FIRST FRIDAY

View exhibit openings and special events on a self-guided tour of art galleries in Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown; April 4; free; 524-1160.

THE HONOLULU ART COLLECTIVE, art, music and fashion by Mid-Pacific Institute, benefit for Red Cross Hawai'i; 4-9 p.m.; Loft, 115 Hotel St. (enter through Sunkyu Cake shop); $5; www.myspace.com/the_enterprise.

LIGHTSLEEPERS X ANGRY WOEBOTS, a new skateboard deck will be released and signed by the artists; 5-7 p.m.; 'A'ala Park Boardshop, 185 N. King St.; free; 222-9284.

ONE NIGHT STAND, plein-air artist and instructor Mark Brown demonstrates his work with his students; 5-9 p.m.; Chinatown Courtyard; free; 292-5930.

"Color Less Delicious," works on paper; opening reception 5-9 p.m., show runs through April 26; Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; free; 536-9828.

Works by Mary Sauer and Noreen Watanabe, oils on canvas/linen and handmade silver jewelry; opening reception 5-9 p.m., show runs through the end of April; Cathedral Gallery, Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; free; 536-7036.

SPECIAL

WIKI WIKI ONE-DAY VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES AND HAWAIIANA SHOW, featuring antiques for show and sale; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (9 a.m. early entry); March 30; Neal Blaisdell Center Hawai'i Suites; $4 ($2 children 7-11, $15 early entry); www.ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html.

EXHIBIT WALKTHROUGH, led by Charles Cohan, in conjunction with his exhibit, "The Commodities of Exchange: Prints from the Charles Cohan Collection"; 1-2 p.m.; March 30; University of Hawai'i-Manoa Art Gallery; free; 956-6888, www.hawaii.edu/artgallery. Followed by printmaking demonstrations, 2-3 p.m., free.

PAINTING DEMONSTRATION, a visiting artist demonstrates watercolor techniques; 2-3 p.m.; March 30; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 521-2903.

LALAVA (DECORATIVE SENNIT LASHING) PRESENTATION, led by Filipe Tohi, New Zealand artist and master of the ancient Tongan art; 4-6 p.m.; March 30; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; registration: 532-8741. Repeats 4-6 p.m. April 13.

LECTURE BY MICHAEL HOYT, artist in residence with UH-Manoa's Intersections program; 7:30 p.m.; April 1; UH-Manoa Art Building auditorium; free; 956-5252.

"HAWAIIAN LEI IN CROCHET," author and crafter Roberta E. Wong demonstrates her crochet technique for replicating lei featured in her books; 10:30 a.m.; April 5; Kailua Public Library; free; bring own yarn and crochet needles; 266-9911.

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

"Artflow," paintings by Barbara Eberhart and photographs by Tomás del Amo; reception 5-8 p.m. April 3, show runs through May 15; Susan Palmer Designs Showroom, The Shops at Dole Cannery; 599-7606; RSVP by March 31.

"Faces and Figures 2008," works that feature images of the human form; March 31-April 11; Honolulu Hale courtyard; 941-5394.

"Bamboo Forest," watercolors by Keiko Thomas; April 1-30; Ko'olau Gallery; 988-4147.

"New Collage Encounters," paintings and mixed-media collages by Warren Stenberg; April 1-30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery; 262-8306.

"Breathtaking Views of Hawai'i," featuring winners of Canon's annual amateur photo contest; opening reception 6-8 p.m. April 1, show runs through April 29; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930.

"Visual Dialogues," works by Mark Kadota; April 1-29; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552. Artist reception, 5:30-8 p.m. April 10.

"Celebrate Mother's Day 2008," holiday-themed artwork featuring watercolor rose paintings; April 1-May 10; Kahi Gallery, Waikiki; 232-9871. Artist receptions, 5-7 p.m. April 11 and 25; RSVP: 941-0524, rsvp@kahigallery.com.

CLOSING

"Material Choices: Bast and Leaf Fiber Textiles in Asia and the Pacific," rare textiles; through March 30; East-West Center Gallery, UH-Manoa; 944-7105.

"Dream of Peace," acrylics on silk by Spark Chan; through March 31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

"New Beginnings," works by artists from the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program; through March 31; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Gallery; 531-3511.

"Old Dog, New Tricks," works by Roy Venters; through March 31; Pegge Hopper Gallery; 524-1160.

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

WORKS BY THE EYES OF HAWAII PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB; through April 3; state library; 586-3520.

Scholastic Art Awards 2008, exhibition of nationally recognized works by public- and private-school students in grades 7 to 12; through April 4; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.

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

RECENT OPENINGS

Works by Hawai'i Potter's Guild members, on display and for sale; through April 26; Tutuvi (formerly Mango Season), 2636 S. King St.; 949-4355.

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.

"Middle Landscapes," works by Dana Forsberg and Anna Marie Pavalov; through April 19; Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.

"Watermarks," watercolors and small-scale works by John Wisnosky; through April 17; Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College; 734-9374.

Pamela Andelin Exhibition, new works by the artist; opening through April 17; Village Gallery, Lahaina, Maui; 808-661-4402.

"Formed by Fire," ceramics by Daven Hee and glass bead jewelry by Charlene Tashima and Joel Park; also, "YOung St., 96826," paintings by Roger Whitlock; through April 25; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"9X7: ISSUES & DIALOGUES" mixed-media exhibition of works by seven artists; through April 9; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; 536-5507.

"GINA BACON KERR: RECENT WORKS," new art done on paper; through April 9; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 532-8741.

"THE COMMODITY OF EXCHANGE: PRINTS FROM THE CHARLES COHAN COLLECTION," international works from 1993-1998; through April 11; art building gallery, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; 956-6888.

"Water. Leaves. Stone. Sky.," photography by Neil Tepper; through April 11; The Balcony Gallery, Kailua; 263-4434.

windward artists guild juried open exhibition, works by local artists; through April 11; The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St.; 235-5545, www.hawaiiwag.org.

WORKS FROM HAWAI'I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, mixed-media exhibition of art by students, faculty, staff and alumni; through April 25; HPU Art Gallery, Windward campus, Kane'ohe; 544-0287.

"Cycle of the Seasons," paintings by Rei Matsuo and Kenichiro Sakurai; through May 2; Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawaii; 946-6000.

"GARDEN VARIETIES," art for and about gardens, featuring A. Kimberlin Blackburn, Kay Mura, Linda von Geldern and Maile Yawata; through May 7; The Balcony Gallery, Kailua; 263-4434.

"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.

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

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"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.

"Dark Clouds Over Paradise: The Hawai'i Internees Story," artifacts and findings that document the World War II internment of Hawai'i residents of Japanese ancestry; through April 11; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; 945-7433.

"Ocean and Surf: Photographic Interpretations of Hawai'i's Waters," works by Peter Ahing, Hawkins Biggens, Lynn Cook and other artists; through April 15; Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom; 597-1647.

"Celebrating Grace, Movement, Beauty, Relationship and Flow," watercolors by Patrice Federspiel; through April 16; Café Che Pasta; 524-0004.

"Painting the Essence of Living Aloha," watercolors by Patrice A. Federspiel; through April 18; Café Che Pasta; 524-0004.

"Animal Grossology," interactive exhibition that presents a different view of the animal kingdom; through April 20; Bishop Museum; 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.

"HOLY SMOKES," works by Lauren Okano; through May 3; Honolulu Club; 597-8034.

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

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

Art Maui, juried exhibition of works by Maui artists; through April 6; Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-2787, www.artmaui.com.

"Hot Lava/Warm Glass," art glass by Marion Fieldson; through April 13; Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; 808-967-7565.

"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.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

High school students in the First Congressional District are invited to enter "Kaha Ki'i — An Artistic Discovery 2008," an annual arts competition; deadline March 30; categories, rules and registration: www.congressionalartshawaii.org.

The Women of Our World seeks female artists, exhibitors, inventors and designers for "The Women's World Festival" Oct. 10-11, which will celebrate the uniqueness of women; application deadline April 4; www.womenofourworld.com.

Children 14 and younger are invited to enter the 2008 Pier 1 Imports/UNICEF Greeting Card Contest, which benefits children worldwide; through April 12; entries must be hand-drawn and follow the theme, "Making Spirits Bright"; entry forms and more information: www.pier1.com, www.unicefusa.org.

'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.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts accepts applications from eligible teams for its 2008-09 Folk Art Apprenticeships; teams must consist of an accomplished and recognized folk or traditional artist and an experienced apprentice; postmark deadline April 18; information and application: www.hawaii.gov/sfca, 586-0306.

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 Hawaii 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.

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.