We like Philanthropic Young Tampa Bay (PYT) because the group enables Tampa Bay’s young professionals to be patrons of the arts for a low dollar amount. For a $5 donation, you get VIP access to an enlightening and unique social gathering.

The next PYT event is tonight at the Bricks in Ybor City. It's presented in partnership with Tampa Bay Social Club and features video artist/University of Tampa associate professor Santiago Echeverry. Second Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. 1327 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. facebook.com/thebricksybor, pytampa.org.

Stop by the HCC-Ybor Art Gallery to see the 37th Annual HCC Juried Student Art Exhibition. The exhibit's opening reception is from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; awards ceremony is at 7. The show includes photography, design foundations, digital media, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and mixed-media artworks. This year’s judge is Noah Rollins, Rollins Fine Art Consultants, St. Petersburg/Dallas. Exhibit hours are Monday and Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday’s noon to 7 p.m. April 14-May 4. HCC Performing Arts Building, Corner of Palm Avenue and 14th Street, Ybor City. 813-253-7674.

This article appears in Apr 14-20, 2011.