ART CALENDAR

SPECIAL EVENTS

"The Depiction of Muslims in Western Art: From Dante's 'Inferno' to Raphael's 'School of Athens,' " Tamara Albertini lectures on portrayals of Muslims in artworks from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, 2 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.

"The Many Forms of Vishnu" tour of the academy's collection led by docent Manu Chakravartty, 2:30-4 p.m. today and Tuesday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with museum admission, $7 general and $4 military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

"Form and Figure in Clay," talk by Esther Shimazu on her interest in clay, natural science, social interaction and humor, noon Tuesday, Hawai'i State Art Museum's multi-purpose room; free, part of the ArtLunch lecture series. 586-0900.

One Night Stands, contemporary art from Dennis Wilson, Susanne Ball, Arthur Nelander and Karen Kiefer, with musical entertainment and chair massage, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Mendonca Building courtyard, 1126 Smith St. 262-5930.

First Friday, gallery walk with receptions and openings in more than 20 art galleries, museums and other venues, 5-9 p.m. Friday, downtown Honolulu, including an Art Fair of oils, jewelry and miniature prints at the YWCA on Richards Street; maps available at participating galleries. 521-2903, 521-1812, 546-8000.

OPENING

"Images from Korea's Demilitarized Zone," photographs by Byung Kwan Choi, tomorrow through Sept. 23, Honolulu Hale. 922-8998.

"By the Board," new prints by board members of the Honolulu Printmakers, Tuesday through Oct. 1, artist demonstrations of printing on an etching press, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

"Women on My Mind," candid photographic portraits of women from 15 countries by Harry Kasanow, Thursday through Sept. 24, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Pegge Hopper Gallery. 524-1160.

"Scenes from Daily Life," photographs by Budd Brooks, Thursday through Sept. 29, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Manoa Mangoes," recent batiks by Julie Kerns Schaper, Thursday through Sept. 30, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

Works by Daniel Sakuma and Cecilia Wang, completed through the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program, Thursday through Oct. 31, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, main lobby gallery. 531-3511.

Florals in Oil, recent paintings by Noriko, Friday through Oct. 9, Art Board Gallery. 949-0700.

Paintings by Tim Nguyen and Sculptures by Joseph Chiarello, Friday through Sept. 30, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, Details Gallery, 1142 Bethel St. 546-8000.

Watercolors by Roberta Goodman, Friday through Sept. 30, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

Martha Greenwell Retrospective, landscapes of Hawai'i created over a 30-year period, Saturday through Nov. 5, opening reception 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Isaacs Art Center, Hawaii Preparatory Academy campus, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-5884.

CLOSING

"Images: Looking Through the Eyes of Kuakini Employees, Volunteers and Physicians," works from the health system's photo contest, through Tuesday, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Purple Power," recent ceramics by Russell Wee, through Wednesday, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

Works by Toni Turner, Bradley Morisugi and Patty Kanemoto, through Wednesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific's Louis Vuitton Creative Art Gallery. 531-3511.

"Nature at Hand," plein-air paintings and mixed-media work by Fong Ling, Priscilla E. Hall, Jennifer A. Rothschild and Claudia Wallace, through Wednesday, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Art Gallery. 233-7323.

Works by Angela Goldie, mixed-media works on Island life, through Wednesday, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

Works by Julie McCue and Sandra Woodford, exhibit of watercolors, prints, cards and ceramic tiles by McCue, and painted and decorated furniture by Woodford, through Wednesday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

"Farm & Garden," new floral watercolors and whimsical paintings of animals by guest artist Shelly Maudsley White, through Wednesday, Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Homes, Waimea. (808) 885-5433.

"Art and Poetry," works by Corinne M. Gallardo, through Friday, Pauahi Tower, Mezzanine Gallery. 537-6838.

New Paintings by Marc Turner and Blown Glass by Geoff Lee, through Friday, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"The Shape of Things," works by Bridgette Adams-Greb, Jennifer Rothschild, Yoshio Hayashi and Michael Horton, through Friday, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.

"Raku Ho'olaule'a," annual juried exhibition of ceramic works from the Kualoa Park Raku Festival, through Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

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"Critique Group — 10 Years Later," recent works by Elisabeth Knoke-Dieckvoss, Jodi Endicott, Nadine Ferraro, Kloe Kang, Deborah Nehmad and Laura Smith, through Sept. 7, Balcony Gallery, Kailua. 263-4434.

