The Reveal and Illumination of a Magnificent Sculpture by Master of Glass Dale Chihuly
The Art Museum has been gifted a magnificent sculpture created by master of glass Dale Chihuly, Luminous Silver. Please join us in celebrating the Reveal of this stunning chandelier that is a gift to the entire New Bedford community, marking the rebirth of the Art Museum.
3 DAYS OF SPECTACULAR EVENTS
DAY 1
Wednesday, April 24
6PM FILM SCREENING
Master of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly
Introduction by Stephanie Stebich, The Margaret and Terry Stent Director at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
DAY 2
Thursday, April 25
6PM COCKTAILS & DINNER
Held at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel Ballroom
LIVE AUCTION
Consisting of glass sculpture to fund a need for the artMOBILE.
LUMINOUS SILVER CHANDELIER REVEAL
Join us for the lighting at the Art Museum with champagne and dessert.
PERFORMANCES
Featuring Ballet RI and New Bedford Symphony ensemble.
DAY 3
Friday, April 26
10AM CHILDREN'S DAY
All-day glass art workshops for local school children at the Art Museum. Students will participate in various art workshops and discussions about Luminous Silver led by art educators.
6PM ArtTALKS
Hosted by Britt Cornett, Director of Exhibitions, Chihuly Studios with a reception to follow.
"I want people to be overwhelmed with light and color in some way that they've never experienced."
Arguably the most famous glass artist in the world, Dale Chihuly's ideas are big ones, often stretching the limits of his chosen media. Over the years, Dale has developed a host of innovative techniques to achieve his artistic vision. Dale’s work represents a departure from the past. He pioneered a new way of working, utilizing gravity and centrifugal force to let molten glass find its shape in its own organic way.
His works can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and now, the New Bedford Art Museum.
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