Will Covivant Gallery's Carrie Mackin be able to maintain a simultaneous commitment to the arts in New York City and Tampa? The fate of Covivant Gallery hangs in the balance (see Arts & Entertainment P. 33). But the show must go on, even if it may be the last. Friday night's opening of 100 Smacks … or More! has the prices rising with the stakes; previously 100 Smacks or Less with works available for $100 or less, locals can now find works from $100 to $500, with a few exceptions. Featured artists include Richard Beckman, Tracy Midulla, Tes One, Ryan Berg, Kathie Olivas, Neil Bender, BASK, Aric Miller, Jeff Schwartz and Trong Nguyen. In the small gallery, Iron-On Resistance displays its latest designs in hipster wear and art. The opening reception occurs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fri., May 19, and features live music by DJ Blenda and Sarasota's Itchyface, a band that cites influences ranging from the Afghan Whigs to Miles Davis to Radiohead ($5). May 19-June 4, Covivant Gallery, 4906 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-234-0222, www.covivant.com.
This article appears in May 17-23, 2006.