Background

Chihuly, Dale Patrick was born on September 20, 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George and Viola Chihuly.

Education

Bachelor in Interior Design, University Washington, 1965. Master of Science in Sculpture, University Wisconsin, 1967. Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Rhode Island School of Design, 1968.

Doctorate (honorary), Brandeis University, 2000.

Career

Apprentice Venini Glass Factory, Murano, Venice, Italy, 1968. Instructor, head glass program Rhode Island School of Design. Instructor Haystack Mtn.

School, Maine; founder, Pilchuk School, 1971. Member various juries and panels National Endowment for Arts.

Achievements

• Dale Patrick Chihuly has been listed as a notable Artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Chihuly: Color, Glass, and Form

    ("The first image that comes to mind when we attempt to de...)

  • Chihuly: Color, Glass, and Form by Dale Chihuly (1986-11-03)
  • Chihuly: Color, Glass, and Form by Dale Chihuly (1986-11-02)

Membership

Member of Providence Art.

Connections

Married Silvia Peto (divorced). 1 son with Leslie Jackson.

Father:

George Chihuly

Mother:

Viola Chihuly

Spouse:

Silvia Peto