SPECIAL EVENTS

"LIVE FROM THE LAWN: SOUTHEAST ASIA CELEBRATION," featuring music and dance, including the University of Hawai'i Javanese Gamelan Orchestra, 6-9 p.m.; March. 6, Hawai'i State Art Museum, front lawn; free; 586-0307, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

FIRST FRIDAY: View exhibit openings, receptions and special events on the First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk, a self-guided tour of art galleries in Downtown Honolulu, Chinatown and Kailua, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 6; free; 524-1160.

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM'S EXPRESSION SESSIONS for ages 5-12; themed "Creative Clay," 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. March 7; The Contemporary Museum; $12; reservations, 237-5230.

"Mirror & Mirage: Japanese Noh and Kyogen Theatre," an exhibit of noh and kyogen masks, costumes, fans, scrolls and special performances, held in conjunction with the English-language premiere of the noh play "Sumida River" at John F. Kennedy Theatre (March 6-15); 8 a.m.-5 pm. weekdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 22; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7584.

Related special events:

• "CAPITAL BIRDS, CRAZY CHICKS: LITERARY AND DRAMATIC CONVENTION IN SUMIDAGAWA," lecture by Arthur Thornhill III, University of Hawai'i, Department of East Asian Languages and Literature, associate professor of Japanese, 3 p.m. March 1, East-West Gallery.

• SUMIDA RIVER PRE-SHOW CHAT, "In The Know about Noh," presented by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance, 7-7:30 p.m. March 7 and 14; East-West Gallery.

HONOLULU PRINTMAKERS 81st ANNUAL EXHIBITION, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through March 13, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Academy Art Center; free; 536-5507.

Related events:

• "Time & Place: Inspired by the Manoa Heritage Center," an exhibition of 20 printmakers' interpretation of the historic landmark, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 27; Sub-Zero Showroom art exhibition space; free; 597-1647.

• "Selections from the Charlot Collection," a "print talk," by curator Bronwen Solyom, 2-2:30 p.m. March 1, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hamilton Library, room 502; reservations, 536-5507.

• "MODERN JAPANESE PRINTS," (no ukiyo-e, in various stages of their development, featuring Sawako Chang, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Asian Art Department, research assistant, 3-4 p.m. March 6; reservations: 536-5507.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM AT FIRST HAWAIIAN CENTER trio of exhibits and related events, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, through May 1; 526-1322:

Related events:

• "Once the Tale is Over," work by May Izumi; artist talk, 7:30 p.m. March 6.

• "Pull, Mark, Fold," works by Wendy Kawabata; artist talk, 7:30 p.m., April 3.

• Curator's talk, with Inger Tully, 7:30 p.m., May 1.

• Third artist featured: "At the Edge: New Paintings by Melinda Morey."

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM DOCENT TRAINING CLASSES, 1-3 p.m. Mondays, through May 11; applications, 237-5217 or www.tcmhi.org.

HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM seeks volunteers to help with monthly Second Saturday events; patience with children, flexibility, and hands-on arts and crafts experience sought; 586-0307.

OPENING

10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SHOEBOX SCULPTURE EXHIBITION" of 150 works " no larger than a shoebox" in various media — including metal, wood, glass, fiber, feathers, paper and clay — March 1-April 9 (opening reception, 3-5 p.m. March 1); UH-Manoa Art Gallery; 956-6888.

"THE OPENING SHOW," by the Association of Hawai'i Artists, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, March 2-April 25, Honolulu Country Club gallery; free; 395-3238.

"CELEBRATING NATURE THROUGH ART," fourth annual show, by Rowena Liu, Jeanne Snell and Muklan Rice, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, March 2-March 30 (artists' reception, 4-6 p.m. March 7), Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kane'ohe; free; 233-7323.

"SURVEY OF DIGITAL IMAGERY," show by students from Pacific New Media, March 2-30 (artists' reception 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 2); Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; free, open to public; 522-5930.

"ARTISTRY IN FABRIC" quilts by Barbara Alama; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, through April 3; Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawai'i; free; 946-6000.

RECENT OPENINGS

"PAN-PACIFIC NATION," exhibition inspired by King David Kalakaua's dream of a Confederation of Pacific Nations, with contemporary art from New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, New Caledonia, Guam and other locations, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through March 28; The Arts at Marks Garage; free; 521-2903.

"SPOUTING OFF," exhibition of teapots by Diane KW, Daven Hee, Cory Lum and Joel Park, through March 20; (First Friday opening, 5-8 p.m. March 6, and "A Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party, 5:30-8 p.m. March 19); 521-1812.

"CLAYMATES," ceramics by members of the Hawai'i Potter's Guild, and "ON CANVAS: KAHIKO," paintings by Cindy Conklin, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; through March 26 ; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

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THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM, 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, free admission for twentysomethings through Sept. 30; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m., Sundays; 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322.

"UNCOMMON OBJECTS," various works from wood, clay, glass, fiber and metal, from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Public Places Collection, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, and Sundays, for an unlimited engagement; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre, second-floor lobby; 236-9155.

"MURAQQA: IMPERIAL MUGHAL ALBUMS," jewel-like paintings from the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Ireland, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through March 1, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10/general, various discounts; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

"TRAVELS OF THE HEART & MIND: Photos of Flora & Wayfaring," the photography of Martine Aceves-Foster, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through March 2; South Street Gallery; 525-5212..

"A PERSONAL POINT OF VIEW," watercolors and pastels by Dave Devenot, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through March 5 , Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu; 595-4047.

"EVER AFTER TALES AND OTHER UNPUBLISHED WORKS," exhibit of mixed-media paintings and sculptures by local artists Lori Uyehara and May Izumi, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, through March 8; Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries, 817 Cedar St.; free; 589-1580.

