Sean Erwin. The Gardener, 2008. Porcelain, Glaze, Luster and Mixed Media. Courtesy Florida Craftsmen Gallery.

Not a bad weekend for the visual arts if you can stand the Super Bowl traffic. Just a heads-up, this is also the LAST WEEKEND to see Lights On Tampa 2009 installed downtown. Click here for CL coverage; visit the Tampa Public Mood Ring online and watch for it on ESPN.

Thurs., Jan. 29

8 p.m. – Portraiture: In Three Movements by Alice Ferrulo. “A solo performance art piece inspired by a series of portraits by fine artist Thomas Murray.” At the Studio@360; $15 general admission, $10 students. Repeat performances Friday and Saturday.

Fri., Jan. 30

5:30-7:30 p.m. – Opening reception for Jasper Johns Prints: Things the Mind Already Knows at The Arts Center.

6-8 p.m. – Opening reception for Florida Fire: The UF Ceramic Faculty Experience and MOST HIGHLY recommended: Sean Erwin at Florida Craftsmen Gallery.