Additional Chihuly at Cheekwood Educational Programs
To coincide with the highly acclaimed Chihuly at Cheekwood exhibition, Cheekwood will offer a full schedule of programs, including tours, demonstrations and musical performances. Please visit www.cheekwood.org for continuously updated information. Among the featured programs are the following:
Chihuly at Cheekwood – Dig Deeper Tours
Every Saturday at 11:00 am through October
Every Sunday at 1:00 pm through October
Guests will embark on a guided garden tour of Cheekwood’s living exhibitions with our expert garden guides, stopping to “dig deeper” and further explore Chihuly’s magnificent glass sculptures along the way.
*Tours are free and no reservation is required. All garden tours begin at Botanic Hall.
Chihuly at Cheekwood – Gallery Insider Tours
Every Saturday at 1:00 pm through October
Guests will explore our galleries and collections with Cheekwood’s knowledgeable docents and discover Chihuly’s glass sculptures featured in and around the Museum of Art. The two museum galleries of Chihuly’s work is made possible through the generous support of Bridgestone.
*Tours are free and no reservations are required. All tours meet in the Museum foyer.
Chihuly at Cheekwood – Tuesdays for Tots
Tuesday, May 25, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome Chihuly!
With drop-in activities changing weekly, Tuesdays for Tots is sure to be a memory-making routine for you and your toddler. Stop by the studio any time between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm to join us as we make our own Chihuly inspired project.
Chihuly at Cheekwood – Chihuly Nights
Every Thu/Fri night, May 27 – October 29
May – August: 4:30 – 10:00 pm
September – October: 4:30 – 9:00 pm
Ever taken in an art exhibition in the dark? Don’t miss Chihuly Nights every Thursday and Friday evening at Cheekwood. Our beautiful grounds will be specially lit for strolling, and each of Chihuly’s installations will be brilliantly illuminated for a unique and stunning nighttime art experience. Refreshments will be available for purchase on site. Admission is $5 for members, and member children under 17 are admitted free. Regular gate admission rates apply to non-members. Chihuly Nights is made possible through the generous support of Lexus of Nashville.
Chihuly at Cheekwood – Saturday AM
Saturday, May 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chihuly Art!
Built upon changing exhibitions and seasons, Saturday AM has fun activities for families and children of all ages every Saturday morning. Join us in the studio as we learn about Dale Chihuly’s inspirations and the processes behind Chihuly at Cheekwood.
Chihuly at Cheekwood – Glassblowing Demonstration
Saturday, June 12, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, June 13, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wondering how molten glass becomes a beautiful work of art? Observe the magic of glassblowing first-hand as glass artist Ryan Gothrup demonstrates the step-by-step process from start to finish. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how an artist’s vision and energy can transform into beautiful vessels, objects and sculptures.
Chihuly at Cheekwood – Saturday AM
Saturday, June 12, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fluid Form
Built upon changing exhibitions and seasons, Saturday AM has fun activities for families and children of all ages every Saturday morning. Join us as we make abstract, fluid forms like the pieces we see in Chihuly at Cheekwood.
Chihuly at Cheekwood – Chihuly for the Day! Workshop for Kids
Saturday, June 19th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Discover the world of Chihuly while experimenting with cool mixed media, painting, and drawing materials. $75 members/ $100 non-members
