Chihuly Garden & Glass

GATHER

First annual kick off party for REFRACT - The Seattle Glass Experience Weekend, October 17-20, 2019

Gather
verb: to bring together into one group or place
common noun: a mass of molten glass collected for use in glassblowing
proper noun: the kick-off event for Seattle’s first-ever glass festival

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GATHER at Chihuly Garden and Glass is the official opening party for Refract 2019: The Seattle Glass Experience – the region’s inaugural glass festival.

Join us as we celebrate the start of something new. Ignite your curiosity by exploring the innovative, colorful works of artist Dale Chihuly. Immerse yourself in the creative process of glassblowing during live demonstrations held in a retrofitted 1967 Airstream. Dance, drink and delight in the Glasshouse with those who are artists, art lovers, or art curious.

Held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 6 – 9 p.m., GATHER includes admission to Chihuly Garden and Glass, live glass demonstrations, two drink tickets, small bites, live music in the Glasshouse, and more to be announced. Festival representatives will also be available to help you plan out your weekend.

Tickets go on sale later this summer.

“Do Not Miss”

Thought we were killing an hour but was the highlight of our day. No photographs could do it justice. We are seasoned travelers and one of the best exhibits I have ever seen.

Reviewed October 29, 2015 on TripAdvisor

‘A must when visiting Seattle!’

This exhibit is absolutely amazing! I have visited Seattle many times and this was my first visit to Chihuly and I cannot believe it took me so long! The glass is breathtaking and each piece is beautiful and unique. I HIGHLY recommend visiting when your in the city.

Delightful

Visit during the evening and you'll be delighted by the garden spectacle. Chihuly's glass sculptures come alive through the vibrant showcase amongst nature - its best context! A feast for your eyes and imagination.

“Spectacular”

What a wonderful exhibit! This was a total surprise to me and it was a visit to remember. Each exhibit was breath taking and fortunately there is a series of short films explaining the process. To my mind this is a must see in Seattle.

Reviewed June 2, 2015 on TripAdvisor

“Amazing. Go here.”

Amazing art, great venue- great setting. Flawless. Don't miss this place. Went with a 3 year old and she was even impressed. Amongst lots of Seattle tourist destinations- easy to get to. Seriously, go here!

Reviewed May 4, 2015 on TripAdvisor

“A wonderful treasure”

Photos cannot do this exhibition justice. As I wandered from room to room my reaction was a continual WOW. Then to head out into the Garden and see Glass sculptures matching the flower gardens - that was beautiful. If I had more time in Seattle, I would have loved to have visited again.

“Don’t miss it!”

An amazing and beautiful exhibition of craft glass. I'm not usually impressed by this sort of stuff but the scale, variety and lighting of these very elegant glass sculptures is amazing. The gardens, with glass and flowers contrasting and blending, are also very relaxing - if it wasn't for the traditional Seattle drizzle!

“Beautiful, peaceful and one of a kind…”

A great way to spend a couple of hours. Take your time strolling through the museum. Part of the museum is a theater with several short films about Chihuly - take the time to watch them, they are interesting. Take plenty of pics, some of the most beautiful colors! Also great is the fact that you can buy your ticket via a kiosk outside, will save you tons of time. You can also buy a joint ticket for the space needle and the museum. One fun tip: in the garden in the afternoon there is a blue glass ball that has a beautiful reflection of the space needle. it is one of my favorite pictures from my trip to Seattle.

“Glass at it’s Very Finest”

You will find no other display of glass works as plentiful and as beautifully mastered as Seattle's Chihuly Garden and Glass. Whether you have ever blown glass or not, you will be left amazed.

Reviewed May 3, 2015 on TripAdvisor

“Moved me to tears”

I am not an artistic person, but I did connect with the display at this museum. The presentations of Native American art was small but well displayed. I love to garden and the use of glass outside as a natural drop was creative and spectacular.

“Wow!”

If you are not familiar with Chihuly, you will be amazed. Wide variety of works representing his artistry over the years. The outdoor gardens are spectacular, and if you are observant, you will find glass orbs with the Space Needle reflected in them!

Reviewed May 2, 2015 on TripAdvisor