Garden arts
Visit the Desert Botanical Garden from November 22 until May 31, 2009, for the chance to see the works of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. The art exhibition–his first in a desert setting–will feature new and unique works of glass sculpture along the garden’s trails.
Chihuly is known for his innovative glass sculptures and use of vibrant colors. Perhaps you’ve seen his work and didn’t know it; one of his more prominent displays is on the ceiling of the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas. His work is also found in more than 200 museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Garden exhibitions of his work have been mounted at the New York Botanical Garden, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.
Expecting large crowds for this exhibit, the Garden has introduced timed ticketing to help control the flow of guests, ensure adequate parking and improve the viewing experience. Timed ticketing sessions are as follows:
8 a.m. – noon / noon – 4 p.m. / 4p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ticket prices are: Adults $15, Seniors $13.50, Students (13-18 and college with ID) $7.50, Children (3 -12) $ 5, Children under 3 admitted free.
To purchase your tickets, call 480-481-8188, or visit www.dbg.org. Advanced purchase is recommended during this time.
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