SPECIAL EVENTS

PHOTOGRAPHY 101 BASIC FILM AND DIGITAL CLASS, 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays, March 11-April 1, 3443 Wai'alae Ave. (second floor, suite 4), Kaimuki; classes and field trip; $75; Joett, 782-8920.

PATRICK NAGATANI LECTURE (in residence at University of Hawai'i at Manoa in March), public lecture on his photography, 6 p.m. March 11, UH-Manoa, Art Building auditorium; free; 956-5253.

WYLAND GALLERIES, WAIKIKI SURF ART SHOW, with photographer Clark Little, Steven Power, Jeffrey Roberts and others, 6-9 p.m., March 12 and 13, 270 Lewers St.; 924-1322.

"ART AT PLAY: Musical Pictures, Magical Sculptures, Singing and Telling Tales in the Galleries," one of the Hawai'i State Art Museum "Second Saturday" series, featuring events connecting the arts with storytelling and music (also opportunity to tour the historic Capitol Cultural District with preservationist Jeff Tripp), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 14, at the museum; free; 586-0900.

"PECHA KUCHA," a 'speed show-and-tell' of various presenters in graphic design, architecture and art," with music/pupu; 6:30-9 p.m. March 13, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Linekona Art Center; free; 532-8700.

"Mirror & Mirage: Japanese Noh and Kyogen Theatre," an exhibit of noh and kyogen masks, costumes, fans, scrolls and special performances, held in conjunction with the English-language premiere of the noh play "Sumida River" at John F. Kennedy Theatre (through March 15); 8 a.m.-5 pm. weekdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 22; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7584.

Related special events:

• SUMIDA RIVER PRE-SHOW CHAT, "In The Know about Noh," presented by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance, 7-7:30 p.m. March 14; East-West Gallery.

• DEMONSTRATION OF NOH AND KYOGEN mask making by master carver, Hideta Kitazawa, 2-3 p.m. March 22.

HONOLULU PRINTMAKERS 81st ANNUAL EXHIBITION, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through March 13, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Academy Art Center; free; 536-5507.

Related events:

• "Time & Place: Inspired by the Manoa Heritage Center," an exhibition of 20 printmakers' interpretation of the historic landmark, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 27; Sub-Zero Showroom art exhibition space; free; 597-1647.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM AT FIRST HAWAIIAN CENTER trio of exhibits by May Izumi, Wendy Kawabata and Melinda Morey, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, through May 1; 526-1322:

Related events:

• "Pull, Mark, Fold," works by Wendy Kawabata; artist talk, 7:30 p.m., April 3.

• Curator's talk, with Inger Tully, 7:30 p.m., May 1.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM DOCENT TRAINING CLASSES, 1-3 p.m. Mondays, through May 11; applications, 237-5217 or www.tcmhi.org.

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.

OPENING

THIRD ANNUAL ALL THINGS HAWAIIAN EXHIBITION, by The Association of Hawaii Artists; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through March 20, 1132 Bishop St., lobby level; 398-1863.

"POINT • COUNTERPOINT: A TWO PERSON SHOW," showcasing abstracts and florals by Kenneth Bushnell; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through April 18; Pegge Hopper Gallery; 524-1160.

"SABRINA STEVENS: FISH OUT OF WATER," 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through March 26 (reception 5:30-8 p.m. March 12;, Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu; 595-4047.

RECENT OPENINGS

10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SHOEBOX SCULPTURE EXHIBITION" of 150 works " no larger than a shoebox" in various media — including metal, wood, glass, fiber, feathers, paper and clay — through April 9; UH-Manoa Art Gallery; 956-6888.

"THE OPENING SHOW," by the Association of Hawai'i Artists, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 25, Honolulu Country Club gallery; free; 395-3238.

"CELEBRATING NATURE THROUGH ART," fourth annual show, by Rowena Liu, Jeanne Snell and Muklan Rice, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, through March 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kane'ohe; free; 233-7323.

"SURVEY OF DIGITAL IMAGERY," show by students from Pacific New Media, through March 30; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; free, open to public; 522-5930.

"ARTISTRY IN FABRIC" quilts by Barbara Alama; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, through April 3; Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawai'i; free; 946-6000.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM, 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, free admission for twentysomethings through Sept. 30; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m., Sundays; 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322.

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

"VANITY," by Mat Kubo, and "RUDIMENTS," by Mark Fujishige, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through March 9; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free; 544-0287.

"SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE: NOREEN NAUGHTON," a group exhibition by former students of Kapi'olani Community College art professor emeritus Noreen Naughton — Chris Lan Hui Chou, Karen Lee, Mari Sakamoto and Reuben Young — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m Saturdays, through March 14; Koa Art Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College; 734-9374.

SHARON AND THURSTON TWIGG-SMITH COLLECTION of H.C. Westermann, a gift promised the museum in celebration of The Contemporary Museum's 20th anniversary, one of the largest Westermann private holdings (including a painting, sculptures, drawings/watercolors and prints), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, The Contemporary Museum; $5/adults, $3 students/seniors, members/children, free; 526-1322.

"RECENT ACQUISITIONS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, The Contemporary Museum; $5/adults, $3 students/seniors, members/children, free; 526-1322.

"SPOUTING OFF," exhibition of teapots by Diane KW, Daven Hee, Cory Lum and Joel Park, through March 20; (First Friday opening, 5-8 p.m. March 6, and "A Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party, 5:30-8 p.m. March 19); 521-1812.

"CLAYMATES," ceramics by members of the Hawai'i Potter's Guild, and "ON CANVAS: KAHIKO," paintings by Cindy Conklin, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; through March 26 ; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

"PAN-PACIFIC NATION," exhibition inspired by King David Kalakaua's dream of a Confederation of Pacific Nations, with contemporary art from New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, New Caledonia, Guam and other locations, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through March 28; The Arts at Marks Garage; free; 521-2903.

"CAPTURING THE ACTOR'S SPIRIT: Kabuki Actor Prints by Katsukawa Shunsho," 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through March 29, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10/general, various discounts; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

46TH ANNUAL HAWAI'I REGIONAL SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS 2009 EXHIBIT, through April 3, Hawai'i State Art Museum; exhibit runs through April 3; free; 586-0307, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

"DIALOGUES OF ABSTRACTION," featuring the works of Mary Mitsuda and James Kuroda, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 3; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Community Gallery; $3, residents, $5 nonresidents, free, center members; 945-7633.

"'ILI IHO: THE SURFACE WITHIN," museum exhibit exploring four museum textile treasures — a feathered cloak, a makaloa mat, an intricate kapa and a "protest quilt"; museum hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 5, Bishop Museum, J.M. Long Gallery; museum admission applies; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

"BEA ORIGINAL," mixed-media abstracts and oil landscape paintings by Benita S.N. Hunt, on display through May 15, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Kailua; 262-7344.

"IMPERIAL KOREAN PAINTING," highlighting Korean screens part of the academy's permanent collection, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts $10 adults, $5 students; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"A HOMAGE TO HAWAI'I," paintings, sculptures and etchings by Colombian artist Ivan Osorio, 9-11 a.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays (or by appointment), through May 20, Han's Gallery, Koko Marina Center; 396-5775.

"AFRICAN ART FROM THE ACADEMY'S COLLECTION," display of carved masks, bronze statues, fabrics and other African art, in celebration of Black History Month, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through May 31; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

"ALPHABET SOUP: LITERARY, LANGUAGE AND LEARNING," showing the history of the written Hawaiian language, literary works about Hawai'i and an "alphabetical" introduction to the museum's artifacts collection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through June 13; Mission Houses Museum; 447-3910.

"ACCESSION," recent acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection; through July 18; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

"DECADES OF ABSTRACTION," a survey of abstract expressionism, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 18, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 adults, $5 students/seniors; free for members/children younger than 12; 532-8700.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

BETHEL STREET GALLERY solicits entries statewide for its juried Third Annual Hawai'i Artist Exhibition; deadline, April 8; for prospectus/application, 524-3552.

'IOLANI (SCHOOL) FAIR ART SHOW AND SALE solicits participation by visual artists for its April 15-18 fundraising (consignment sales) show on campus. Send information — name, contact details, artistic medium and any connection (not required) with 'Iolani — to lei@iolani.org); information, 943-2253, www.iolanifair.org.

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in The Gazebo restaurant; for details: Francisco.Mireles@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 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 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

"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/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 base; 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.

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

"BOTANICALS," two-session watercolor class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 7 and 14, Lyon Arboretum; $15; 988-0461.

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

• "Oil/Acrylic Painting on Location," 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, through April 11 (call for locations); $150, new students; $125, repeat students.

HAWAI'I POTTERS GUILD, SPRING CLASSES in wheel and handbuilding pottery, through March 21, various days/times, 2480 Bingham St.; $165; registration: 941-8108; www.hawaiipottersguild.org.

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 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.