Join us for an exclusive VIP evening celebrating the unveiling of a significant new addition to the Gallery’s permanent collection: a monumental cobalt blue hand-blown glass chandelier by internationally renowned artist Dale Chihuly.
Featured Image: Gallery staff using balloons to measure and prepare for the installation of the brand-new Chihuly artwork.
September 18, 2026
5pm – 7pm
With a playful dress code of blue-themed cocktail attire, attendees will gather amid glowing neon artworks and one of the world’s most celebrated voices in contemporary art glass.
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Tickets are $150 per person, with all proceeds supporting the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery’s exhibitions, educational programming, and community initiatives. As a registered charitable organization, the Gallery welcomes thousands of visitors annually and provides accessible opportunities for people of all ages to engage with contemporary ceramic, glass, and mixed-media art. Purchasing a ticket qualifies for a tax receipt. Tax receipts will be issued solely to the purchaser of the ticket(s) for the maximum value of the ticket price after advantages are calculated.
This fundraising event marks a milestone in the Gallery’s history. Generously donated by Erica and Andrew O’Born, the Chihuly chandelier will become a centerpiece of our highly visible Tower Gallery, inspiring visitors for generations to come while strengthening Waterloo Region’s reputation as a destination for contemporary art and culture.
We are seeking sponsors for this event!
By partnering with the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery for this extraordinary evening, your organization will help celebrate a transformative addition to our permanent collection while supporting meaningful artistic and educational experiences for our community.
To learn more about sponsorship, contact cheyenne@theclayandglass.ca or click the link below:
