SPECIAL EVENTS

MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH free admission to the Contemporary Museum during May for retired, reserve and active-duty military members and families, with identification; 237-5230.

"ONCOLOGY ON CANVAS," exhibition of paintings capturing the emotions of cancer patients from various O'ahu hospitals and their families; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; May 5-21, Kapolei Hale courtyard; 768-5288.

"ALOHA HO'OMALUHIA 25," a retrospective exhibition featuring artists who have exhibited at different times over the past 25 years at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden art gallery in Kane'ohe:

• Windward Community College: 1-5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, and Sundays; and 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, through May 10; Gallery 'Iolani; Windward Community College; 236-9155.

• Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Sundays, May 4-30, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Visitor's Center Gallery, Kane'ohe (opening reception, 4-6 p.m. May 3); 233-7323

FOURTH ANNUAL MAOLI ARTS MONTH:

• "The Tip of the Spear," a showing by contemporary Native Hawaiian artists Maile Andrade, Harinane, Orme, Charlie Dickson, Imaikalani Kalahele, Henry Hoffe and Bob Freitas; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, through May 29, Louis Pohl Gallery, Chinatown (reception, 5:30-8 p.m. May 8); 521-1812.

• "Huna," 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through May 30, The Arts at Marks Garage; 521-2903.

• "Hua," May 5-30, Chinatown Boardroom; 585-7200.

• At DaSpace, through May 30;

2009 STUDENT ART EXHIBITION DEDICATION, of work by students kindergarten through sixth grade, statewide; 1 p.m. May 3, Pa Makalii Children's Courtyard; Hawai'i Convention Center; free docent-guided tours available 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays (reservations: 943-3587); information, 586-0304.

SECOND SATURDAY, "InPrint!", with activities by the Honolulu Printmakers and printmaking demonstrations; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9, Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0307,

"PHOTOGRAPHY 101," taught by John Chisholm; 6-8 p.m., May 6, 13, 20 and 27 (field trip); 3442 Wai'alae Ave. (second floor, Suite 4), Kaimuki; $75 (camera/film not supplied); Joett, 782-8920.

JAPANESE BRUSH PAINTING EXHIBIT, by The Sumie Society featuring students of Sachie Saigusa in Honolulu, Wahiawa and Hilo, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, through May 7, Honolulu Hale courtyard; 523-4674.

HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS summer adult art classes (beginning May 10) and children's art classes (beginning June 16), at Academy Art Center at Linekona: registration forms at www.honoluluacademy.org; information: 532-8741.

LYON ARBORETUM PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST to celebrate Engendered Species Day, May 15; of works highlighting native plants; open to students 2-5th grade, 6-8th grade, 9-12th grade and adults 18 and over; postmark deadline, May 5; 988-0456.

NATIVE FLORA/FAUNA ART WORKS SOUGHT for June 13-Aug. 2 "Hawai'i Nei 2009," show of artworks of native plants, animals and landscapes, sponsored by state Department Land and Natural Resources, Volcano Art Center Gallery and Three Mountain Alliance; entries due May 29 and 31 at Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, Hawai'i; 808-333-7741, or www.volcanoartcenter.org .

"CELEBRATION," Hawaii Quilt Guild's 25th anniversary show, with more than 150 quilts, including Hawaiian, patchwork, and art quilts; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 3 ; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 532-8712.

OPENINGS

"THE ARCHITECTURE OF CHANGE: EXPLORING THE PAST WITHIN THE PRESENT," showcasing the digital images of abstract textures photographed in China by Scott Groeniger, and architectural photographic work of Chinatown of Hawkins Biggins; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free; 236-5853.

SPRING STUDENT ART EXHIBITION, Kapi'olani Community College, with over 300 works by students and faculty; 10-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays; through May 8, KCC Koa Art Gallery; 734-9374.

"VIGNETTE," works by Maika'i Tubbs, highlighting the overgrowth of plastic in the environment, using plastic forks, knives and spoons to create playful sculptures of foliage and growing vines, restaurant hours, through June 6, Town restaurant, Kaimuki; 277-7517.

RECENT OPENINGS

OAHU ARTS CENTER AT THE CAFE, works by several artists in acrylic, digital giclee, mixed media, oil, watercolor and photography, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, through June 27, Cafe Che Pasta; 271-1344.

"VIZH-OO-UH-LEE-SPEE-KIING," University of Hawai'i Bachelors of Fine Arts Exhibition; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 12-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 15, UH-Manoa, Art Building Gallery; (also awards and scholarships exhibition, through May 8, UH Commons Gallery); 956-6888.

"THE CAT'S MEOW," featuring paintings by gallery artist Helen Iaea, and ceramic cats by guest artist Susan Hogan; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through May 28 (opening reception 3-5 p.m. May 3); The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"MAUKA TO MAKAI," featuring photography by Akinori Aoki and Atsushi Onishi, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, through May 28 ; The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; open to the public; 522-5930.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"ADDICTIVE ADORNMENT," one-of-a-kind necklaces by Barbara Edelstein and "CLIFFS AND CANYONS," paintings of southern Utah, by Susie Y. Anderson, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; through April 23, The Gallery, Ward at Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"CORINNE GALLARDO AND FRIENDS AT THE CAFE," also featuring Maurice Hutchinson, Anita Benson, Julie McIntyre, Lauren Achitoff and Tomas Del Amo, restaurant hours, through April 24; Che Pasta restaurant; 271-1344.

