*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Mayor Dean to attend special announcement of Dale Chihuly exhibition to begin May 2010

WHAT: Mayor Dean to attend special announcement of Dale Chihuly exhibition to begin May 2010

WHERE: Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205
Wisteria Arbor at the Museum of Art 

WHEN: Thursday, July 23, 2009 

TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 

DETAILS: The highly acclaimed art of Dale Chihuly, exploring the visual relationship of glass and nature, will appear in the beautiful setting of Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art opening May 25, 2010 and on display through October 31, 2010.

The show, Chihuly at Cheekwood, features thousands of stunning, hand-blown glass sculptures on display throughout the botanical garden at Cheekwood, in various ponds and within the Museum of Art and Frist Learning Center.

Although Cheekwood will present the largest display, we are partnering with two Nashville arts institutions to bring Chihuly’s work to the Middle Tennessee community. On extended view from May 14, 2010 to January 2, 2011, Chihuly at the Frist will present a variety of colorful and energetic installations designed specifically for the institution’s upper-level galleries. On May 20 – 22, 2010, the Nashville Symphony will celebrate a Chihuly weekend of performances, featuring Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle. Chihuly has created a stunning set design with his artwork for this production. Cheekwood is thrilled to partner with these area institutions to maximize the benefit to the community.

CONTACT: Maggie Jackson, 615-353-6982