SPECIAL EVENTS

Gallery reception for "The Pastelista Six," an exhibit of works in pastels; 2-4 p.m.; Jan. 6; The Gallery at Ward Centre; free; 597-8034.

"Designing With Ethnic Fabrics," learn about unique textiles from Tara Arnold; 7 p.m.; Jan. 10; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-8741.

"Learn How to Handweave!," hands-on demonstrations by Hawai'i Handweavers Hui members; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Jan. 12; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

The Hawai'i State Art Museum seeks volunteer docent guides; training sessions begin Feb. 5; downloadable application available at www.hawaii.gov/sfca; 586-9959, hisamvolunteers@gmail.com.

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

OPENING

"Vintage: Maui Artists with a Presence," "mini-retrospective" works from 34 Maui artists; Jan. 6 to Feb. 17; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-2787, www.mauiarts.org.

"Broadsides," works by artists Chris Campbell, Yvonne Cheng, Vicky Chock, Esther Shimazu and Nancy Vilhauer; also, "New Works by Aiko Kameya, Takeo Miji and Randy Shiroma"; Jan. 9-30; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 532-8741.

"Sister Islands: Bali and Hawai'i," watercolors by Paul Nagano; opening reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 10, show runs through Feb. 9; Baik Designs, Gentry Pacific Design Center; free; 524-2290.

Juried exhibition, artwork by Hui No'eau Visual Art Center members; Jan. 12 to Feb. 17; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao, Maui; 808-572-6560, ext. 26.

CLOSING

"Brain: The World Inside Your Head," discover facts and mysteries of the brain; through Jan. 8; Bishop Museum; 847-3511.

"Paradise Revisited," sculptures and paintings by Alison Moritsugu; "Scapes," monotypes by Charlotte Nairn; and "Flow," new works by Carol Bennett; through Jan. 8; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322.

"Out of the Sketchbook 3," original works by more than 50 artists; through Jan. 9; The Balcony Gallery, Kailua; 263-4434.

"Iconic/Narrative Story Paintings," recent works by Arthur Nelander, and "Retro-Retrospective :: Retrospective-Retro," mixed media by Ivan Krillzarin; through Jan. 11; Gallery on the Pali; 595-4047.

"Lights, Trees and Ocean Edge," paintings by Noreen Naughton; through Jan. 11; The Art Treasures Gallery; 536-7789.

RECENT OPENINGS

"Unlikely Combination?," glass and multimedia works by Kathleen and Bill Jaeger; through Jan. 30; Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island; 808-887-1052.

"Vision and Discovery," works made in Pacific New Media workshops; through Jan. 30; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; 522-5930.

"Windows," multimedia works by Joshua Miles; through Feb. 1; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery; 233-7323.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"Living Angkor," exhibition of 13th- and 14th-century sculpture from Angkor Wat; through Jan. 17; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7584.

"All Tomorrow's Parties," recent works by Alan Konishi, and "Lightning Bolt Grounded (Now You're Electrifying)," prints and drawings by Jennifer Callejo; through Jan. 18; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery; 544-0287.

"Seeds," paintings and sculpture; through Jan. 20; Cedar Street Galleries; 589-1580.

"The Pastelista Six," works in pastel by Bridgette Adams-Greb, Helen Iaea, Nancy Jackson, Gregory Pai, Kathy Yokouchi and Ela Zapf; through Jan. 24; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"Hawaiian Modern: The Architecture of Vladimir Ossipoff"; through Jan. 27; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8719.

"Linny Morris: Selected Works," photographs; through Feb. 3; The Contemporary Museum; 526-1322.

"Matteo Sandonà and Hawai'i: A Capital Ambition," works by Sandonà commissioned by members of early Hawai'i society; through Feb. 24; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.

"On the Beach: Photographs by Richard Misrach"; through March 9; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-1322.

"Playthings: Toys and Games," 19th- and 20th-century toys and games; through April 5; Mission Houses Museum; $6; 531-0481, ext. 714.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

"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.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the academy collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 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 academy collection; Honolulu Academy of Arts, 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, tours available; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.

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

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"Celebrations!," works by members of the Association of Hawaii Artists; through Jan. 19; Honolulu Country Club; 395-3238.

"Exploring the Feminine — New Ideas of Beauty," works by Yoko Harr, Keiko Hatano, Tsugumi Iwasaki Higbee and Noriko Wakayama; through Jan. 21; Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom, 938 Pi'ikoi St.; 597-1647.

"Mai Ka PIKO Mai: Gathering of Indigenous Artists," contemporary works by indigenous artists throughout the Pacific Rim; through April 6; Bishop Museum, Joseph M. Long Gallery; 847-3511.

"Playing in the Islands," 2007 Student Art Exhibition, exhibit-themed work by students in grades K-6 statewide; through May; 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.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

Small Works Show, juried art show sponsored by the Kauai Society of Artists; through Jan. 18; Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i; www.kauaisocietyofartists.org.

Plein Air Painters of Hawaii annual juried show, works by members; through Jan. 25; Maui Hands Gallery, Pa'ia, Maui; www.pleinairpaintersofhawaii.com.

"Songs for Spirit," glass by Bud Spindt and art quilts by M. Lea Ingram; through Feb. 15; Kaua'i Museum; 808-245-6931.

"The Paintings of Hajime Okuda (1906-1992)"; through March 31; Isaacs Art Center, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Kamuela, Big Island; 808-885-5884.

"75 Years of the Lyman Museum: A Journey Through Time and Place," retrospective exhibit; through April 30; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island; 808-935-5021, www.lymanmuseum.org.

ONGOING EVENTS

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 Hawai'i and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine Corps Base Hawaii; 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 take about a week and start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600.

"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.

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 demonstration 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

Narcissus-bulb carving, Gilman Hu teaches the art of Chinese crab-claw narcissus culture; 8:30-11 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m.; Saturdays through Feb. 2; Academy of Arts Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $35 new students ($25 returning students); registration: 532-8741.

Scrapbook Crop, scrapbooking gathering, for teens and adults; 6-8 p.m.; Saturdays through Feb. 23; University Avenue Baptist Church, 2305 University Ave.; free; reservations and directions: 664-6425.

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint land- and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 7-10 p.m. Mondays and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapahulu Center, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6-9 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 (except New Year's Day); Arts of Paradise Gallery, Waikiki Shore Hotel; $30 for each two-hour class; register: 927-0452.

Basics in Oil, ongoing classes by Elaine Matsuda, for 12 and older; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m. 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 (except New Year's Day); $50 per class includes use of an easel and art supplies; call for location: 590-7092.

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.; Fridays; $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.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Hawai'i residents are invited to enter the "Breathtaking Views of Hawaii" Canon Amateur Photo Contest; submissions accepted through Feb. 29; rules and application: www.krater96.com.

The International Manga Award Executive Committee is accepting entries for its second annual manga contest; deadline Feb. 29; rules and application: www.mofa.go.jp/policy/culture/manga/index.html.

'Iolani School seeks artists for its 'Iolani Fair Art Show on April 16, 18 and 19; 943-2339, artshow@iolani.org; provide your name, contact information, artistic medium and any affiliation with the school.

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

Cassis by Chef Mavro seeks hanging art from solo or group exhibitors for its Guest Artist Series; 545-8100.

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

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.