A unique opportunity
to explore Island
Museum after hours
BY GAlL FORNASIERE
FOR THE ISLANDER
Chihuly at the Catalina Island
Museum has been tremendous-
ly popular since it opened in
late March. This museum-wide
exhibition features some of Dale
Chihuly's most iconic works and
groundbreaking explorations
in color, light and form. For
the summer, the Catalina Island
Museum is offering extended
hours every Thursday evening
through Aug. 31 staying open
till 9 p.m. for Chihuly at Sunset.
An internationally renowned
artist, Chihuly has mastered the
alluring, translucent and trans-
parent qualities of glass in an
effort to create works that trans-
form the viewing experience.
When viewed during the day,
the brilliant colors of his artwork
glisten in the sunlight. In the
evening, these installations are
dramatically illuminated offer-
ing an entirely new experience
for each viewer.
"We happened to visit the
museum during the Chihuly
exhibit which was amazing!"
said Scott from Huntington
Beach. "We had an opportu-
nity to see it during daylight and
after dark. It is even more amaz-
ing when lighted at night."
Chihuly at Sunset has been
specifically designed to offer
late night access to this exhibi-
tion. Guests are invited to enjoy
a beverage among the outdoor
installations on the museum's
second level plazas. A bar by
local restaurant Coyote Joe's is
open from 6 to 9 p.m.
Regular admission fees apply.
Adults are $17, seniors (60+),
military (active and veterans)
and students with a valid ID
are $15, and children (age 15
and under) are free with a paid
adult admission. Members of
the museum are free. Become
a member today and enjoy free
admission to Chihuly at Sunset.
Traveling to Avalon to visit
the Catalina Island Museum for
Chihuly at Sunset? Check out
the hotel packages offered by
the Catalina Island Company,
the official Hospitality Partner
of the exhibition.
The Catalina Island Museum
offers the best in art and history
exhibitions, music and dance
performances, lectures by guest
speakers from all over the world,
and the finest in silent, documen-
tary and international film. Open
seven days a week from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving
Day and Christmas Day, the new
Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner
Building is located in the heart
of Avalon at 217 Metropole Ave.
For more information, the
museum may be reached by
phone at 310-510-2414 or at its
website: CatalinaMuseum.org.
Dale Chihuly, Aureolin Yellow Spire Chandelier, 2016, Catalina Island Museum, installed 2017. Photos courtesy of Chihuly Studio
www.corsarioeatalina~om
Dale Chihuly, Sea Blue and Green Tower, 2004, Catalina Island Museum, installed 2017.
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