18th annual Galaxy of Glass opens Sept. 13 at Art Center

FALLBROOK - The 18th annual Galaxy of Glass show will open on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Fallbrook Art Center. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Organizers invite the public to join in the celebration of the evolution and uniqueness of the American Studio Glass Movement. This exhibition and sale showcases the work of 21 West Coast Scene Glass Artists working in a broad spectrum of processes including blown, torched, slumped, fused, and cast to create sculptures, vessels, functional ware, and jewelry.

Galaxy of Glass is one of the center's longest running annual shows and has continued to attract new artists. This year, five artists are being welcomed to the show for the first time: Suzanne Balestri, Christine Bolger, Susan Hirsch, Nancy Schreiber-Smith, and Tana Simmons.

The show’s founder, Merrill Everett, with his son Chris, has created a series of blown glass wall sconces lit with battery-operated LED lights.

This year’s show pays tribute to Marty Marshall, longtime San Diego glass artist who passed suddenly last year. His wife Jean has loaned four of Marty’s final works to the show.

Galaxy of Glass offers a wonderful opportunity to see fine art glass at its finest and the ability to begin or expand a collection.

The show will continue through October 25. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m .; Sundays noon to 3 p.m. Admission is $6; members, active military and under 18 free. The Fallbrook Art Center is located at 103 South Main Ave. For further information, visit www.fallbrookartcenter.org.