"Striving for Excellence," dedication of bronze sculpture by Jan Gordon Fisher, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Radford High School; free. 586-0300.

"Things Japanese," sale of antiques, collectibles, calligraphy works, hakata dolls, kimono and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays through Saturday, Japanese Cultural Center Gift Shop. 945-7633.

Gallery Talk, artists Robert Kushner, Mark Kadota, Saba Daraee, Sanit Khewhok, Jinja Kim and Rebecca Ramos give a talk on their exhibited works, 9:30 a.m. Friday, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; free. Reservations requested: 526-1322.

"Mana'ia ka lani o Maui," dedication of ceramic tile mural by Mataumu Alisa, 10 a.m. Friday, Ali'iolani Elementary School; free. 586-0300.

Alliance Awards, ceremony recognizing achievement in the arts, sponsored by the Hawai'i Alliance for Arts Education. Recognition of art education programs at Kahuku, Roosevelt, and Wai'anae High Schools, Honolulu Waldorf School, Mid-Pacific Institute and Seabury Hall (Maui) with awards presentations and entertainment by The Brothers Cazimero, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Theatre; $15 for Alliance members, $35 for non-members. 528-0506.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Elderhostel Program at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, opens registration for Hawai'i residents and non-residents, 55 years or older, for three sessions: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, Feb. 10-16, 2002 and March 10-16, 2002. Program includes gallery talks, slide lectures and field trips focusing on the art of Asia and the Pacific. $400 fee for residents which includes meals, lectures, field trips, etc. but no hotel accommodations; $658 for non-residents or those needing accommodations. 532-3666.

DOCENT TRAINING

The Bishop Museum trains volunteer guides. The 10-week classes teach Hawaiian culture and the history of the museum's artifacts. Tuition is $300 with some assistance available. Call for information: 848-4180.

The Honolulu Academy of Arts conducts interviews for Japanese language speakers interested in training as docents. Applicants must speak English and Japanese fluently and have an interest in art and culture. Call for an application: 532-3666.

OPENINGS

"Nature: Representation and Abstraction," monoprints and mixed media works on paper by Willa Cox, opens today, Queen Emma Gallery; through Oct. 14. 537-7167.

"The Road Less Painted," multi-media juried exhibit of works by the Honolulu Branch member of the National League of American Pen Women, opens tomorrow, Honolulu Hale Courtyard; through Oct. 5, opening reception 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. 523-4674.

"Organic Transformations," new work by Brigitta and Alan Leitner, opens Wednesday, Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College; through Oct. 19, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. 734-9375.

"Natures — Whispers of Reverence," works by Nicole duPont and Robert Bader, opens Thursday, Mezzanine Gallery, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; through Nov. 15, opening reception 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday. (808) 245-6931.

"Hot Stuff," recent works by the college's art students, opens Friday, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College; through Oct. 20, artists' reception 3-5 p.m. Oct. 7. 235-7400.

"Nahenahe: Recent Paintings by Robert Kushner," "Memento Mori: Recent Works by Mark Kadota," and "Small Works on Paper: Saba Daraee, Sanit Khewhok, Jinja Kim and Rebecca Ramos," opens Friday, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; through Dec. 5. 526-1322.

"Canoes," watercolors on handmade paper by Cindy Conklin and "Time After Time," pyrographic works on paper by Deborah G. Nehmad, opens Saturday, The Gallery at Ward Center; through Oct. 26. 597-8034.

CLOSING THIS WEEK

"2nd Annual Ku'u Home Award Exhibit," juried show of island style arts and crafts, through today; Liberty House-Ala Moana. 945-8144.

"Na La'au O Hawai'i," 9th annual juried show of handcrafted wood products and artworks, sponsored by the Hawai'i Forest Industry Association, through today; Aloha Tower Pier 10. 841-9495.

Abstract works on paper and canvas by George Woollard and Chuck Davis, through tomorrow; Nohea Gallery at Kahala Mandarin Oriental. 737-8688.

"From the Mountains to the Sea," recent paintings by Jeanne Robertson and "Fall Into Beads," 5th annual Eclectic Adornment Beadwork show with work by Alethia Donathan, Barbara Edelstein, Patricia Greene, Mary Kamiya, Alicia Oh, Joel Park, Charlene Tashima, Ann Teruya, through Friday; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Faculty Art Exhibition," multi-media works by fine art faculty, through Friday; The University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa. 956-9659.

"Commitment to Excellence," 23rd annual juried multi-media exhibit sponsored by the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, through Friday; Amfac Exhibition Center. 949-5531.

"USA & Japan Children's Art Exhibit," multi-media show; through Friday; Honolulu Hale, Lane Gallery. 523-4674.

"Diving into Dimension," wall sculptures and paintings by Jennifer Rothschild, through Saturday; Roy's Restaurant. 395-3238.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Academy Art Center at Linekona: "Times 2," multi-media exhibition the theme of time by twelve members of the artist collective Special Prescription and "Our Chinatown: Photographs by Dana Yee;" through Sept. 30. 532-8701.

The ARTS at Marks Garage: "Underage Thinking," exhibit of new works by Hawai'i Kids; through Sept. 27. 521-2903.

