The Ace Gallery, Ace Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton 'Behind the Mask' by artist Wayne (Tony) DeSilva.

Ace Building Lobby: Alfred Birdsey An exhibition of paintings by Alfred Birdsey from the Collection of E. Michael Jones is on until December 31. As one of Bermuda's most celebrated artists, Alfred Birdsey stood alone for most of the second half of the 20th century as the only modernist painter working in Bermuda. Entirely self-taught, it is believed he started painting in 1927 at the age of 16. This exhibition of paintings is selected from the extensive collection of E. Michael Jones, one of Birdsey's major collectors. The gallery is open to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except by appointment. Groups should call for an appointment 295-5200.

Bermuda National Gallery Bermuda National Gallery See website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays. Free admission.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: (1) Commissioner's House: The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda 1873. A selection of original and reproduction photographs depicting Bermuda, which were used as evidence in the scientific reports of the Challenger voyage, 1872-76. (2) From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection: 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505. (3) Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise': Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admissions at 4 p.m.) Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Further information: 234-1333, e-mail marmuselogic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Society of the Arts: Bermuda Society of Arts For gallery hours/further information call 292-3824. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Top floor of City Hall 292-3824. Also at BSoA: Onions Gallery: Anything Goes, a Members' Show. Edinburgh Gallery: Inspirations in Glass – Bermuda Glassworks Show. Studio A: BHS/IB Show of Student work. Studio B: Paper Paintings by Andrea Bolley. Studio C: Longtails In Motion – Photography by Monika Davis. Studio D: Recent Works by William Gringley.

BSoA Adult Drawing Sessions, Tuesdays from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Open drawing session with no tuition bring your own materials. Eight sessions, $180 Members, $200 Non Members. Drop in $30 per session. BSoA Adult Life Drawing Classes with Emma Ingham-Dounouk on Thursdays from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. 10 sessions $280 Members $300 Non Members. Drop in $32 per session. BSoA Workshops for Children: 'Out of the X-Box – Creative Workshops for Children', for children aged six to 12. Saturday morning classes. Designed to get children out from behind their computer screens, this creative art workshops with Ami Zanders will have a new and exciting project every week including wall hangings, accordion books and baskets. Whilst making these creations, students will learn a range of skills from printmaking, weaving, wool painting, tie-dye and batik. All materials are supplied. From 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Eight sessions $150 Members/$160 Non members. Drop ins welcome $20 per session. E-mail bsoaibl.bm or call 292 3824 for a registration form and to confirm availability.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art: Until January 28. 'Impressions 09', works by Rhona J. Emmerson. Viewing hours: 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Further information: Sue Pearson on 505-4290 or e-mail SPArtlogic.bm 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Department of Airport Operations/Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Department of Airport Operations/The Masterworks Foundation: 'Bermuda Onion Series': Paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Show runs until December. Further information: e-mail mworkslogic.bm.

The Desmond Fountain Gallery has added many new works to the collection. Viewing at the new location is exclusively by appointment only. For more information visit or contact: www.desmondfountain.com, sculptureibl.bm call 441-747-3955 to arrange an appointment.

Kafu Gallery: Works by Glenn Wilks. Further information: 295-5238, e-mail infokafu.bm

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: Gifts and Acquisitions, plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. Admission free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art: The Butterfield Family Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 'We Are Sailing' is a featured event of Bermuda's 400th Anniversary: Bermuda and part of the year-long celebration sponsored by the Bermuda 400th Committee. Open every day except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission $5, members and children under 12 free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Camden 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Free admission. Artist in Residence Adrian Baker. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Normal museum hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission $5, members and children under 12 free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery: During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

TQ Atrium/ Select Palette Art: 'Eye of the Beholder' by Gretchen Gurr black and white photos on canvas from around the world and a spectacular grid of 18 enchanting colour images of Scotland. TQ Atrium, Upper level of The Walker Arcade, (Above Bistro 12) #12 Reid Street entrance. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Contact: Select Palette Art, Susan A. Pearson on either SPArtlogic.bm or 441-505-4290.

Windjammer II: Small Paintings for Christmas with a variety of Bermuda's favourite artists. Runs until January. Gallery is located on the the ground floor of the Fairmont Hamilton. Telephone 238-0173 or 295-1783.