Photo By Paige Williams

Paige Williams' "Apres Vous," on view at the Weston, resembles homemade artwork by a child.

Our region's explosion of artists and arts venues means there's never a lack of noteworthy art for viewing. One stop that meets this description is the KENNEDY HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER, (6546 Montgomery Road) a former funeral home now used as a gallery and educational facility. This quaint, older venue is warm and inviting, providing a distinct counterpoint to its current exhibition. 2020: Art of the Future features both established and emerging artists join forces to offer interpretations of how visual art might evolve in the years ahead. With no particular medium required, the exhibition features all kinds, including watercolor, photography, sculpture, ink and more. With so much to see, you'll want to spend some time here, but don't miss BRANDI SANCHEZ's "Corset: Sans Asphyxiation," a graceful, sweeping bronze sculpture of the possible future of the corset. I felt a tangible pull due to the incredible texture and movement of the piece. Another of my favorites is TED FERDINAND's "A Life of Its Own," a sort of "artistic algorithm." Using vibrant and precise shapes and colors, Ferdinand captures the ebb and flow of rhythms using what's called a rule chain, and the effect is truly compelling. These and many more make up a body of work that's charming, if a bit disjointed. But the skills exhibited make for a worthy visit. Through Nov. 14. ...

Stop into the WESTON ART GALLERY, (650 Walnut St., Downtown) next time you walk by, and take a look at Scenarios, Situations and Circumstances: Paintings and Works on Paper by Paige Williams. At first glance, her abstract paintings resemble the scrawls and rudimentary shapes of a child, almost like homemade artwork. And for good reason: Williams' influences include the patterns in her son's clothes, toys and books. Her artwork is overwhelmingly imperfect, even awkward at times, showcasing a pronounced restlessness: Yet it's these qualities that make it so engaging. Williams' work is refreshingly elegant in its simplicity. Through Nov. 12. ...

The journey to India is only as far as Covington this week, when THE NORDHEIM GALLERY (2500 Madison Ave.) on the Holmes High School campus opens Following the Light -- One Artist's Indian Journey. Artist RAY HASSARD documents his travels to India with more than 20 pieces he created while visiting the country, trying, in his words, to "capture the feeling of light and its many moods" with his work. The gallery also features Serendipity, an exhibition of hand-crafted jewelry by artists REGINA MARTIN and GARY RETTIG. Opening reception Friday, 6-9 p.m. Through Nov. 28. ...

While in Covington, head to the CARNEGIE VISUAL + PERFORMING ARTS CENTER for A Celebration of Art, featuring five new exhibitions. THE CLAY ALLIANCE opens A Nurturing Spirit which features a variety of clay renditions by several artists, and ceramicist TERRI KERN brightens up the Connector Gallery with her intricate and tantalizing ceramic pieces. These and more warrant a stop on your gallery stroll. Opening reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday. Through Dec. 2.

Mini Reviews
Now on view at the FOUNDATION GALLERY (200 W. Fourth St.) is What Goes Around featuring, works on paper, paintings and mixed media by SUSAN DYGERT and JANUARY KNOOP. Dygert's paintings are full of vivid colors and contain a fresh youthful spirit. Each piece has been carefully crafted with purposeful line placement and color selection as well as being charged with cubistic undertones. Knoop's works look and feel radically different: They are sculptural and painterly due to her application of mixed media. Utilizing gravel, bird feathers and a variety of other objects, her pieces interweave animal and human shapes, emphasizing her belief in the interconnectedness often found in nature. Her choices in material application and composition make for a distinctive exhibition. Through Dec. 31. (Jacquelyn Vaughn) Grade: B