SPECIAL EVENTS

Impressions Benefit Print Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission, proceeds benefit programs of the Honolulu Printmakers. 536-5507.

Got Gift? artists' holiday studio sale with ceramics by R. Jeff Lee, Carol Lee and paintings, drawings and sculptures by M. Goodwill, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Lee Ceramics Hawai'i, 68-474 Crozier Drive, Mokule'ia. 637-8934, 637-4207.

Art Sale, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, prints and collectibles by Vicky Chock, Beverly Creamer, Jo Rowley, Donna Shimazu, Esther Shimazu and Cora Yee, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 2790 Kahaloa Drive, Manoa; free admission. 779-7543.

25th annual World Art Bazaar, sale of handcrafted baskets, ceramics, textiles, folk art, ethnic fashions and jewelry, holiday ornaments from around the world, 1-5 p.m. today, Academy Art Center at Linekona, first-floor gallery; continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 10; free admission. 532-8741.

Ceramics Sale, works produced by students in the center's ceramic classes, 1-5 p.m. today, Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery; continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 10. 532-8741.

Wearable Art, new line of fashion and textile art by Kealopiko, 5-9 p.m. today, 1639 Kamole St.; free admission. 216-9229.

"Four Points of View," live music and original art by Mihoko, Sonny Pops, Fran Maier and Hawaiian collectibles, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Fine Art Hawaii Studio-Gallery at Restaurant Row; free admission. 536-8820.

Gallery Anniversary, celebrate the galleries first year with wine, cheese, chocolate, live entertainment and artists Jael Collins Blazquez, Maria Steele, Kimo Fujii, Lexi Mackenzie, Christiaan Phleger and Emanuel Pangilinan, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Accents Gallery at Honolulu Stained Glass; free admission. 737-8018.

"A Night of Art at Niu Valley," recent works by Clark Takashima including murals and surf, sea and landscapes, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 444 Halemaumau St.; free admission. 728-8873, 371-9482.

"Lauhala Holiday," Second Saturday event with artisan weavers demonstrating their techniques, art displays, keiki art activities and museum tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i State Art Museum; free admission. 586-0900.

SketchCrawl, participants invited to draw the sites of downtown/Chinatown, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday in front of Zaney's Restaurant, through 2 p.m. when artists will meet at The ARTS at Marks Garage to share their drawings and stories; free. 286-6566, 521-2903, www.sketch crawl.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.

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 artist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea, Maui. (808) 874-8583.

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.

Painting demonstration by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

OPENING THIS WEEK

"Whimsical World: Toys Across Asia," dolls, games, puppets and traditional toys from China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and elsewhere, today through Feb. 16, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

"The Lifework & Collective Song of Sam Kaha'i Kaai," carved images, 'awa bowls, Hawaiian weapons, basketry and fishhooks, today through Dec. 30, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Maui; also: panel discussion, "Kanaka Maoli/Tangata Maoari," on Hawaiian and Maori cultural revitalization, 1 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, at the center; free. (808) 242-2787.

Batiks by Phil Soo, Malaysian fabric art designs, today through Jan. 4, Sutrov Gallery, Pa'ia, Maui. (808) 579-6242.

New Paintings by Chris Campbell, Thursday through Jan. 31, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

Kelly Krusnoski and Krista Woodward, watercolors and glass sculptures, Thursday through Dec. 24, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.

"Boys in the Band: Geoffrey Chadsey Drawings 1998-2006," Friday through March 18, The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"Jenny Holzer — Recent Works," paintings from the artist's political "Redaction" series, multicolored mini-LED panels and marble sculptures, Friday through March 18, The Contemporary Museum , Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

RECENT OPENINGS

"Underwater Visions," photography by Lytha Conquest, through Dec. 28, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Text Reveals Title," new figurative and conceptual work by Zachary Opaskar, through Dec. 29, Ong King Arts Center. 306-7823.

Recent Work, sculptures by Mamoru Sato, through Dec. 30, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

" 'Ohana Dancers," gicle prints by Al Furtado, through Dec. 31, Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

"The Sun Never Sets," video installation, "Legible Nature," by Adam Chapman; Paintings by Susan Maddux; and an installation, "Splendid Isolation," by Margo Ray; through Jan. 6, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Tsunagari — Connecting to There," ceramics by Etsuko Douglass and "Terra Botanica Perspective," portfolio exchange between 18 printmakers from Canada, the Netherlands and Hawai'i on a flora theme, through Jan. 17, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"Drawing From the Source," new paintings by Melinda Morey, through Jan. 25, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 245-6931.

CLOSINGS

Matchbook Plus Show 2006, two- and three-dimensional works by 40 Hawai'i artist done in miniature, through today, Cedar Street Gallery. 589-1580.

"Blessing of the Island Goddess," paintings by Zariah, through today, Lahaina Art Society's Banyan Tree Gallery, Maui. (808) 661-0111.

"Journey of Discovery: East to West," works by Sita Nissanka, through Friday, Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.

Fine Art Exhibits, John Koga's cast-resin sculpture at Tiffany & Co.; Mary Mitsuda's abstract paintings at Yves Saint Laurent; Mac James' paintings at Chanel; and Randall Shiroma's stone sculpture at Gucci; all exhbits through Friday, 2100 Kalakaua Avenue. 955-2878.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

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"Reconstructing Memories," works by 12 artists exploring the effect of memory on history, through Dec. 13, UH-Manoa Art Gallery; Art Building Auditorium; free. 956-6888.

"House of Fire — Four Directions from the Fire Island," ceramics by Clayton Amemiya and Fumi Bonk, mixed media and ceramics by Setsuko Watanabe Morinoue and sculpture by Randy Takaki, through Dec. 15, The Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop Street. 271-0952, 599-5009.

