SPECIAL EVENTS

Bank of Hawai'i Family Sunday, "Commotion of Motion," featuring jugglers, dancers and mural artists, with art projects for the keiki, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 19, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-3681 or www.honoluluacademy.org.

Fourth annual Honolulu Woodturners' Hui Show, functional pieces and art in wood, through Aug. 31; Nohea Gallery, Ward Warehouse; proceeds benefit Aloha United Way; 956-0074.

Things Japanese Sale, antiques, collectibles, clothing, dish sets and other items of Japanese origin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesdays-Saturdays, Aug. 21-Sept. 1; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free admissions, proceeds benefit the center's programs; 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

OPENING

29th Annual "Commitment to Excellence Art Show — Salute to Charles E. Higa," sponsored by Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, a juried show of two- and three-dimensional works by new and established local artists, including works by Higa, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays; and 1-5 p.m., Sundays, Tuesday through Aug. 30, Academy of Arts Center at Linekona School; free; 949-5531.

"Island to Island: A Collaboration Between Three International Universities," a showing of 50 artists from the University of Hawai'i; Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang; and University of Tasmania Launceston, Australia; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays; noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sept. 3 (opening reception, 2-4 p.m., Aug. 26), Aug. 26 to Oct. 5, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Art Gallery.

RECENT OPENINGS

"Cats in Vogue," "cat art" by Linda Bachrach, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 31, at Tea at 1024 Nu'uanu, 1024 Nu'uanu Ave.; reservations recommended, 521-9596.

CLOSING

"Streets Seen," recent paintings by Roger Whitlock, and "13 Mysteries," cast glass sculptures by Bud Spindt; through Thursday; The Gallery at Ward Center; 597-8034.

Jewelry with gemstones, pearls and beads, by Babs Miyano-Young, and distinctive gold and silver jewelry designs, by Stephen Geritz; through Thursday; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"A.P. (About Paper)," artwork that employs paper in traditional and unexpected ways; through Saturday; Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; 536-9828.

"Temperature of the Trees," works by Takeo, Eric Eugene Kamakahia'ai Chandler, Hitoshi Hida and Tom Young; through Saturday; Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.

"FantaSea," original art by Jim Warren; through Saturday; Neal's Art For Sale at Kilohana Square; 737-1368.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"Hapa Chinese — A Cousins Art Show (for Popo)," works by seven descendants of two Hakka Chinese brothers who came to Hawai'i in the late 19th century and of Popo, their Chinese grandmother; through Aug. 31; Gallery on the Pali; 595-4047.

"Ku I Ka Ni'o 2: Master Artists," works by Hawai'i artists Sean K.L. Browne, Puanani Van Dorpe, Joseph Dawson, Sam Ka'ai, Leialoha Kanahele and JoAnne Kahanamoku Sterling; through Aug. 26; Bishop Museum Vestibule Gallery; adults $15.95 with discounts for youth, seniors and kama'aina; 847-3511.

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.

"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.

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

"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.

"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.

"Shaman Arts of Vietnam," ritual objects used by northern Vietnamese shamans including paintings, costumes, musical instruments and power objects; 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," important 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.

International Art Gallery Opening, reception and exhibit of art by Margaret Keane and other Hawai'i and international artists, through September; International Art Gallery, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., second floor of International Marketplace; free admission; 926-3619.

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

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

2007 Student Art Exhibition, yearlong exhibit themed "Playing in the Islands," 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.

"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, 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, 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.

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"Pacific Vibrations," paintings, drawings and fabric art created by students in grades 4-6 at the University Lab School; through Aug. 24; Art of Vision Gallery; 946-6000.

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

"Faces and Places — Alla Prima," oil paintings by Fred E. Salmon Jr.; through Sept. 4; Cathedral Gallery at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; 536-7036.

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

Oils on Canvas, recent works by Linda Briggs; through Sept. 9; Century 21 All Islands, Kailua; 263-2100.

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.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

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

"Elements of Nature," mixed-media works by Brigitte Cooper; through Sept. 16; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; 808-967-7565.

Works by Margaret Barnaby, paintings and woodblock prints; through Sept. 30; Kiawe Kitchen, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-7261.

"Dark Clouds Over Paradise: the Hawai'i Internee Story," exhibit documenting the experiences of Japanese-Americans who were sent to Hawai'i internment camps during World War II, organized by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; through Oct. 31; Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e, Kaua'i; 808-245-6931.

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 artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays; Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea, Maui; free; 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; free; 597-8034.

CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS

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; $40 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: 952-0309.

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.

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

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.

Poster design contest for the Sept. 14 "Taste of the Arts Street Festival" of food wine and jazz on Nu'uanu Ave.; monetary prize offered; deadline 6 p.m., Aug. 23; 521-2923.

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

Café 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 are being sought 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.