Union Station was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. At the time, it was considered the grandest building north of San Francisco. The massive, 1911 Romanesque Revival building was designed by Reed & Stern, famed for New York’s Grand Central Station. Union StationĪfter the museum, head over to Union Station which is just a couple of doors down. Because of their size, they are extremely difficult to make. Chihuly was influenced by the traditional Japanese fishing floats which often wash ashore on beaches in Oregon and Washington. He first made the floats on the island of Niijima, Japan. The exhibit is seasonal and is removed in late fall and then reinstalled each spring. In 2006, Chihuly installed Ma Chihuly’s Floats in the museum’s central courtyard and later that year gifted them in honor of his mother, Viola. The collection in this gallery represents different phases in his career including baskets, blankets, cylinders, sea forms, macchia, Persians, Ikebana, Putti, and Niijima Floats. In 2013, she made a generous donation of Chihuly’s earlier work to the museum. His long-time friend and patron Anne Gould Hauberg recognized his talent early on and became a collector. Chihuly recognized the importance of his hometown as a source of inspiration and support throughout his career and he gave generous gifts of his works to the museum over the years beginning in 1987. The Tacoma Art Museum Chihuly gallery provides a good overview of his career. I received press tickets to the museums and the other venues are free and open to the public. It covers the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Glass, and many other locations in the area. The audio tour gives you more insight into influences on his works and the techniques he used - often in his own words. Pro Tip: Download the free STQRY App for both Apple and Android to follow the Chihuly Glass Walking Tour. I find this is the perfect place to start and the parking is convenient. Parking is available on the street or below the Tacoma Art Museum. Very accessible but, to access the Hotel Murano, you will have to walk up a big hill or you can drive. The locations mentioned below are all within walking distance of each other. There are several of his works that you can see for free. Many of his pieces you can see in Tacoma are very site-specific and designed for a particular space. He creates immersive experiences that utilize color, light, unique forms, and plenty of space. Chihuly grew up in Tacoma, and his works brighten many public spaces within the city. His brightly colored works of art, especially the outdoor pieces, really pop in the gray, rainy weather we have here. It also offers families a forum and structure to participate in the public life of our community through partnerships with local artists and events that promote cultural healing and growth.Since moving to the Pacific Northwest and living near Tacoma, Washington, I have grown to love art glass and in particular the works of Dale Chihuly. The Loft Collective provides children with a creative sanctuary and parents with a trusted place for child care. We have expanded offerings for older students, exploring the power of art to amplify voices, shift mindsets, and impact change. Re-opening as The Loft Collective in 2021, we still provide an enriching art experience with an emphasis on the natural world and quality children’s literature. When small businesses were closing all over the country during the pandemic in the spring of 2020, Little Loft closed also, taking some time to reimagine the role of a children’s art studio in the nation’s capital during a tumultuous historical moment. In 2015, we opened in Takoma Park MD, building a thriving after school program, continuing art classes and camps, and expanding our class offerings to include makers skills like sewing. The Loft began as Little Loft, a neighborhood art space in Capitol Hill, Washington DC in 2012, offering small-batch art experiences to young children using simple materials, a nurturing setting, and a curated selection of children’s books.
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