SPECIAL

"PAINT BY NUMBER," 10 dancers and 10 gallons of paint, featuring live music by the Quadraphonix; 8 p.m. May 11, 16-18; Cupola Theatre, Honolulu Design Center; $30-$45; 262-0110.

RAKU HO'OLAULE'A, a fusion of East/West culture through ceramics; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. May 17; East-West Center Tea House; free; 521-3282.

WORKSHOP: HULA RESEARCH; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17; Bishop Museum Library & Archives; tuition is $10 for members, $15 nonmembers; 848-4187, courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org.

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

"LANTERN FLOATING HAWAI'I" exhibit; May 13-23; Honolulu Hale; free; 942-1848, 947-2814, www.lanternfloratinghawaii.com.

FINE LINE: MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL ILLNESS, photographic exhibit that includes several subjects from Hawai'i, by Michael Nye; May 15-31; Linekona Academy Art Center; free; 808-269-0960, www.michaelnye.org.

"WHALES: WONDERS OF THE OCEAN," a traveling exhibit by WonderWorks; May 17-Sept. 21; Bishop Museum; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

CLOSING

PHOTOGRAPHER BRUCE BEHNKE, natural-light artist exhibits macro/abstract and seascape; 2-5 p.m. through May 11; Morning Brew, Kailua Towne; 754-1274.

Contemporary watercolor and mixed-media prints, by Marion Yee Larson; through May 15; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai; 396-7697.

"ELEMENT," BFA Exhibition 2008; through May 16; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery; 956-6888, www.hawaii.edu/artgallery.

RECENT OPENINGS

"NA'AU EXHIBIT," works by Al Lagunero and more; through May 24, Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.

ALOHA HO'OMALUHIA XXIIV; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., through May 25; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; 233-7323, www.alohahoomaluhia.com.

"DISCONTINUED," Victor Giordano Polaroids; through May 29; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930.

NEW PAINTINGS, by Brenda Cablayan; through May 29; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552, www.bethelstreetgallery.com.

"ONCOLOGY ON CANVAS," a collection of works that reflect the cancer experience of participants; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through May 29 at Kapolei Hale Courtyard; and June 24-26 at Honolulu Hale; free; 523-4674.

"FRESH FLAVORS OF SURF," a collection by Heather Brown; through May 31; Chinatown Boardroom; 585-7200, www.chinatownboardroom.com.

"INVASIVE SPECIES," a group installation curated by Native Hawaiian artist Maile Andrade, featuring work on paper by 37 Native Hawaiian poets, activists and visual artists; through May 31, artist talk 6:30 p.m. May 15; Nuuanu Gallery; 536-9828, www.nuuanugallery.com.

"ISLAND MEMORIES," acrylic landscapes by Patrick Doell; through May 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; free; 988-4147.

"MAKAWALU: THE WATCHFUL ONES," experience the works of Native Hawaiian contemporary artists, including Maile Andrade, Mark Chai, Rocky Jensen, Imaikalani Kalahele, Kapulani Landgraf, Meleanna Meyer, Abigail Romanchak and Maika'i Tubbs; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through May 31; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-2903, info@artsmarks.com.

"PA'INA — A PARTY WITH THE ARTIST," celebrating Hawai'i artists, inspired by the beauty and culture of Hawai'i; through May 31; Kim Taylor Reece Gallery; 546-1144.

DAGGERS, BOLTS & FUR, featuring arts from Angry Woebots, 2H and Phoneticontrol of the Pocket Full of Monsters; 5-9 p.m., through June 1; Exclusive, 1311 Kapi'olani Blvd., No. 104; free; 593-9699.

OIL PAINTINGS, by Anthony Mendivil; through June 2; Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace Gallery; free; 292-6503, artman007@hawaii.rr.com.

HUMAN RIGHTS EXHIBIT 1986-1992, by artist John Takami Morita; through June 8; Cedar Street Galleries, second floor; 589-1580, www.cedarstreetgalleries.com.

"UNSEEN VISIONS: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING IN PAKISTAN," works by 12 important artists who epitomize the creativity, diversity and vitality of modern Pakistan, through June 11; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7204, ferrard@EastWestCenter.org.

"BY LAND AND SEA," by the Gallery at Ward Centre, featuring artist Susie Y. Anderson; 5-9 p.m. through July 5; Honolulu Club; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

"MAN TALK CLOUD," works by Jon Hamblin; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through July 18; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus; free; 544-0287.

Biennial of Hawai'i Artists (VIII), recent works by artists from across the state; through Aug. 17; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-1322.

MAMO AWARDS 2008: CELEBRATING OUR MASTERS, exhibition celebrating the third annual Maoli Arts Month; through Sept. 7; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org, www.maoliartsmonth.org.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan," religious Buddhist art, emphasizing ancient dances still practiced in Bhutan; through May 23; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.

"Thangka Painting and Conservation in Bhutan," religious paintings, and "Explore Bhutanese Dance," interactive Bhutanese culture exhibit; through May 23; Museum Learning Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8726.

"Mapped," works in various media by nine Hawai'i artists; also, "Boyd Sugiki: Elements," glass works by Sugiki; both through May 27; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322.

ART EXHIBIT AT THE GALLERY, with recent paintings by Chuck Davis and collectible ceramics by Esther Nowell; through May 29; 597-8034.

"How's Your House?" interactive children's exhibit on home designs from around the world; through Aug. 17; Museum Learning Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8726.

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"Playing in the Islands," 2007 Student Art Exhibition, exhibit-themed work by students 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.

Works by Dave Devenot, Daniela Rocco Minerbi and Mary Lou Sandla; through May 21; Kapi'olani Community College, Fine Dining Room; 734-9499.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

HAWAI'I TOURISM AUTHORITY PROMOTES CULTURAL TOURISM and seeks materials from artists and arts organizations; deadline to submit materials is May 30; 973-2268, lkajiwara@hawaiitourismauthority.org.

THE ARTS AT MARKS GARAGE seeks environment art for its Eco/Logic exhibit July 29-Sept. 6; deadline to submit art is 6 p.m. July 19; 521-2903, www.artsatmarks.com.

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

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

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

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

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

Works by Brenda Cablayan, Chris Campbell, Scottie Flamm, Frank Sheriff, Christopher St. John, Marc Turner and other local artists; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552, www.bethelstreetgallery.com.

"Cap-a-City," installation art project made of recycled plastic bottles, caps, cans and other everyday containers; Tadpole Studio, 1160 Smith St.; 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.

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

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the academy collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8701.

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

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

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes 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; 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 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.

FUN ART CLASSES, for teens and adults, in Lanikai with Barbara Eberhart; 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 22; $15; 366-0441.

Drawing classes, with artist 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, Kane'ohe 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 or 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 Street; $270 for the series; schedule: 383-0998.

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.