KANE'OHE HEAD START PRE-SCHOOL STUDENTS' WORKS, various hours, through Jan. 2; The Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway; call for hours: 595-4047.

THE "SPIRIT OF GIVING," a special Christmas season exhibit of specially created and donated ornaments and photography by local artists, with proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, through Jan. 2; The Fishcake Gallery, 307-C Kamani St.; 593-1231.

"KAHI 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO KAHI CHING," art showing with an awareness of dyslexia, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, through Dec. 24, Kahi Gallery, 460 'Ena Road, Suite 101; 941-0524.

"CREATIVELY CHRISTMAS," a children's holiday program featuring a magic show by Santa's helper, Rosie; a look at Christmas-related art and a take-home art project; various hours, Dec. 21 and 23, Honolulu Academy of Arts Museum Learning Center; free with museum admission; 532-8700' www.honoluluacademy.org/

HALE'IWA ART WALK, with artist demonstrations, live entertainment, free pupu and galleries, shops and restaurants open late; 6-9 p.m. Dec. 27, throughout Hale'iwa town; free; 637-3368.

NICK OF TIME CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, showcasing the work of five artists, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 21, Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM DOCENT TRAINING CLASSES, 1-3 p.m. Mondays, through May 11; applications, 237-5217 or www.tcmhi.org.

HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM seeks volunteers to help with monthly Second Saturday events; patience with children, flexibility and hands-on arts and crafts experience sought; 586-0307.

OPENING

"ENSO: THE TIMELESS CIRCLE," art exhibition of over 60 Zen Circle paintings and publication of a book especially for the show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, Robyn Buntin of Honolulu gallery (opening reception and calligraphy demonstration, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 27). Also: open discussion on the characteristics and meanings of the individual enso by guest curator and author of Asian culture texts, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays during show; www.robynbuntin.com.

"VISIONS OF LIFE: A MAKK RETROSPECTIVE," a special showing of more than 60 years of Makk Family art, with special exhibit 6-9 p.m. Dec. 27, Island Art Galleries, Hyatt Regency Hotel. Also: appearance by the Makk Family 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Dec. 28 at the gallery; 373-2772.

RECENT OPENINGS

"MURAQQA: IMPERIAL MUGHAL ALBUMS," jewel-like paintings from the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Ireland, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through March 1, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10/general, various discounts; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC "The Pacific Gallery and Frames Collection," an exhibit of works by current and past patients, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., through Jan. 31; free; open to the public; 531-3511.

SHARON AND THURSTON TWIGG-SMITH COLLECTION of H.C. Westermann, a gift promised the museum in celebration of The Contemporary Museum's 20th anniversary, one of the largest Westermann private holdings (including a painting, sculptures, drawings/watercolors and prints), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, The Contemporary Museum; $5/adults, $3 students/seniors, members/children, free; 526-1322.

"RECENT ACQUISITIONS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, The Contemporary Museum; $5/adults, $3 students/seniors, members/children, free; 526-1322.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM, 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, free admission for twentysomethings through Sept. 30, 2009; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m., Sundays; 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322.

"UNCOMMON OBJECTS," various works from wood, clay, glass, fiber and metal, from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Public Places Collection, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, and Sundays, for an unlimited engagement; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre, second-floor lobby; 236-9155.

"RAINBOW'S END, MANOA," acrylic landscapes by Patrick Doell, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 24, Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; free; 988-4147.

"M. GOOD & JUICY ART," artworks by the husband-and-wife team of James Erickson (glass works inspired by patterns, colors and shapes of local fruits) and Margo Goodwill (impressionistic sensual acrylics on canvas), through Dec. 26, Louis Pohl Gallery (Christmas Party, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 18); 521-1812.

"CADE ROSTER PUTS THE 'F' IN 'FINE ART'," show of painted skateboards, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 27, Chinatown Boardroom, 1160 Nu'uanu Ave.; 585-7200, www.chinatownboardroom.com.

"HAWAI'I IN THE NEWS ... International Coverage of Events in the Islands," by photojournalist Hugh E. Gentry, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, through Dec. 30; The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; free parking; 522-5930.

"LANDSCAPES AROUND THE GLOBE," oil paintings by Ingrid K. Salmon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays; 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 31, Cathedral Gallery, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; 536-7036.

"NEW WORK" by Jo Rowley, through Dec. 31, Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552.

"FRANCIS HAAR'S HAWAI'I YEARS, 1960-1997," photography exhibit, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 31, UH-Manoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; free; 956-2849

"BODIES," preserved human body specimens, through Dec. 31, Ala Moana Center; adults $26, $24 seniors, $18 children, $19 student/military with valid ID; 877-273-4375; www.bodiestickets.com; www.bodiestheexhibition.com.

"BACKBONE OF THE KING AND OTHER MARCIA BROWN STORIES," display of original art and autographed books by children's author and illustrator Marcia Brown, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., through Dec. 31, UH-Manoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; free; 956-2849

"KOREANS ON THE PLANTATION" exhibit; through Dec. 31; Hawaii's Plantation Village, Waipahu; free; 677-0110, www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org.

20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT, by member artists of The Gallery at Ward Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 1, The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"CHOICE ART," an invitational art exhibition with a number of artists, supporting Planned Parenthood of Hawai'i, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Jan. 3; Pegge Hopper Gallery; 524-1160.

