BLACKBURN Museum opens its unique summer exhibition of fantasy, sci-fi and horror artwork this Saturday.

'Fantasy Art 2001' features paintings and drawings from these genres drawn together for the first time.

All 11 artists who have featured pieces will be at the museum for the opening, and will give autograph hunters a chance to get their comics and novels signed.

The artists are Oz Ali, Leo Brown, Jim Burns, Les Edwards, Fred Gambino, Chris Moore, Russell Morgan, Chris Pepper, Tim Perkins, John Ridgeway, and Steve Stone.

The opening commences at 2pm. The exhibition will be staged at the museum until September 8, and will be open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am till 4.45pm each week.

Admission is free.