As the Australia-first exhibition ‘Chihuly in the Botanic Garden’ enters its final two days, it’s the last chance for South Australians to experience Dale Chihuly’s captivating glass installations. The exhibition, which concludes on Tuesday, April 29th, has drawn significant attention over its run, attracting over 1.25 million visitors since its opening.
Located in the Adelaide Botanic Garden, this exhibition has showcased Chihuly’s stunning large-scale sculptures, making it a must-visit for local, interstate, and international art enthusiasts. The overwhelming success of the installation is proven by the popularity of the Chihuly Nights, a ticketed event which has completely sold out for the duration of the exhibition, with more than 134,093 tickets sold.
Susan Close MP, Acting Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, praised the exhibition saying, “So many people have marvelled at Dale Chihuly’s unique works and I encourage South Australians to get along to the Gardens over the coming days to see this fascinating free exhibition.”
While Chihuly Nights tickets are no longer available, daytime visits remain free, making for an excellent opportunity for families and art lovers to explore the installations at no cost during the school holidays. No booking is required for daytime access, making it an accessible option for those looking to experience Chihuly’s work.
The ticketed daytime event, ‘In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly’ located in the Bicentennial Conservatory, continues to welcome visitors. To date, the conservatory experience has attracted over 50,746 attendees. Tickets for this particular part of the exhibition are available for purchase both online and at the door.
The exhibition has also included activities for younger visitors. The Moore Critters drawing competition, which is part of the ‘In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly’ display, has involved over 10,000 participants. Successful entries each month have been selected to be transformed into bespoke pieces by local glass artist Tom Moore. With the competition still open for April entries, children have a unique chance to become a part of this.
The complexity of dismantling and transporting Chihuly’s delicate glass works will soon happen, with preparations set to begin shortly after the exhibition ends. The Chihuly Studio team is expected to arrive soon to manage the careful packing of the artworks for their return to Seattle, USA.
Dale Chihuly himself shared, “I’ve always been passionate about having as many people see my work as possible.
“It is rare for audiences to enjoy free access to a space as beautiful as Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
“It is an honour and a thrill to learn that 1.25 million people have come to see this exhibition right in the heart of the city.”
Michael Harvey, Director of the Botanic Garden and State Herbarium, also shared, “Hosting an event of this scale would not be possible without the work of Botanic Gardens staff and volunteers. We extend a heartfelt thank you for their tireless efforts which made this event such a success.”
With just a few days remaining, visitors are encouraged to take advantage of this final opportunity to witness Dale Chihuly’s mesmerising glass artworks set against the scenic backdrop of the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
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