“Turning the Page,” the International Book Arts Exhibition organized by the Honolulu Printmakers, opens with a festival and demonstrations 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. “Ka Lei Ho‘oheno,” a collection of mele in English and Hawaiian by Puakea Nogelmeier -- and a “Turning the Page” collaboration -- will be on view. Show continues through Oct. 30.
University of Hawaii Commons Gallery, Art Building, 2535 The Mall, 956-6888. “Transforms,” thesis exhibition of etchings “pulled from zinc,” by Sheri Frye, opens with a reception 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Frye creates abstract geometric designs with textural effects. Show continues through Oct. 11.
Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. “As I See It,” oils, pastels and watercolors by Barbara Betts, on view in October. Betts talks about “Basic Printmaking” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17.
Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, 526-0232. “Submissions” by Lynne Yamamoto,
through Nov. 24. Yamamoto explores woman’s body in relation to labor and sexuality. Free admission on third Thursday of each month. Gallery tours at 1:30 p.m., garden tours by appointment. Call 526-1322.
Davies Pacific Center. Paintings by Les Nitta on the mezzanine level, in October. Call 533-6313 or 261-3522.
Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapuu Ave., 734-0274. Exhibit of watercolors and acrylics by Susan Brooks on view through Sunday. For artist information, call 395-7365.
Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. Helen M. Cassidy Memorial Juried Art Show, on view in October. The Waimea Arts Council awards cash prizes for art in nine categories: oils, acrylics, watercolors, colored pencil and pastels, pen and ink, fabric art, mixed media, photography, and sculpture and ceramics. Reception and ceremony 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 12.
Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Road, 235-7346. “A Sabbatical Exhibit,” by Snowden Hodges and Paul Nash, on view through Friday.
Gallery on the Pali, Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, 526-1191. “Order! Order!” multimedia art exhibition curated by Gaye Chan, on view through November. Works on clipboards explore the human compulsion to control our personal lives and the environment we share. Artists include Anne Bush, Peter Chamberlain, Cheryll Kelly and Jennie Suen.
Hawaii Medical Association, second floor, 1360 S. Beretania St., 536-7702. “Watercolor -- Beyond the Surface” by Su Shen Atta and Rick Daddario, on view through October.
Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. “Joy: Expressions of Art” by Gail Toma on view through Friday.
Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. “The Birds of Hiroshige,” prints of birds and plants
by Japanese artist Ando Hiroshige, through Saturday. Free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.
“Ka Po‘e Hawai‘i Ma Ka Hana,” photos of people at work, by Hawaii high school students, through Nov. 8.
“Mountain Peaks,” landscapes by Chinese painters of the 14th through 18th centuries, through Dec. 1.
“Modern Design, 1920-1960” reflects the century’s major changes, through March 16. Silver, glass and ceramics highlight changes in the arts of the United States, Russia and Europe.
“The Ceramic Tradition of Asia,” pieces from different cultures, through Oct. 27, 1997.
“Taisho Chic” features western-influenced Japanese art and products from 1912 to 1926.
Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., 527-5666. “Peace with Aloha,” calendar contest by the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace, on view in the Lane Gallery through Oct. 11. Korean Artist Association of Hawaii show in the courtyard through Oct. 16.
Third-floor displays of the Domestic Violence Clothesline Project and Hawaii entries in the National Christmas Seals drawing contest for children, in October.
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.
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, Maui 572-6560. “A Slanted View,” woodblock prints by Michael T. Hondo, wood turnings by Wayne N. Omura and paintings and ceramics by Sidney T.K. Yee, on view through Nov. 8.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St., 945-7633. “Strength and Diversity: The Story of Japanese American Women in Hawaii,” on view through Jan. 17. “Strength,” adapted from the National Japanese American Historical Society-Oakland Museum exhibit, chronicles the life stories and contributions of four generations of women, from
plantation to contemporary community.
Kahala Moon restaurant, 4614 Kilauea Ave., 732-7777. “Cycles of the Moon,” paintings by Mark Kadota, through Dec. 1.
Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 734-9375. “Volcano Images” by Shirley Hasenyager, on view in the ‘Ohelo Fine Dining Room through Oct. 18.
Koa Gallery, Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 734-9375. “Vietnam: Awakening the Dragon,” an interpretive exhibit on the country’s history and culture, on view through Oct. 17. Lecture by history Professor Truong Buu Lam and exhibit director Carl Hefner will be Tuesday in Koa Building, Room 103. Additional presentations; call 941-5355.
Ko‘olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. Works by Keiko Thomas, Tom Smith and Jocelyn Cheng, on view in October.
McHale Videofilm, 1116 Auahi St., 539-8080. “Painting in a New Land” by Murry Breem, on view through Oct. 23.
Pacific Cafe’s Beach House, 5022 Lawai Road, Koloa, Kauai 742-1424. Works by Kauai artists A. Kimberlin Blackburn, Sally French and John Davison, on view through March 16. Blackburn has stylized Hawaiian landscapes, French has mixed media glass and prints and Davison has landscape paintings and watercolors. Reception will be 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1.
Queen Emma Gallery, Queen’s Medical Center, 547-4397. “Explorers in Watercolors,” by Honolulu Academy of Arts students and instructor David Behlke, on view through Oct. 13.
Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. “False Expectations About Reality,” mixed media works (note the first letters) by Joe Hampton, on view in October.
Viewpoints Gallery, 3620 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, Maui 572-9579. Acrylics on canvas, monotypes, ultraviolet fluorescent paintings and abstract photography by Martha Woodbury, on view through Oct. 30.
Waikiki Gallery, Aston Park Shore Hotel, 595-2399. “Hawaii: Center of Contemporary World Art,” on view in October.
Honolulu International Art Festival: Expressions in Art is planning a show June 21 through 23 at the Amfac building on Fort Street. Call 597-8108.