SPECIAL EVENTS

"If I Were a Rich Man ... " tour of the museum's collection with docent Mif Flaherty, 2:30-4 p.m. today and Tuesday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with museum admission, $7 general and $4 military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, more than 35 Island artists display their work for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 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.

Rudy Gonzalez shows his techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa. 637-5520.

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.

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

OPENING

"Small Treasures," small, wall-mounted works created by the Association of Hawaii Artists, today through Aug. 18, opening reception 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Gallery on the Pali. 537-4219, 595-4047.

"The Shape of Things," workd by Bridgette Adams-Greb, Jennifer Rothschild, Yoshio Hayashi and Michael Horton, today through Sept. 2, opening reception 1-4 p.m. today, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.

"Critique Group — 10 Years Later," recent works by Elisabeth Knoke-Dieckvoss, Jodi Endicott, Nadine Ferraro, Kloe Kang, Deborah Nehmad and Laura Smith, today through Aug. 31, opening reception 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Balcony Gallery, Kailua. 263-4434.

"True Color," oil paintings by Leo Laxa, tomorrow through Aug. 6, Mezzanine Gallery, Pauahi Tower. 226-5205, 596-8821.

Vintage Painting of Hawai'i, exhibition of works by Isami Doi, Alexander MacLeod, Sunao Hironaka, John Young, Paul Tokunaga, Friday through July 30, opening reception 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Neal's Art for Sale, Kilohana Square. 737-1368.

CLOSING

"Expressions from the Heart," retrospective of works by Rikiya Asai, through Friday; Art of Vision Gallery at Laser Eye Center of Honolulu. 946-6000.

Noriko, recent floral paintings, through Friday; Art Board Gallery, 1931 S. Beretania St. 542-2485.

Anne Schneider and Chris Kurz, oil paintings and stained/fused glass, through Friday; Kauai Museum. (808) 826-6720.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Paul Emmert: Views of Hawai'i (second rotation)," views of Kona Coast and Kilauea Volcano, through July 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"The Art of Hula: Works on Paper," Parisian artist depictions of the art of hula, companion show to the academy's "Hawai'i In Paris" exhibit, through July 17, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.

"Pet Project," multimedia works by 20 Hawai'i artists, through July 22, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

"Real Women," figure paintings by Jennifer Hodis, through July 22, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

Artists of Hawai'i 2005, annual show of contemporary multimedia works, juried by Bernice Steinbaum, plus solo exhibits of works by invited artists Sean K.L. Browne, Fred H. Roster, Frank W. Sherriff and Shigeharu Yamada, through July 24, Henry R. Luce Pavilion and Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"American Studio Sculpture," early-20th-century works from the academy's collection, through July 24, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Graphic Arts Gallery. 532-8701.

Recent Works by Michael Lee, wooden vessels; Recent Paintings and Works on Paper by Debbie Young; and "It Figures," small sculptures by Jackie Mild Lau; through July 28, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Ocean Power & Beauty," photographs by Zak Noyle, through July 28, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Different Strokes," new works by Shizuko Mansho, Sara Yukako Sakakibara and Keiko Thomas, through July 28, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

"Hawai'i in Paris: The Art of Hula," works in a variety of media by Parisian artists on the subject of hula curated by Sandra Kilohana Silve, through July 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Education Wing Gallery. 532-8701.

Daniel Van Zyle, wildlife etchings and paintings, through July 31, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

"Heartist 3," new works by Eight, through July 31, Protype, Windward Mall. 235-6161.

"grasping the bird's tail," recent paintings by james t. kuroda, through Aug. 5, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Nostalgic Japan," landscapes by Kawase Hasui from 1883 to 1957, through Aug. 7, Honolulu Academy of Arts, James A. Michener Gallery. 532-8701.

"Hope for Renewal: Photographs from Indonesia After the Tsumami," images from Aceh, Sumatra, captured by Marco Garcia in January and May, documenting the progress of rebuilding of communities and hope, through Aug. 9, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

Biennial Exhibition of Hawai'i Artists, recent multimedia works by invited artists living and working in the Islands, through Aug. 14, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"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 Aug. 19, 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 Aug. 20, Mission Houses Museum.

"Reflecting Hawai'i," juried exhibition of two-dimensional works by artists of Hawai'i, through Sept. 3, Diamond Head galleries; also, "Summertime," multimedia visuals on the themes and images of the summer season from more than 100 Hawai'i artists, through Sept. 3; and "Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present in various media by Island artists, with docent-led tours available, State Art Museum. 586-0900.

"HNL to NY," a group exhibition of painting, photography, sculpture and installation art by 12 contemporary artists born and/or raised in Hawai'i who now live in New York, through Sept. 27, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"Na Akua Wahine: Celebrating the Female Gods of Hawai'i Nei," female 'aumakua images and contemporary works depicting the women deities of Hawai'i, through October, Bishop Museum Vestibule Gallery; included with admission of $14.95 general and $11.95 children 4-12, kama'aina discounts available. 847-3511.

