ART CALENDAR

SPECIAL EVENTS

Second Sunday Gallery Walk, tour of Kailua art galleries with demonstrations of glassblowing, open-air painting by members of Windward Artist Guild, live music and gallery tours, 2-5 p.m. today, starting at the Balcony Gallery; free admission. 263-4434.

"Is It Art?" tour of the Honolulu Academy of Arts' collection, led by docent Millie Liu, 2:30-4 p.m. today; also, "Art from the Tomb" led by Carol Bonham, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, at the academy; free with academy admission, $7 general and $4 military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

"Passion," Showcase 2005, an evening of food and wine provided by Honolulu restaurants and wine purveyors with fine art and entertainment, 6-8:30 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Henry L. Luce pavilion and courtyard; $85 benefits the academy's art programs for children. Reservations: 532-8700.

Young Artists Helping Young Artists, sale of student artwork, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Compadres Bar & Grill; free admission. Also, dinner party with art sale, poetry slam and entertainment, 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, $25 to benefit the Louis Vuitton Creative Art Program at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 591-8307.

Hau'ula Art Walk, tour the galleries of Kim Taylor Reece, Kahaunane Woods, Lance Fairly, Beach House Creations and individual arts and crafts tables, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, between Sacred Falls State Park entrance and Reece Studio, Hau'ula; free admission; 10 percent of sales will go toward art supplies for Hau'ula Elementary School. 293-1611.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, more than 35 Island artists display their work for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. SaturdaysSundays, Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue.

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

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), with guest artist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lahaina Galleries, Shops at Wailea, Maui. (808) 874-8583.

Friday Night is Art Night, meet with Island artists, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-6284.

Painting Demonstration by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

OPENING

"Commitment to Excellence," annual exhibition of regional art by contemporary Island artists sponsored by Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday through Aug. 26, Academy Art Center, first-floor gallery. 532-8701.

"Raku Ho'olaule'a," annual juried exhibition of ceramic works from the Kualoa Park Raku Festival, Tuesday through Sept. 3, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Branching Out," glass art by Evan Jenkins, Saturday through Sept. 25, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

CLOSING

Biennial Exhibition of Hawai'i Artists, multimedia works by invited artists living and working in the Islands, through today, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

Studies on the Work of Jean Charlot, students from Maryknoll School exhibit their drawings with photos of the Charlot works that inspired them, through today, Kahala Mall. 952-7310.

"Legends of Dreams," block prints by Caren Loebel-Fried, through today, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7576.

"Small Treasures," small, wall-mounted works created by Association of Hawaii Artists, through Thursday, Gallery on the Pali. 537-4219, 595-4047.

"Hawai'i Karate Roots," photographs, weapons, artifacts and books tell the 105-year history of karate in Hawai'i as compiled by Charles Goodin, through Friday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633.

"Defining Home: Native Woods, Western Objects," Hawaiian furniture and furnishings and the history of furniture-making in Hawai'i, through Saturday, Mission Houses Museum. 531-0481.

"Horizons," paintings by Gina O'Neill, through Saturday, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

Block Prints by Bill Roberts and Paintings by Warren Stenberg, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Trans Luxe," a collaboration in glass by glass artist Bud Spindt and watercolorist Roger Whitlock; "One Day in Valparaiso," recent paintings from a South American trip by Roger Whitlock; and "Summer Fun!" ceramics by Esther Nowell; through Aug. 25, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Transformation of the Model," works by various artist in various media featuring figure model Crolie Rashmi Pierce, with works by Pierce also, through Aug. 27, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

"Images: Looking Through the Eyes of Kuakini Employees, Volunteers and Physicians," works from the health system's photo contest, through Aug. 30, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Purple Power," ceramics by Russell Wee, through Aug. 31, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

Works by Toni Turner, Bradley Morisugi and Patty Kanemoto, through Aug. 31, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific's Louis Vuitton Creative Art Gallery. 531-3511.

