SPECIAL

ART IN THE GARDEN, artworks plus photographs of flowers and plants; artists' reception 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; free; 233-7323.

WOMEN ARTISTS RECOGNIZED, exhibit by Betty Pearson, Barbara Betts, Joan Allen, Ruth Pistor and Jean Porter; Aug. 17-Sept. 19, artist reception 4-6 p.m. Aug. 23; Gallery on the Pali; free; 526-1191.

SURF DISCUSSION SERIES, with guest speakers Crystal Thornburg and Dave Homcy; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Chinatown Boardroom, 1160 Nu'uanu Ave.; free; 585-7200.

ART FOR ALS, three-day fundraiser for the ALS Association and artist Peggy Chun, inspired by the book "The Watercolor Cat" written by Shelly Mecum using Peggy's paintings as illustrations; Aug. 21-23; Honolulu Art District Galleries, Chinatown; free; 521-3282, 546-1144.

PAPER DYEING WORKSHOP, with Susan Rogers-Aregger; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 22; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; $95 plus tax; 395-4702.

"LET'S MAKE BASKETS," with fiber artist and Volcano resident Pam Barton; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23; Volcano Garden Arts, Big Island; $50 plus $12 for materials; 808985-8979, volcanogardenarts@hawaii.rr.com.

LEE CERAMICS SUMMER SALE, 50 percent off and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23; Lee Ceramics, 68-474 Crozier Dr., Waialua; free; 637-4207, www.leeceramics.com.

"ROSES AND REVOLVERS: THE LADYKILLERS," an all-female artshow; Aug. 23-Sept. 30, opening reception 5 p.m. Aug. 23; Prolifik, 939 McCully St.; $10; 927-5836, www.prolifikprojects.com.

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations on O'ahu seeking grants for the creation of new and original artistic work. Apply by 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21; 768-6622, www.honolulu.gov/moca.

The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks volunteers to help with events, gallery sittings and art installations; 521-2903, info@artsatmarks.com.

OPENING

NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM ANNUAL EXHIBIT, featuring artwork by city employees and their family members; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Aug. 18-28; Honolulu Hale Courtyard; free; 768-6622.

"COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE," 30th annual art exhibition pays tribute to Harry Tsuchidana for Lifetime of Artistic Excellence; Aug. 19-28; Academy Art Center at Linekona; free; 949-5531, www.honolulujapanesechamber.org.

CLOSING

"Biennial of Hawai'i Artists (VIII)," recent works by Island artists; today; The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights; 526-1322.

"How's Your House?" interactive children's exhibit on home designs from around the world; today; Museum Learning Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8726.

"THE ART OF BINGATA," recent works by Yusuke Yokoi; through Tuesday; Academy Art Center; 532-8743, www.honoluluacademy.org.

"AUSPICIOUS," 8 new works by Vernon Rieta; through Thursday; Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.

"KEY INGREDIENTS: AMERICA BY FOOD," a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition hosted by Kapi'olani Community College; through Friday; KCC's Lama Library; 734-9513, 732-5402, www.kcc.hawaii.edu.

"AMERICAN RESTING PLACE," a documentary photography and contemporary art exhibit; through Saturday; Chamberlain House Galleries, Mission Houses Museum; 531-0481, www.missionhouses.org.

RECENT OPENINGS

NINE IS THE NEW LUCKY NUMBER, The Friends of Waialua Library showcases nine Hawai'i artists who live, work or have lived on the North Shore; through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"LELAND MIYANO: HISTORIA NATURALIA ET ARTIFICIALIA," part of Asian Sensation! 2008 Summer Exhibition; through Aug. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8712, lgriffith@honoluluacademy.org.

"ONE WAY OR ANOTHER: ASIAN AMERICAN ART NOW," part of the Asian Sensation! 2008 Summer Exhibition; through Aug. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8712, lgriffith@honoluluacademy.org.

"SHU: REINVENTING BOOKS IN CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART," part of the Asian Sensation! 2008 Summer Exhibition; through Aug. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8712, lgriffith@honoluluacademy.org.

"SURF EVOLUTION — 100 YEARS OF VINTAGE WOODEN SURFBOARD," exhibit; through Aug. 25; Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St., second floor; 271-0952, behlke@hawaii.edu.

"A LITTLE OF THIS AND THAT," by Roy Okano; through Aug. 28; Canon U.S.A. Inc, Ward Plaza; 522-5930.

"NARRATIVE WOODCUTS," by Laura Smith, "STREET WALK, STREET TALK," new oil paintings by Susie Y. Anderson, "WOOD ARTISTRY," by Michael Lee, "IN THE CLOUD," artwork by John Koga, all exhibits through Aug. 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

"CORRINE GALLARDO AND FRIENDS," 20 artists showing artwork in oil, acrylic, mixed media, watercolor, assemblages, handpainted giclee and photography; through Aug. 29; Pauahi Tower Lobby Gallery; 271-1344.

