OPENING

AMFAC Exhibition Hall, 700 Bishop St., 231-9769. Association of Hawaii Artists' Annual Aloha Show, on view June 28-July 20.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Some Like It Hot," blown glass by Robert Bento, on view in July. Slide presentation on blown glass procedures, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 17.

Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, 526-0232. "Women's Tapes: Two Eras/Two Views" features videos of 17 young women artists working in New York and 11 women artists from the 1970s. On view July 2-Sept. 21. Members reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 1. Park at Roosevelt High School for the reception. Continuous shuttle service begins at 6:30 p.m.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. "Ash of Fire," raku and pit fire ceramics by Russell Wee, on view July 1-31.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Take Another Look," poetry and computer imaging by Robert Campbell, on view July 1-31.

Viewpoints Gallery, 2630 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, Maui, 808-572-5979. "Heart and Mind," painting and drawings by Amanda Opsahl McConnell, on view June 26-July 30. Reception, 6-8 p.m. June 28.

Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, 808-967-8222. Space art and the Kilauea landscape by astronomer/painter Bill Hartmann, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28-29. Cost: $40.

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CONTINUING

Abacus Studio, 1109 Nuuanu Ave., 526-3721. "No Coconuts!" by Kip Krieger, on view through July 26. Reception, 5-9 p.m. June 20.

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

Art Centre-Hawaii, 725 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite C-111, 593-8227. "Dataism 2.0," digital art by several artists, on view through June 27.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "The Lighter Side of Fun Watercolors," paintings by Sandy Martin on view in June.

Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. Paintings and drawings by Stephen Niles and Sanit Khewhok, on view through June 30.

Cafe Che Pasta Gallery & Restaurant, 1001 Bishop St., 524-0004. "Mandala," art by Shereen Kanehisa, Dan Rudoy, Jodi Kingston, Cade Roster, Helen Kwan and David Friedman, on view through July 23.

Drawing and prints by Hons Solo and Duncan Dempster, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

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. 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. Art by James Carpenter, Sally Larsen and Gwynn Murrill, on view through Oct. 8.

East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall, 1777 East-West Road, 944-7111. Raku Ho'olaule'a exhibit featuring ceramic pieces by international participants, on view through July 31.

Gordon Biersch restaurant, Aloha Tower Marketplace, 599-4877. Art by Julie Kerns Schaper, on view through July 31.

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. "Encounters With Paradise: Views of Hawaii and Its People of 1991," on view through Sept. 21, Gallery 3.

"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.

"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.

Mini-shows exhibiting Ando Hiroshige's 53 Stations of the Tokaido: Show 6 on view through July 20; Show 7, July 22-Aug. 24; and Show 8, Aug. 26-Sept. 21. In Gallery 18b.

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 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.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. "Catch of the Day," Gyotaku fish prints by Naoki Hayashi, on view in June.

Kyle Stewart Salon, Hawaii Kai Corporate Plaza, 396-5953.: "A Personal Collection," by Kevin Smith, on view through August.

McHale Videofilm, 1116 Auahi St., 539-8080. "Dream Souls," acrylic paintings by Maggie Yee, on view through July 1.

Moonlight Images Gallery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 947-1773. "Time boxes" and acrylics by Tony Curtis. Queen Emma Gallery, Queen's Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl St., 547-4397. "Pin-Up Artists" exhibit, on view June 22 through July 27.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Punchbowl Circle Tour," watercolors by Roger Whitlock, on view through June 27.

Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, 808-967-8222. Art by Peggy Chun, on view through July 28.

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SPECIAL

Workshops: "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.

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.

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NOTICES

Gallery on the Pali: Looking for art reviewers and mask makers. Call Gloria Staackmann, 946-0550.

Folio '94: Seeking visual artists to participate in their Third Anniversary Exhibit in November. Deadline for submission: July 15. Information: 735-9659.

"Partners 1988": Major exhibit looking for participants and coordinators. Call Norma Nichols, 526-1191. Art reviewers are also wanted. Call Gloria Staackmann, 946-0550.

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

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CONTESTS

Campbell's Soup: 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.

Black and whites: 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.