hawai'i Public Radio's art and culture correspondent; and 11:30-12:15 p.m., press conference (pre-registration required, 533-2787)

• Maui, Dec. 17, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theatre: 10-11:30 a.m. seminar; 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., press conference (registration required, 808-243-4234).

28TH ANNUAL WORLD ART BAZAAR, sale of antique and contemporary handcrafted items from around the globe, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free; 532-8712.

MIKE CARROLL GALLERY, Läna'i City, second "Impressions of Läna'i," plein air exhibition of top painters statewide, display and sale, noon-3 p.m. Dec. 19, at the gallery, lower lobby (reception and sale, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 19, in the gallery); information, 808-565-7122.

"MOVING HISTORIES: TYPE IN MOTION," flash animation online exhibit depicting pivotal moments in world history, done by graphic design students, University of Hawai'i-Mänoa, Department of Art & Art History, on view at www.interislandterminal.org, through March 2010

OPENINGS

"INDIA THROUGH GIRLS' EYES: Empowering Village Girls with Cameras," artwork by girls in India, a project spearheaded by photographic artist Dana Forsberg, through Dec. 31, Open Space Yoga, 1111 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite 210; information, 232-8851.

"ROCK'N ROLL REVELATION," works on paper and leather by Dieter Runge, Dec. 15-Jan. 10; The Contemporary Museum, Cafe Gallery (reception 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 19); information: 526-0232.

"FALL YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBITION," featuring artwork by students, grades K-12, from the fall session of the Academy Art Center's Young Artist Program, Dec. 19-Jan. 1; Linekona Art Center; information, 532-8700.

RECENT OPENINGS

RECENT PAINTINGS BY PETER DUNN-RANKIN, through Dec. 28, Oahu Arts and Framing, Hawaii Kai Shopping Center; information, 395-7375.

KO'OLAU GALLERY HOLIDAY ART SHOW, special selection of local paintings, prints, jewelry, woodwork and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays-Thursdays, through Dec. 24, Mänoa Marketplace courtyard; information, 951-6494.

"AN ELEPHANT NEVER FORGETS," showing of 25 ceramic elephants, inspired by a "ceramic tour" of Thailand in 2008, by local artist members of the Hawaii Potters' Guild; restaurant hours, through Jan. 30; town restaurant, Kaimukí; information, 941-8108.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"WHERE WE LIVE: PLACES OF HAWAI'I," exhibit of Hawai'i's unique environment and striking landscapes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

"+/- — SELECTED WORKS ON PAPER," by Maya Lea Portner, a selection of two-dimensional works including drawings, paper-cuts and sewn constructions; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 13, The Contemporary Cafe Gallery; information, 526-0232.

"HAWAIIAN REEF VISIONS," paintings by Mary M. Flynn, store hours, through Dec. 15, Morning Brew cafe, Kailua; information, 262-7770.

MIXED MEDIA MINIATURE XII ART EXHIBITION and holiday sale, including painting, drawing, watercolors, pastel works, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking and ceramics, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 18, Kapi'olani Community College, Koa Art Gallery; information, 734-9374.

"THE UNIVERSE: YOURS TO DISCOVER," presented by University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy and the UH-Mänoa Library, with telescope celestial images and graphic art works; library hours, through Dec. 18; Bridge Gallery, Hamilton Library UH-Mänoa; 956-8688.

"KÄNE KI'I," a retrospective exhibition of paintings, drawings, assemblages and graphics by Van James, through Dec. 19, Honolulu Waldorf School auditorium (open during school hours by appointment); information, 395-1268.

PASTEL ARTISTS OF HAWAII 2009 OPEN EXHIBITION, juried by nationally known artist Snowden Hodges; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 25; Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square, second floor; 489-7531.

"BENEATH THE SURF," underwater photography by dive master and U.S. Coast Guard boat captain, Erin Pfuntner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Chinatown Boardroom; information, 585-7200; www.chinatownboardroom.com.

"SIMPLY PHOTOGRAPHS," by Stephen N. Haynes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, through Dec. 30; The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930 or www.seandavey.com.

ALL-GALLERY SHOWCASE, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 31; Gallery at Ward Centre; information, 597-8034.

"TAKIE OKUMURA'S LANTERN SLIDES," exhibit of lantern slides, predecessors of 35 mm slides (including hand-painted color illustrations, black and white photographs and hand-colored photographs), by former converted Christian pastor and Japanese community educator; through Dec. 31; University of Hawai'i-Mänoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; 956-8688.

"IN THIS ORDER," mixed-media works by Chinatown-based artist Richard Earl Leong Yu Hadad-Ralya, "a sideways glance at globalism, sustainability and the 'big blue' "; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Dec. 31; thirtyninehotel, second floor; 599-2522.

"HAWAIIAN FLAG QUILT: LEGACY OF PATRIOTISM," 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, through Jan. 2; Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain Houses Galleries; $6; 447-3910, www.missionhouses.org.

"THIRTY-SIX VIEWS OF MOUNT FUJI," first presentations of Edo-period Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's entire museum series — one of the museum's masterpiece collections — with related exhibit of Mount Fuji works by other artists; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 3; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10, $5 students/seniors, free for members and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

"DANCE MACHINES FROM THE TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS," touring exhibition from Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Thursday Island, Australia; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 3; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7584.