JERRY OKIMOTO AND SATORU ABE, a show in memory of Hawai'i-born sculptor Jerry Okimoto, organized by Satoru Abe; through Aug. 30; Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; 536-9828, www.nuuanugallery.com.

"TREE HUGGER," artwork by Kelly Sueda; through Aug. 30, closing reception 2:30-4 p.m. Aug. 30; Town, 3435 Wai'alae Ave.; 735-5900.

"SUMMER FUN," acrylics and giclee prints by Rosalie Prussing; through Aug. 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

"ALTOGETHER: CONTEMPORARY PAPUA NEW GUINEA ART," featuring the works of more than 20 artists; through Sept. 5; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7584, arts.www.EastWestCenter.org.

"CALABASH," a mixed plate of artists, media and subject matter; through Sept. 6; The Association of Hawai'i Artists Gallery, Honolulu Country Club; 395-3238.

"MAMO AWARDS 2008: CELEBRATING OUR MASTERS," part of the third annual Maoli Arts Month; through Sept. 7; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org, www.maoliartsmonth.org.

"ECO/LOGIC," an environmentally themed exhibit; through Sept. 16; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-2903, www.artsatmarks.com.

"MIDDLE GROUND," recent paintings by Sydney Yee; through Sept. 16; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322, www.tcmhi.org.

WAYNE MIYAMOTO, a decade of prints and works on paper; through Sept. 16; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322, www.tcmhi.org.

"THROWN," ceramics by Daven Hee; through Sept. 16; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322, www.tcmhi.org.

"PLACES AND SPACES," by Ka Ning Fong; through Sept. 19; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery; 544-0287.

"WHALES: WONDERS OF THE OCEAN," a traveling exhibit by WonderWorks; through Sept. 21; Bishop Museum; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

"PRIDE AND PRACTICALITY: JAPANESE IMMIGRANT CLOTHING IN HAWAI'I," exhibit from vintage kimono, plantation-era clothing to Japanese luggage bins; through Sept. 27; $5 for non-Hawai'i residents, $3 nonmembers Hawai'i resident, free for members; 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

"FACES AND FIGURES," features six local artists; through Sept. 28; The Contemporary Museum Cafe; 523-3362.

"BEACHES," a group show by artists from the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program; through Sept. 30; Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Gallery, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; 531-3511.

"BODIES," preserved human body specimens, Ala Moana Center; through Dec. 31; adults $26 ($24 seniors, $18 children, $19 student/military with valid ID); 877-273-4375; www.bodiestickets.com; www.bodiestheexhibition.com.

"KOREANS ON THE PLANTATION," exhibit; through Dec. 31; Hawai'i's Plantation Village, Waipahu; free; 677-0110, www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

"MORE THAN HORSES," photo-realistic artwork by Frans-Willem "FW" Hendriks; through Aug. 30; The Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052, www.waimeaartscouncil.org.

"DECORATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS," display by Albert Molina; through Aug. 31; Lahaina Arts Society's Banyan Tree Gallery; 808-661-0111.

"MOANA," photographs by Bruna Stude; through Oct. 2; Kaua'i Museum; 808-245-6931.

"VISIONS OF HAWAI'I," paintings by Adrienne Mierzwa; through Oct. 5; Roy's Poipu Bar and Grill, Kaua'i; free; 808-742-5000.

"GOKUROSAMA: CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE NISEI IN HAWAI'I," traveling Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i exhibition by photographer Brian Y. Sato; through Oct. 15; Lyman Museum, Hilo; free; 808-935-5021.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

HONOLULU JAPANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE seeks entries from local artists for the chamber's 30th annual "Commitment to Excellence" art exhibition opening Aug. 19. Submit works Aug. 11-12; accepted entrants will be notified Aug. 13; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 949-5531, www.honolulujapanesechamber.org.

THE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI'I ARTISTS invites artists to participate in the all-media Contemporary Art Show at Pauahi Tower, 1001 Bishop St., Lobby level. Entry receiving is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Aug. 30; for more information: 398-1863, www.associationhawaiiartists.com.

HAWAI'I TOURISM AUTHORITY seeks materials from artists and arts organization to showcase the variety of culture and arts in Hawai'i. Deadline to submit materials is Sept. 2. Send materials and form to Lois Kajiwara, Hawai'i Tourism Authority, 1801 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815; for more information: 973-2268, lkajiwara@hawaiitourismauthority.org.

Café Che Pasta seeks hanging art in all media from solo or group exhibitors; 524-0004.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks three-dimensional works in any media from O'ahu artists; 597-8034.

RESOURCE SUITES seeks art work 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, 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

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 Corps Base Hawaii; 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.

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

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

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 7-10 p.m. Mondays and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapahulu Center, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6-9 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.

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