OPENING

Academy Art Center, 1111 Victoria St., 532-8700. "Umbra/Penumbra: Imaging the Alter-Body" exhibit, on view through Aug. 31.

Coffee Haven, 1026 Kapahulu Ave., 732-2090. "Recent Works" by Julie Scharper, on view Aug. 14-Sept. 25.

Gallery on the Pali, Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, 526-1191. "Challenged Youth: What Will They Think Up Next!," on view Aug. 18 through Sept. 26. Done by youths recovering from leukemia at their summer camp.

Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 236-3567. Hawaii Computer Art Society's ninth annual show, on view Aug. 17-Oct. 3. Reception, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 17.

Kaka'ako Kitchen, 263-2121. "Lucky We Live Hawaii" by Marti Wiese Rounds, on view Aug. 16-Sept. 30.

Koa Gallery, Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 734-9375. Carvings by Kanoa Nelson, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 10.

The Pegge Hopper Gallery, 1164 Nuuanu Ave., 524-1160: "Postcards to the Piko," on view Aug. 15-23. Reception, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 18.

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CONTINUING

Academy Art Center, 1111 Victoria St., 532-8700. "Lost At Sea," art by Dan Rudoy and Ian Gillespie, on view through Aug. 31.

Art A La Carte, 1200 Ala Moana Boulevard, 597-8034: Clay paintings by Gail Bakutis and jewelry by Cynthia Wiig, on view in August. Watch Wiig at work, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through August.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "An Abstract Look at Nature," art by all artists of the gallery, on view in August.

Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. "Monday Morning in Manoa" by Nicholas Black, on view in August.

Borders Books and Music, Ward Centre, 591-8995. Part of the "Umbra/Penumbra: Imaging the Alter-Body" exhibit, on view in August.

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.

"Woman In Action" by Pegge Hopper, on view through Aug. 29.

Canon Gallery, Ward Plaza, 210 Ward Ave., Suite 200, 522-5930. Photos by Ric Noyle, on view in August.

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 through Sept. 21.

"Paradise Flip Side" by Sergio Goes and F.L. Morris, on view through Sept. 10.

Watercolors by Pamela Hayes, on view through Oct. 5.

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

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.

Diamond Head Theatre, 732-0274. "He Ola I Ka Pohaku" (There Is Life and Death In the Stone) by Page Schoenke, on view in August.

Gallery on the Pali, Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, 526-1191. "Grandma's House," art by Devin Oishi, on view through Aug. 15.

Hawaii Medical Association, second floor, 1360 S. Beretania St., 536-7702. "Something For the Birds" by Louis Pohl, on view through Sept. 30. Ten percent of sales benefit the Pacific Brain Injury Association.

Hawaii State Library, 478 S. King St., 586-3500. "Origami Hawaii" display tropical creations, through Aug. 31, 2nd Floor.

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.

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

"American and European Drawings and Watercolors From the Academy's Collection: 1900-1950," features works by artists that were important to the development of 20th century modernism. Artists include Edgar Degas, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cezanne. On view through Sept. 14.

"The Arts of Ian Gillespie and Dan Rudoy," on view through Aug. 31.

Honolulu Hale, Central Courtyard, corner of King and Punchbowl streets, 237-8430. "As We See It," art by the Honolulu Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, on view through Aug. 29.

Collection of royal court memorabilia, on view through Aug. 29 in the Lane and Third Floor galleries.

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. "Lucky We Live Hawaii" by Marti Wiese Rounds, on view through Aug. 15.

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, Maui, 808-572-6560. "Island Rhythms," art by Jules Houck, and "Microbiological Expressionism," art by M. Takemoto, on view through Aug. 23. Demonstration by Houck, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 16.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. "Windward Beaches" by Cathy Cranford, on view in August.

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

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

Queen Emma Summer Palace, 2913 Pali Highway, 595-3167. "The Hawaiian Quilt, A Spiritual Experience, on view through Aug. 16.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Between Sacred and Profane," ceramics by James M. Winters, on view through Aug. 29.

Sisu Gallery, 1160 A. Nuuanu Ave., 537-5880. "Fall," art by Kimberely Rector and "Collection of Shrines," art by Billy C, on view through Aug. 23.

The Studio of Roy Venters, 1160B Nuuanu Ave.,: "Poetic Visions" by Richard COSMO, on view through Aug. 18.

Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, 808-967-7565. Art by Avi Kiriaty, on view in August. Reception, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 30.

Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, 235-1143. Hawaiian Heirloom Portraits by Randy Jay Braun, on view through Aug. 16. Limited portrait sittings also available for $75. Call 1-800-967-4852.

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SPECIAL

Lectures: "Textiles for the Twenty-First Century" with Junichi Arai, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, UH-Manoa, Art Building Auditorium. Free.

"Water Base Screen Prints" with Allyn Bromley, 6 p.m. Aug. 21, Academy Art Center. Free. Information, 536-5507.

"Techno Romantic 101," 7 p.m. Sept. 6, East West Center Gallery. Information, 946-2903.

Surprise guest, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 9, Contemporary Museum. Information, 946-2903.

Workshops: Tom Mann leads a marketing/business workshop, Sept. 7-8. Information and registration, 596-8128.

"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.

Studio Art Classes for Adults, Sept. 9-Dec. 12, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Some of the classes available are: drawing, painting, ikebana, weaving, figurative sculpture, ceramics, and more. Tuition: $140 plus additional lab and supply fees. Information, 532-8741.

Studio classes for youths grades K-12, Sept. 20-Dec. 6, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Cost: $95. Information, 532-8741.

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NOTICES

"Art Off the Wall": 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aug. 16, Contemporary Museum. Jeff Gere leads this performance of art based on museum exhibitions. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Call 526-1322.

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

"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

Spectrum '97 Exhibition: Windward Artists Guild wants Hawaii artists for their juried show, Sept. 1-30. Awards. Entries will be received, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 23, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Visitor Center. Information, 262-8306.

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.