OPENING

Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai. "Exhibition of Flowers Poetry and Paintings," by Tomihiro Hoshino, on view May 26-29. Cost: $3.

Cafe Che Pasta Gallery & Restaurant, 1001 Bishop St., 524-0004. "Cats and Dogs," drawings and paintings by Kimberly M. Chai, Shelly Ferreira, Michael Harada, Suma Cohn and James Kuroda, on view May 27 through June 20.

Gallery on the Pali, Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, 526-1191. "Community Honored Teachers," art by 39 teachers, on view from May 27 to July 11. Reception, 5 to 7 p.m. June 1.

Pauahi Tower, Mezzanine Lobby, 1001 Bishop Square. "Ying Yang" exhibit by Phuong Tran and Pygoya, on view May 26 through June 21.

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CONTINUING

Alana Waikiki Hotel, 1956 Ala Moana, 941-7275. "Planet Hawaii," contemporary two- and three-dimensional art, on view through July 3.

Art A La Carte, 1200 Ala Moana Boulevard, 597-8034: "Walking With Pele," various art by Cindy Conklin, on view through May 30.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Wearable Art," clay work by Leslie Tomomatsu, on view in May.

Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. "Live From New York: Paul Levitt," exhibit of paintings, on view through May 30. "Kibbitzing/talk story," 5 to 7 p.m. May 22.

Cafe Che Pasta Gallery & Restaurant, 1001 Bishop St., 524-0004. Drawing and prints by Hons Solo and Duncan Dempster, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Canon Gallery, Ward Plaza, 210 Ward Ave., Suite 200, 522-5930. Photographs of Holland's flowers by Itsuo Kamio, on view through May 30.

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, 1132 Bishop St., Suite 200, 545-4300. "Looking Back," acrylic paintings by James Kay, on view through July 19.

Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, 526-0232. "Building the Collection," an exhibit showing the curator's art world, on view through June 22.

"Looking to the Future" shows the future gifts/bequests and a selection of works the museum would like to acquire with explanations why they are desirable. Visitors will be able to vote for their favorite choice of art.

"Metaphoric Menagerie," exhibit of 30 masks made by UH-Manoa, Art 101 students, on view through June 11. Free admission on third Thursdays. Gallery tours at 1:30 p.m., garden tours by appointment. Call 526-1322.

Sea and sky landscapes by Margaret Ezekiel, Dennis Hanshew, Daniel Sailer and Phil Spalding III, on view through July 9.

Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St., 526-1322. Recent paintings by Tadashi Sato and prints by Shinko Araki, on view through June 11.

East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall, 1777 East-West Road, 944-7111. "7 Degrees Off Center," works by 20 native Hawaiians, on view through June 6. Panel discussion on "Cultural Awareness and Evaluative Criteria," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 28, UH-Manoa, Center for Hawaiian Studies.

Gallery on the Pali, Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, 526-1191. "Enlightenment," 10 artists portrayal of myths and beliefs, on view through May 24.

Hawaii Pacific University, 1166 Fort St., 544-0200: "Swirling Waters," by local artist Lori Uyehara, on view through Aug. 8.

Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. "Swirling Waters," ceramic mixed media, on view through Aug. 8.

HonBLUE, 501 Sumner St., 531-4611. "Moon Song," watercolors by Jane'e Starn, on view through June 30.

Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. "Painters Painting: Recent Works by Gordon Sasaki and Aiko Kameya," on view through June 8. Sasaki and Kameya are local contemporary painters.

"Elvis + Marilyn: 2 x Immortal" exhibit, on view through June 8.

"Shadows and Reflections," pieces of Japanese lacquer art from a private collection, some with inlaid and carved designs, and some dating from the 16th century, on view through June 29. Free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.

"American and European Drawings and Watercolors From the Academy's Collection: 1850 - 1900," features Western graphic arts dating from the Renaissance to today. Includes works from Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Maurice Prendergast and Winslow Homer. These works are rarely on view to minimize fading and ensure preservation. On view through July 13.

"Recent Works by Aiko Kameya and Gordon Sasaki," Honolulu painters, on view through June 8.