Aupuni Artwall, Native Books Kapalama: "My drawing pad: I don't leave home without it," drawings by Kau'i Chun; through Nov. 15. 845-8949.

bibelot gallery: "Island Intersections," ceramics and paintings by Diana and Ron Lee; through Sept. 28. 738-0368.

Bishop Museum: contemporary acrylic and paper panels depicting a Hawaiian chant describing the creation of heaven, earth and all its creatures, through March in the Vestibule Gallery; also 'A Canoe, woodcarved canoe once owned by Prince Kuhio; ongoing. 847-3511.

Bishop Museum Kalia, at Hilton Hawaiian Village: Hawaiian cultural artifacts and hands-on activities area; ongoing. 949-4321.

Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, displays art in various media by local artists; ongoing. 637-6505.

Canon Photo Gallery: "Images of Little Bit of Paradise — Canyon Lake, California," scenic photographs in color and black and white by Petra Enochs; through Sept. 28. 522-5930.

Cedar Street Galleries: Acrylics by Russell Lowrey and Watercolors by Fabienne Blanc; through Sept. 27. 589-1580.

The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights: "Enrique Martinez Celaya, 1992-2000," selected works in various media; through Oct. 21. 526-1322.

East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burn Hall: "Ni-Vanuatu: People in Touch with their Natural Environment," photographic exhibition featuring Bosen Napu's images of Hawai'i in 2001 and David Becker's photographs of traditional Vanuatu, also masks, carvings, mats and other item from Vanuatu augment the photography; through Oct. 5. 944-7612.

The Gallery on the Pali: "Found Words," works incorporating writing into paintings and fiber art by artists and writers; through Sept. 27. 526-1191

Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery: Recent works by Katherine Love; through Sept. 28. 544-0287.

Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Pupu o Ni'ihau: An Exhibition of Ni'ihau Shell Lei," traditional and modern styles, Holt Hawai'i Gallery, Luce Pavilion, through Sept. 30; "Legacy: Facets of Island Modernism," sculpture by Bumpei Akaji and Jerry Okimoto, ceramic sculpture by Harue McVay and Toshiko Takaezu, painting and sculpture by Satoru Abe, painting and works on paper by Isami Doi, Keichi Kimura, Tetsuo Ochikubo and Harry Tsuchidana, paintings by Tadashi Sato, and works on paper by Sueko Kimura, Henry R. Luce Gallery, through Oct. 21; "Korean Fashion from the Collection of Ewha Womans University Museum," inaugural exhibit of textiles, Asian Temporary Exhibition Gallery, through Oct. 28; and "Take a Seat, American Chair Design," Graphic Arts Gallery; through Oct. 28; "Inner World, Outer World: the Art of Keichi and Sueko Kimura," retrospective of two-dimensional works by two island artists, Graphic Arts Gallery, through Oct. 28; and "The Spirit of Nature," artworks by painter Chen KeZhan;Asian Wing, through Oct. 31. 532-8701

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery: "Celebration of the Moment," multi-media exhibit sponsored by the Windward Artist Guild and juried by George Woollard; through Sept. 28, reception 4-6 p.m. today. 233-7323.

'Iolani Palace Galleries: exhibit of crowns, jewels, kahili, cloaks and sacred emblems; ongoing. 522-0832.

Island Treasures Art Gallery: original photographs by Michael Stewart at both locations; ongoing. Kailua, 261-8131 and Koko Marina, 396-8827.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i Gallery: "Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you;" ongoing. 945-7633.

John Young Museum of Art, Krauss Hall 002, UH-Manoa: artifacts from Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and Africa; ongoing. 956-3634.

Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace: "Midnight Hula," recent prints, etchings and watercolors by Joan Allen; through Sep. 30. 988-4147.

Native Books and Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse: "The Back Porch," recent wood works by Herb Kaneko and John Critchfield and "Batik on Wood," by Kealoha Pa; through Oct. 31. 596-8885.

Nohea Galleries: art in various media from local artists, 'Ohana Reef Towers Hotel, ongoing, 926-2224 and Moana Surfrider Hotel, ongoing. 923-6644.

Ocean Art Gallery: new oil seascapes by Linda Briggs and original oils by Lynne Boyer and a work by Bill Braden; ongoing. 263-6438.

Polynesian Treasures: art and handicrafts from Hawai'i, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti and New Zealand, also woodcarving and craft demonstrations; ongoing. Call for schedule: 637-1281, 637-1288.

Ramsay Gallery: "Corky's Icons," exhibit of original cartoons by Corky Trinidad of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, also works by Ramsay; both ongoing. 537-2787.

Satoru's Art Gallery: works by Satoru Abe; ongoing. 545-4220.

Tabora Gallery, Rainbow Bazaar, Hilton Hawaiian Village: seascapes by Roy Gonzalez Tabora and various artists; ongoing. 955-4339.