"Nature at Hand," plein-air paintings and mixed media work by Fong Ling, Priscilla E. Hall, Jennifer A. Rothschild and Claudia Wallace, through Aug. 31, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Art Gallery. 233-7323.

"Art and Poetry," works by Corinne M. Gallardo, through Sept. 2, Pauahi Tower, Mezzanine Gallery. 537-6838.

"Critique Group — 10 Years Later," recent works by Elisabeth Knoke-Dieckvoss, Jodi Endicott, Nadine Ferraro, Kloe Kang, Deborah Nehmad and Laura Smith, through Sept. 7, Balcony Gallery, Kailua. 263-4434.

"Conversations With the Moon," paintings by Haunani Bush, through Sept. 9, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

Hawai'i Pacific University Annual Exhibition, 40th anniversary exhibit of works in various media by students, faculty, staff and alumni, through Sept. 23, HPU Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

OTHER VENUES

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

Works by Angela Goldie, mixed media works on Island life, through Aug. 31, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

"John Coltrane's Ear, Buddha's Hand, Jacob's Ladder," large painting by Rosalinda Kolb, through Aug. 31, Coffeeline (inside Atherton YMCA). 778-7909, 395-9065.

"The Shape of Things," works by Bridgette Adams-Greb, Jennifer Rothschild, Yoshio Hayashi and Michael Horton, through Sept. 2, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.

"For the Love of Food," contemporary artist explore and celebrate the food in people's lives, through Sept. 4, ArtSpace at Sub-Zero/Wolf, King and Pi'ikoi streets. 352-5152, 271-0952.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

Works by Karen Spachner, recent oils and watercolors, through Aug. 27, Hilton Waikoloa Village Art Gallery, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

Works by Julie McCue and Sandra Woodford, exhibit of watercolors, prints, cards and ceramic tiles by McCue and painted and decorated furniture by Woodford, through Aug. 31, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

"Farm & Garden," new floral watercolors as well as whimsical paintings of animals by guest artist Shelly Maudsley White, through Aug. 31, Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Homes, Waimea. (808) 885-5433.

Underwater Photographs, works by members of Kona Underwater Photographic Society, through Sept. 26, Kahilu Theatre Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-6017.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Creative Living II: Money Business, Cristina Salat on how to nourish your creative dreams with practical economic realities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $45. (808) 967-8222.

Oil Painting Classes, impressionist techniques using brush or palette knife, for beginning and experienced students, series of six classes (90 minutes each); $270 for the series taught at the YWCA on Richards St. Schedule: 383-0998.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

The Association of Hawaii Artists seeks works for its plein-air exhibit "For Love of Nature," scheduled for Aug. 27-Oct. 14. Submit works 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 27 at Kapi'olani Community College's fine dining rooms; $20 per person for up to three submissions; nonmembers may pay an additional $30 for one-year's membership dues. 393-1040.

The Association of Hawaii Artists seeks works for its members exhibit juried by Motoomi Eguchi scheduled for Sept. 1-14. Submit works 9-11 a.m. Sept. 1 at The Art Board; $10 per person for up to three submissions; nonmembers may pay an additional $30 for one-year's membership dues. 398-1863.

O'ahu Arts Center seeks works for its show, "Dreams," scheduled for Sept. 10-Nov. 5 to be juried by Duane Preble. Entries accepted 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 2-3 at Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. Entry fee is $30 for up to three works. Prospectus: 627-1079 or www.oahuartscenter.org.

Windward Artists Guild accepts works for the 46th annual juried member exhibition scheduled for Sept. 8-30. Prospectus and membership application at www.hawaiiwag.org or 235-5545. Submission of works will be 7:30-9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 at Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center will accept works for the juried Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2006 exhibit, scheduled for Jan. 8-Feb. 19, beginning Sept. 3 for Big Island entries and continuing on Sept. 10 for O'ahu, Sept. 17 for Kaua'i and Sept. 24 for Maui. For a prospectus, see www.mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-2787, ext. 258.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Hono lulu, HI 96802; or to islandlife @honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.