Presented in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society, see the Roni Ben-Hur Trio live in the Great Hall. Enjoy some world class jazz in an intimate candlelit setting, overlooking the resplendent waters of Crystal Bridges. Jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur has built a stellar reputation as both a musician and educator,...
Enjoy a relaxed and creative evening with Tram Colwin in this Watercolor Botanical workshop! With cocktails in hand, you’ll dive into the art of watercolor painting, focusing on vibrant, elegant botanicals. Tram’s approachable teaching style makes learning watercolor techniques—like color mixing, brushwork, and botanical sketching—fun and easy, no matter your...
Live music, family fun, and block party vibes—is there a better way to spend a summer afternoon? Set under the trees at the Plaza beside our Campus Parking complex, our free Plaza Concert series features local and regional artists alongside food trucks, the Plaza Cafe, family-friendly activity stations, and the Plaza’s own...
Perfect for kids aged 4 to 5, ARTimals is a weeklong day camp led by 37 North Expeditions. Campers heading into kindergarten through 2nd grade will explore the diverse creatures found in the forests and on the trails of Crystal Bridges. Your explorer will discover fascinating animals, explore their habitats, and learn about...
Perfect for kids aged 5 to 7, Painting Camp is a weeklong day camp led by Kira Brought. Campers heading into kindergarten through 2nd grade will learn how to look at the world with an artist’s eye through discovery and lots of messy, creative fun. We’ll explore paintings in Crystal Bridges’ collection,...
Perfect for ages 11 to 13, our Ceramics Camp is a weeklong day camp led by experts from Fifth Street Studio. Campers heading into 6th through 8th grade will learn the art of molding clay into stunning masterpieces: colorful mugs, imaginative sculptures, functional pottery, and more! Your budding artist will sculpt, shape, and...
Perfect for teens aged 14 to 18, Music and Media Studio Production is a weeklong day camp for high schoolers from freshmen through seniors interested in songwriting, hip hop, and visual storytelling. Inspired by our exhibitions Front Row Center and The Prison Concerts, your growing artist will learn to execute their creative ideas and create...
Your camper will explore the art of a good story through the world’s greatest role-playing game in this weeklong day camp led by Paul Savas. Perfect for kids ages 11–13 years entering 6th through 8th grade who love creative writing, role-playing games, or theatre. Your budding creative will spend the week designing...
Join us in Eleven during Member Preview Day for the biannual Member Mingle, where we’ll celebrate our newest exhibition, Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture. The exhibition preview will close at 5 p.m. During this time, join us for small bites and a cash bar. Chat with your fellow art enthusiasts or play...
To connect survivors with meaningful artistic healing experiences, the NWA Center for Sexual Assault has partnered with Crystal Bridges and many local artists, including MY-T-BY Design. This free public art gallery is a community celebration of survivor stories, revealing the artwork survivors have poured their hearts into, Unbroken. View artwork created...