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May 4-10, 2006

Arts Agenda : Last Chance

Last Chance

Catch It or Regret It

My Vision: Sculpture and Paintings by Physically Challenged Artists

Runs through May 5, Allens Lane Theater and Art Center, Allens Lane and McCallum St., 215-248-0546, www.allenslane.org

Despite the restrictions that physical disabilities often pose, it seems that nothing—not even blindness—can keep a person's visions pent up. Students from Vision Thru Art, a sculpture class for blind and visually impaired people, are showcasing their 3-D art. Nuvisions for Disabled Artists, whose motto is "Creativity Knows No Limitations," will also display works.

Out of the Blue

Runs through May 6, Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, 215-887-4882, www.abingtonartcenter.org

Nature has evoked creativity in countless artists throughout time. And just like the turmoil and storms that exist within many artists' creations, nature exhibits its own turbulence through the volatile forces of the weather. "Out of the Blue" examines human creativity and its relationship to the weather. The exhibit's metaphor is obvious: The human storm is the most complex of all.

143rd Annual Exhibition of Small Oil Paintings

Runs through May 7, Philadelphia Sketch Club, 235 S. Camac St., 215-545-9298

Painting on a small canvas, while ostensibly easy, is surprisingly difficult. An artist's eyes become bloodshot from staring so long at his cautious and steady brush strokes. The "oldest continuing annual exhibit" is a juried competition of works no bigger than 20 by 20 inches. The top prize was awarded to Matt Klos for his painting Skylight and Orange Case.

—Ellen Minsavage

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