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Chihuly in Tacoma was a Huge Success!
Members: they came, they saw, they came again—and again!
The smiles and thunderous applause in the Museum’s Hot Shop said it all, as Museum members, artists and visitors from around the nation celebrated the career of Dale Chihuly.
From August 8 through 13, Dale and Team Chihuly held a working reunion with many of the master glassblowers, all stellar artists in their own right, who have held significant roles at Chihuly Studio over the past few decades.
More than 10,000 people visited the Museum in the six-day period.
The majority of them were Museum members, who were given priority access throughout the event. Other visitors were inspired to become members on the spot.
To those of you who are one of these 300 new members, welcome.
To those of you who are long-time members and supporters, thank you.
And to Dale and Team Chihuly, it was so much fun.
Let’s do it again!
Snapshot of the Event:
Visiting Artist Residency in Hot Shop
August 8 – 13, 2006
Tuesday, August 8
Joey DeCamp with Team Chihuly making Fiori
Team Chihuly: Patricia Davidson, Joey DeCamp, Tony Jojola, Robbie Miller, Joan Monetta, James Mongrain, Joseph Rossano, Daryl Smith, and Dave Walters
Wednesday, August 9
Benjamin Moore and Martin Blank with Team Chihuly making Seaforms and Persians
Thursday, August 10
Morning: Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace with Richard Royal and Team Chihuly making Black Cylinders
Afternoon: Richard Royal with Team Chihuly making Niijima Floats
Friday, August 11
Morning: Dante Marioni with Paul Cunningham and Team Chihuly making Piccolo Venetians
Friday, August 11
Afternoon: Martin Blank with Robbie Miller and Team Chihuly making Pilchuck Stumps
Saturday, August 12
Pino Signoretto and Amber Hauch with Paul DeSomma and Team Chihuly making Sealife
Sunday, August 13th
Morning: William Morris with James Mongrain and Team Chihuly making Macchia and Baskets
Afternoon: William Morris, Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace with Team Chihuly making Soft Cylinders
Additional Activities at the Museum of Glass
Dale Chihuly Book Signing
August 8, 9, 10, 11, 13
1:30 - 2 pm
Museum Store
Studio Glass Lecture with Martin Blank
Friday, August 11
1 - 2 pm
Theater
Martin Blank will share historic and critical reflections on the Studio Glass movement from his career and experiences as an artist who works with glass.
Studio Glass Lecture with Sarah Nichols
Saturday August 12
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Theater
Independent curator Sarah Nichols will share historic and critical reflections on the Studio Glass movement from her career and experiences.
Chihuly Shoe Painting on the Plaza
Saturday, August 12
1 - 4 pm
Dale Chihuly's style is unmistakable, including his wild painted shoes! Now you can create a pair of your own—you bring the shoes and we'll provide the paint. Dale will lead the workshop for children 10 and under from 1:30 - 2 pm, and guest artist Diane Kurzyna will continue to lead the activity until 4 pm.
Studio Glass Panel Discussion:
What's the Future of the Studio Glass Movement?
Sunday, August 13
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Theater
Moderated by William Traver. Panelists include Sean Albert, glassblower; Sarah Nichols, former chief curator at Carnegie Art Museum; Matthew Kangas, art critic; Patricia Watkinson, Executive Director of Pilchuck Glass School; and John Price, art collector.
Related Events
Showcase Tacoma, the city’s cultural arts festival concurrent with Chihuly in Tacoma, was also extremely successful. Festivities in the Tacoma Museum District hosted by Tacoma Art Museum, William Traver Gallery, Metro Parks and others brought thousands to downtown. The Washington State History Museum’s 10th anniversary celebration also coincided with the week of Chihuly in Tacoma. Check out local blogs Exit133 and KevinFreitas.net for photos and reviews.
Photo by Jan Cook