The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly returns to Biltmore
—Chihuly at Biltmore is a specifically curated collection on the estate, special dinner series offered—
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 25, 2024) – A new and mesmerizing experience by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly made its debut today when Chihuly at Biltmore opened on March 25, 2024. Curated specifically for Biltmore, Chihuly’s iconic creations are presented in an intimate gallery setting at Biltmore’s exhibit center, Amherst at Deerpark. The exhibition runs through Jan. 5, 2025.
A leader in the development of glass as a fine art, Dale Chihuly is celebrated for architectural installations that have captivated viewers around the U.S. and throughout the world. Known for revolutionizing the studio glass movement, Chihuly works with a variety of media including glass, paint, charcoal, neon, ice, and a polymer Chihuly dubbed “Polyvitro.” His work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide.
Chihuly at Biltmore features artwork spanning nearly four decades including pedestal works, Drawings, Chandeliers, Towers, Mille Fiori, and Neon.
Additionally, large-scale installations are presented outside of the gallery exhibition. At the front of Biltmore House is Winter White and Glacier Blue Tower for guests to experience prior to and after their tours through the home. Presented outside in the estate’s Antler Hill Village is Torchlight Chandelier. Guests may also enjoy Chihuly’s Iris Gold and Garnet Chandelier in the estate’s permanent collection, now on view in Biltmore Winery.
This is the first time Biltmore has hosted a Chihuly exhibition since 2018, when spectacular art installations were displayed throughout the estate’s historic gardens, the front lawn of Biltmore House and Antler Hill Village.
Special Offerings for Chihuly at Biltmore
Extend your Chihuly at Biltmore experience with the following offers.
The Chihuly at Biltmore Dinner Series
Biltmore is hosting three special dinners to commemorate the opening of the exhibition. Dates for the Chihuly at Biltmore Dinner Series are March 29, April 27, and May 18. The special dinners will begin with a reception serving sparkling wines, among other Biltmore wines, with passed hors d’oeuvres and a strolling musician under the stars at Deerpark Pavilion. Guests will then enjoy a special viewing of the gallery exhibition in Amherst at Deerpark, followed by a premium three-course plated dinner paired with Biltmore wines and a Chihuly at Biltmore-themed dessert. Dress is dressy casual / semi-formal. The event and menu will be the same for all three evenings of the dinner series.
Overnight Packages
Special packages are being offered at Biltmore’s distinctive overnight accommodations for experiencing renowned hospitality and this awe-inspiring new exhibition in a single visit.
Indulge in the comforts of recent Vanderbilt-inspired renovations at The Inn on Biltmore Estate. Elegant offerings are also available at Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate, and the private Cottages on Biltmore Estate. These special packages combine Chihuly at Biltmore admission with Biltmore House length-of-stay daytime admission and more.
Information and admission tickets to Chihuly at Biltmore are now available at Biltmore.com.
About Biltmore
Established in 1895 in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore is as impressive today as it was more than a century ago. In addition to Biltmore House, the 250-room French château known as America’s Largest Home, this beloved National Historic Landmark includes 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds. Comprised of managed forests and farmland, a working vineyard, 20+ miles of nature trails, Antler Hill Village and its shops, restaurants, and award-winning Winery, the estate also features such splendid overnight accommodations as a four-star Inn, a charming hotel, and a distinctive collection of private cottages. All this, plus seasonal exhibitions, outdoor activities, and live entertainment make Biltmore a one-of-a-kind destination.
Privately owned and maintained by his descendants, Biltmore remains true to George Vanderbilt’s original vision: a self-sustaining Blue Ridge Mountain estate and a luxurious retreat amid year-round natural beauty. Whether as a day trip or multi-night getaway, to experience Biltmore is to experience a legacy of gracious hospitality, timeless elegance, and an inspired sense of wonder. To learn more about Biltmore, go to Biltmore.com or call 877-BILTMORE.
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, Montreal, Canada (2013), Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada (2016), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas (2017), Groninger Museum, Groningen, Netherlands (2018), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, U.K (2019), and Gardens by the Bay, Singapore (2021). Chihuly Garden and Glass, a long-term exhibition located at the Seattle Center, opened in 2012.
