SPECIAL EVENTS

Symposium on the Buddhism and Buddhist Art of Bhutan, scholars and representatives discuss the role Buddhism plays in Bhutan, in conjunction with the exhibit opening Feb. 26; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 24; Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $25 (free for academy members and students with ID); registration: 532-8779, tmiyazawa@honoluluacademy.org.

Art Lunch lecture, mixedmedia artist May Izumi presents "The Fire Horse's Granddaughter Goes Looking for Shadows (or How I Took My Dark Side Out for Dinner and a Movie)," a discussion of her career and work; 12 p.m.; Feb. 26; Hawai'i State Art Museum Multipurpose Room; free; 586-0900.

"Carl the Robot, Doris the Bowler Hat, and a Boy Named Wilbur: Character Rigging for Feature Animation," presentation by Disney animator John Edgar Park; 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 26; Kapi'olani Community College, KOA 102; free; 734-9382.

Art of the Himalayas, photographer John Wehrheim displays prints and photographs on canvas that document his time in Bhutan; 1-5 p.m.; Feb. 28; Robyn Buntin of Honolulu, 848 S. Beretania St.; free; 523-5913.

"Monumental Innovation: The Art and Architecture of Longxing Monastery," lecture by Puay-Peng Ho, an educator at the Chinese University of Hong Kong; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 28; Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-8700.

"Tales of the Master Printer," talk by Paul Mullowney, artistic director of Maui's Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center; 1 p.m.; March 1; Honolulu Printmakers workshop, Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; RSVP: 536-5507.

Kapolei High School art exhibition, works in all media, with entertainment, activities, games and more; 3-5 p.m.; March 1; Kapolei High School; free; 479-5842.

'Olelo Community Television invites students to enter its Youth Xchange video competition, "SpeakStrong," in numerous categories; deadline March 1; information: 834-0007, www.olelo.org/yxc.

Art study tour to California, learn about the history and culture of California through visits to museums and private collections; June 5-14; $2,800, plus three-credit Kapi'olani Community College registration fee for ART 269; payment due March 22; 734-9384, kloe@hawaii.edu.

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

OPENING

"Thangka Painting and Conservation in Bhutan," religious paintings, and "Explore Bhutanese Dance," interactive Bhutanese culture exhibit; Feb. 24-May 23; Museum Learning Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8726.

"The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan," religious Buddhist art, emphasizing ancient dances still practiced in Bhutan; Feb. 26-May 23; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.

windward artists guild juried open exhibition, works by local artists; Feb. 26-April 11; The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St.; 235-5545, www.hawaiiwag.org.

"Ocean and Surf: Photographic Interpretations of Hawai'i's Waters," works by Peter Ahing, Hawkins Biggens, Lynn Cook and other artists; opening reception 4-6 p.m. Feb. 28, show runs through April 15; Sub-Zero /Wolf Showroom; free; 597-1647.

"Elements ... the Essential Matter of Existence," works by Frances Hill and Arlene Woo; artists' reception 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 28, show runs Feb. 26-March 22; Louis Pohl Gallery; free; 521-1812.

"Dark Clouds Over Paradise: The Hawai'i Internees Story," artifacts and findings that document the World War II internment of Hawai'i residents of Japanese ancestry; opening reception 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 1, show runs through April 11; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; $3 (free for members of the cultural center); 945-7433.

"Dream of Peace," acrylics on silk by Spark Chan; March 1-31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

"New Abstractions," acrylic paintings by Debbie Young, and "Distinctly Different Jewelry Design," jewelry by Steve Geritz and Babs Miyano-Young; March 1-27; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

CLOSING

Designer Monique Zhang, of San Francisco, displays her gala outfits; through Feb. 24; C.S. Wo Gallery; free; reservations: 223-5134.

"Matteo Sandonà and Hawai'i: A Capital Ambition," works by Sandonà commissioned by members of early Hawai'i society; through Feb. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.

Canon Employee Photo Contest; through Feb. 28; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; 522-5930.

"Disarmament," works by 217 professional Italian artists; through Feb. 28; Kapi'olani Community College, Lama Library; 734-9374.

"Giants," new paintings by Mark Norseth, and "Wi(red) glass," jewelry by Kyle Ino; through Feb. 28; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

Recent works by the Windward Wanderers, a group of local artists; through Feb. 28; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden gallery; 233-7323.

"Figure Studies," watercolors and etchings by Joan Allen; through Feb. 29; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

"Visualizing the Invisible," retrospective exhibition of works by Murray Turnbull; through Feb. 29; Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College; 236-9155.

Heart Shrine Relic Tour, Buddhist relics; through February; Art Treasures Gallery; 536-7789.

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.