Seattle, WA – January 11, 2008
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Pilchuck is proud to present opportunities throughout
the year when the public can experience the full
scope of Pilchuck’s artistic programs. Our
community activities are designed to introduce
new friends to Pilchuck while ensuring the retreat
environment of campus. These events also allow
us the opportunity to celebrate the contributions
of our supportive community and to showcase Pilchuck
to audiences who might not normally visit Pilchuck’s
rural campus.
Founders’ Totem Pole Documentary Premiere
January 25 at 7:00 PM
Seattle Art Museum
1300 First Avenue
Seattle, WA
Reservations Required:
206-654-3121
www.seattleartmuseum.org
In 2001 students and artists from around the world collaborated to create
a totem pole that represents the school’s founders: artist Dale Chihuly and
patrons John Hauberg and Anne Gould Hauberg. This new documentary features
artist interviews interspersed with footage of the creative progression of
this unique work. Noted glass artists Preston Singletary and David Svenson,
who inspired and helped create the Pilchuck totem pole, will answer questions
after the screening.
Seating is limited, reservations through the Seattle Art Museum required.
Visiting Artist Summer Series
Mid June through September
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA
www.museumofglass.org
Pilchuck and the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, have partnered to offer museum
visitors a unique opportunity to view the creative processes of glass masters
who do not often work in venues open for public observation. Pilchuck artists
in residence and instructors will work with the Museum’s resident hot shop
team, exploring and demonstrating various glassmaking techniques and styles.
Each residency will conclude with a Conversation with the Artist, a public
lecture and slide presentation at the Museum. More information and dates
available spring 2008 at www.pilchuck.com
Pilchuck Open House
July 13 arrivals at Noon and 2:30 pm
Pilchuck Glass School
1201-316th St NW
Stanwood, WA
www.pilchuck.com
A once-a-year opportunity to visit Pilchuck Glass School’s beautiful Stanwood,
Washington campus. Visitors can tour the campus, view the school’s studios,
meet artists, learn about glass, see works in progress, and observe demonstrations
of hot, warm and cold glassworking. Tickets are $20 for adults; children 12 and
under are admitted free. Advanced reservations are required. All proceeds benefit
Pilchuck Glass School. Please contact reservation@pilchuck.com to make reservations.
Pilchuck on Display: An Exhibition of International Glass Art
October 29 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM
The Westin Seattle
1900 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA
www.pilchuck.com
A unique opportunity to survey the breadth of work currently being created
by today’s premier glass artists, this one-night juried exhibition is a
preview of the works to be auctioned the following night at the Pilchuck
Annual Auction. This event is free; no reservations are required.
Pilchuck Glass School Annual Auction
October 30 from 4:30 – 10:30 PM
The Westin Seattle
1900 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA
www.pilchuck.com
The 30th annual auction will feature over three hundred fifty works in glass
created by established and emerging artists from around the world. Reservations
for this black-tie gala begin at $225 per person and may be purchased by calling
206-621-8422, ext. 50, or by e-mailing reservations@pilchuck.com. All auction
proceeds benefit Pilchuck’s educational and artistic programs.
Pilchuck Auction Tour
Week of October 27
www.pilchuck.com
Three days and four nights of extraordinary glass-related events, participants are
welcomed into artists’ studios and collectors’ homes normally closed to the public.
The tour also includes conversations with leading glass artists, a visit to Pilchuck’s
Stanwood campus and attendance at the Pilchuck Annual Auction. Space for this tour
is limited, advanced reservations are required. For additional information, contact
Annual Fund Manager Whitney Hazzard at 206-621-8422, ext. 27, or via e-mail at:
whazzard@pilchuck.com
For more information about Pilchuck’s 2008 events, contact Special Events Manager
Carol Bobanick at (206) 621-8422, ext. 36, or via e-mail at: cbobanick@pilchuck.com
Founded in 1971 by Dale Chihuly, Anne Gould Hauberg and John H. Hauberg (1916-2002),
Pilchuck Glass School is an international center for glass art education. Located on
a former tree farm in Stanwood, Washington, Pilchuck sponsors three-week classes each
summer in a broad spectrum of glass techniques as well as residencies for emerging and
established artists working in all media.
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Pilchuck Glass School
receives generous annual support from the National
Endowment for the Arts, the Washington State Arts
Commission, PONCHO, The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation,
the Kreielsheimer Remainder Foundation, the Corning
Incorporated Foundation, the Jean K. Lafromboise
Foundation, the Laila Twigg-Smith Fund of the
Hawaii Community Foundation and many generous
individuals.
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