"Small Kine Art, Big Kine Heart," 2006 mixed-media miniature show, through Dec. 16, Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

"Dark Clouds Over Paradise: The Hawai'i Internee's Story," through Dec. 27, The Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo; sponsored by Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633, (808) 935-0926.

Unique Treasures and Gifts by Hawai'i Artists, a selection of paintings, ceramics, art glass, koa bowls and boxes, and jewelry for sale, through Dec. 28, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Philippines: To the Plantations and Beyond," exhibit to honor the 100th anniversary of Filipinos in Hawai'i, with photos and costumes of Filipino workers; a tribute to all-Filipino regiments that served in the U.S. military; and a display of leaders of Filipino ancestry, through Dec. 31, Hawaii Plantation Village, Goro Arakawa Exhibit Room, Waipahu; free admission. 677-0110, www.hawaii plantationvillage.com.

"Bridges and Waterfalls: Georgia O'Keeffe in Hawai'i," works from the academy's collection, through Dec. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"In the Bag," handbags, purses and carrying cloths from the academy's collection, through Dec. 31, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Textile Gallery. 532-8701.

"Hawaiian Landscapes," paintings by Liam Murphy, through Jan. 1, Island Art Galleries. 941-2008.

"The Lone Wolf," paintings, drawings, watercolors and graphic works by Indonesian artist Sudjana Kerton, through Jan. 7, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 14. 532-8701.

"Na Hulu Ali'i," rare Hawaiian featherwork from the Kamehameha dynasty and other Hawaiian monarchs, including cloaks, capes and feathered deities from the museum's collection, through Jan. 7, Bishop Museum Castle Memorial Building's second-floor Treasure Gallery; also, Kealoha Kelekolio presents the story of the pa'u of Princess Nahi'ena'ena, included with museum admission: $14.95 general, with discounts for youth, seniors, military and kama'aina. 847-3511.

"Out of the Sketchbook 2," works by more than 40 artists, through Jan. 10, the balcony gallery. 263-4434.

"Original Intent: The Aesthetics of Condition," Japanese woodblock prints by Okumura Masanobu (1686-1764) and other early printmakers, through Jan. 21, James A. Michener Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

"Treasures of Hawai'i's Past," artifacts that tell the story of Hawai'i's first missionaries, and how their lives were influenced by native culture, through Jan. 27, Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain House Gallery; $5. 531-0481.

Tenth Anniversary Exhibition, works by 116 previously shown artists, through Jan. 30, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.

A Rotation of Chinese Paintings, works from the academy's collection, through Feb. 4, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Sullivan Gallery. 532-8701.

"Precious Resources: The Land & The Sea," works by Hawai'i artists that explore the impact of our natural surroundings on our lives, through July 7, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa, in the academy's second-floor galleries. 532-8701.

"O2art 3: Paul Morrison, gamodeme," black and white monumental painting, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"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.

"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

"Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present by Island artists; docent-led tours available, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

OTHER VENUES

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

Raining Cats and Dogs, animal art by Linda Bachrach, through Dec. 31, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

Contemporary Quilts Hawai'i, works by Barbara Alana, Charlene Hughes, Susan McKenna, Marion Speers, Christine Stengle and Barbara Vasold, through Jan. 22, Sub-Zero/Wolf showroom's stairway gallery. 597-1647.

"The Invisible Painting," photographic works by Stephen Niles, through Feb. 16, UH-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall, Room 106. 956-7647.

New Work by Edward Aotani, Simone Berlin, Mary Flynn and Jahn-Peter Preis, through Feb. 24, Duc's Bistro. 263-4434.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

Small Works Show, 2006 holiday mixed-media miniature works by members of the Kauai Society of Artists, jurored by Darrell Hill, through Dec. 15, Kukui Grove exhibition hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i.

7th annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, display of holiday wreaths created by Hawai'i artists, through Jan. 2, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

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 of instruction. 536-0121.

Basics in Oil, ongoing classes by Elaine Matsuda, for 12 and older, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; Midori Art Studio, 2639 S. King St., Suite 204; $100 for five-week series of classes. Call for supply list and registration: 952-0309.

Oil-painting classes, learn composition and color from Noriko Wakayama, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Hawaiian Graphics; $100 for four weeks of instruction plus supply costs. 523-0790, 973-7171.

Oil-painting classes, modern impressionist techniques using brush or palette knife, with artist Yuan Shawl, for beginning students; nine workshop hours taught at the YWCA on Richards Street; $270 for the series. Schedule: 383-0998.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks two- and three-dimensional works in any media on the theme "Shelter" for a Jan. 10-March 3 exhibit. Submit up to three images (slide or jpegs) of appropriate works for judging by 6 p.m. Saturday to the gallery, 1159 Nu'uanu Ave. Additional requirements and information: 521-2903, info@artsat marks.com.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is accepting applications for the Biennium Grants Program for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 for monetary support in the areas of art, culture, history and/or the humanities. Application and guidelines: www.hawaii.gov/sfca. Application deadline is Dec. 18.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition — Hawai'i seeks original artworks on the the theme "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize ... " for the Jan. 5-26 exhibition on nonviolence. Works in a variety of media may be submitted 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Pacific Justice & Reconciliation Center; entry fee is $25 for up to three works. Information and guidelines: 395-4612, mrjoy@hawaii.rr.com.

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

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

Art Fairs seeks works in any media to show at the YWCA on Richards Street during First Friday downtown gallery walks. 383-0998.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists to submit works for Abilities 2007; call 539-3874 or write to liagena@amhd.health.state.hi.us. Also, artists for Leap Year Show 2008; call Association of Hawaii Artists; for solo or group exhibitions, 526-1191.

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.