Sunshine Arts Hawaii: Plein-aiCafe Che Pasta Gallery: "Art on the Rocks," monoprints and mixed media works inspired by the ancient Polynesian petroglyphs; through Oct. 6. 524-0004.aintings by Dennis Morton; ongoCafe Laufer: Recent works by Nancy Dahlem, exhibit of watercolors sponsored by A Gift for All Seasons; through Oct. 3. 737-9038.. 239-2992.

Tennent Gallery: Selected works by Madge Tennent; ongoing. 531-1987.

RESTAURANTS, ELSEWHERE The Contemporary Café at The Contemporary Museum: "Journey: Recent Paintings by Linda Fong," abstract landscapes; through Oct. 14. 526-1322.

Diamond Head Theatre Art Gallery: Association of Hawai'i Artists — Member Show, multi-media exhibit in conjunction with the showing of the musical "Jekyll & Hyde;" through Sept. 30. 733-0274.

Jaron's Restaurant: works by Thomas Deir; ongoing. 261-4600.

Steven Michael's Salon Gallery: "Hand/Eye Coordination," recent works by Arthur Nelander; through Oct. 30. 737-6284.

Waikiki Grand Hotel: recent works by Anthony Randall; ongoing. 949-1863.

Wailua Public Library: Works by Cheryl Ruddach, Nikki Johnston and Patrice Federspiel; through Oct. 31. 637-4876.

Zoo Fence Art Mart, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays; ongoing. 946-7282.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo, Hawai'i Island: "Mutation" installation art by Yaeko Kamiya, "Paintings by Barry Wilkinson" and "First Fruit" photography and poetry by Taeko Takahashi and Trudee Siemann;, through Sept. 28. (808) 961-5711.

Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Hawai'i Island: Art Show 2001, works on sale by members of the Waimea Arts Council will benefit the council; through Sep. 30. (808) 885-7671.

insideOut Gallery, Wailuku, Maui: "Mayhem, Martyrs & Martians," recent paintings by M. Takemoto; through Sept. 29. (808) 242-0297.

Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i: "Art Kaua'i 2001," annual juried from Kaua'i Society of Artists; through Oct. 12. (808) 332-7776.

Schaefer International Gallery, M.A.C.C., Wailuku: Contemporary Museum Biennial, multi-media exhibit of art by Ben Kikuyama, Masami Teraoka, Suzanne K. Saylor, Kaori Ukaji, Hugh Russell and Fae Yamiguchi, co-presented by The Contemporary Museum of Honolulu and Maui Arts and Cultural Center; through Oct. 20. (808) 242-2787.

Village Galleries, Lahaina, Maui: "In the Garden," a group show of paintings by Suzanne de Cillia, Susan McGovney Hansen and Colleen Meechan; through Sept. 28. (808) 661-4402.

Village Galleries, Contemporary Gallery, Lahaina, Maui: Group Show, paintings by Suzy Papanikolas and mixed-media collages by Claudia Coonen; through Sep. 28. (808) 661-5559.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

East Hawai'i Cultural Center will accept works for the annual juried "Trash Show, Hawai'i Artists Recycle" to open Oct. 5. Works must be created from recycled materials and can be entered 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Center. (808) 961-5711.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts announces call for artist to be commissioned to paint a 48x36 inch portrait in oil or acrylic on linen canvas. Submission deadline: Oct. 10. Call for required elements of submissions: 586-0304.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui accepting entries for their Dec. 7 2001-Feb. 2, 2002 juried plein air exhibit. All work must be painted in the open air by full or part-time residents of Hawai'i. Slides due by Oct. 19. (808) 572-6560, ext. 4.

The Tubac Center of the Arts in Arizona calling for entries for the Feb 16-March 17, 2002 17th Annual Arizona Aqueous juried exhibit. Slide entries for works of water based media on a paper product accepted through Nov. 1. Maximum of four entries, $15 each. (520) 398-2371.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks portfolios of Hawai'i 3-D artists for gallery membership. Deliver resume, photos of works in progress and samples of recent works to the Gallery. Deadline: Dec. 31. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Handweavers' Hui invites participation in the juried exhibit for mid-May 2002, "Home Is Where the Art Is." Handwoven works in any media for use, functional, conceptual or decorative, in the home will be considered. Deadline: May 2002. Call for prospectus: 591-8539.

Native Books and Beautiful Things seeks ceramics, glassware, woodwork and other handcrafted items from guest artists. All submissions must be designed, created and manufactured by hand in Hawai'i, ongoing. 591-9008.

Hali'imaile General Store, Maui seeks art for display. Call between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for an appointment to show portfolio; ongoing. (808) 572-2666.

C & G Restaurant on Merchant Street seeks local artist to exhibit works on a theme of old downtown Honolulu (other themes considered); ongoing. 538-3181, 737-2403.

@ the UnDergROUND seeks submissions by emerging artists. Works in all mediums which may be deemed progressive and cutting edge; ongoing. 348-0591.

Britton Gallery, Northshore Marketplace, seeks fine arts and crafts reflecting Polynesian culture and island living; ongoing. 637-6505.

Cafe Che Pasta Gallery seeks original art in all media from artists or groups with at least 35 pieces available to show; ongoing. 524-0004.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to exhibit at the gallery; ongoing 526-1191.