Art a la Carte, Ward Centre, 597-8034. "Cosmic Intersections," mixed media works by Charles Davis, on view Saturday through June 29.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Two Art Hands," acrylic and oil works on canvas by Ishi Kim, on view in June.

Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. "Baskets and Beyond," baskets, miniatures and watercolors by Sue Boyz, on view in June. Boyz uses such materials as philodendrons, pine needles, seaweed, silk scraps and banyan tree roots in her baskets. Reception 3 to 5 p.m. June 8.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St., 945-7633. "Visual Arts Exhibition of the Gifted and Talented Program," works by elementary students, on view in the Historical Gallery Sunday through June.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. "Shadowplay," oil and palette knife paintings by Chris Emerson, on view in June.

Mission Houses Museum, 553 S. King St., 531-0481. "Reflections of Love: Hawaiian Quilts and Covers," a traveling exhibition from Lyman House Memorial Museum, featuring miniature quilts, opens with a reception 3 p.m. Monday. Show continues through July 8.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Watercolor Realism," watercolors by Garry Palm, on view Monday through June 28.

3660 on the Rise restaurant, 3660 Waialae Ave., 262-8306. "Feast for the Eyes," oil and acrylic paintings by Warren Stenberg, on view Saturday through July 12.

Academy Art Center, 1111 Victoria St., 532-8700. "Image XXII," the Image Foundation's annual exhibition of contemporary photography in Hawaii, on view through June 7. Jerry Burchard, professor emeritus at the San Francisco Art Institute, is the juror. Photographers include Jeff Bunting, J.M. Corsino and Nicole T. Kelly, Maika Hill-Higgins, Randy Kaneshiro, Paul K. Kodama, James Mosher, Chikako Ohara, Daniel H. Pang, Kathleen Rimko, Brian Y. Sato, Isabel Seliger and Tania Yowson.

Alana Waikiki Hotel, 1956 Ala Moana, 941-7275. "An Eye on You," photography presented by Expressions in Art, on view through June 22.

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.

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. Milnes portrays the old vehicles as metaphors for aging and the slow journey down to an inevitable end. Free admission on the third Thursday of each month. Gallery tours at 1:30 p.m., garden tours by appointment. Call 526-1322.

"India Journey," documentary photography by Barry Chann, 1989 to 1995; "Concentrations 3," paintings, drawings and prints by William T. Wiley; "Invented Realities," a survey of developments in photography from the 1970s to the 1990s; and recent works on paper (paintings and sketches) by John Young; on view through June 9.

Contemporary Museum's Honolulu Advertiser Gallery, 605 Kapiolani Blvd., 525-8066. "Local Style 2," works by Hawaii artists such as Mabel Alvarez, Jean Charlot, Isami Doi, Franco Salmoiraghi, Toshiko Takaezu and others, on view through July 31.

Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 235-7346. "Wai'ahole Ho'i Ka Wai," a collaborative photo essay by Anne Kapulani Landgraf and Mark Hamasaki chronicling the water situation in Waiahole valley, on view through June 9.

Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. "Specific Pacific: Paintings about the Ocean" by Alison Manaut, on view through Aug. 9.

Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. "Images of the Ming and Qing Dynasties" examines the possessions of distinct social classes. "Taisho Chic" explores modern influences during Japan's Taisho period. "Spring Blossoms" celebrates the season in Chinese paintings and ceramics over the centuries. Free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.

"East Meets West: Ceramics and Silver from Hawaii Collections," through Sunday. Explore cross-cultural influences from as early as the 7th and 8th centuries B.C.

"Bright and Daring" and "Feminine Elegance" display Japanese kimonos through July 7. "Bright" examines a cross-cultural genre with bold designs that appeared in the first half of the 20th century. "Elegance" features exquisite traditional patterns.

