Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. "Specific Pacific: Paintings about the Ocean" by Alison Manaut, opens Sunday.
Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., 527-5666. "Kaha Ki`i - An Artistic Discovery," a student art competition featuring the best from Hawaii's high schools, on view Saturday through May 20 in the courtyard. Opening reception 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday; State Finals reception 1:30 to 3 p.m. May 18.
University of Hawaii Commons Gallery, Art Building, 2535 The Mall, 956-6888. "Migration," a thesis exhibition of sculpture by Lynn C. Weiler, opens with a reception 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Weiler examines our views of gender roles in Western society and birds through screen prints and sculpture. Show continues through May 24. "Aloha Hoomaluhia" April 29 through May 28.
Wyland Galleries - Walfrido in May.
Art Plantation, 66-521 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, 637-2343. Pottery by Bob McWilliams on view in May. McWilliams introduces new glazes and "animated" vases.
Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Oils and Clay," paintings and ceramics by Ken Taylor, on view in May. Taylor, who worked on Navaho pottery with masters at Anderson's Ranch in Colorado, will demonstrate "Underglazes in Pottery" 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 16.
Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. Paintings by Jason Teraoka on view through May 24.
Canon Gallery, Ward Plaza, 522-5930. Photography by Gabor Paczolay on view through May 30.
Coffee Time Cafe, 3506 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki. "Little Blue Deluxe (with Kim Chee)," sculpture of glass, metal and found objects by Eric Keala Chun and abstract oil paintings by Gelareh Khoie, through June 22.
Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, 526-0232. "Graveyard Shift," prints and drawings of abandoned cars and trucks by Faith Milnes, on view through July 7. Free on third Thursday of month. Gallery tours at 1:30 p.m., garden tours by appointment. Call 526-1322.
Contemporary Museum's Honolulu Advertiser Gallery, 605 Kapiolani Blvd., 525-8066. "Aha Hana Lima 1996," works by visiting artists John McQueen (fiber), Don Reitz (ceramics) and Therman Statom (glass), on view through May 22. Call 596-8128.
Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 235-7346. 26th Annual Young Windward Artists Exhibit, through May 10.
Gallery on the Pali, Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, 526-1191. "Behind the Scenes," an open exhibit in appreciation of artists working for museums and galleries, on view through May 23.
Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. "Specific Pacific: Paintings About the Ocean," May 12.
Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. "Images of the Ming and Qing Dynasties." "Poets and Waterfalls," woodblock prints created around 1830 by Katsushika Hokusai, on view through May 19.
Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., 527-5666. Posters on water conservation for the Board of Water Supply are on view in the Lane Gallery in May. Posters on Transit Week for the Department of Transportation Services, on the third floor through May 17.
Honolulu Zoo Fence, Monsarrat Avenue. Paintings by local artists on view 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, 233-7323. "Aloha Ho`omaluhia XII," featuring Anne Bush, Peter Chamberlain, Debra Drexler, Toni Martin, Shuzo Uemoto, Karen White and other artists, through May 28.
Ko`olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. Oil pastels and acrylics by Brenda Cablayan, on view through May 30.
Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Night Growth," drawings and sculptures by Kathy Tosh, on view in May.
University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Art Building, 2535 The Mall, 956-6888. Undergraduate Exhibition on view through May 24.
Waikiki Gallery at the Aston Park Shore Hotel, 595-2399. Paintings by Juanita Kenda and Louis Pohl, on view through June. Five percent of sales support ArCH, which will provide a calendar of arts and culture events on-line and in a monthly newsletter.
"96 Prints": The Honolulu Printmakers host an extravaganza of prints, food and wine tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 17 at the Academy Art Center. For $96 each, the 96 participants in this benefit will sample signature appetizers and beverages and receive one of the 96 prints donated by 96 Hawaii artists; a drawing will determine the order of choice. Call 536-5507.
"Pulp Fictions": The Texas Fine Arts Association is accepting slide submissions of art using paper as the support through May 20. The competition, for artists living in the United States, does not include photography. The juror will be Elizabeth A.T. Smith, curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Entry fees are $24 general, for three slides; $5 each additional slide, to a maximum of 10. Send a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope to: Pulp Fictions, Texas Fine Arts Association, 3809-B W. 35th St., Austin TX 78703. Or call 512-453-5312.
"Woods of Hawai`i": The Hawaii Forest Industry Association is taking applications from Hawaii woodworkers through June 1 for its fourth annual competition and exhibit. For entry form, call 239-5563. Show will be Sept. 7 through 15 at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 10.
International book arts exhibition: The Honolulu Printmakers invites artists to explore the traditional book, which allows people "to interact directly, turning the page." Enter July 1 through 6; show will be juried by Hedi Kyle. For prospectus, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Turning the Page exhibition, Honolulu Printmakers, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu 96814. Or call 536-5507. The UH Summer Session offers a three-week workshop on innovative book structures with Hedi Kyle, June 24 through July 12. Call 956-7221.