"The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Japanese Samurai and Court Dolls," highlights the Japanese culture through dolls. On view through June 1.

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 XIII," annual exhibition of art celebrating nature and showing the fragility of the eco-system. On view through May 26. Artists include David Behlke, Sean Browne, Anne Bush, Peter Chamberlain, Charles Cohan, Kauka De Silva, Debra Drexler, Ka Ning Fong, Toni Martin, Jan McWilliams, Diane Nushida-Tokuno, Russell Sunabe, Shuzo Uemoto and Karen White.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, Maui, 808-572-6560: "Shrines: the Sacred Dimension of Art & Ritual," an exhibit addressing the intersection between art and culture and examining the importance of belief systems in art, on view through June 28.

JMD Arts & Educational Center, 99-1269 Iwaena St., 487-9985. "Hana Pa," nature prints by Derrick Wada, on view through June 30.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St., 945-7633. "Japanese American Contemporary Artists '97," featuring sculpture, paintings, photography, prints and textiles by Reiko Brandon, Douglas Doi, James Koga, Kay Mura, Mamoru Sato, Nora Yamanoha and others, on view through June.

McHale Videofilm, 1116 Auahi St., 539-8080. "Harem" by Don Robinson, on view through May 31.

Moonlight Images Gallery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 947-1773. "Time boxes" and acrylics by Tony Curtis.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 500, 594-1886. "Waiahole: Ho'i Ka Wai," a collaborative photo essay by Mark Hamasaki and Anne Kapulani Landgraf, on view from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., through May 30.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Birds of Hawaii," paintings by Jan Shima, on view through May 30.

Unitarian Gallery, 2500 Pali Highway, 526-1191. "Enlightenment" by several artists, on view through May 25.

University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Art Building, 956-6888. Undergraduate exhibition of multi-media by UH-Manoa students, on view through May 30.

Viewpoints Gallery, 3620 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, Maui, 808-572-5979. "No Coconuts!" Kip Krieger's exhibit of mixed media sculpture, on view through May 28.

Waikiki Gallery, Aston Park Shore Hotel, 2586 Kalakaua Ave. 922-7701. "Spring Symphony" by Alex Briguglio captures music and nature on canvas, on view through May 31. Ten percent of sales benefit the Sacred Hearts Academy's Wind Ensemble and Jazz bands.

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SPECIAL

Slide lecture: By artist Paula Rice, 7 p.m. May 28, Honolulu Academy of Arts Theatre. Part of Hawaii Craftsmen's "Raku Ho'olaule'a 1997."

Workshops: Nancy Fujioka leads two classes on the art of Mizuhiki, Japanese art of gift wrapping and ornament making, June 1 and 8. The June 1 class will cover Mizuhiki Matsu (pine) and Mizuhiki (gift-wrap design), and the June 8 class will cover Mizuhiki Ta-ke (bamboo). Both classes will be held from 10 a.m .to 3 p.m. in Room 102 of the Japanese Cultural Center's Weinberg Building. Bring craft scissors and craft needle noe pliers (if available). Brown bag lunch recommended. Cost per class: $20 plus a $14 supply fee. Limited enrollment. Register at 945-7633. Deadline: May 25 for June 1 class, and June 2 for June 8 class.

Adult "Pencil Drawing" classes with Patrick Ching, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9, Naturally Hawaiian shop. Beginning to intermediate artists will learn procedure, shading and composing techniques. Bring a black and white photo of something to draw. Cost: $30 (first class); $20 (follow-up classes). Ten students per class. Prepaid registration reserves space.

Children 5- to 10-years-old can also learn pencil drawing techniques, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15, July 13 and Aug. 10, Naturally Hawaiian store. Information at 259-5350 or 259-5354.

"Acrylic Painting" with Patrick Ching will cover theory, shading, tinting, blending and glazing techniques. For beginning to intermediate artists. At 2 to 5 p.m. June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9, Naturally Hawaiian store. Bring a picture of something to paint. Cost: $60 for materials plus $30 (first class); $25 (follow-up classes). Eight students per class. Register at 259-5350 or 259-5354.

