SPECIAL EVENTS

"Na La'au O Hawai'i," 13th annual wood show features wood pieces crafted from Hawaiian-grown trees, sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association, Saturday through Sept. 14, Aloha Tower Marketplace, second floor mauka lanai; $2 suggested donation. 566-2337.

OPENING

"Aloha from Taiwan," works by Monica Hsu, presented by the Taiwanese Association of America, Hawai'i chapter, tomorrow through Sept. 31, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Hale. 352-7560, www.honolulu.gov/moca.

"Hawaiian Idyll: the Prints of John Kelly," exhibit of black-and-white etchings, drypoints and color aquatint prints depict scenes of daily life in 19201940 Hawai'i, Thursday through Oct. 12, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Luce Special Exhibition Gallery. 532-8901.

"Archipelago: Portraits of Life in the World's Most Remote Islands," photographs by Susan Middleton and David Liittschwager, Thursday through Sept. 30, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8901.

"Sisterview," recent work by printmaker Louise Barr, emulsion and cloth images by Gail Gauldie and sculptural forms by Sara Nunes-Atabaki, Friday through Sept. 30, opening reception 4-7 p.m. Friday with music by Al Tringali, Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College. 236-9155.

"Situation Comedy: Humor in Recent Art," multimedia traveling exhibit portrays humor in American life, Friday through Dec. 31, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Women Challenging Paradigms," The Official GiRL FeST Hawaii Gallery, works by women in various media, sponsored by GiRL FeST Hawaii, Friday through Oct. 8, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903, www.girlfesthawaii.org.

John Kelly, exhibit of etchings, aquatints, drawings and painting for viewing and for sale, Saturday through Oct. 1, Robyn Buntin of Honolulu. 523-5913.

"Dreams," juried show sponored by the Oahu Art Center, Saturday through Nov. 11, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Honolulu Country Club. 627-1079.

CLOSING

"For the Love of Food," contemporary artists explore and celebrate the food in people's lives, through today, ArtSpace at Sub-Zero/Wolf, King and Pi'ikoi streets. 352-5152, 271-0952.

"Critique Group — 10 Years Later," recent works by Elisabeth Knoke-Dieckvoss, Jodi Endicott, Nadine Ferraro, Kloe Kang, Deborah Nehmad and Laura Smith, through Wednesday, Balcony Gallery, Kailua. 263-4434.

"Conversations with the Moon," paintings by Haunani Bush, through Friday, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

Vietnam Exhibition, silk hand-embroidered pictures created by XQ Embroiders of Vietnam from Dalat Traditional Village; and "Bamboo" pieces by Keiko Thomas, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Gallery. 637-3368.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

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"Thirteen — 13," thirteenth year of the painting invitational exhibit with works by Linda Fong, Kloe Kang, Jinja Kim, Paul Levitt, Alan Leitner, Brigitta Leitner, Mary Matsuda and others, through Sept. 16, Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

Recent Paintings by Chuck Davis; "Eclectic Adornment IX: Addicted to Beads!" beaded jewelry from nine artists; "Summer Fun!" ceramics by Esther Nowell; through Sept. 22, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Pacific University Annual Exhibition, 40th-anniversary exhibit of works in many media by students, faculty, staff and alumni, through Sept. 23, HPU Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"The Lure of Fishing," art, artifacts and photographs examine the history of Hawaiian fishing and fishermen, through Sept. 23, Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop Street. 734-9375.

"I Belong," masks, paintings, photographs and fiber art from students, in grades seven and eight from King Intermediate School, who participated in the Leadership and Resiliency program this summer, through Sept. 23, Gallery on the Pali. 561-5520, 297-6623.

"Women on My Mind," candid photographic portraits of women from 15 countries by Harry Kasanow, through Sept. 24, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

"Consumation of Time — Devotion to the Emptiness," sculptures, paintings and installations by Gwen Wock and photography by Samuella Samaniego, through Sept. 24, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

OTHER VENUES

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"Images from Korea's Demilitarized Zone," photographs by Byung Kwan Choi, through Sept. 23, Honolulu Hale. 922-8998.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

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"Branching Out," glass art by Evan Jenkins, through Sept. 25, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

"Wood Skin Ink: the Japanese Aesthetic in Modern Tattooing," 18th- and 19th-century ukiyo-e prints displayed next to works on paper by contemporary tattoo artists Don Ed Hardy, Takahiro Kitamura, Chris Trevino, Yoshihito Nakano (Horiyoshi III) and Kazuaki Kitamura (Horitomo), through Sept. 25, Hui No'eau Visual Art Center, Makawao, Maui. (808) 572-6560.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

"Life in the Pacific: The 21st Century," an educational opportunity for high school and college students and graduates with ties to the Polynesian cultures of Hawai'i to learn photographic techniques and create works to be shown with an exhibit scheduled for Feb. 23-May 14 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Classes, held at the academy on Saturdays beginning in October, are free. Also, the academy is seeking photographers and teachers to lead classes for this project. Information and application: 532-3666. Registration deadline is Sept. 12.

Oil Painting Classes, impressionist techniques using brush or palette knife, for beginning and experienced students, series of six classes (90 minutes each); $270 for the series taught at the YWCA on Richards Street. Schedule: 383-0998.

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

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Ocean View-Ka'u Chamber of Commerce seeks artwork for the cover of the 2005-2006 chamber directory and exhibit on the theme "I mua Ka'u (Moving Forward Ka'u)." Present works on Friday for the exhibition at Discovery Harbour Community Club, Ocean View, Big Island. Registration: (808) 929-9075.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center will accept works for the juried Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2006 exhibit, scheduled for Jan. 8-Feb. 19, entries accepted Saturday for O'ahu artists at the Academy Art Center at Linekona, Sept. 17 for Kaua'i at the Aloha Center, and Sept. 24 for Maui residents at the Maui center. See www.mauiarts.org for prospectus or call (808) 242-2787, ext. 258.

Tokai University and Shizuoka Junior College sponsors 17th annual Shizuoka Friendship Postcard Art contest. Artists 60 and older are invited to submit postcard art in painting, collage, print or mixed media for a Nov. 29-Dec. 2 exhibit of postcard art from Hawai'i and Japan at tne Shizuoka Community Gallery. Deadline: Sept. 20. 983-4121.

Windward Community College seeks former students and faculty or others affiliated with the campus with memories, stories and art 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 at Hale Akoakoa on campus, or download from www.wcc .hawaii.edu/rainbird. Entry deadline is Sept. 23.

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