SPECIAL EVENTS

HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM closed Furlough Friday, Nov. 27; information, 586-0307.

"AT 21: GIFTS AND PROMISED GIFTS In Honor of The Contemporary Museum's 20th Anniversary," exhibition of major gifts and promised gifts; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 24; The Contemporary Museum, Makiki; 526-0232.

MIXED MEDIA MINIATURE XII ART EXHIBITION and holiday sale, including painting, drawing, watercolors, pastel works, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking and ceramics, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Kapi'olani Community College, Koa Art Gallery; information, 734-9374,.

BISHOP MUSEUM 'FASHION HERITAGE' EXHIBITS, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays, through April 11; regular museum admission applies; information: 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.:

* Ka Lei Päpale: "Hats of Hawai'i," featuring the museum's 19th- and 20th-century hat collection, alongside contemporary hats, Castle Building, second floor gallery.

• Ho'olauole: "The Joy of Wearable Art," exploring the concept of "cultural body," what makes it "native" and how it is expressed in modern times, J.M. Gallery.

OAHU ARTS CENTER solicits entries for Dec. 26-Jan. 23 show, at Pauahi Tower Gallery; open to local artists; entry deadline, Dec. 12; prospectus, 271-1344.

"A CHRISTMAS FANTASY," fundraising art and craft sale, of art, fiber and wearable art, jewelry, cards, carvings, ornaments, etched glass and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28-29, and Dec. 3-6, , Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila; information, 236-9155

VOLCANO VILLAGE ARTISTS HUI 23rd Annual Art Studio Tour and holiday sale; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27-29, Volcano Village, Big Island; tour, free; information/tour map, 808-987-3472.

"NAU KA WAE: The Choice Belongs to You, featuring artist Ka'ili Chun; one of the continuing series of Art Lunch lectures, 12-1 p.m. Nov. 24; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0304.

HONOLULU PRINTMAKERS IMPRESSIONS PRINT SHOW and holiday sale of etchings, lithographs, screenprints and woodcuts by local artists, including live T-shirt screening and a "Father Damien in Fine Print" portfolio; noon-4:30 p.m. Nov. 27, and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 28 & 29, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission; 536-5507.

"HANDMADE IN HAWAI'I" holiday sale, by Hawai'i Craftsmen, including hundreds of hand-crafted items, jewelry, wearable, ceramics, wood glass and more; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; information, 521-3282, www.hawaiicraftsmen.org.

WINDWARD POTTERS CHRISTMAS SALE, of functional pieces, sculptural forms and raku, made by local artists, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Kailua Elementary School cafeteria; information, 239-5045.

VOLCANO ART CENTER 35th Birthday Open House (including chance to take a nature walk in the rainforest), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27, Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; park entrance fees apply, open house, free; information, 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

OPENINGS

"GARDEN SEEN," new paintings by Mary Mitsuda, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Bethel Street Gallery; information, 524-3552, www.bethelstreetgallery.com.

"+/- — SELECTED WORKS ON PAPER," by Maya Lea Portner, a selection of two-dimensional works including drawings, paper-cuts and sewn constructions; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays-Sundays, through Dec. 13, The Contemporary Cafe Gallery; information, 526-0232.

"HAWAIIAN REEF VISIONS," paintings by Mary M. Flynn, store hours, through Dec. 15, Morning Brew shop, Kailua; information, 262-7770.

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY, reception for first showing of water photographer Jim Russi's work, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 28, thomadro Art Gallery, Hale'iwa; information, 637-8010.

"'DECK YER WALLS' BY ARTISTS" showing of works by Roxy Chasle, Vince Hazen, Matt Kawika Ortiz, Aaron Padilla, Maika'i Tubbs and Allison Uttley, Nov. 24-Jan. 8 (reception, 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 3) (First Friday, 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 4); Louis Pohl Gallery; information/hours, 521-1812.

"FUN-FANTASY-FUNCTION," exhibit of the ceramics of Daven Hee, Cory Lum, Diane KW and Joel Park; Nov. 24-Feb. 12 (reception, 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 3) (First Friday, 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 4); Louis Pohl Gallery; information/hours, 521-1812.

RECENT OPENINGS

"THE ART OF BONSAI," showcasing the personal collection of artist Kahi Ching. Collected since childhood, many saved and "resuscitated" from construction sites and dumping grounds on view 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 22 and Nov. 27-29 (artist receptions 5-8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 27); Kahi Gallery, 460 'Ena Road, Alana Waikíkí Business Center; 561-1032.

"IN THIS ORDER," mixed-media works by Chinatown-based artist Richard Earl Leong Yu Hadad-Ralya, "a sideways glance at globalism, sustainability and the 'big blue'"; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Dec. 31; thirtyninehotel, second floor; 599-2522.

PASTEL ARTISTS OF HAWAII 2009 OPEN EXHIBITION juried show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 25; Bishop Square, Pauahi Tower, second floor; 489-7531.

"OCEAN OF EMPTINESS: PAINTINGS BY STEPHEN LITTLE," director, Honolulu Academy of Arts, an exhibit of canvases — "imaginary landscapes, situated in spaces that are mostly empty" — influenced by his years studying Chinese and Japanese paintings; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 12; Pegge Hopper Gallery (artist reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18); 524-1160.

