OPENING

Art A La Carte, 1200 Ala Moana Boulevard, 597-8034: Painting by Charles Davis, on view July 1-31.

Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. Art by Stephen Niles and Sanit Khewhok, on view through July 15. Niles will speak about living in New York City, 6-8 p.m. July 10.

Canon Gallery, Ward Plaza, 210 Ward Ave., Suite 200, 522-5930. Photos by Kazumi "Max" Iwazaki, on view through July.

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CONTINUING

Abacus Studio, 1109 Nuuanu Ave., 526-3721. "No Coconuts!" by Kip Krieger, on view through July 26.

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 through July 27.

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

Viewpoints Gallery, 2630 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, Maui, 808-572-5979. "Heart and Mind," painting and drawings by Amanda Opsahl McConnell, on view through July 30.

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: Adult "Pencil Drawing" classes with Patrick Ching, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. 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. 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.

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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 Web site http://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.