Last Sunday, May 8th, was not only the celebration of Mother’s Day in downtown St. Pete. It was also filled with excitement from Dale Chihuly‘s first visit to his permanent collection on Beach Drive.
As early as 10am, people had already strarted lining up at the doors of the Chihuly Collection to see and meet the world-renowned artist himself who’s considered the father of glass blowing and is credited with taking glass blowing into the level of fine arts.
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Below are some photos the Downtown St. Pete Page captured during his very short visit in the ‘Burg. We are hoping this won’t be his last.
The long line of local Dale Chihuly fans waiting for his arrival.
Dale Chihuly arrives with Katee Tully, Executive Director of the Morean Arts Center
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Chihuly takes a tour of the collection with Tully and architect Albert Alfonso who designed the space
Chihuly signing books
Photos by Rearden Killion Communications
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