"Conversations with the Moon," paintings by Haunani Bush, through Sept. 9, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

Vietnam Exhibition, silk hand-embroidered pictures created by XQ Embroiders of Vietnam from Dalat Traditional Village; and "Bamboo" pieces by Keiko Thomas, through Sept. 10, Hale'iwa Gallery. 637-3368.

"Thirteen — 13," thirteenth year of the painting invitational exhibit with works by Linda Fong, Kloe Kang, Jinja Kim, Paul Levitt, Alan Leitner, Brigitta Leitner, Mary Matsuda and others, through Sept. 16, Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

Recent Paintings by Chuck Davis; "Eclectic Adornment IX: Addicted to Beads!" beaded jewelry from nine artists; "Summer Fun!" ceramics by Esther Nowell; through Sept. 22, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Pacific University Annual Exhibition, 40th-anniversary exhibit of works in many media by students, faculty, staff and alumni, through Sept. 23, HPU Art Gallery, Kane'ohe. 544-0287.

"The Lure of Fishing," art, artifacts and photographs examine the history of Hawaiian fishing and fishermen, through Sept. 23, Exhibit Space at 1132 Bishop Street. 734-9375.

"I Belong," masks, paintings, photographs and fiber art from students, in grades seven and eight from King Intermediate School, who participated in the Leadership and Resiliency program this summer, through Sept. 23, Gallery on the Pali. 561-5520, 297-6623.

OTHER VENUES

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"For the Love of Food," contemporary artists explore and celebrate the food in people's lives, through Sept. 4, ArtSpace at Sub-Zero/Wolf, King and Pi'ikoi streets. 352-5152, 271-0952.

"Doorways," photographic portraits of and by youth in the Parents and Children Together program at Kuhio Park Terrace who studied with professional photographers Laurie Breeden Callies and Lisa Uesugi, through Sept. 25, Shops at Dole Cannery, first floor. 847-3285.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Your Creative Spirit, hands-on workshop led by Ron Kowalke, former UH-Manoa art professor, for artists with works in progress that can benefit from his critique and advice on how to finish the piece, 1:30-4:30 p.m. today, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $20, bring one to three unfinished paintings and your art supplies. 538-1052.

"Life in the Pacific: The 21st Century," an educational opportunity for high school and college students and graduates with ties to the Polynesian cultures of Hawai'i to learn photographic techniques and create works to be shown with an exhibit scheduled for Feb. 23-May 14 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Classes, held at the academy on Saturdays beginning in October, are free. Also, the academy is seeking photographers and teachers to lead classes for this project. Information and application: 532-3666. Deadline to register is Sept. 12.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

The Association of Hawaii Artists seeks works for its members' exhibit juried by Motoomi Eguchi, scheduled for Sept. 1-14. Submit works 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the Art Board; $10 per person for up to three submissions; nonmembers may pay an additional $30 for one-year membership dues. 398-1863.

O'ahu Arts Center seeks works for its show, "Dreams," scheduled for Sept. 10-Nov. 5, to be juried by Duane Preble. Entries accepted 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. Entry fee is $30 for up to three works. Prospectus: 627-1079 or www.oahuartscenter.org.

Windward Artists Guild accepts works for the 46th annual juried member exhibition, scheduled for Sept. 8-30. Prospectus and member-ship application at www.hawaiiwag.org or 235-5545. Submission of works will be 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center will accept works for the juried Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2006 exhibit, scheduled for Jan. 8-Feb. 19, beginning Saturday for Big Island entries and continuing on Sept. 10 for O'ahu, Sept. 17 for Kaua'i and Sept. 24 for Maui. See www.mauiarts.org for prospectus or call (808) 242-2787, ext. 258.

Ocean View-Ka'u Chamber of Commerce seeks artwork for the cover of the 2005-2006 chamber directory and exhibit on the theme "I mua Ka'u (Moving Forward Ka'u)." Present works on Sept. 9 for the exhibition at Discovery Harbour Community Club, Ocean View, Big Island. Registration: (808) 929-9075.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or to islandlife @honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.