DENVER, March 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — It's already been a progressive year for the state of Colorado and the 2014 union between Galleria, the BIG Industry Show and the High Times Cannabis Cup looks set to take the trend to the next level. Not only have the three events been combined into one giant, five day show, but for the first time this year Galleria will open its doors to the general public.
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The event starts on April 16 with the two day BIG Industry Show – the smoke shop and 420 lifestyle industry's largest business to business event. It concludes with the two day 2014 US Cannabis Cup, held on April 19 and 20. Sandwiched beautifully in the middle, on April 18, is Galleria.
Galleria is one of the foremost annual events of the glass blowing industry. The show features leading glass blowing artists from around the world, exhibiting some of their best work. All featured pieces have been blown specially for the show, making this a truly unique event. The emphasis of the show is on giving the artists the focus and the space to reach the true depths of their talent. The resulting pieces have been known to fetch up to $25,000.
With the public welcomed for the first time into the highly skilled world of glass blowing, the artists scheduled to be present at the 2014 Galleria show are truly excited about reaching out to even more glass blowing aficionados that in previous years. As well as admiring the artists' creations, which will range from tiny, intricate sculptures through beautiful but practical and usable everyday items to huge pieces for collectors, the public will be afforded a rare opportunity to speak to the artists themselves and to understand more about this highly specialized industry.
The 2014 show will feature the Galleria print edition, which provides a new way to shop for glass. Exhibiting artists are featured and key pieces for sale at the show are detailed throughout the lovely magazine, which also acts as a limited edition souvenir for those attending the show, particularly those who are bold enough to collect artists' signatures as they tour the stands.
When it comes to the creativity of the artists taking part in the 2014 show, there really are no limits. Previous years' events have given rise to an international reputation for the show's impressive collection of one-off exhibits. Each year that it has been held, Galleria has grown in both size and scope. This year's event is on track to continue that growth, while opening up this breath-taking industry to new audiences from around the world.
Tickets have sold to attendees from far and wide, with an influx of international glass blowing aficionados expected in Denver this April. Many also plan to attend the BIG Industry Show and/or the High Times Cannabis Cup, making April 16-20 the ultimate week for all those connected with glass blowing and with the 420 lifestyle sector.
For the latest information on Galleria and its associated events, visit http://www.bigindustryshow.com/
Contact:
Alex White
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