SPECIAL EVENTS

Things Japanese Sale, antiques, collectibles, clothing, dish sets and other items of Japanese origin; through Sept. 1; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free admission, sales benefit the center's programs; 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

OPENING

"Island to Island: A Collaboration Between Three International Universities," 50 artists from the University of Hawai'i; Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang; and University of Tasmania Launceston, Australia; Aug. 26 to Oct. 5; UH-Manoa, Art Gallery; 956-6888.

"New Songs on Ancient Tunes," 19th-20th century Chinese painting and calligraphy from the Richard Fabian collection; Aug. 30-Nov. 11; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8701.

Kelly Sueda and Mary Mitsuda, Recent works in oil; Aug. 3-Sept. 29; Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; 536-9828.

"Midnight Bloom," acrylics on silk by Spark Chan; Sept. 1 through Sept. 30; Ko'olau Gallery at Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

Group Show, works in various media by Pam Davis, Ann Guth, Julie McCue, Denise Ulrich and Jay West; Sept. 1 through Sept. 29, artists reception 3-5 p.m. Sept. 8; Firehouse Gallery; Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052.

RECENT OPENINGS

29th annual "Commitment to Excellence Art Show," Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce's juried show of two- and three-dimensional works by Hawai'i artists, featuring the work of Charles Higa; through Aug. 30, Academy Art Center at Linekona; 949-5531.

Faculty Biennial Art Exhibit, works by the fine arts faculty at Kapi'olani Community College; through Sept. 20; Koa Gallery; 734-9374.

"Bowled Over," wood artistry by Mike Lee and "Chi," paintings by Chuck Davis; through Sept. 20; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"Replay: Recycled Work by 7 Hawai'i Artists," Elsha Bohnert, Rebecca Horn, Alan Leitner, Mark Maresca, Bernie Moriaz, Ira Ono and Lori Uyehara use found objects and recycled materials; through Oct. 13; Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom; 597-1647.

CLOSING

Oils by Dawn Lundquist; through Aug. 30; Kim Taylor Reece Gallery; 546-1144.

Chinese Photographic Society of Hawaii Exhibition; through Aug. 30; Canon Photo Gallery; 522-5930.

4th annual Honolulu Woodturners' Hui Show, through Aug. 31; Nohea Gallery, Ward Warehouse; proceeds benefit Aloha United Way; 956-0074.

"Then and Now," recent works by "Ululani" Merna Joan Watta; through Aug. 31; Firehouse Gallery; Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052.

"Hapa Chinese — A Cousins Art Show (for Popo)"; through Aug. 31; Gallery on the Pali; 595-4047.

"Orchid Fantasy," watercolors by Keiko Thomas; through Aug. 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

Paintings by Ka-Ning Fong and Sculpture by Koi Ozu; through Aug. 31; the balcony gallery, Kailua; 263-4434.

"Substraits of Time," ceramics by Shigeru Miyamoto; through Aug. 31; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall, Room 106; 956-7647.

"I Heart Rainbows," works by Rona Bennett and April Lee; through Sept. 1; Chinatown Boardroom; 585-7200.

"Precious Resources: The Land & the Sea," works that explore our relationship to our natural surroundings; through Sept. 8; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.

"Just East of West — the Geography and Culture of In-Between," Hawai'i artists explore people, freight and customs from the perspective of Hawai'i as the gateway to the Pacific Rim; through Sept. 1; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-2903.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"Shaman Arts of Vietnam," ritual objects used by northern Vietnamese shamans including paintings, costumes and musical instruments; through Sept. 10; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7543.

"Virus project/paintings & drawings//2007///," recent works by Janetta Napp; through Sept. 21; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery; 544-0287.

"Larger Than Life: Portraits and Portrait-making," 19th-century portraits from the museum's collection, plus works by contemporary artists; through Sept. 22; Mission Houses Museum; $6 admission includes tours of the mission houses; 531-0481.

"Then and Now," a retrospective of watercolors and ceramics by Charles E. Higa, and "Journey," paintings by Shingo Honda; through Sept. 25; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322.

"The World's Loveliest Art: James A. Michener and Japanese Woodblock Prints," exhibit to commemorate the centennial of Michener, author and patron of the arts, through Sept. 30; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8701.

Photographs by Rujunko Pugh; through Oct. 12; the balcony gallery, Kailua; free; 263-4434.

2007 Student Art Exhibition, work by students in grades K-6 statewide; through May 2008; Hawai'i Convention Center; docent-guided tours by appointment only; 9-11 a.m.; Wednesdays-Thursdays; reservations for groups of 10 or more: 943-3587.

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"Behind the Scenes," paintings and photography from members of the Association of Hawaii Artists; through Sept. 8; Honolulu Country Club.

Works by Pam Longobardi and Hans Loffel, paintings, prints, drawings and handmade books; through Sept. 15, meet the artists reception 5-7 p.m. Aug. 30; Café Che Pasta; 524-0004.

New Works, paintings by Philip Riley, Judy Witten and Jay Marr, and sculpture by David Close, through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; 637-8286.

CLASSES

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.

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

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.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

The Association of Hawaii Artists calls for contemporary art in any media for its 38th annual juried show, Sept. 1-28; members may submit works to be judged by Charles Higa, 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 1 at Pauahi Tower; nonmembers may join the association for $30, and artist may submit up to two entries for $20, with $5 for each additional piece; information and prospectus: 239-6066.

The ARTS at Marks Garage calls for entries (slide images or jpegs) for the "Alternative Urban Futures"; deadline 6 p.m., Oct. 13; information: 521-2903.

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.