Chihuly Exhibit in Grand Rapids

Don't miss the outstanding Chihuly exhibit at the Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids.  They just extended the show until October 31st.  These gorgeous glass creations are artistically placed throughout the park both indoors and outdoors. This piece has to be at least 20 feet tall. Chihuly, the king of glass sculpture, turns 70 years old next year and we are blessed to have his artwork displayed in our state--and Meijer Gardens is the perfect venue to highlight his Alice in Wonderlandlike creations!

KIA'S Dale Chihuly: Glass Master

There's a 1998 Chihuly chandelier hanging in the entryway of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts that you cannot miss. It's a massive snakelike tangle of 400 orange and fiery red glass arms. The sculptor, Dale Chihuly, is known throughout the world for his massive glass-blown creations that evoke the sea and nature. The KIA has been in existence since 1924, but it's current facility will be 50 years old next year. You would never know it. Their '97 expansion and renovation make it one of Michigan's foremost museums.