Reflections of Nature Wildlife Art Show
Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

The 20th Annual Reflections of Nature, the Fallbrook Art Center’s iconic wildlife show, will be open Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 from 11a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $6

The opening reception will be held Friday, May 3 from 6–8 p.m. (this is free to Premier & Friends Level Members, others pay $10).

The show is held at the gallery on 103 South Main at Alvarado in Fallbrook.

The center will welcome nationally recognized artists from across the U.S. and Canada, who bring their art and stories of global travel in pursuit of the wildlife they portray in their work. Several are from San Diego County.

There are 21 participating artists, including a father and son, Gamini Ratnavira and his son Neil. Gamini is from Sri Lanka and lives in Fallbrook. He is the Founding Artist of the show. Gamini is very active in wildlife and nature preservation. This year he will show with his son, Neil, who does nature photography.

Founded by award-winning Fallbrook artist and nature conservationist, Gamini Ratnavira, the Reflections of Nature art event showcases the wonderful world of the wild and reminds us of the importance of preserving its beauty.

“Now more than ever, people are becoming aware of the need to preserve nature, and the show offers a unique opportunity to interact with people who have dedicated their lives to telling nature’s story through their art,” says Mary Perhacs, executive director of the center.

All artists will be present at the show to talk with visitors. Most of them travel the world seeking inspiration for their work and have many stories to share. This is one of the elements of the show that makes it so interesting.

Nature’s diversity in this show is evident in the art presented by artists from across the country working in a broad range of mediums and disciplines, including plein air, to portray the world’s wildlife and the landscapes that sustain them. While many of the artists have been with the show since its inception, the 2013 show welcomes many for the first time.

After the show, visit the Center’s Café des Artistes for lunch, an espresso or glass of wine, then stroll through quaint Village stores.

Founded in 1996, the Fallbrook Art Center is one of five projects governed by the Fallbrook Arts, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) California corporation. The Fallbrook Art Center is a distinguished, accessible, and welcoming institution that offers a range of exemplary art exhibitions and community outreach events.

This is the Art Center’s longest running show and is the foundation upon which the Art Center was established. The show started off as a weekend tent show at the Palomares House for the Fallbrook Land Conservancy then moved to the Art Center when they opened in 1996.