Her blonde hair trails down over her red ’50s polka-dot dress with plunging neckline. Mascara-laden eyelashes flip upward to reveal the stunning hazel eyes of Danica. But hold it, gentlemen: She’s only 5 years old and hoping to win a beauty pageant. Little Danica is just one of Susan Anderson’s subjects showcased in “High Glitz” (through May 28). Anderson, a fashion photographer who’s also shot for Playboy, focused her lens on child beauty-pageant contestants, using on-location studios to capture these aspiring Miss Americas in the heat of competition. Her portraits offer a disturbing glimpse into the world of Little Miss Sunshine and JonBenet Ramsey. Her young models are so composed, it’s hard to believe they’re real. Don’t be fooled by fellow exhibitor Alex Prager’s fun-loving subjects in “Polyester,” though. Prager manipulates mannequins in narrative scenes that are stunningly lifelike. Anyone for a dip in the hot tub with Lucy? Photographic Center Northwest, 900 12th Ave., 720-7222, www.pcnw.org. Free. Noon–9:30 p.m. JOSHUA LYNCH

May 18-28, 12-9:30 p.m., 2008