Curator Cathy Kaye greeted a full house of guests last Friday at Falls Church Arts’ 10th annual all-member show, Decavent. More than 150 guests visited ArtSpace Falls Church to see the show throughout the evening of the opening reception. The entire wall area of ArtSpace is currently filled with more than 100 artworks representing 68 artists whose works include handmade glass beads, sculptures, ceramics, oils, watercolors, etchings, and monotypes. The show will be on display through April 28 at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Ave. Falls Church Arts’ next show to open will be its Edible Art Show. After judging of the show, which opens on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m., guests are invited to eat the art. (Photo: Shaun van Steyn)

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