Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St., 945-7633. "Strength and Diversity: The Story of Japanese American Women in Hawaii," adapted from the original exhibit at the National Japanese American Historical Society-Oakland Museum, opens July 24. "Strength" chronicles the life stories and contributions of four generations of women, from plantation to contemporary community. Show continues through Jan. 17.

Art a la Carte, Ward Centre, 597-8034. "Vestiges," ceramics by Carl Fieber, on view through Aug. 31.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Oils of Hawaiiana," landscapes by Louise Alina, on view in July.

Banyan Tree Gallery, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina, 661-0111, Maui. Recent works by Joyce Schaunaman on view through Aug. 4.

Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. Recent works by Linny Morris Cunningham, on view through July 26.

Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, 526-0232. "Tubers," sculpture installation by Jodi Endicott, on view through Aug. 12. Final installation Friday of Endicott's interactive water scene, which includes larger-than-life concrete figures. Free admission on third Thursday of each month. Gallery tours at 1:30 p.m., garden tours by appointment. Call 526-1322.

Three exhibits feature contemporary works through Sept. 8. "Public Art" is from the collection of the City and County of Honolulu; "Leaving the Century," videos by 20 media artists, arrives from the Video Data Bank, Chicago; "Exquisite Vessels" in ceramic, metal, glass, wood and fiber were acquired through the Sibyl Heide Fund.

"Century" presents "Cultural Identities" through July 28; "Self Regard," July 30 through Aug. 11; "Framing Politics," Aug. 13 through 25; "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.

East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall, 1777 East-West Road, 944-7111. "Spirits, Status & Society: Melanesian Art," masks, wooden bowls, statues, totems, war clubs, combs and carved ship prows from the collection of Caroline and Donald Yacoe, on view through Sept. 20. See "The Drum and the Mask," a video on South Pacific art, the first Sunday each month and at 5 p.m. Sept. 5. John Moffat Fugui and researcher Geoffrey White lecture 5 p.m. Sept. 3. The Yacoes describe "The Spirit of Melanesia" on a walk-through 5 p.m. Sept. 4. For guided tours, call 396-3326 or 944-7322.

Hawaii Medical Association, second floor, 1360 S. Beretania St., 536-7702. "8-8-8," watercolors by Juanita Kenda, Song Kim and Min Chong Kim, on view through Sept. 8. Presented by Waikiki Gallery.

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. "Hawaii and Its People," paintings, drawings and decorative arts from 1779 to 1950, through Sunday. Free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.

"Taisho Chic" explores modern influences during Japan's Taisho period, through July.

"Samurai Warriors," prints, armor and other items from medieval Japan depicting a tradition of poetic, artistic swordsmen, through Aug. 4.

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

Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., 527-5666. "Kites and Umbrellas," sponsored by Expressions in Art, on view in the courtyard through July 29. "Stitching in the '90s," stitchery art by R.W. "Bob" Davis III, in the Lane Gallery through July 30. "Freedom of Expression" student contest, sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the Hawaii State Bar Association, on the third floor through July.

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. "The Nature of Hawaii," oil paintings and pastel sketches of plants, animals and landscapes by Mary L. Brong, through July.

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

Kapiolani Community College Library, Lama Building, 4303 Diamond Head

Road, 734-9259. "Humanity Above Nation," biographical exhibit about two young Japanese men rescued at sea by Americans, who worked to improve relations between their countries, on view through Aug. 30.

Kauai Museum, 245-6931. "Westside Story," works by watercolor painter Christine Faye, woodworker Ray Nitta, Henry Emura, Dean Mayer, Val Nitta, Warren Wichman, Diane Ichiki and Keith Tammarine, on view through Aug. 30.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. "Hawaiian Figure Studies" by Jamen Chai and oils and collages by Gloria Foss, on view in July.

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

Nohea Gallery, Kahala Mandarin, 5000 Kahala Ave. Recent works by Pamela Andelin, on view through Sunday.

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

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

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.

University of Hawaii Commons Gallery, Art Building, 2535 The Mall, 956-6888. "Strip Show 3," cartoon art exhibition, on view through Friday. Artists include Deb Aoki, Troy Arakaki, Don Dougherty, Dennis Fujitake, Bruce Hale, Kevin Hand, Gary Kato, Steve Leialoha, John Margeson, Jon J. Murakami, Jason Nobriga, Darlene Oshiro, Jeff Pagay, John Pritchett, Trina Robbins, Kevin Sano, Rob Schulz, Bud Spindt, Dave Swann, Dave Thorne, Reiko Tom, Corky Trinidad, Larry Trinidad and Phil Yeh. In conjunction with "Ho'aka'aka: A Celebration of Laughter."

Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island,

808-967-8222. Habuki Kyoto Kimono School exhibit on view through Monday. Demonstrations of kimono dressing, obi tying, washi chigirie (paper tearing) and kumihimo (silk cord braiding).

"Voyaging Canoes of Hawaii," on view through Aug. 25.

Waikiki Gallery, Aston Park Shore Hotel, 595-2399. "Hawaii Botanicals," color pencil works by Teri Inouye, on view through Aug. 10. Demonstration 1 to 3 p.m. Satuday and July 28.

ArtSpree '96: Collage artists provide hands-on lessons for children of all ages at the Contemporary Museum's open house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The free day features artist demonstrations, dancing stilt-walkers and more. Shuttle provided from Roosevelt High School. Call 526-1322.

Workshops: The Art Plantation in Haleiwa has weekend workshops through August with Janet Holaday, Jerry Kermode and other artists. Next is marbling on paper with Victoria Gail-White, Sunday. Costs $25 plus any supply fees. Call 637-2343.

Arts Hawaii Festival: Visual and performing artists and musicians needed for 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.

Spectrum '96 Exhibition: Hawaii artists may enter the Windward Artists Guild show through Aug. 24. Charles Higa will jury this annual show, set for September at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. For a prospectus, call Bob Anderson at 235-6294.

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.