"Windows on Enchantment" opens onto the world of children's book illustration, through July 16. The exhibit's focus is on knights and ladies, dragons, wizards, medieval legends and Arthurian tales, in particular as they appear in the works of Trina Schart Hyman.

"Hawaii and Its People," art from Hawaii's pictorial heritage, on view through July 21.

"Samurai Warriors" explores Japan's tradition of swordsmen who were also poets and artists and administrators of justice, through Aug. 4. With prints portraying episodes between the 1st and 16th centuries, garb and armor from the early 19th century, arms and other items from medieval Japan.

Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., 527-5666. "Three Artists -- Three Media," on view through Wednesday. Wendell Davenport's watercolors were inspired by being caught in traffic; Carl Fieber's ceramic sculpture is titled "I have no idea -- Vestiges"; Shirley Hasenyager's prints portray the Big Island volcano and rain forest areas.

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.

Kahala Moon restaurant, 4614 Kilauea Ave., 732-7777. "Kahiko Moon," paintings by Mark Kadota, through July 12.

Kalana O Maui Building, 200 S. High St., Wailuku, Maui. "For Women Only," works by Jackie Pias Carlin exploring her spirituality and emotions, part of the Mayor's Invitational Art Exhibit, on view on the ninth floor through July 12.

Kapiolani Community College Library, Lama Building, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 734-9259. "Humanity Above Nation," biographical exhibit about two young Japanese men rescued from shipwrecks at sea by Americans, and who later worked to improve relations between their countries, on view through Aug. 30.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Night Growth," drawings and

sculptures by Kathy Tosh, on view in May.

Thai Orchid Restaurant, 33 Aulike St., Kailua. "Celebrate Hawaii," pastel works and acrylic paintings of Hawaiian dancers, taiko drummers and bon dancers by Alfred Furtado, through July.

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 online and in a monthly newsletter.

Wyland Galleries, 676-7498. Walfrido visits Kauai on Friday and Saturday. The artist is known for his oil paintings of lava flows, sea caves and crashing waves.

Raku Ho'olaule'a: Beach-side firing of ceramic works Saturday at Kualoa Regional Park features a glazing demonstration and the floating sculpture contest. To participate in the firing, call Warren Andrade at 671-8344.

Hawaii Stitchery Fiber Arts Guild: Ira Ono gives a slide lecture on paste paper techniques, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Academy Art Center. Ono leads a workshop June 8 and 9; costs $75. Call Judilee at 486-2443.

Art for young people: The Academy Art Center offers classes for kindergarten through 12th grade, beginning June 18. Call 532-8741.

"Woods of Hawai'i": The Hawaii Forest Industry Association is taking applications from Hawaii woodworkers through Saturday for its fourth annual competition and exhibit. For entry form, call Lin Butts at 239-5563. Pieces must be submitted by Sept. 3. Show will be Sept. 7 through 15 at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 10.

Arts Hawaii Festival: Visual and performing artists and musicians needed for the festival Aug. 17 and 18 at Thomas Square. Jurying for the craft fair will be June 9. For an application form, call DBEDT at 587-2767.

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.

"Kites and Umbrella" show: Two- and three-dimensional works in all media may be submitted for a juried art show in July. Call John at Expressions in Art at 597-8108.

Shoebox sculpture: Sculpture in any media that fits in a standard-size shoebox is the focus of the UH Art Gallery's traveling exhibition. No entry fee; deadline is Sept. 6. For prospectus write to: Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Honolulu 96822. Or call 956-6888, or e-mail: gallery@hawaii.edu. The gallery's show will be in 1997.

Politics and the homeless: Call for artists from Gallery on the Pali for "Political Statements in Art" and "Homeless Awareness" exhibits. For "Political," call 526-1191; "Homeless," 842-0505 or 526-1191.

Artistic Endeavors: Jim Franklin is forming a group of artists and crafters to fill 22,000 square feet of studio and show space, and to provide on-site services such as framing and printing. Call 988-1167.