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Holiday shopping? Hit the gallerie
By LENNIE BENNETT
© St. Petersburg Times
published November 7, 2002
[The Arts Center]
Untitled, by Jack Barrett, mixed media on canvas.
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ST. PETERSBURG -- Yes, you could get that perfume for her and necktie for him this holiday. Or you could give something original, something . . . artistic.
Both the Arts Center and Florida Craftsmen open their holiday shows Friday with offerings that range from $5 pins to five-figure paintings, one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments and decorations. And both venues have new shows that give shoppers even more options for creative gift-giving. "On the Surface: Figurative Glass" at the Arts Center brings in seven artists who treat their sometime utilitarian medium with sculptural beauty. Florida Craftsmen reprises "The Teapot and Cups Show" with a collection of vessels by various artists.
Art galleries also are good sources for interesting gifts. The monthly Gallery Walk is an opportunity to check out those in downtown St. Petersburg (see list at left). Look for galleries in your area in the Weekend Art Calendar. And when you visit a museum, peruse their gift shops -- all in the Tampa Bay area have well-stocked shelves right now.
Platter by Charlie Parker, stoneware
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The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. The Friday preview party, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., is free. (727) 822-7872.
Florida Craftsmen, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Friday preview party, 5:30 to 9 p.m., is free. (727) 821-7391.
Both shows run through the end of December.
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Blue Flower Earrings by Anne Boeckh, sterling silver and lampworked glass beads.
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