The collection opened at 400 Beach Drive in 2010 with a stunning selection of Chihuly’s unique artwork in a 10,000-square-foot area that was designed by Tampa’s award-winning architect Albert Alfonso. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Morean, the Chihuly Collection was recently moved to the vibrant Central Arts District directly across the street from the Morean at 719 Central Avenue. The move puts the collection in close proximity with the Morean Glass Studio and Hot Shop so that visitors can easily experience all venues. The new location has an exhibition space for other well-known glass artists and a retail space that offers merchandise by Chihuly Workshop 56 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MARCH APRIL 2017 and local artisans, along with custom products for visitors of the Chihuly Collection. The retail area is accessible free of charge. The collection’s executive director is Andy Schlauch, who worked in Seattle, Washington, for the Chihuly Studio. In St. Petersburg, he oversees the overall direction and operations of the collection in addition to leading the Morean Glass Studio and Hot Shop. The new space also has a garden that can be used by the community for special events ranging from weddings to corporate parties. There also is a theater where videos showcase Dale Chihuly and his team working in the Hot Shop and installing exhibitions around the world. Dale Chihuly has created more than a dozen well-known series of works. The layout for the Chihuly Collection in its Central Avenue location seems totally new, yet familiar.
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