SPECIAL EVENTS

"Wearable Art," features art in clothing across cultures and time periods with keiki activities, body painting, fashion show and entertainment and refreshments, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free admission sponsored by the Bank of Hawaii and The Advertiser. 532-8700.

Japonisme and French Painting from Manet to Gauguin, George T.M. Shackelford, chair of the Art of Europe at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, discusses the influence of Japanese art, especially woodcut prints, on the French avant garde artists in 1860s through 1890s, 4 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre,

Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with reception to follow. 532-8768.

Artist Demonstrations, local artists demonstrate their technique, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse; free. Call for scheduled artists: 596-8885.

"Forever Ni'ihau — Shell Art in Preservation," one-week opportunity to have your Ni'ihau shell jewelry authenticated and documented as genuine (for private, noncommercial purposes only), noon-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Bishop Museum; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 23, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse (596-8885); free, no dollar value or market price will be assigned. (808) 651-0993.

"Asian Treasures," Hannelore Herbig leads a tour of the academy's collection of Asian art, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, part of the "Tea and Tour" program, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with $7 adult admission or $4 for senior, student and military admission. Reservations required: 532-8726.

"The Way We Learn," dedication ceremony for a concrete sculpture created by Jodi Endicott, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Makalapa Elementary School; free. 421-4110.

Rudy Gonzalez demonstrates his technique, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Tabora Gallery in Hale'iwa; free. 637-5520.

Association of Pastel Societies Winners, slide show of past international winners, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; 538-1052.

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), meet artist Andrea Razzauti, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lahaina Galleries at Wailea, Maui; free admission. (808) 874-8583.

Hawaii Photographic Society, monthly meeting features Ric Noyle from South Africa sharing his expertise on lighting and quality images, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 487-2090.

Friday night is art Night, meet artists Gil Bruvel and Andrea Razzauti, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, at Lahaina Galleries' two venues on Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 667-2152, (808) 661-6284.

Explore!, with tours of the homes and exhibits, storytelling and dramatic performance, family activities including printing books and others that support the current printmaking exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through June 26, Mission Houses Museum; free. 531-0481.

Collector's Sale, original art at studio prices and an opportunity to meet the artists, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, The Gallery at Ward Centre; free admission. 597-8034.

Juno Galang, demonstrates his techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Tabora Gallery in Hale'iwa; free. 637-5520.

OPENINGS

AHA Contemporary Show, works in many media from members of the Association of Hawaii Artists, opens today with a reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, through June 12; Pauahi Tower Mezzanine Gallery. 638-8623.

Chinese Brush Painting, exhibition of works by the Precious Ink Chamber Association, opens with a reception 6 p.m. Monday, through June 4; Honolulu Hale Courtyard Gallery.

Works by Christopher Aaron Upp and Betty Gerstner, exhibition of glass sculpture, watercolors and porcelain paintings, opens Tuesday, through May 31; Discover Waikoloa Gallery, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

"Tied, Bound, Folded and Stitched," exhibition of tie-dyed textiles from the academy's collection, opens Wednesday, through Aug. 29; Honolulu Academy of Arts Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

Deborah Butterfield, exhibit of 15 sculpted horses, opens Friday, through July 25; The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Ka Leo POhaku — Those Who Listen to Stones," exhibition of works inspired by stone from local artists, open with a reception 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, through July 2; The Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop St.

"The Women's Show," selected works by women artists of Hawai'i including Peggy Chun, Lynn Cook, Scottie Flamm, Donna Burns and others, opens Friday, runs concurrently with the showing of "Hello Dolly" through June 6; The Diamond Head Theatre Lobby Art Gallery. 737-2757.

"Land & Sea: Hue Wai PAwehe and Kapa," works by Elroy Juan and Georgia Sartoris, opens with a reception 7 p.m. Saturday, through July 4; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. 967-7565.

CLOSINGS

"Celebrating the Artist Within Us," exhibit of works in various media from 86 students, ages 9-18 from Maui County, through today; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, Maui. (808) 242-2787.

"Pumehana," paintings by Linda Rowell Stevens, through today; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

Recent works by Nalani Rasmussen, exhibition of paintings, through Wednesday; Sure Shot Cafe in Makiki Shopping Village. 523-2326.

Figurative Drawings and Prints, works by Maile Yawata, Marcia Pasqua and Kandi Everett, through Friday; Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

Mixed Media work by Rosalinda Kolb, Barbara Okamoto and Deborah Young, through May 23; The Contemporary Museum Café. 526-1322.

" 'Ula Wena: Light From Within," abstract photographic digital images of Hawaiian plants and flowers by Arna Johnson and Geralyn Camarillo, through May 27; Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Cat Show," new China-inspired watercolors and ceramics by Esther Nowell, through May 28; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"May MAdness!" beaded jewelry and lampwork beads by Charlene Tashima and Joel Park, and "Variations," paintings by Jeanne Robertson, both through May 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Define Awareness — Waiting for Humanity to Happen," finished canvases from collaborative efforts of local artists, through May 28; Soullenz Gallery. 525-7757.

"beauty?," exhibit of works in many media from the Kamehameha Schools Art Club, through May 28, Aupuni Art Wall, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

"Abilities Art Show," works by artists with mental illnesses, through May 28; Studio 1 Visual and Performing Arts Gallery. 550-8701.

"Living in the Light with the Hawaii community," exhibition of photographs and artifacts from the life of Takie Okumura, from Tosa (Kochi) prefecture in Japan, who established the Makiki Christian Church (the exhibit commemorates the church's 100th anniversary), through May 29; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Gallery. 945-7633.

itsybitsy, exhibition of very small art from local artists, through May 29; workspace. 732-2300.

