Photographs Are Seen Through The Eyes Of A Child

TAMPA - There's a lot going on this week at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.

Twenty photographic works created by youngsters who participated in this year's Literacy through Photography Program are featured in "Eyes of a Child: Fall Showcase." The exhibit, which runs Thursday through Dec. 6, rediscovers the world through the eyes of curious children.

Also opening Thursday is the exhibit "Twice Exposed," which features 39 photographs and prints gleaned from the permanent collection of the USF Contemporary Art Museum.

By including such giants of 20th century art as Robert Rauschenberg, the exhibit defines photography through its myriad uses in today's art scene. It also hints at the extent and richness of the University of South Florida's holdings.

At 1 p.m. Saturday, Noel Smith, curator of educational and Latin American and Caribbean art at the Graphicstudio's Institute for Research in Art at USF, will discuss the "Twice Exposed" exhibit.

Admission is $4; free for museum members.

The museum is at 200 N. Tampa St. Call (813) 221-2222 or visit www.fmopa.org for information.

Sculpture Shines In 'Scale & Tales'

Local sculptor Dominique Labauvie is the featured artist in the exhibit called "Sculpture Scale and Tales," at 5art from Friday through Dec. 19.

Labauvie presents a series of small sculptures produced over the past 12 years, as well as some of the early sketches that set the stage for those sculptures.

The exhibit opens with a free reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at 5art, which is in suite 211 of the West Tampa Center for the Arts, 1906 N. Armenia Ave.

For information, visit www.five-art.com or call (813) 340-9056.

'The Godfather' Makes Entrance

David O'Keefe will exhibit and sell a collection of his paintings and sculptures in a fundraiser for Joshua House from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Home Theater Gallery, 3300 S. Dale Mabry Highway.

The original painting of "The Godfather," which the former Tampa Tribune artist calls his masterpiece, will be unveiled during the event. Previously, only giclee prints of the original have been available for viewing and purchase.

One 36-by-48-inch giclee on canvas of "The Godfather," embellished and certified by O'Keefe, will be offered in a silent auction. About 200 original illustrations on paper will be available for purchase.

The event is Mafia-themed, and guests are encouraged to dress accordingly. A printer's proof of "The Godfather" will be awarded the best-dressed guest.

Admission is a $10 suggested donation to Joshua House, a shelter for abused and neglected children.

For information, call Rena Charles at (813) 254-5056.

High School Gallery Spotlights Surreal

Gallery 501 at Blake High School, 1701 N. Boulevard, will present an exhibit of the surrealistic images of West Tampa artist Laszlo Horvath from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday.

The event includes a free reception.

Born in Hungary in 1950, Horvath immigrated to the United States in 1984 to pursue his passion for photography. His recent works reflect his life as an artist in a communist country and his struggle to reinvent himself in America.

Call gallery director Lori Ballard at (813) 598-3785 for information.

Exhibit Brewing At Art After Dark

Art After Dark with Starbucks will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Tampa Museum of Art's interim location, 2306 N. Howard Ave.

Guests can view works by nine artists who are University of South Florida alumni: Valerie Lopez Bauer, Adam Kitzerow, Karen Lameier, Daniel Mantilla, Daniel Moore, Cynthia Maritza Rodriguez, Jen Saavedra, Roberta Schofield and Marcus Testasecca.

It's also a chance to see the museum's current exhibit, "Site Matters," which showcases proposed installations for the new museum building.

Admission is $10, or free for museum members, and includes hors d'oeuvres and Starbucks coffee. Go to www.tampamuseum.com for information.