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'''Chihuly Garden and Glass''' is an exhibit in the [[Seattle Center]] directly next to the [[Space Needle]], showcasing the [[studio glass]] of [[Dale Chihuly]]. It opened in May 2012 at the former site of the defunct Fun Forest amusement park.<ref>{{cite news|last=Clemans|first=Gayle|title=Highlights — and low points — of Chihuly Garden and Glass|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/thearts/2018252096_ar21chihuly.html|accessdate=25 November 2012|newspaper=Seattle Times|date=May 20, 2012}}</ref> |
'''Chihuly Garden and Glass''' is an exhibit in the [[Seattle Center]] directly next to the [[Space Needle]], showcasing the [[studio glass]] of [[Dale Chihuly]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Rao |first=Mallika |date=2012-05-20 |title=Dale Chihuly's Seattle Center Garden And Glass Museum Sneak Peek (PHOTOS) |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/18/dale-chihuly-seattle_n_1528719.html |accessdate=25 November 2012 |newspaper=Huffington Post}}</ref> It opened in May 2012 at the former site of the defunct Fun Forest amusement park.<ref>{{cite news|last=Clemans|first=Gayle|title=Highlights — and low points — of Chihuly Garden and Glass|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/thearts/2018252096_ar21chihuly.html|accessdate=25 November 2012|newspaper=Seattle Times|date=May 20, 2012}}</ref> |
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The project features three primary components: the Garden, the Glasshouse, and the Interior Exhibits, with significant secondary spaces including a |
The project features three primary components: the Garden, the Glasshouse, and the Interior Exhibits, with significant secondary spaces including a bar featuring both all-ages seating and a separate area for guests age 21+, a 50-seat multi-use theater and lecture space, retail and lobby spaces, and extensive public site enhancements beyond the Garden.<ref>{{cite web | title = Chihuly: Garden & Glass | url = http://orarchitects.com/index.php/portfolio/chihulygarden-and-glass/ | accessdate = 2 June 2014}}</ref> The 100-foot-long [[Installation art|installation]] inside of the Glasshouse is one of Chihuly's largest suspended sculptures.<ref>{{cite web | title = Glasshouse | url = http://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/glasshouse | accessdate = 2 June 2014 | url-status = dead| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120504100331/http://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/glasshouse | archivedate = 4 May 2012 }}</ref> Designed with the help of architect Owen Richards, the facility was awarded LEED silver certification from the [[U.S. Green Building Council|USGBC]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition | url = http://www.usgbc.org/projects/chihuly-garden-and-glass-exhibition | accessdate = 2 June 2014}}</ref> |
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Starting in 2019, the Chihuly Garden and Glass has run a free art and glass festival named Refract: The [[Seattle]] Glass Experience. The festival brings together artists, collectors, and showcases of glass art from the [[Puget Sound region|Puget Sound area]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Chadd |title=‘Refract’ Festival Returns For 2023 At Full Strength In Glass Art Capital Of America: Seattle |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/chaddscott/2023/10/05/refract-festival-returns-for-2023-at-full-strength-in-glass-art-capital-of-america-seattle/ |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Visit Seattle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Present the 5th Annual Refract: The Nation’s Premier Glass Art Festival |url=https://visitseattle.org/press/press-releases/5th-annual-refract/ |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Visit Seattle |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Exhibitions== |
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Chihuly Garden and Glass is the comprehensive exhibition dedicated to showcasing Chihuly's work.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rao|first=Mallika|title=Dale Chihuly's Seattle Center Garden And Glass Museum Sneak Peek (PHOTOS)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/18/dale-chihuly-seattle_n_1528719.html|accessdate=25 November 2012|newspaper=Huffington Post|date=2012-05-20}}</ref> |
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The museum regularly partners with [[Seattle Public Schools]] (SPS) to invite elementary school students to visit the museum's galleries and take part in hands-on classes.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Schools |first=Seattle Public |title=Students Experience Chihuly Garden and Glass |url=https://www.seattleschools.org/news/chihuly-garden-partnership/ |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Seattle Public Schools |language=en-US}}</ref> The partnership between Chihuly Garden and Glass and SPS dates back to 2013, with the museum providing over 17,300 free tickets to SPS students as of 2024.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[List of single-artist museums]] |
* [[List of single-artist museums]] |
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* [[List of works by Dale Chihuly]] |
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| Established | May 20, 2012 |
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| Location | 305 Harrison Street Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°37′14″N 122°21′00″W / 47.62062°N 122.35007°W |
| Type | Studio glass |
| Director | Michelle Bufano |
| Public transit access | Seattle Center Monorail |
| Website | www.chihulygardenandglass.com |
Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit in the Seattle Center directly next to the Space Needle, showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly.[1] It opened in May 2012 at the former site of the defunct Fun Forest amusement park.[2]
The project features three primary components: the Garden, the Glasshouse, and the Interior Exhibits, with significant secondary spaces including a bar featuring both all-ages seating and a separate area for guests age 21+, a 50-seat multi-use theater and lecture space, retail and lobby spaces, and extensive public site enhancements beyond the Garden.[3] The 100-foot-long installation inside of the Glasshouse is one of Chihuly's largest suspended sculptures.[4] Designed with the help of architect Owen Richards, the facility was awarded LEED silver certification from the USGBC.[5]
Starting in 2019, the Chihuly Garden and Glass has run a free art and glass festival named Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience. The festival brings together artists, collectors, and showcases of glass art from the Puget Sound area.[6][7]
The museum regularly partners with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) to invite elementary school students to visit the museum's galleries and take part in hands-on classes.[8] The partnership between Chihuly Garden and Glass and SPS dates back to 2013, with the museum providing over 17,300 free tickets to SPS students as of 2024.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Rao, Mallika (2012-05-20). "Dale Chihuly's Seattle Center Garden And Glass Museum Sneak Peek (PHOTOS)". Huffington Post. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ Clemans, Gayle (May 20, 2012). "Highlights — and low points — of Chihuly Garden and Glass". Seattle Times. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Chihuly: Garden & Glass". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Glasshouse". Archived from the original on 4 May 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ Scott, Chadd. "'Refract' Festival Returns For 2023 At Full Strength In Glass Art Capital Of America: Seattle". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ "Visit Seattle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Present the 5th Annual Refract: The Nation's Premier Glass Art Festival". Visit Seattle. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ a b Schools, Seattle Public. "Students Experience Chihuly Garden and Glass". Seattle Public Schools. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
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