HAWAI'I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY ANNUAL EXHIBITION of artwork in various media by artists from the HPU community, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through April 24; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free; 544-0287.

"THE OPEN SHOW," by the Association of Hawai'i Artists, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 25; Honolulu Country Club gallery; free; 395-3238.

CONTAINED CERAMICS by Daven, Diane K.W., Cory Lum and Joel Park; through April 25; Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.

"Time & Place: Inspired by the Manoa Heritage Center," an exhibition of 20 printmakers' interpretation of the historic landmark, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 27; Sub-Zero Showroom art exhibition space; free; 597-1647.

"TAU RIMA TAHITI: CRAFTING PERFORMANCE & 'ITE 'UPA'UPA," by curator Scott Bartlett, showcasing the craft artists and material artifacts of Tahiti, including costumes and instruments; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 12-7 p.m. Sundays, through April 28; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge and Phase II Galleries; 956-8688.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM AT FIRST HAWAIIAN CENTER trio of exhibits by May Izumi, Wendy Kawabata and Melinda Morey, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, through May 1; 526-1322

MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGS by Alan Leitner, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; through May 10; Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries, 817 Cedar St.; free; 589-1580.

"KAI COLORS," works by Diane Crawford; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through May 14; Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu; 595-4047.

"BEA ORIGINAL," mixed-media abstracts and oil landscape paintings by Benita S.N. Hunt, on display through May 15, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Kailua; 262-7344.

"IMPERIAL KOREAN PAINTING," highlighting Korean screens part of the academy's permanent collection, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts $10 adults, $5 students; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"A HOMAGE TO HAWAI'I," paintings, sculptures and etchings by Colombian artist Ivan Osorio, 9-11 a.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays (or by appointment), through May 20, Han's Gallery, Koko Marina Center; 396-5775.

"NATURE, DREAMS & FANTASY: MODERN JAPANESE CREATIVE PRINTS," 20th-century woodblock prints from the museum's vault, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays; through May 31; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 21; admission fee; 532-8700.

FRANK OLIVA, exhibit of his paintings, known for their bright "bubbling dots," and Australia "aboriginal" series; through May 31; Morning Brew, Kailua; 754-1274.

"FabricActions," paintings and textile art by Advertiser fashion editor Paula Rath, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-2:30 p.m. Sundays, through May 31; The Contemporary Museum Cafe; 526-0232.

"AFRICAN ART FROM THE ACADEMY'S COLLECTION," display of carved masks, bronze statues, fabrics and other African art, in celebration of Black History Month, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through May 31; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

"art@town, series 2," of art works made from recycled items, and fun and whimsical pieces, by Maikai Tubbs and Otto, restaurant hours through June 6, Town restaurant, Kaimuki; 735-5900.

"ALPHABET SOUP: LITERARY, LANGUAGE AND LEARNING," showing the history of the written Hawaiian language, literary works about Hawai'i and an "alphabetical" introduction to the museum's artifacts collection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through June 13; Mission Houses Museum; 447-3910.

"BOTANICAL AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOS OF HAWAI'I, by Edward Sawada, on display 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through June 14, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Visitors Center Lecture Room, Kane'ohe; free; 623-3140.

"20 GOING ON 21: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Looking to the Future," an exhibition of Hawai'i artists in celebration of the museum's 20th anniversary, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays; through June 21; The Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322. .

"FOR OUR CHILDREN, FOR OUR PLANET: GOING GREEN IN JAPAN AND HAWAI'I," exhibit of photo essays by Brian Sato of Japanese recycling and sustainability practices; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through July 17; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free for JCCH members; $3 non-member residents; 945-7633.

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

"GRAPHIC CABINET NO. 4: FRANCISCO GOYA — THE DISASTERS OF WAR," rare etchings by the Spanish master on the horrors of war, seen for the first time in decades, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays -Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays; through Aug. 9; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 9; admission fee; 532-8700.

"DECADES OF ABSTRACTION," a survey of abstract expressionism, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 18, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 adults, $5 students/seniors; free for members/children younger than 12; 532-8700.

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM, 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, free admission for twentysomethings through Sept. 30; 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.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

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 3-D works in any media from O'ahu artists; 597-8034.

RESOURCE SUITES seeks artwork 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.

THIRD ANNUAL HAWAI'I ARTIST EXHIBITION, of parinted work, blown glass, sculpture, photography, metals and digital media; gallery hours, through May 28; 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

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.

"THIRD THURSDAY," live music for art lovers and people wanting to "stay and play" Downtown, 6-7 p.m. third Thursday monthly; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.; 521-2903.

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.

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

UH-MANOA OUTREACH CLASSES, registration, 956-8400; information, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses:

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, Kaneohe 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 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.§