"VANITY," by Mat Kubo, and "RUDIMENTS," by Mark Fujishige, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through March 9; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free; 544-0287.

"SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE: NOREEN NAUGHTON," a group exhibition by former students of Kapi'olani Community College art professor emeritus Noreen Naughton — Chris Lan Hui Chou, Karen Lee, Mari Sakamoto and Reuben Young — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m Saturdays, through March 14; Koa Art Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College; 734-9374.

SHARON AND THURSTON TWIGG-SMITH COLLECTION of H.C. Westermann, a gift promised the museum in celebration of The Contemporary Museum's 20th anniversary, one of the largest Westermann private holdings (including a painting, sculptures, drawings/watercolors and prints), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, The Contemporary Museum; $5/adults, $3 students/seniors, members/children, free; 526-1322.

"RECENT ACQUISITIONS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, The Contemporary Museum; $5/adults, $3 students/seniors, members/children, free; 526-1322.

"CAPTURING THE ACTOR'S SPIRIT: Kabuki Actor Prints by Katsukawa Shunsho," 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through March 29, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10/general, various discounts; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

46TH ANNUAL HAWAI'I REGIONAL SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS 2009 EXHIBIT, through April 3, Hawai'i State Art Museum; exhibit runs through April 3; free; 586-0307, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

"DIALOGUES OF ABSTRACTION," featuring the works of Mary Mitsuda and James Kuroda, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 3; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Community Gallery; $3, residents, $5 nonresidents, free, center members; 945-7633.

"'ILI IHO: THE SURFACE WITHIN," museum exhibit exploring four museum textile treasures — a feathered cloak, a makaloa mat, an intricate kapa and a "protest quilt"; museum hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 5, Bishop Museum, J.M. Long Gallery; museum admission applies; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

"BEA ORIGINAL," mixed-media abstracts and oil landscape paintings by Benita S.N. Hunt, on display through May 15, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Kailua; 262-7344.

"IMPERIAL KOREAN PAINTING," highlighting Korean screens part of the academy's permanent collection, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts $10 adults, $5 students; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"A HOMAGE TO HAWAI'I," paintings, sculptures and etchings by Colombian artist Ivan Osorio, 9-11 a.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays (or by appointment), through May 20, Han's Gallery, Koko Marina Center; 396-5775.

"AFRICAN ART FROM THE ACADEMY'S COLLECTION," display of carved masks, bronze statues, fabrics and other African art, in celebration of Black History Month, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through May 31; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

"ALPHABET SOUP: LITERARY, LANGUAGE AND LEARNING," showing the history of the written Hawaiian language, literary works about Hawai'i and an "alphabetical" introduction to the museum's artifacts collection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through June 13; Mission Houses Museum; 447-3910.

"ACCESSION," recent acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection; through July 18; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

"DECADES OF ABSTRACTION," a survey of abstract expressionism, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 18, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 adults, $5 students/seniors; free for members/children younger than 12; 532-8700.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

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"TRUE STORY STILL GOING ON," 2008 paintings and drawings by Mac James, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through March 5; Kaua'i Museum Mezzanine Art Gallery; 808-245-6931.

FIRST ANNUAL MAUI ART GLASS EXPO, showcasing 250 art works by 25 invited artists, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily; through end of March; Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; 808-283-9921, www.mauiartglassexpo.com.

"2008 NATIONAL BIENNIAL PRINT EXHIBITION," through mid-April 2009; UH-Hilo, Campus Center, third-floor gallery; free; 808-974-7524.

"SCENIC PAINTINGS OF ALFRED RICHARD GURREY SR.," oil paintings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through June 6, The Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; $10; 808-246-2470.

"EARLY PORTRAITS OF KAUA'I (1778-1940)," photographs, artwork and oil paintings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through June 6, The Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; $10; 808-246-2470.

"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.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

BETHEL STREET GALLERY solicits entries statewide for its juried Third Annual Hawai'i Artist Exhibition; deadline, April 8; for prospectus/application, 524-3552.

'IOLANI (SCHOOL) FAIR ART SHOW AND SALE solicits participation by visual artists for its April 15-18 fundraising (consignment sales) show on campus. Send information — name, contact details, artistic medium and any connection (not required) with 'Iolani — to lei@iolani.org); information, 943-2253, www.iolanifair.org.

PACIFIC NEW MEDIA seeks entries for March juried exposition of digital imaging in Hawai'i; open to all Hawai'i amateurs and professionals; five-image limit; 956-8244.

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in The Gazebo restaurant; for details: Francisco.Mireles@macys.com.

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

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks 3-D works in any media from O'ahu artists; 597-8034.

RESOURCE SUITES seeks artwork 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 at 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

"THIRD THURSDAY," live music for art lovers and people wanting to "stay and play" downtown, 6-7 p.m., third Thursday monthly; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.; 521-2903.

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

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 base; 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.

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

"BOTANICALS," two-session watercolor class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 7 and 14, Lyon Arboretum; $15; 988-0461.

UH-MANOA OUTREACH CLASSES, registration, 956-8400; information, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses:

• "Oil/Acrylic Painting on Location," 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, through April 11 (call for locations); $150, new students; $125, repeat students.

HAWAI'I POTTERS GUILD, SPRING CLASSES in wheel and handbuilding pottery, through March 21, various days/times, 2480 Bingham St.; $165; registration: 941-8108; www.hawaiipottersguild.org.

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 6-9 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at Shingon Shu Temple, 915 Sheridan St. and 10 a.m.-1 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.