Birdwatching has been a treasured American pastime for centuries. For the casual observer or the expert tracker, the activity centers on paying close attention to the world around us. Just noticing a flash of color, a snippet of song, and the flap of a wing can lead to extraordinary discoveries,...
When school is out, Crystal Bridges programming is in! Join us for Spring Break Camps centered on our collection and special exhibitions from 9 am – 12 pm. Join us for a week of culinary creativity where food meets art! In this hands-on camp, young chefs led by Lunch Bunch will explore...
We invite you to join Chef Timothy Ordway and his team of culinary artists for Wednesdays Over Water: a casual evening of food, drinks, and conversation featuring handcrafted small plates and expert insights. Each month, you’ll enjoy a four-course dinner menu inspired by a chosen theme, whether it be artworks in the museum’s galleries...
Dress your best for a dazzling evening of art, theater, crime, and mystery! As you enter the Eleven restaurant and enjoy a welcome cocktail with hearty hors d’oeuvres, a guest will die under very suspicious circumstances. It’s a murder, and you’re all under suspect until you solve the crime! In...
Bring Your Own Tote! Inspired by the textiles featured in American 250: Common Threads, this Studio Social invites you to give your well-loved tote bags new life through hand-stitched embellishment. Led by quilting artist Linda Pumphrey, you’ll learn how to combine patchwork fabric, simple embroidery, and decorative details like buttons and...
In this two-part workshop, create your own hand-painted ceramic plate inspired by the commemorative plates featured in America 250: Common Threads. In the first session, explore historic examples and develop your design on paper. In the second session, transfer your design onto a premade bisqueware plate and paint with cobalt...