"Oil Painting" with Patrick Ching works with color mixing, blending, glazing and detailing. For intermediate to advanced artists. Eight students per class. Two sessions recommended. Cost: $115 for materials plus $30 (first class); $25 (follow-up classes). Register at 259-5350 or 259-5354.

"Silver Clay and Cloisonne Enamel" workshop led by Kazuko Inomata, uses a newly-developed Japanese material. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6-8; and 5 to 9 p.m. June 10, Academy Arts Center, 1111 Victoria St. Cost: $150, includes material fee. Limited space. Register at 532-8741.

"Washi paper crafts" with Sadie Toyofuku, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21, Japanese Cultural Center, Weinberg Building, Room 206. Students will make one of the following projects: slipper box, chest of drawers, pencil caddy or a pencil holder. Cost: $20 plus a supply fee of $10-$16 depending on project. Limited enrollment. Register at 945-7633 by June 12.

"Japanese Enameling" class with Kazuko Inomata, 6 to 9 p.m. June 16-18, Japanese Cultural Center, Weinberg Building, Room 301. Students will learn basic enameling techniques focusing on cloisonne. Projects include pendants, pins and earrings. Cost: $100, includes instructional materials and supplies. Limited Enrollment. Deadline: June 13. Register at 945-7633.

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NOTICES

Summer school: Honolulu Academy of Arts, Linekona school, has several art classes including drawing and painting, ceramics and sculpture in clay, from June 17 to July 24. Register at 532-8741.

Hakuho Hirayama leads an exhibition and demonstration on Sumi-e (water-ink painting) techniques, 12:30 to 3 p.m. June 28, Japanese Cultural Center, Weinberg Building, Room 301. Free. Validated parking for $2. Information at 945-7633.

Art on the Net: The Gallery Store will display art or products for sale for 6 months on the internet with option to renew. Artists will receive 90 percent of the sale. Cost: $15 per item showcased, plus 10 percent finder fee upon customer purchase. For information call 263-6199 or go online at http://hukilau.com/art

Ho'olaule'a: Hawaii Craftsmen's 21st Annual Raku Ho'olaule'a is accepting applications for artists to participate in a weekend long beach firing and juried exhibit, May 28 through June 1. Paula Rice will be the guest artist and juror. Registration forms at 596-8128.

Self-portraits wanted: Queen Emma Gallery is accepting self-portraits from former exhibitors for a "pin-up" exhibit. Artists must have had works displayed at the gallery between 1977 and 1997. Works will be "pinned up." No mattings, frames, etc. Deadline: June 10. Call 547-4397.

Woodworkers' contest: Fifth Annual Woods of Hawaii Woodworking Competition and exhibition, Sept. 13-21, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 10. Open to residents of all islands. Deadline: June 16. Call 259-9788 or 262-6328.

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.

Campbell's Soup contest: Amateurs and professionals are encouraged to submit art or essay answering the question "What does Campbell's soup mean to you?" Winners will be slected from three groups: professional, amateur and youth. The art categories include: painting/drawing, sculpture/constructions, crafts, and all other artistic mediums. Essays must be 100 words or less. Grand prize is $10,000 and 100 shares of Campbell's Soup stock. There will also be three first prizes of $5,000 each and 15 second prizes of $1,000 each. Official entry forms and rules may be obtained by calling 1-888-SOUPERART (1-888-768737278); visiting Campbell's website www.Campbellsoups.com, or by writing to Campbell's Entry Form, P.O. Box 654, Sayreville, NJ 08871-0654. Entries must be received no later than July 15.

Photos contest: Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three color or black and white photographs that creatively and dramatically convey the theme "Justice For All." Entries may be sent to: Justice For All Photo Contest, Hawaii Justice Foundation, 810 Richards St., Suite 645, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, by Aug. 30. One photo per contestant. Prints shouldbe 7"x5" or larger. Open to photographers of any level. Members of the Hawaii Justice Foundation and Hawaii State Bar Association's board and staff are ineligible. Submission of photos allow the foundation and association to use the photos in the Foundation's Annual Report, the Hawaii Bar Journal and other publications. To receive acknowledgement or receipt of an entry, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard. For return of entries, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call 537-1868.