"Tennis Dessus," site-specific installation of hand-painted art on the museum's tennis courts by Michael Ming Hong Lin of Taiwan, through December, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the museum's collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa from textile collection, second-floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700

"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from museum's collection, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

Wood Lathe Art, works by Uwe and Natalia Dost shown with works by Kim Duffet, Francis Pimmel, Elmer Adams and Roy Tsumoto, at Uwe Dost Studio Gallery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Alii Tower Plaza. 947-3100.

"Na Hale 'O Waiawi," site-specific installation by Patrick Dougherty created from strawberry guava and rose-apple saplings, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

OTHER VENUES (LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Malu o ka 'iako: Protection," works by Hank Taufaasau, through July 22, Hank's Cafe. 526-1410.

10th annual Student Art Exhibit, mixed-media works by students of Howard Farrant from Waialua Intermediate and High School, through July 30, Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.

"Inside/Out: The Body," works of Deirdre Britt, Jeeun Kim and Richard Earl Leong Yu Ralya, through July 31, Contemporary Museum Café. 526-0232.

"Red Lady Series," paintings by Dean Kagemoto, through July 31, Borders, Ward Centre, Stairway Gallery. 591-8995.

"The Muse," paintings and mixed-media works by Kloe Kang, through July 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.

"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)

"Brown & White," exhibit of works by Martin Betz and Eszter Delgado including audio and video installations, photography, film and sculptural elements, through July 17, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. (808) 242-2787.

"Legends of Dreams," block prints by Caren Loebel-Fried, through Aug. 14, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7576.

"Farm & Garden," new floral watercolors as well as whimsical paintings of animals by guest artist Shelly Maudsley White, through Aug. 31, artist reception 5-7 p.m. July 22, Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Homes, Waimea. (808) 885-5433.

"Paintings and Drawings of Territorial Hawai'i," paintings, sketches and watercolors by Jan Schaafsma, 1910-1945, from the collection of the Schaafsma family and the Lyman Museum, through Oct. 5; also, "Grandfather's House," interactive, full-scale replica of a 1930s Korean home, through March, Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

2005 Center Your Creativity Workshops, series of 17 noncredit art and creativity workshops, through Aug. 7, Kapi'olani Community College. For schedule and tuition information, call 734-9374 or write koaglry@hawaii.edu.

Wood Carving with the Chain Saw Master Class I, carve a classic Hawaiian tiki and a contemporary coffee table using power and hand tools, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Windward Community College Hale 'Iolani; $350, students bring their own chainsaws and safety equipment. Register for course P07866: 956-8400.

Back in Black, learn color strategy for printing linoleum-block prints on black paper, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, July 12-Aug. 16, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $160 for Honolulu Printmakers members, $180 for non-members. 536-5507.

Art Classes, ongoing instruction in various media for children and adults, Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall, Kane'ohe. Call for schedule and tuition: 952-0309.

Summer Drawing Classes with instructor Wayne Takazono at Hawaiian Graphics and Windward Mall. Call for schedule and fees: 554-4600.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Hawai'i Woodshow 2005 seeks works made from Hawaiian-grown trees for display at the show to be held Sept. 10-14 and for cash prizes. For a prospectus and additional information visit http://hawaii-forest.org or call 587-7048. Deadline is Friday.

VSA Arts and Volkswagen of America seeks visual art works from young artists with disabilities on the theme "Shifting Gears," for cash prizes presented at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. in September. Entries must be postmarked by Friday. Guidelines and applications at www.svarts.org.

Hadassah seeks Jewish artists interested in showing their works for an exhibit in spring 2008. Contact 532-8705 by July 31 for details and submission requirements.

The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce seeks entries for the 27th annual "Commitment to Excellence" exhibit planned for Aug. 16-26. Submit new two- and three-dimensional works for judging 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 8 or 9, Academy Art Center at Linekona. Entry fee of $10 per piece. Call for requirements: 949-5531.

Hawaii Watercolor Society calls for works for the society's October open show to be juried by Patricia San Soucie. Entry by slide due by Aug. 12. Call for a prospectus: 521-9799.

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 and 3 at the Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. Entry fee is $30 for up to three works. Prospectus: 627-1079 or www.oahuartscenter.org.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center will accept works for the juried Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2006 exhibit, scheduled forJan. 8-Feb. 19, beginning on 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.

Windward Community College seeks former students and faculty or others affiliated with the campus with memories, stories and art that they would like to share for the 25th anniversary edition of the college's literary and art journal, Rain Bird. Submissions may be poetry, essays, prose or songs written by the individual or shared by tape or through an interview with current staff. Entry forms available at Hale Akoakoa on campus or downloaded from www.wcc.hawaii.edu/rainbird. Deadline for entries is Sept. 23.

2006 Pacific States Biennial National Print Exhibition, sponsored by UH-Hilo, announce that slides, entry forms and fees may be presented for the juried print exhibit scheduled for Feb. 6-April 21. Entry fee is $30 per artist. Prospectus: www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~art. Deadline is Oct. 18.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists interested in exhibiting for the Flowers and Poetry Show in 2006. Call 538-1052. For one-person or group exhibitions, call 526-1191.

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