Works by Al Furtado and A. La Moyne Garside, through May 29; Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

"Aloha Ho'omaluhia XX," 20th anniversary exhibit of works in many media by local artists celebrates the beauty of nature, through May 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Visitor's Center Gallery. 233-7323.

"Hilo Local Colors," oil and watercolor painting by Gerald Murai, through May 31; The Louis Pohl — Smith Street Galleries. 521-1812.

"Rainbow's End," acrylic landscapes by Patrick Doell, through May 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

"50...Interpreted," exhibition of fiber art by members of the Hawaii Handweavers' Hui in celebration of the organizations 50th anniversary, through May 31; Academy Art Center at Linekona. 591-8539.

Photographic Exhibit, images from 20th century America's most well-known photographers and award winning photographs from the National Geographic Collection, Associated Press, Life Magazine and the George Eastman Collection, through May 31; Dolphin Galleries and the Tapa concourse, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-9900.

"Little Slices," new paintings and found objects by Bernie Moriaz, through May 31; Got Art? in Nu'uanu. 521-1097.

"Fire in the Tropics," youth services student artists from Easter Seals Hawaii, through June 2; Atelier 4 Fine Arts Gallery. 524-3552.

"Powwow Series," photographic prints of Native American dancers by Faith Fay, part of the "GirlFest" event, through June 4; The ARTS at Marks Garage. 599-3931.

"Japan & Paris: Impressionism, Postimpressionism, and the Modern Era," masterpieces from Matisse, Renoir, Cézanne, Monet and Japanese painters on loan from Japanese museums, through June 6; Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts, $15 general and $10 student and military admission to this and all the academy's exhibitions. 532-8701.

"Bhutan, Jewel of the Himalaya," photographs by Celiamarie Moore, through June 11; Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

"Remains of a Rainbow," photographs of Hawaiian flora and fauna by David Liittschwager and Susan Middleton, through June 18; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

"European Modernism, 1860-1930," color lithographs, etchings and woodcuts from the academy's collection will complement the impressionist exhibit, through June 20; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Lasting Impressions: Printing & Engraving in Hawai'i," artifact, prints and engravings from early 19th-century Hawai'i, through June 26; Mission Houses Museum; $6. 531-0481.

"Influencing Paris," exhibition of Japanese prints collected by European artists from the academy's collection, through June 27; Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Alarmed, Dismayed and Bamboozled," exhibition of photo collages on current events by Alex Preiss, through July 23; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"Art & Life in Paris & the Countryside: Impressionism/Postimpressionism," interactive exploration of the lives and times of French artists such as Monet and Cézanne, and their influence on each other, through July 31; Education Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"Wisdom and Wonder," exhibition of children's book illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky, through July 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Education Gallery. 532-8701.

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"Step Into the Hawaiian forest," murals of native forests by David Liittschwager, Susan Middleton, David Ulrich and David Meunch, on display in various elevators in downtown buildings including 1132 Bishop Street, Ali'i Place and Topa Financial Center, through June 30. 988-6004.

Works by Morris Nakamura, art from a former student of the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, through June 30; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 531-3511.

Works by Carol D'Angelo and Dexter Doi, through July 2; Laser Eye Center, ground floor lobby, Pan Am Building. 946-6000.

Student Art Show, exhibit of works in many media by 24 North Shore students, through July 30; Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show, works in various media juried by David de la Torre, through June 28; Kukui Grove New Exhibition Hall (unit D-10), Lihu'e, Kaua'i.

Landscapes of Clemson Lam, new paintings of Waimea, through June 30; Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch, Waimea, Big Island. 885-5433.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Jewelry and Beading Classes, various classes offered throughout the week at Bead It in Kaimuki and Kailua beginning in May. Call for complete schedule and fees: 734-1182, 263-1182.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo Art Exhibit, calls for entries in any media for the juried show, scheduled for June 4-29, in child, teen and adult categories and is open to professional and amateur artists. Submit up to three works themed to relate to the zoo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 29, Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo, Big Island. Entry fee on sliding scale of $1 to $5 based on age. Prizes will be awarded. (808) 933-0416.

Cinema Paradise accepting preview films in VHS format in a variety of categories, including dramatic, documentary and animation that were completed in or after January 2003 for the September festival. Entry fee (per film) is $35 by June 1 or $40 by July 1. Entry form and additional information available at www.cinemaparadise.org or by calling 550-0496.

Hawai'i Glass Artists (formerly Hot Glass Hui) calls for glass works created by Hawai'i residents for an open show to run June 8 through July 3. Up to three entries, in blown, cast, fused, stained and lampwork glass, may be submitted with a $12 entry fee per work, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Entry forms and information at www.hawaiiglassartists.org or by calling 392-6482.

Japan/Hawaii Cultural Art Exchange Program will accept oil and water color painting, prints, ceramics and sculptures for the 2nd annual exchange exhibition scheduled for Oct. 17-22 at the Blaisdell Center. Entry forms and prospectus available by calling 942-3443. Deadline for applications is June 30.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Art in Public Places, is soliciting new two-dimensional works (at least 30 by 40 inches) from artists residing in Hawai'i on the theme "Reflecting Hawai'i." Applications are available online at www.hawaii.gov/sfca or by calling 586-0305. Application deadline is July 6.

International Open Amateur Photography Contest, to award more than 1,300 prizes worth $60,000 total this year. Send only one black/white photo in one category (people, travel, pets, kids, sports, nature, action, humor, portraiture, other), 8 by 10 inches or smaller, with name, address and category on back to: International Library of Photography, Suite 101-2619, 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Must be postmarked by July 31; may also submit online (www.picture.com).