Exhibition of acclaimed Chihuly artworks coming to Meijer Gardens in 2026

GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park says an exhibition of globally renowned artist Dale Chihuly's work will open there on May 1 next year.

It will be titled, "Chihuly at Meijer Gardens."

Chihuly is internationally known for his large architectural installations. The six-month exhibition will feature outdoor installations such as Chihuly’s towering glass sculptures and vivid reeds. A wide variety of his artwork will be on display indoors, as well.

Here are more details provided by Meijer Gardens in a news release:

Continuing a decades-old relationship with internationally acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces a major forthcoming exhibition of his work: CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens, presented by Macatawa Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank. Opening May 1, 2026 and running through November 1, 2026, this will be the third time that Chihuly’s art has been presented at Meijer Gardens, which also hosted an indoor exhibition in 2002 and a sprawling outdoor experience in 2010.

“We are delighted to welcome Dale Chihuly back to Meijer Gardens,” said Charles Burke, President & CEO at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. “His groundbreaking art creates unforgettable connections between nature, culture, and human creativity. Guests will be captivated by the dynamic interplay between Chihuly’s spectacular art and our gardens’ natural beauty.”

CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens will magnificently transform both the outdoor gardens and indoor galleries, showcasing the artist’s dynamic range and masterful creativity. The exhibition will feature monumental outdoor installations such as Chihuly’s towering glass sculptures, vibrant Reeds, and other breathtaking, site-specific artworks nestled within Meijer Gardens’ lush landscapes.

Indoors, visitors will experience a rich and varied survey of works, highlighting more than four decades of Chihuly’s artistic evolution. Featured series include his celebrated Baskets, Macchia, Seaforms, Putti, Ikebana, Persians, Venetians, Cylinders, and Rotolo, complemented by original drawings that offer insight into his creative process. The upcoming exhibition promises to be an extraordinary and immersive experience for visitors of all ages, celebrating the profound impact of one of the world’s most innovative artists.

“At Macatawa Bank, we celebrate the arts, and the important role creativity and artistic abilities play in fostering strong, vibrant communities,” said Jon Swets, Macatawa Chief Executive Officer. “We’re honored to be a part of this inspiring exhibition displayed upon the beautiful backdrop of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.”

Additional information about this 2026 exhibition will be announced in the coming months. Discover more about the permanent sculpture collection at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park by visiting MeijerGardens.org/sculpture.

This exhibition is organized by Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in cooperation with Dale Chihuly and Chihuly Studio. The work displayed is protected by copyright, any copying is expressly prohibited.

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About Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly is an American artist who transforms spaces with experiments in color, light, transparency, and form. He is known for his exhibitions and large-scale architectural installations around the world and for revolutionizing the studio glass movement. Chihuly works with a variety of media including glass, paint, charcoal, neon, ice, and Polyvitro, and his work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, including Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Corning Museum of Glass. Major exhibitions include Chihuly Over Venice (1995–96); Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem (1999); de Young Museum in San Francisco (2008); Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (2011); Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond (2012); Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (2013); Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto (2016); Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas (2017); Groninger Museum, Groningen, the Netherlands (2018); Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London (2019); Gardens by the Bay, Singapore (2021); and Adelaide Botanic Garden, Australia. Chihuly Garden and Glass, a long-term exhibition located at the Seattle Center, opened in 2012.