Let’s face it. For most folks Joy Tipping‘s story on Dale Chihuly project (sub. req.) in the Arts Section of today’s Dallas Morning News sorta took the thunder out of this afternoon’s 4 p.m. press conference at the Dallas Arboretum. While it didn’t provide the number of pieces from Chihuly’s outdoor collection that will be on exhibition at the Arboretum from May to November, the story reduced “REALLY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT” to “big announcement”.
It did say that Chihuly Studio reps weren’t concerned about the mammoth art pieces going up against the Texas weather. Obviously they haven’t talked with the North Texas Super Bowl or the Cattle Baron’s Mudball committess about how fickled Ma Nature can be.
However, what wasn’t in the story was the gala with Chihuly himself scheduled to attend. Gala Chair Kaki Hopkins, who’s just had time to recover from chairing the Dallas Opera gala, will provide event deets at today’s gathering.
It’s interesting to note that the event’s major sponsors AT&T and Bank of America are partnering up for this project. This probably won’t be the last time the two Dallas mega-corps joint-venture a nonprofit project. Rick Blaine‘s quote would fit the situation nicely.
Gillian Breidenbach says
Jeanne- it’s been a while since I saw you…at the Billiard Ball kick off party. Thanks for the positive coverage for this event. We have worked hard to help bring this to Dallas! It is going to be spectacular.
Another thanks for the coverage for the TACA event as well. This is a great board to serve on and the amount of arts organizations we support is amazing.
And finally, thanks also for the support you have shown toward DIFFA. It’s an honor to be involved personally as well as through the bank.
I hope to see you soon. Keep up the great coverage for our city’s nonprofits..they deserve all the credit.