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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 3, 2008

Orange Park Gallery International in downtown Tampa will showcase the talents of two local artists in an exhibit opening Friday called "Convergence."

Featuring paintings, sculptures and drawings by Guillermo Portieles and Carlos Camargo Vilardy, the exhibit presents technically varied works that find a common focus: the human form. While Vilardy favors sculptural expressions in bronze, steel, forged iron, wood and terracotta, Portieles' works are primarily oil on canvas.

The public is invited to meet the artists and see their works at the opening reception from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the gallery, 1215 N. Franklin Street. The works will be up through Jan. 14.

Call the gallery at (813) 333-6299 or visit www.orangepark gallery.com for information.

Winners Announced In Local Show

The Fin Fur and Feather exhibit at the Old Hyde Park Art Center has yielded winners in several categories.

Elizabeth Kershaw took first-place honors with her pencil drawing, "Best of Show."

Other winners were: Sue Allen, second place, for her watercolor and acrylic painting "Big Cat Encounter;" Don Kobasky, third, for an oil painting, "Pure Pride." Honorable Mentions went to Frank Bolock, Joanna Karpay and Margaret Nazarko.

Dedicated to animals and their environment, the exhibit was judged by noted wildlife artist Fred Rothenbush. The exhibit is up through Jan. 14

The center is at 705 Swann Ave. Call (813) 251-3780 for hours and information.

Take A Walk For Art

Ybor's monthly ArtWalk is celebrated from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday along and in the vicinity of Seventh Avenue in Ybor City. Seventeen participating galleries, studios and museums will provide special sights, insights and demonstrations during the free event.

Among the firsts at this month's walk is the participation by renowned painter of cows, Ellen Marshall, who just returned from her summer digs in Michigan. She will open her studio to the public in Gallery 1707 on Fifth Avenue.

At the Romeo Gallery, 1515 E. Seventh Ave., well-known local artist David O'Keefe will present "Godfather 3: The Familia," an exhibition that includes works of art and fun for the whole family.

"We'll have gelato, and David will be doing face painting and caricatures of people all day long," said gallery owner Walter Romeo.

The art includes giclee prints of O'Keefe's original oil painting, "The Godfather," as well as his entire collection of original paintings on paper that he used in different publications in the past. They range from $30 to $100, with all proceeds benefitting Joshua House, a treatment facility for various addictions.

Guides to venues can be picked up at any participating gallery or other shops in the Historic District.

Call Walter Romeo at (813) 495-4649.

Exhibit Showcases Variety of Arts

Local entrepreneur Ciney Snook has found an innovative way to support the arts.

She has six artists from Australia and the Tampa Bay area for an independent four-day exhibit called "CovetArt."

The exhibit brings together in one show the diverse and accomplished skills of Janet Ayliffe, a printmaker and painter from South Australia; Joe Coupe, a wood-turner from Sarasota; Kay Faulkner, a hand-weaver from Australia; Donna Morrison, a Tampa painter; Owen Pach, a Tampa glass-blower; and Robin Phillips, a American jeweler now living in Australia.

The free event commences with a meet-the-artists reception from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Exhibition times after the opening are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The exhibit location is 4605 W. Vasconia St. in South Tampa. Call Snook at (813) 832-3171 for details.

Correspondent Esther Hammer can be reached at (813) 835-2108 or ehammer@tampatrib.com.

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