Art for The Cash Poor

Sat.-Sun., June 13-14, 1-6 p.m., pay as you go, Crane Arts Building, 1400 N. American St., 215-235-3405, cranearts.com.

by Matthew Schantz

[ exhibit/shopping ]

Times are tough and money's tight. That doesn't mean your wall décor has to come from Target, though. This weekend, more than 100 artists will peddle their works at InLiquid's annual sale, all for less than $199 each.

"[Art for the Cash Poor] was inspired by those who were intimidated by the idea of buying art," says Joan Smith, InLiquid's associate director. "And to bridge the gap between artist and buyer."

Among those participating are several locals, including photographers Jenny Lynn and Jaime Alvarez. Amy Buffum will offer Pop Art-inspired pieces like Linc in Pink (pictured), a silhouetted painting of Honest Abe against a Day-Glo pink background. Liz Krick will sell her kitschy plaques, including Octomom Plaque, a colorful rendition of a woman grasping eight infants by her tentacles. Jen McCleary, who's attending for her fourth consecutive year, will exhibit her jewelry made from reused materials — opticians' lenses, clock parts, watches.

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The other works are in a mélange of mediums, including photography, sculpture, knitwear and prints. "All art is screened," says Smith. "But the only requirement is that all art is hand-made."

In addition to cheap art, there will be free music from bands including The Cobbs and Illinois, and food and drink from vendors like Quince Fine Foods, Philadelphia Brewing Co. and North Port Fishington Cookie Factory.