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TACOMA
Tacoma Art Museum
The Tacoma
Art Museum opened its new building on May 3, 2003. A major
Chihuly installation, titled Mille
Fiori, was one of the opening exhibitions and ran through
January 11, 2004. The museum's extensive collection of Chihulys
early work in glass
is on permanent display. Visit the screening room to view videos
of the exhibition. Tacoma Art Museum has launched Ear
for Art: Chihuly Glass Cell Phone Walking Tour. The tour allows
users to learn more about Dale Chihulys artwork in Tacomas
Museum District as they stroll through the revitalized downtown.
The Ear for Art tour may be accessed any time of day or night,
from anywhere in the country by calling 888.411.4220.
1701
Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-272-4258
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Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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3rd Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Closed Monday |
Chihuly Bridge of Glass
If you drive into downtown Tacoma on I-705, one of the first things
you'll see is the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, connecting Pacific
Avenue and the Museum of Glass. The 500-foot span includes a Seaform
Pavilion, Venetian Wall, and two Crystal Towers. To get to the
pedestrian-only bridge from Pacific Avenue, walk between the Washington
State History Museum and Union Station (map).
For more information, visit the Chihuly
Bridge of Glass section or view videos in the screening room.
Museum of Glass: International Center
for Contemporary Art
The 75,000-square-foot museum, featuring large installations in
downtown Tacoma, lies at the eastern end of the Chihuly
Bridge of Glass. For more information, visit the Museum
of Glass web site.
1801
East Dock Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-396-1768
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Monday Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (summer) |
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Wednesday Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (winter) |
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3rd Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Pacific Lutheran University
In 1995, George Lagerquist commissioned Chihuly to create a work
that would celebrate PLU's
central icon, the Eastvold Chapel Rose Window. Chihuly produced
the Persian Window,
four huge, nine-piece glass "roses," each addressing a different
theological symbol. They hang in the east windows of the Mary
Baker Russell Music Center.
Pacific Lutheran University , (campus map)
Tacoma, WA 98447
253-531-6900
Hours: Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Swiss Tavern
Grab a bite to eat while gazing at eight Venetians
standing across the top of a classic Northwest bar. The
Swiss Tavern is located in the Union Station historical district.
1904
South Jefferson Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-572-2821
Hours: Daily, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Tacoma News Tribune
If you're in Tacoma, Kelso's Beacon
is worth a visit as well. It's a twenty-two-foot brilliant green
chandelier that Chihuly hung in the foyer of the Tacoma News Tribune
building in 1997.
1950
State Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-941-9700
Hours: Weekdays, 7:30 to 6
Traver Gallery-Tacoma
This gallery is located in the Albers Brothers Mill Building on
the Thea Foss Waterway adjacent to the Museum of Glass and the
Tacoma Art Museum. For information about what Chihuly works are
currently on display contact the gallery.
1821
E. Dock Street, #100
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-3685
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Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Closed Monday |
Union Station
In March 1994, Union Station in downtown Tacoma became the setting
for "Chihuly at Union
Station," which wasat that timethe largest exhibition
of glass ever presented by a single artist. There are really five
installations beneath the great dome of the historic landmark:
Monarch Window, End of the Day Chandelier, Basket Drawing Wall,
Lackawana Ikebana, and Water Reeds. For more information, contact
Bonnie Gallagher:
1717
Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-572-9310
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
University of Puget Sound
Chihuly found inspiration in the changing fall colors of a campus
ivy-covered wall and in 2000 created The
Chihuly Window for UPS
above the Wyatt Hall entrance.
1500
North Warner Street
Tacoma, WA 98416
253-879-3100
Summer: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Academic Year: Weekdays, 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
University of Washington Tacoma
Library
The Library of the University of Washington's Tacoma
Campus features the 23-by-7-foot Chinook
Red Chandelier in its lobby.
1902
Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-692-4440
Hours vary according to the academic schedule, but are generally
Monday Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information about Tacoma please e-mail Bonnie
Gallagher.
SEATTLE
Benaroya Hall
In 1998, Benaroya
Hall became the new home of the Seattle Symphony. Chihuly
created two major Chandeliers
for the venue, which hang at either end of the gallery along 3rd
Avenue.
1110
Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
206-215-4800
City Centre
In 1991, Chihuly created a large Persian installation for the
lobby of the City
Centre (formerly known as Pacific First Center). The installation
may be found on the North Mezzanine.
1420
Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Foster/White
Gallery
With two downtown locations, Foster/White
always features several works by Chihuly.
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In Pioneer Square:
220
3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-2833
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In Rainier Square:
1331
Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
206-583-0100 |
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Monday Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Hours: |
Monday Saturday, 10 a.m.
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Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium features an early Seaform installation, which Chihuly created in 1987. The aquarium is located on Pier 59 along the Seattle waterfront.
1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59
Seattle, WA 98101
206 386-4300
Seattle University
A Tower is displayed in the large bay window over the Pigott Building's east entrance.
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
206 296-6000
University of Washington
Meany Hall
While working toward his undergraduate degree in interior design
at the University
of Washington, Chihuly took a pivotal materials class from
Stephen Fuller. "It was because of that class that I began to
work with glass," Chihuly said. In 1996, in appreciation of his
education, he donated six "wall chandeliers" made up of 200 red
and yellow pieces for the lobby of Meany
Hall. Anemone
Wall can be viewed during scheduled performances.
Meany
Hall West Lobby, southwest corner of Red Square
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98105
206-543-4880
Washington Athletic Club
An orange Basket installation is on display.
1325
Sixth Ave
Seattle, WA
Washington State Convention Center
Several Venetians
are installed in a vitrine at the Convention
Center, in the heart of downtown Seattle.
800
Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
206-694-5000
Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 12 a.m.
GREATER PUGET SOUND AREA
Pilchuck Glass School
We receive many e-mail messages asking about the Pilchuck Glass
School, which Chihuly cofounded
in 1971 with Anne Gould Hauberg and John Hauberg. For information
about the school, please visit the Pilchuck
web site, which has a great list of Seattle glass studios
and galleries. One of the school's most popular annual events
is a highly successful glass auction, held in the fall. Pilchuck
also holds an open house each summer.
Campus Mailing Address:
1201 316th Street NW
Stanwood, WA 98292
360-445-3111 |
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Administrative Office:
315 Second Avenue South, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
206-621-8422 |
Icicle Creek
If you find yourself spending time on the east slopes of the Cascade
Mountains, stop by the Sleeping
Lady Conference Retreat to see the Icicle
Creek Chandelier. The permanent outdoor installation lies
in a spectacular mountain setting, beneath bright sun in summer
and a coat of snow in the winter. View a video of the installation in the screening room.
7375
Icicle Road
Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-548-6344
(Three hours east of Seattle)
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