Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Oils of Hawaiiana," landscapes by Louise Alina, on view in July. Demonstration in palette knife techniques 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 18.

Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. Recent works by Linny Morris Cunningham, with opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Show continues through July 26.

Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., 527-5666. "Stitching in the '90s," stitchery art by R.W. "Bob" Davis III, opens with a reception 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 3. Show continues in the Lane Gallery through July 28.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. "Hawaiian Figure Studies" by Jamen Chai and oils and collages by Gloria Foss, on view in July. Foss demonstrates oil painting noon to 3 p.m. July 13.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Local Color," acrylics by Ron Lee, on view Monday through July 26.

Waikiki Gallery, Aston Park Shore Hotel, 595-2399. "Hawaii Botanicals," color pencil works by Teri

Inouye, on view Monday through Aug. 10. Artist demonstration 1 to 3 p.m. July 20 and 28.

Aloha Tower Marketplace. Hawaii Craftsmen's Raku Ho'olaule'a exhibition of pottery and sculpture -- contemporary and traditional raku works -- on view at Pier 8 Ferry Terminal through July 14.

Art a la Carte, Ward Centre, 597-8034. "Cosmic Intersections," mixed media works by Charles Davis, on view through Saturday.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Two Art Hands," acrylic and oil works on canvas by Ishi Kim, on view in June.

Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, 526-0232. "Graveyard Shift," prints and drawings of abandoned cars and trucks by Faith Milnes, on view through July 7. Milnes portrays the old vehicles as metaphors for aging and the slow journey down to an inevitable end. Free admission on the third Thursday of each month. Gallery tours at 1:30 p.m., garden tours by appointment. Call 526-1322.

"Tubers," sculpture installation by Jodi Endicott, on view through Aug. 12. Installation of Endicott's interactive water scene, which includes larger-than-life concrete figures on what used to be tennis courts, continues on July 19.

Three exhibits feature contemporary works through Sept. 8. "Public Art" from the collection of the City and County of Honolulu presents more than 100 works, a majority by Hawaii artists; "Leaving the Century," videos by 20 media artists, arrives from

the Video Data Bank, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; "Exquisite Vessels" in ceramic, metal, glass, wood and fiber were acquired through the Sibyl Heide Fund.

"Century" unfolds in five parts: "Personal Vision," through July 7; "Cultural Identities," July 9 through 28; "Self Regard," July 30 through Aug. 11; "Framing Politics," Aug. 13 through 25; and "Women Unveiled," Aug. 27 through Sept. 8.

Contemporary Museum's Honolulu Advertiser Gallery, 605 Kapiolani Blvd., 525-8066. "Local Style 2," works by Hawaii artists such as Mabel Alvarez, Jean Charlot, Isami Doi, Franco Salmoiraghi, Toshiko Takaezu and others, on view through July.

Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. "Baskets and Beyond," baskets, miniatures and watercolors by Sue Boyz, on view in June. Boyz uses philodendrons, pine needles, seaweed, silk scraps and banyan tree roots as basket material.

Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 235-7346. "Kaho'olawe: Steadfast Love of the Land," photographs of wahi pana (sacred places) by Wayne Levin, Rowland Reeve, Franco Salmoiraghi and David Ulrich, on view through July 6. Exhibit reopens Aug. 26 through 31.

Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. "Specific Pacific: Paintings about the Ocean" by Alison Manaut, on view through Aug. 9.

Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. Free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.

"Bright and Daring" and "Feminine Elegance" display Japanese kimonos through July 7. "Bright" highlights a cross-cultural genre of bold design which appeared in the first half of the 20th century, while the exquisite "Elegance" unfolds subtle, classic patterns.

"Windows on Enchantment," children's book illustration, through July 16. Exhibit's focus is on

knights and ladies, dragons and medieval legends, in particular as they appear in the works of Trina Schart Hyman.

"Hawaii and Its People," paintings, drawings and decorative arts from 1779 to 1950, through July 21.

"Samurai Warriors," prints, garb, armor and other items from medieval Japan, depicting a tradition of swordsmen who were also poets, artists and judges, through Aug. 4.

"Americans Abroad," prints of European cities and towns by American artists, 1880-1940, through Aug. 15.

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. "Moments in Time," photographs by Jan Parker Soares and sepia ink drawings by Shana Stevens, through Saturday.

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St., 945-7633. "Visual Arts Exhibition of the Gifted and Talented Program," works by elementary students, on view in the Historical Gallery through June.

