A Chihuly Glass Collection in the Longview Public Library

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A Chihuly Collection for our community

By Retha Porter

Adedicated group of local art lovers — the Art Renaissance Team, or “ART” — has been working diligently to bring a permanent installation by iconic glass artist Dale Chihuly to a public location in our community for all to enjoy. Chihuly’s work is in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, as well as private collections and exhibitions. Changing and elevating the art of glass blowing, his contribution to glass art is considered historically significant. Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, Chihuly studied art and design and became interested in glass blowing. He received a Fulbright Fellowship to work at the Venini glass factory in Venice, Italy. There, he learned a team approach cont page 13

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selections for the City of Longview, contains autobiographical references and conveys the impact and inspiration living in Washington state has had on the artist. The collection reflects Chihuly’s love of the sea, the rich landscape and traditions of the Pacific Northwest, and the experimental and collaborative spirit and key moments of his career.

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The proposed His artwork as a collection provides context for creative learning

Chihuly art and opens up new opportunities to engage the public in art. This collection wonderful opportunity is possible with community support. This is is currently why ART is participating in GiveMore 24, a one-day online giving on display day, on Thurs., Sept. 24. Please make your gift at cowlitzart.org or at Teague’s, mail to ART at PO Box 1065, Longview, WA 98632. 1309 Hudson,

Downtown ART is a committee of Longview Public Services Group, a 501c3.

Longview. Kalama. Wash. resident Retha Porter is ART Board Chair.

An example of Dale Chihuly’s work: “Anemones.”

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still critical to his art. He went on to co-found the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, which became an international glass center where Chihuly has led the avant-garde development of glass as fine art. We have an opportunity to bring a permanent collection of Chihuly’s art

to the Longview Public Library. This project aligns with Chihuly’s passion for making art accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages and from all walks of life, recognizing the intrinsic value art brings to communities. The proposed Chihuly collection, known as the Chandeliers and Series

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