Florida Craftsmen Gallery Barbara Sorensen: Monolithic Fragments. This solo exhibit consists of current works by Sorensen, a Winter Park sculptor. The textural, earthy works include ceramic totems and smaller sculptures that reflect Sorensen's interest in geological formations of western landscapes. An opening reception takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, with an informal lecture prior to the opening at 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 23. 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-821-7391.
Gallery Enormous Monumental Resolutions. An opening reception takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. This exhibit features new and recent mixed-media works by Frank Strunk III and Dave Kotinsley. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2. 540 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-551-9865.
Snooty Judy's Second Annual Miniature Art Exhibit. This exhibit opens with a reception from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. Ten to 15 local artists display miniature artwork for sale. Sundays, 12-5 p.m.; Mondays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through March 5. 514 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin. 727-734-9835.
SoHo South Gallery A New Beginning. This show opens with a reception from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. The show features oils by Nancy Gable and Janet Guerrieri, watercolors by Carol Hess and mixed media by Marva Simpson. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2. 2105 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-822-2280.
Temple B'nai Israel Israeli Art Exhibit. This exhibit features works by more than 100 Israeli artists. The show opens Thursday, Jan. 10. A $10 cocktail reception/silent auction takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. Safrai Gallery of Jerusalem is coordinating the exhibit. The works range from original oil paintings to lithographs. More than 1,600 works of art are available for sale. Jan. 10, 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Jan. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1685 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater. 727-531-5829.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Adrian Howard Galleries HeARTfelt Resolutions. This group show includes new caste paper creations by the team of Packard/de la Vega; oils, acrylics and Florida scenic pastels by Yugoslavian artist Dragoslav Milic; and watercolors by Chuck Hager. Fridays, 1 p.m.-12 a.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wed., Thur., Sun., 1-7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 27. Suncoast Resort Hotel, 3000 34th St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-865-6906.
Artists Unlimited Life in Stone. The exhibit consists of more than two dozen hand-carved sculptures by artists of Zimbabwe, Africa. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 30. 223 N. 12th St., Tampa. 813-229-5958.
Baisden Gallery A New Wave of Glass II. This exhibit, featuring works by six young glass artists, is the gallery's second annual show highlighting artists who're gaining attention for their glass work. The artists are Jeanne Brennan, Nancy Callan, Mark Morris, Amy Rueffert, Ross Richmond and David Walters. Wed., Fri., 1-5 p.m.; Tue., Thur., Sat., 12-4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. 442 Grand Central Ave., Suite 100, Tampa. 813-250-1511.
Centre Gallery Form, Space and Light: An Exploration. The University of South Florida's award-winning School of Architecture graduate students exhibit their works, among which are projects for a 9.11.2001 memorial on the USF campus, a thesis-level project for a law center and other competition submittals. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 25. Phyllis P. Marshall Center, USF-Tampa, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. 813-974-5464.
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce TESA Exhibit. This four-person show features works by Ruth Mabee, Elaine McCormick, Margareta Jacobs and Charles Partin III. All four artists have exhibited their work with TESA (The Exhibiting Society of Artists) for some time. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 7. 1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-768-0744.
Davidson Fine Art The Beat Generation. This collection of works by notable beat writers includes original art, manuscripts, letters and books by Kerouac, Burroughs, Ginsberg, Corso, Ferlinghetti, Baraka, Creely, Rivers and Bukowski. The show's producer and collection owner, Dr. William Plumley, is a published author himself (most recently in The Chicago Review) and has edited five anthologies of folklore, poetry and fiction. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10. 725 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-827-1888.