Kahala Moon restaurant, 4614 Kilauea Ave., 732-7777. "Kahiko Moon," paintings by Mark Kadota, through July 12.

Kalana O Maui Building, 200 S. High St., Wailuku, Maui. "For Women Only," works by Jackie Pias Carlin exploring her spirituality and emotions, part of the Mayor's Invitational Art Exhibit, on view on the ninth floor through July 12.

Kapiolani Community College Library, Lama Building, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 734-9259. "Humanity Above Nation," biographical exhibit about two young Japanese men rescued from shipwrecks at sea by Americans, and who later worked to improve relations between their countries, on view through Aug. 30.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. "Shadowplay," oil and palette knife paintings by Chris Emerson, on view in June.

McHale Videofilm, 1116 Auahi St., 539-8080. "Earth Tones," photography by Tom Hoffman, on view through Aug. 21.

Mission Houses Museum, 553 S. King St., 531-0481. "Reflections of Love: Hawaiian Quilts and Covers," a traveling exhibition from Lyman House Memorial Museum, featuring miniature quilts, on view through July 8.

Pauahi Tower Gallery, 1001 Bishop St. "Tranquility," paintings by Fong Tran, on view through July 20.

Queen Emma Gallery, Queen's Medical Center, 547-4397. "Leaves From My Journal," oil paintings by Aiko, on view through July 21.

Thai Orchid Restaurant, 33 Aulike St., Kailua. "Celebrate Hawaii," pastel works and acrylic paintings of Hawaiian dancers, taiko drummers and bon dancers by Alfred Furtado, through July.

3660 on the Rise restaurant, 3660 Waialae Ave., 262-8306. "Feast for the Eyes," oil and acrylic paintings by Warren Stenberg, on view through July 12.

Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, 808-967-8222. "Voyaging Canoes of Hawaii," through Aug. 25.

Waikiki Gallery, Aston Park Shore Hotel, 595-2399. Paintings by Juanita Kenda and Louis Pohl, on view in June. Five percent of sales support ArCH, which will provide a calendar of arts and culture events online and in a monthly newsletter.

Craft fair: Seconds, discounted art, bake sale, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Art Plantation in Haleiwa. Call 637-2343.

Workshops: The Contemporary Museum presents a series of workshops on ideas and techniques with artists featured in the "Public Art" exhibit, on alternating Saturdays through Aug. 24. The first workshops will be this Saturday, with Nancy Poes on painting gardens in sunlight and shade using transparent watercolors, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and with Sally French on using wax in painting, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Each workshop is $25. Register at 526-1322.

Workshops: The Art Plantation in Haleiwa has weekend workshops in July and August with Janet Holaday, Jerry Kermode and other artists. Series begins with Bob McWilliams' "Raku Glaze and Fire Workshop" July 6. The next workshop, "Peyote Stitch Beading" with Jan Lyle-Thielst, will be July 14. Call 637-2343.

Contemporary artists' books: Hedi Kyle talks about designing and transforming the "architecture" of the traditional book and shows slides of contemporary constructions, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium. Free. Call the Honolulu Printmakers at 536-5507.

International book arts exhibition: The Honolulu Printmakers invites artists to explore the traditional book form. Enter Monday through July 6; show will be juried by Hedi Kyle. For prospectus, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Turning the Page exhibition, Honolulu Printmakers, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu 96814. Or call 536-5507.

Folio 94: Visual artists sought for collective work -- "conversation for those who create." Call Maggie Yee at 949-0565. Submission deadline is July 15.

"Kites and Umbrella" show: Two- and three-dimensional works in all media may be submitted for a juried art show in July. Call John at Expressions in Art at 597-8108.

Arts Hawaii Festival: Visual and performing artists and musicians needed for the festival Aug. 17 and 18 at Thomas Square. Artists and crafters may submit photos or slides of their works until Aug. 1. Call DBEDT at 587-2767 for an application form.

Shoebox sculpture: Sculpture in any media that fits in a standard-size shoebox is the focus of the UH Art Gallery's traveling exhibition. No entry fee; deadline is Sept. 6. For prospectus write to: Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Honolulu 96822. Or call 956-6888, or e-mail: gallery@hawaii.edu. The gallery's show will be in March and April 1997.

Artistic Endeavors: Jim Franklin is forming a group of artists and crafters to fill 22,000 square feet of studio and show space, and to provide on-site services such as framing and printing. Call 988-1167.