"URBAN ORIGINS," art by Martin Hsu, through Jan. 7; Split Obsession store, Ala Moana Center; 951-8480.

"BLACK AND WHITE," work by Sacred Hearts Academy high school photography class, exploring "opposites, morality, ethnicity or celebrity lifestyle," library hours, through Jan. 8, Hawai'i State Public Library; information, 341-5348.

" 'DECK YER WALLS' BY ARTISTS" showing of works by Roxy Chasle, Vince Hazen, Matt Kawika Ortiz, Aaron Padilla, Maika'i Tubbs and Allison Uttley, through Jan. 8; Louis Pohl Gallery; information/hours, 521-1812.

"GRAPHIC CABINET NO. 4: FRANCISCO GOYA — THE DISASTERS OF WAR," rare etchings on the horrors of war by the Spanish master, seen for the first time in decades; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 10; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 9; admission fee; 532-8700.

"TWO DIMENSIONS," works by Hans Loffe, "bridging the gap between nature and organic forms, and geometry , balance and division of space"; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, through Jan. 15; Hawai'i Pacific University, Hawai'i Loa Campus, Käne'ohe; 236-5853.

"BARTLETT IN EUROPE," mini-exhibition on the artist's early years in Europe, part of the year-long celebration of Charles William Bartlett; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 17; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700; www.honoluluacademy.org.

"AT 21: GIFTS AND PROMISED GIFTS" In Honor of The Contemporary Museum's 20th Anniversary," exhibition of major gifts and promised gifts; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 24; The Contemporary Museum, Makiki; 526-0232.

"voluptuous lines," sculptural oil on canvas paintings by Kamea Hadar; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Jan. 26; Pacific Guardian Center, 737 Bishop St.; 373-5186; www.kameagallery.com.

"IN HONOR OF GRANDMOTHER," exhibit of Hawai'i family stories through feather lei, quilts and more; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 31; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10, $5 students/seniors, free for members and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

THE WORKS OF HIROKI, SETSUKO AND MIHO MORINOUE, family of artists from the Big Island; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:30-6 p.m. Fridays (7-9 p.m., First Fridays); The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St.; through Feb. 9; free; 526-1322.

FUN-FANTASY-FUNCTION," exhibit of the ceramics of Daven Hee, Cory Lum, Diane KW and Joel Park; through Feb. 12; Louis Pohl Gallery; information/hours, 521-1812.

BISHOP MUSEUM "FASHION HERITAGE" EXHIBITS, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays, through April 11; regular museum admission applies; information: 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.:

• Ka Lei Päpale: "Hats of Hawai'i," featuring the museum's 19th- and 20th-century hat collection, alongside contemporary hats, Castle Building, second floor gallery.

• Ho'olauole: "The Joy of Wearable Art," exploring the concept of "cultural body" — what makes it "native," and how it is expressed in modern times, J.M. Gallery.

"HO'OULU: The Inspiration of Hula," featuring works from the Art in Public Places Collection; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through July 17, 2010; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900; www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

"UNCOMMON OBJECTS," various works in wood, clay, glass, fiber and metal, from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Public Places Collection; 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and Sunday, for an unlimited engagement; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre, second-floor lobby; 236-9155.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

CANON USA HAWAI'I solicits entries in its annual amateur photo contest, "Hawai'i, No Ka Oi — The Best of Hawai'i," through Feb. 28; applications/rules, www.krater96.com; information, 522-5930.

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in the Gazebo restaurant. Francisco.Mire les@macys.com.

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

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks 3-D works in any media from O'ahu artists. 597-8034.

RESOURCE SUITES seeks artwork to display in its 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

ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. most Saturdays and Sundays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

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

"Arts of the Philippines," Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"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.

IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTINGS BY FLEURETTE, Gallery Haiku, Windward Mall; Island Treasures, Koko Marina Center; 922-8641; www.fleuretteart.com.

"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.

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

GINNY WALDEN FINE ARTS, free talk and tour of gallery and sculpture garden, Olomana Gardens, Waimänalo; school groups welcome; by appointment only: 259-8453.

HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM seeks volunteers to help with monthly Second Saturday events; patience with children, flexibility, and hands-on arts and crafts experience sought; 586-0307.

THIRD THURSDAY, live music for art lovers and people wanting to "stay and play" Downtown; 6-7 p.m. third Thursday monthly; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.; 521-2903.

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

Demonstrations by guest artists; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. daily; Native Books/Nä 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/Nä 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 base; 5-9 p.m., second and fourth Fridays at Kahala Mall; noon-3 p.m., first and third Saturdays at Pearl Highlands Center; noon-3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays at Ward Gateway Center; live sketches start at $40, portraits start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600.

Expression Sessions, for ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3 p.m.; Saturdays; The Contemporary Museum; $12 ($7 members): 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

UH-MÄNOA OUTREACH CLASSES, registration: 956-8400; www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses.

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 6-9 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at Shingon Shu Temple, 915 Sheridan St., and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Pigtails & Crewcuts, Moanalua Shopping Center; 206-0901; furuikeart@aol.com.

Learn the Basics, class 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, Kaneohe 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, 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 St.; $270 for the series; schedule: 383-0998.

Send announcements, at least 10 days before event, 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.