Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. Works in oil, watercolors, pencil and collage by Nila Conrad, on view in December. Reception 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 7.
Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. “New Printmakers” opens with a reception 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Artists include Sheri Frye, Dan Sailer, Donna Broder, Helene Sroat, Mira Alden and Rob Noland. On view through Jan. 10.
Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. Watercolors on Hawaii subjects by Millard Sheets, on view Friday through Jan. 12. The West Coast artist was director of art at Scripps College and other schools; served on FDR’s Public Works of Art program; and has done several commissions for Hawaii art.
Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, 233-7323. Open house for “Frog Art” display on the role of frogs in our environment is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Bring a picnic. Display continues Mondays through Saturdays in December.
Queen Emma Gallery, Queen’s Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl St., 547-4397. “Showcase ’96,” a group show by glassblowers, ceramicists, sculptors, painters and printmakers, opens 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Artists include Jainnie Cox, K.C. Greenan, Karen Hong, Gelareh Khoie, Pearl Kira, Chae Ho Lee, Kelly and Nanda Soderberg and Keone Thurston. Show continues through Dec. 23.
Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. “Press Pass III,” photography by Dennis Oda, on view Monday through Dec. 31.
The Cafe, 1152 Kokohead Ave., 739-2556. Watercolors by Julie Kerns Schaper, on view through Jan. 6. Reception 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Canon Gallery, Ward Plaza, 522-5930. Photography of flora, fauna and the environment of Hawaii, by Miyoshi “Nick” Yasunaga, through Monday.
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, 1132 Bishop St., Suite 200, 545-4300. “Who Cares? We Care!” -- works by Juanita Kenda, Song Ja Kim and Min Chong Kim -- on view through Dec. 21. Part of a three-fold Waikiki Gallery exhibit. A percentage of sales benefits the Life Foundation.
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St. “Artists/Hawaii,” works by 22 artists featured in the book of the same title, on view through Feb. 19. Artists include Satoru Abe, Sally French, Esther Shimazu and Roy Venters.
Contemporary Museum’s Honolulu Advertiser Gallery, 605 Kapiolani Blvd., 525-8066. “ASoWbSAoNPT,” works by Hawaii artists, on view through Jan. 15. Artists include Dan Calhoune, Kimberly Chai, Don Ed Hardy, Keiko Hatano, Dean Sakamoto, Pia Stern and Michael Takemoto.
Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. “Nature: A Divine Creation,” watercolors of animals by Candace Lee, on view in November.
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. “Who Cares? We Care!” -- works by Louis Pohl -- on view through Dec. 21. Part of a three-fold Waikiki Gallery exhibit. A percentage of sales benefits the Life Foundation.
HonBlue, 501 Sumner St., 531-4611. “Fresh Release,” mixed media by Kristine Simonds, through Dec. 30.
Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. “Mountain Peaks,” landscapes by Chinese painters of the 14th through 18th centuries, through Sunday. Free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.
“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 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. “Cycles of the Moon,” paintings by Mark Kadota, through Sunday.
Koa Gallery, Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 734-9375. Biannual Faculty Exhibit, on view through Dec. 6. Artists include David Behlke, Sean Browne, Vicki Chock, Kauka de Silva, Jan Hathaway, Adella Islas, Jan McWilliams, Violet Murakami, Noreen Naughton, Cheryl Souza, Russel Sunabe and Shuzo Uemoto.
Ko‘olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. “Hawaiian Garden,” watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, on view in November.
McHale Videofilm, 1116 Auahi St., 539-8080. “Travelling and Traversing,” works by Elizabeth Knoke, on view through Dec. 22.
Meeting Place Cafe, 401 Kamakee St., 596-8846. “East Meets West Series,” watercolor and mixed media works on paper by Ron Kowalke and clay sculpture by Peter Kowalke, through Dec. 7.
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 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Pauahi Tower, Mezzanine Lobby, 1001 Bishop Square. “Refinements,” painting and clay sculpture by Betty Hay Freeland and Gail Bakutis, on view through Dec. 6. Call Freeland at 572-8146 or Bakutis at 696-3878.
University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Art Building, 2535 The Mall, 956-6888. “The Works,” ceramics, design, fiber, glass and other works by graduate students, on view through Dec. 13.
Waikiki Gallery, Aston Park Shore Hotel, 595-2399. “Who Cares? We Care!” -- works by Patricia Green and William Luch -- on view through Dec. 21. Part of a three-fold exhibit. A percentage of sales benefits the Life Foundation.
Book signing: John Pitre, a surrealist and fantasy artist, presents his book, “The Art & Works of a Visionary,” 2 p.m. Friday at Borders, Ward Centre.
Art show: North Shore artists showcase and discuss their works at a wine tasting 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Portofino restaurant, Haleiwa. Artists include Wyland, Beverly Fettig, Thomas Deir, Carli Oliver, Mango, Karen Scata, Jesse Miller, Margo Goodwill, John Costello, Malia, David Lopez and Nisla. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 637-7678 or 638-8731.
Japanese enameling: Kazuko Inomata teaches a three-day workshop on basic enameling and cloisonne, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 through 11 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Costs $100; includes handouts and supplies. Register at 945-7633.
Weaving workshops: Sharon Alderman teaches double-weave and color and weave effects, Jan. 4 and 5 and 11 and 12 at the University of Hawaii. Costs $80 one weekend; $150 both. Call 521-5511. Alderman will give a free lecture 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Academy Art Center.
Studio classes: The Academy Art Center has basic drawing, printmaking, intaglio, ceramics, weaving, jewelry and other arts for adults in 14-week classes beginning Jan. 21. Call 532-8741.
Funding for folk arts: Applications for the 1997 Folk Arts Apprenticeships will be accepted through Jan. 31. The program, aimed at preserving traditional cultural art forms, supports one-to-one training between a master artist and an experienced apprentice with awards of up to $4,000. Call Lynn Martin at 586-0306.
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts approved 18 apprenticeship teams for 1996, in such arts as Hawaiian fishnet making, ki ho‘alu, Cantonese opera and Laotian woodcarving.
Prizes include Canon cameras and binoculars. Winners will be notified in March and have their entries on display at the Canon Gallery in April. No entry fee. Forms available at major camera dealers, Canon, KGMB Channel 9 television and KHNR radio offices. Call 522-5930.
Hui No‘eau Juried Member’s Show: Artists in Maui county may submit two works on Jan. 11 for the gallery show. Artwork must have been produced without supervision in the past two years and must not have been exhibited previously on Maui. Alan M. Leitner will be the juror. Entry fee $10 per piece. Call 572-6560 ext. 30, Maui.