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Wed, June 28, 2023

Visit Seattle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Present the 5th Annual Refract: The Nation’s Premier Glass Art Festival

Get ready for a captivating fusion of color, heat, light, and passion as Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience, returns to Seattle Oct. 12-15, 2023. Now in its fifth year, this highly anticipated event offers an array of new exhibitions, extravagant galas, rare studio tours, live demonstrations, and the unique opportunity to engage with a new generation of local glass artists of varying backgrounds - all showcasing why Seattle is recognized as the nation’s largest hub of glass art.


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Wed, September 29, 2021

Seattle’s Glass Art Festival Returns with a Hot New Line-Up This October

The Pacific Northwest’s only glass art festival returns for a third year, bringing together nearly 60 local artists to celebrate in the country’s recognized hub for glass art. Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience, held October 14-17, 2021, features new exhibitions, parties, studio tours, live demonstrations, and opportunities to connect directly with artists.


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Tue, September 29, 2020

Refract, the Pacific Northwest’s Glass Festival, Returns for a Second Year

Together with Chihuly Garden and Glass and Visit Seattle, more than 25 Pacific Northwest artists and arts organizations are coming together to again host Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience, held October 15-18, 2020. Following a successful first year, Refract continues as the region’s only glass festival and demonstrates why the Pacific Northwest is known as the hub of glass art in the United States.


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Thu, November 30, 2017

Celebrate the Holidays with Winter Programing at Chihuly Garden and Glass

Chihuly Garden and Glass will launch a series of winter programing and activities just in time for the holidays. Programing and activities will feature a temporary holiday installation, VineArts and Seasonal Sundays. To deepen guests’ understanding of the glassblowing process, Community Hot Shop will also return to the garden. Guests will enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations and Q&A sessions with community artists.


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Thu, November 30, 2017

Chihuly Garden and Glass Partners with the Office of Arts & Culture in Support of the Mayor’s Arts A

Chihuly Garden and Glass continues its partnership with the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture in support of the Mayor’s Arts Awards. As part of a five-year agreement, Chihuly Garden and Glass will work with community partners to select a local, emerging artist to design the awards each year.


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Thu, November 30, 2017

Chihuly Garden and Glass Announces $10,000 Scholarship Award to Commemorate Fifth Anniversary

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Chihuly Garden and Glass has partnered with Chihuly Studio to award a $10,000 scholarship to an emerging artist interested in the medium of glass. The scholarship is part of Chihuly Garden and Glass’ long-held commitment to celebrate the vibrancy of arts in its local community. Since opening day, on May 21, 2012, the exhibition has donated more than a half a million dollars to community organizations to further arts engagement in the Pacific Northwest.


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Thu, November 30, 2017

Summer Nights Music Series Returns to Chihuly Garden and Glass

Chihuly Garden and Glass, in partnership with the Seattle Office of Film + Music, will host live performances in the exhibition's outdoor Art Plaza every Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. starting July 12 through August 30. With an emphasis on local artists, Summer Nights celebrates the wide range of creativity that makes up Seattle's vibrant arts community.


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Thu, November 30, 2017

2017 Chihuly Garden and Glass Announces New Community Partnership with Arts Corps

Chihuly Garden and Glass has expanded its community partnership program by beginning a new three-year partnership with Arts Corps. Since Chihuly Garden and Glass’ opening in May 2012, the exhibition has collaborated with Chihuly Studio to further arts engagement for youth and adults within the Pacific Northwest by supporting Pratt Fine Arts Center, Pilchuck Glass School, ArtsFund and Seattle Public Schools.


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Thu, November 30, 2017

Chihuly Garden and Glass Invites Guests to Jump into Spring with a Series of Seasonal Events

Chihuly Garden and Glass announces a series of spring programing, inviting guests to explore the garden’s seasonal blooms and Dale Chihuly’s signature artwork. With the distinction of being the first natural environment created specifically to showcase a Chihuly exhibition, Chihuly Garden and Glass will host a lineup of tours and workshops specifically designed to highlight the garden.


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Thu, November 30, 2017

2017 New Year’s Eve pARTy at Chihuly Garden and Glass

On Saturday, Dec. 31, Chihuly Garden and Glass will ring in the New Year with the closest views of Seattle’s legendary fireworks display. Party goers will countdown to 2017 under the exhibition’s stunning Glasshouse sculpture, directly below the Space Needle’s vibrant fireworks show.


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Thu, November 30, 2017

Chihuly Garden and Glass Partners with the Office of Arts & Culture in Support of the Mayor’s Arts A

Chihuly Garden and Glass has partnered with the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture in support of the Mayor’s Arts Awards. As part of the 5-year agreement, Chihuly Garden and Glass, which through the work of Dale Chihuly, supports the vibrancy of the arts in our community will work with community partners to select a new, local, emerging artist to create the awards each year.


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Tue, January 05, 2016

Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Glass Art Society Launch Study of Glass Art in America

Seattle-based Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Glass Art Society (GAS), in collaboration with GMA Research, have partnered to conduct an in-depth study of the State of Glass Art in America. The process, which kicked-off in November 2015, will look into the most active regions for glass art and provide a benchmark to measure future growth and experimentation. A “State of Glass” report is expected in early Spring 2016.


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Chihuly Garden and Glass at Seattle Center to Open May 21

Guests can plan their trips in advance through online ticket purchasing.


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Chihuly Garden and Glass Breaks Ground at Seattle Center 1.5 Acres of Exhibition Space

The official groundbreaking for the most comprehensive presentation of Dale Chihuly’s artwork was held today on the 1.5 acre site at Seattle Center.