"DANCE MACHINES FROM THE TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS," touring exhibition from Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Thursday Island, Australia; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 3; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7584.

"TWO DIMENSIONS," works by Hans Loffe, "bridging the gap between nature and organic forms, and geometry , balance and division of space"; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, through Jan. 15; Hawai'i Pacific University, Hawai'i Loa Campus, Käne'ohe; 236-5853.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"THE NORTH SHORE IN BLACK & WHITE" by Sean Davey, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, through Nov. 25; free; public invited); The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930 or www.seandavey.com.

"THE GEISHA COLLECTION," a display of original handbags made from vintage wedding uchikake (full-length outer robe), kimono and obi textiles by Lynda Sakraida and "EXTENSIONS," art work by Cindy Conklin; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 28; The Gallery of Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"LAND . . . SEA . . . MOON," photographs by Naomi Olson, on view through November, South Street Gallery and Frame Arts Hawaii; proceeds to Federation of the Blind, Hawai'i.

"HAWAI'I'S MODERN MASTERS," 10 a.m.-10 p.m. through Nov. 30; Luxury Row, Cedar Street Galleries, 2100 Kaläkaua Ave.; 971-9011.

"AMONG GIANTS: PHOTOGRAPHIC MOMENTS WITH HAWAI'I'S HUMPBACKS," showcasing the photography of waterman Peter Ahing; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, through Dec. 4; Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawai'i; 1600 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 105; 946-6000.

"DEGREES OF DISTINCTION" annual alumni invitational exhibition, featuring 24 artists and art historians educated at the University of Hawai'i-Mänoa Department of Art and Art History; gallery hours, through Dec. 11; UH Art Gallery, Mänoa campus; 956-6888.

"THE UNIVERSE: YOURS TO DISCOVER," presented by University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy and the UHM Library, with telescope celestial images and graphic art works; library hours, through Dec. 18; Bridge Gallery, Hamilton Library, UH-Mänoa; 956-8688.

PASTEL ARTISTS OF HAWAII 2009 OPEN EXHIBITION, juried by nationally known artist Snowden Hodges; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 25; Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square, second floor; 489-7531.

"TAKIE OKUMURA'S LANTERN SLIDES," exhibit of lantern slides, predecessors of 35 mm slides (including hand-painted color illustrations, black and white photographs and hand-colored photographs), by former converted Christian pastor and Japanese community educator; through Dec. 31; University of Hawai'i-Mänoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; 956-8688.

"HAWAIIAN FLAG QUILT: LEGACY OF PATRIOTISM," 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, through Jan. 2; Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain Houses Galleries; $6; 447-3910, www.missionhouses.org

"THIRTY-SIX VIEWS OF MOUNT FUJI," first presentations of Edo-period Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's entire museum series — one of the museum's masterpiece collections — with related exhibit of Mount Fuji works by other artists; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 3; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10, $5 students/seniors, free for members and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

"URBAN ORIGINS," art by Martin Hsu, through Jan. 7; Split Obsession store, Ala Moana Shopping Center; 951-8480.

"GRAPHIC CABINET NO. 4: FRANCISCO GOYA — THE DISASTERS OF WAR," rare etchings on the horrors of war by the Spanish master, seen for the first time in decades; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 10; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 9; admission fee; 532-8700.

"BARTLETT IN EUROPE," mini-exhibition on the artist's early years in Europe, part of the year-long celebration of Charles William Bartlett; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 17; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700; www.honoluluacademy.org.

"voluptuous lines," sculptural oil on canvas paintings by Kamea Hadar; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Jan. 26; Pacific Guardian Center, 737 Bishop St.; 373-5186; www.kameagallery.com.

"IN HONOR OF GRANDMOTHER," exhibit of Hawai'i family stories through feather lei, quilts and more; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 31; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10, $5 students/seniors, free for members and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

THE WORKS OF HIROKI, SETSUKO AND MIHO MORINOUE, family of artists from the Big Island; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:30-6 p.m. Fridays (7-9 p.m., First Fridays); The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St.; through Feb. 9; free; 526-1322.

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

"HO'OULU: The Inspiration of Hula," featuring works from the Art in Public Places Collection; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through July 17, 2010; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900; www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in the Gazebo restaurant. 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 its 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

ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. most Saturdays and Sundays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"A Gathering of Greenery," block prints by Caren Loebel-Fried; Kiawe Kitchen, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-985-8979.

"Arts of the Philippines," Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"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.

IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTINGS BY FLEURETTE, Gallery Haiku, Windward Mall; Island Treasures, Koko Marina Center; 922-8641; www.fleuretteart.com.

"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.

Quan Gallery, fine-art photo collages by Carolyn Quan; Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel and 900 Front St., Lahaina; 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

GINNY WALDEN FINE ARTS, free talk and tour of gallery and sculpture garden, Olomana Gardens, Waimänalo; school groups welcome; by appointment only: 259-8453.

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.

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/Nä 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/Nä 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; noon-3 p.m., first and third Saturdays at Pearl Highlands Center; noon-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 ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3 p.m.; Saturdays; The Contemporary Museum; $12 ($7 members): 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

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

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 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, Kaneohe 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, 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 St.; $270 for the series; schedule: 383-0998.