HAWAIIAN AND POLYNESIAN FIGURE STUDIES by Suzy Papanikolas, through Jan. 3, restaurant hours, Che Pasta, Bishop St.; www.papanik.com. PAINTINGS AND CERAMICS by Chris Campbell and Diane CW, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, through Jan. 11; Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries, 817 Cedar St.; free; 589-1580.

"CREATIVE HANDS HAWAI'I," showcasing the works of 14 artists and crafts people, including jewelry, ceramics, quilts, wood, recycled materials, prints and watercolors, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Jan. 16; The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St.; 728-0911.

"SMALL DOSES DAILY," a show by Michael Sweitzer of paintings, each a cropped image from an original photograph of his childhood, and recent works of acrylics and spray paint, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 16, Hawai'i Pacific College Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free; 544-0287.

"INTERTWINE: A SELECTION OF HAWAI'I FIBER ART," a sampling of textile and fiber works from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Public Places Collection; through Jan. 17; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

"CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO: Hawai'i's Home Away from Home," a collection of vintage photos, articles and video, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Jan. 23, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free for center members; $3/nonmembers; 945-7633.

"ARCHIPELAGO & REMAINS OF THE RAINBOW," land and sea "portraits" of plants and animals by art photographers/environmentalists David Littschwager and Susan Middleton, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Jan. 31, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 521-2903

TOWN ART SHOW, with the work of surf photographer and cinematographer Dave Homcy, Jennifer Homcy's salvaged wood frames, and Crystal Thornburg's sandblasted/handpainted glass, restaurant hours, through Jan. 31, town restaurant, 282-6133.

"RICHARD LANE AND THE FLOATING WORLD," featuring the Asian art collection of Japanese art scholar Richard Lane, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 1, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 adults, $5 students and seniors; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"GRAPHIC CABINET No. 3: FACE TO FACE," a showing of Honolulu Academy of Arts photography collection, in an ongoing "Graphic Cabinet" series of showing of works on paper, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, at the academy; through Feb. 22; $10 adults, $5 students; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"RE-VISIONING FAMILY: A PHOTOVOICE PROJECT WITH TRANSGENDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN HAWAI'I," an exhibit of photos taken by transgendered individuals of family members, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, through the end of February,; Gallery 721, Saunders Hall, UH-Manoa, seventh floor; 956-7464, or http://womenstudies.hawaii.edu.

"'ILI IHO: THE SURFACE WITHIN," museum exhibit exploring four museum textile treasures — a feathered cloak, a makaloa mat, an intricate kapa and a "protest quilt"; museum hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 5, Bishop Museum, J.M. Long Gallery; museum admission applies; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

"ACCESSION," recent acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection; through July 18; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

ERIN DERTNER EXHIBITION, through Jan. 1, Village Gallery, Lahaina, Maui; 808-661-4402; www.villagegalleriesmaui.com.

"ISLAND ESSENCES," oil paintings done on location on Maui by Koana Smith, gallery hours, through Jan. 4, Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina; 808-661-0111

"HOLIDAY SHOW '08," through Jan. 9, TimeSpace Gallery, Hanapepe, Kaua'i; 808-635-3162.

"2008 NATIONAL BIENNIAL PRINT EXHIBITION," through mid-April 2009; UH-Hilo, Campus Center, third-floor gallery; free; 808-974-7524.

"SCENIC PAINTINGS OF ALFRED RICHARD GURREY SR.," oil paintings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through June 6, The Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; $10; 808-246-2470.

"EARLY PORTRAITS OF KAUA'I (1778-1940)," photographs, artwork and oil paintings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through June 6, The Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; $10; 808-246-2470.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

CANON USA ANNUAL AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST solicits entries around the theme "A Perfect Day in Hawai'i," for the April exhibit at the Canon Photo Gallery, Honolulu; entries accepted through Feb. 28; prizes offered; information, 522-5930; applications/rules, www.lava.net.

ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI'I ARTISTS invites artists to submit up to three entries for its third annual "All Things Hawaiian" Exhibition, Feb. 6-March 20, 1132 Bishop St. Gallery; entry deadline, Jan. 31; information: 398-1863, or www.associationhawaiiartists.com.

"ARTISTS OF HAWAI'I 2009" submission deadline is Jan. 2. Submissions must be made online: www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8770.

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in The Gazebo restaurant; for details: Francisco.Mireles@macys.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.

RESOURCE SUITES seeks art work to display in the office; contact Daniel Kaneshiro; 447-5801, www.resourcesuites.com.

WAIMEA VALLEY seeks Native Hawaiian, North Shore, Island artists and producers to showcase their locally made products in its retail store, Ku'ono Waiwai; 638-7766.

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

Works by Brenda Cablayan, Chris Campbell, Scottie Flamm, Frank Sheriff, Christopher St. John, Marc Turner and other Island 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; 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," from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; at the academy; 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

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

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 Hawaii and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine base; 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 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 demonstrations 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

HAWAI'I POTTERS GUILD, SPRING CLASSES in wheel and handbuilding pottery, Jan. 12-March 21, various days/times, 2480 Bingham St.; $165; registration: 941-8108; www.hawaiipottersguild.org. .

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 6-9 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at Shingon Shu Temple, 915 Sheridan St. and 10 a.m.-1 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," classes led 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.

Drawing classes, with 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, at least 10 days before the event, 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.