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Chihuly Garden and Glass Opens with Dedication Ceremony on Monday, May 21

Following several days of community previews, the most comprehensive collection of Dale Chihuly’s art opens to the public.


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Chihuly Garden and Glass To Unveil Temporary Exhibition: Chihuly Silvered

Starting October 13 guests can enjoy the artwork in the Glasshouse


Tue, September 09, 2014

Chihuly Garden and Glass Unveils Temporary Installation of New Artworks: Fire Orange Baskets

Chihuly’s Fire Orange Basketson view in the Glasshouse April 28-May 27


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Celebration of Local Arts and Community Mark the First Anniversary of Chihuly Garden and Glass

Activities and performances from local organizations and artists featured from May 18-21


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Chihuly Garden and Glass and Seattle Public Schools to Introduce Students to the Science of Glass

Community partnership, funded by Chihuly Studio and Chihuly Garden and Glass, fulfills science standards and culminates in a visit to the exhibition for all district sixth graders.


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Chihuly Garden and Glass to Host Local Arts Performances May 16-18 to Commemorate Second Anniversary

To celebrate its second anniversary, Chihuly Garden and Glass has partnered with the local arts community to offer three days of performances and programming events celebrating the artists and organizations that create the cultural fiber of Seattle.


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Taste Washington and Chihuly Garden and Glass Announce the First Annual Magnum Wine Tasting Event

Taste Washington and Chihuly Garden and Glass invite you to the first annual Red & White Party, March 27 from 7-10 p.m. in the Glasshouse at Chihuly Garden and Glass.


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Tue, September 09, 2014

Open Call For Designs of Three-Acre Artists at Play Project

Pacific Northwest Artists and design teams can apply today through September 4


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Mon, August 11, 2014

Seattle Public Schools Area Middle School Students Get Hands-on Science and Art Experience

Refined from a 2013 pilot program, “Science of Glass” curriculum fulfills STEAM science standards and culminates in a visit to the Exhibition for all district sixth grade students


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Mon, August 11, 2014

Chihuly Garden and Glass Presents VineArts: An Evening of Artful Pairings

Local vintners, food and art combine to help kick-off the holiday season


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Worth Going to Seat­tle Just for This”

Absolutely fantastic. Words can’t describe how amazing this is. You will need a few hours here. This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Seattle. Totally unique.

Reviewed July, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r703764500-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

Well Worth Your Time”

Not typically being into art galleries, I didn’t expect to care much for this stop, but went along with others in our group. I was very pleasantly surprised. The glass artwork in this place is amazing, and is beautifully displayed. Photos don’t do it justice. There is also a garden area where some of the pieces are displayed, as well as a courtyard with snack vendor(s). You could easily spend a while here, but we went through in less than two hours.

Reviewed August, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r703018480-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

Watch the Short Videos”

Beautiful glass pieces! Check out the videos about Chihuly in the last room. There are several short videos about the glass blowing process and his journey working on some of his famous exhibitions. Also the professional photographers walking around will take your picture for free and you can e-mail yourself the photo for free as well. They make you take a short survey before they send it to you on the kiosk though.

Reviewed July, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r702701516-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

Amaz­ing and a Must See in Seattle!”

AMAZING! We loved visiting and the gardens were our favorite. We would recommend this to anyone visiting Seattle. We would suggest the Space Needle, Chihuly and MoPOP all in one day. The Chihuly can take as little as an hour to visit and we had no wait.

Reviewed August, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r701938788-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

The Glass Col­lec­tion and Works is Bet­ter Than Murano”

Amazing glass pieces in the museum, some using 300 plus colors. Very distinctive and tedious to make. From amazing glass chandeliers to canoe size pieces. The Chihuly gardens pieces are amazing, works of art. Excellent gift store associated where you can buy some pieces.Truly exceptional and a must visit, when you see the Space needle.

Reviewed August, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r701867994-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

Art and Magic!”

Chihuly is amazing with his creation. This garden visit was worth it. We bought the combo of space needle and the garden. Truly amazing experience. Enjoy.

Reviewed August, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r701658367-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

Very Beau­ti­ful”

Truly a gem of a visit to Chihuly gardens and glass exhibits! Have lived in Seattle for 7 years and had never seen this. What a amazing collection. Worth revisiting just to see all the gorgeous stuff.

Reviewed June, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r701500864-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

Unbe­liev­able and Spectacular”

I was told that this is a must see. I had my doubts but I found that they are right. What he does with glass has to be seen to be believed. It was very beautiful and I was constantly amazed. There was also a demonstration by a glass blower that was very informative. We spent an hour and a half in there and it felt like 15 minutes. I highly recommend you visit this place

Reviewed August, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r701133456-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

A Must See for All Ages”

I take every guest that comes to town and I notice something new every time I visit. It is a remarkable talent to blow glass and create such majestic pieces. It’s breathtaking and worth a visit.

Reviewed August, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r700344538-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html

BEAU­TI­FUL!”

We were in Seattle for a wedding and had half a day to tour around and see the sites. We took the monorail into City Center and bought the citypass on our phones - HIGHLY RECOMMEND (it lasts for multiple days and includes so many things). I don't know if I'd recommend paying full price for just the glass garden, but if you're doing a package deal it's a MUST-SEE. Truly beautiful garden and very well constructed gallery. If you can catch one of the tours/talks I recommend it. I didn't know that much about Chihuly's history before.

Reviewed August, 2019 on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d3184389-r700099489-Chihuly_Garden_and_Glass-Seattle_Washington.html