Join the NWA Ladies Social Collective for a welcoming evening of connection, creativity, and community. Meet new friends while creating a personal Intention Collage—a collection of images, words, and inspiration that reflects what matters most to you in this season of life. No artistic experience is necessary; simply come as you...
Cocktail Tour | Lucy Sparrow: The Beginning of Convenience is a Crystal Bridges arts/culture event Join us for an evening of crafted cocktails, felt bananas, and fuzzy fish’n’chips! Start your night at the Atrium Bar, where our expert mixologists will teach you how to craft a drink, then head out...
Gallery Write Nights is a community centered gathering of writers. We meet monthly to slow down, marvel and create work based on artwork in the galleries and themed poetry prompts. Writers of all experience levels are welcome. This event is free, no tickets required.
Explore the art of glass on metal in this one-day enameling class. Learn essential techniques such as sgraffito and stenciling while fusing glass onto copper to create one-of-a-kind Pop Art pendants with colorful, high contrast designs. This workshop is perfect for beginners and offers a hands-on introduction to enameling tools,...
Join Melissa from Melspace Creative for a six-week, hands-on introduction to rug tufting inspired by bold pop art design. This beginner-friendly course will guide you step-by-step from initial sketch and color planning to tufting, carving, and final finishing techniques. Each week builds the last as you learn tufting fundamentals, develop your design, and...
Take your throwing skills to the next step in this intermediate six-week class focuses on designing and creating functional lidded forms on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to throw matching components, fit lids with precision, and refine forms for both function and aesthetic balance. Through guided demonstrations and plenty of...
Combining craft, community and creativity, this introductory six-week course investigates the techniques, materials, and themes common in wheel-thrown ceramics. Through hands-on instruction, students will be encouraged to develop the foundational skills surrounding wheel thrown forms such as making handles, trimming pots, decorating the surfaces, and applying glaze. Students will leave class with...
About Event 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...
Deep Listening Club | Matt Martin and modCV is a Crystal Bridges arts/culture event
About Event Hairpins in the Lounge is a free, monthly gathering for everyone to connect, relax, and build community. Hosted by Hairpins in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, this welcoming meetup makes inclusive spaces designed for connection and conversation. Free, no tickets required. About Hairpins Hairpins is a...
There’s always artmaking in the Hub! Pop in from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a spontaneous free Pop‑In Artmaking experience. Pop-In Artmaking transforms our teaching studios into flexible making spaces where guests can experiment with a rotating selection of tools and materials. Projects shift frequently; one day you might...
Get your hands in the clay and let creativity take shape! Join us for a weeklong day camp led by experts from Fifth Street Studio. Campers will learn the art of hand building as they mold clay into stunning masterpieces, imaginative sculptures, functional pottery, and more! Your budding artist will sculpt, shape,...
Imagine stepping into a classroom where students are captivated not only by words but also by works of art. A place where critical thinking, connection, and creativity thrive as students “read” art just as they read books. Visual literacy unlocks this world, transforming how we teach and learn in K-12...
Imagine stepping into a classroom where students are captivated not only by words but also by works of art. A place where critical thinking, connection, and creativity thrive as students “read” art just as they read books. Visual literacy unlocks this world, transforming how we teach and learn in K-12...
Get your smocks and brushes ready; we’re painting up a storm! In this weeklong painting camp led by Eileen Guillory, campers 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, then head back...
Get your hands in the clay and let creativity take shape! Join us for a weeklong day camp led by experts from Fifth Street Studio. Campers will learn the art of hand building as they mold clay into stunning masterpieces, imaginative sculptures, functional pottery, and more! Your budding artist will sculpt,...
Become a bigger part of what’s happening at Crystal Bridges! Help us make our programs and exhibitions a success by becoming a volunteer. Whether you prefer galleries or concerts, behind-the-scenes or front-and-center, there’s an opportunity to match every interest. As a volunteer, you can expect: Flexible schedules. You’re in charge!...
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 flavors, techniques, and artistic inspiration drawn from art in our collection. Each day features a delicious dish paired with an art connection, blending taste and imagination. Camp is...
Get your hands in the clay and let creativity take shape! Join us for a weeklong day camp led by experts from Fifth Street Studio. Campers will learn the art of hand building as they mold clay into stunning masterpieces, imaginative sculptures, functional pottery, and more! Your budding artist will sculpt,...
Step into the world of puppetry as an artist and storyteller! Led by Crystal Bridges’ teaching artists, students will design and build their own imaginative puppets—big or small—while learning the art of movement, character, and narrative. Along the way, they’ll explore how puppets bring stories to life, from playful skits...
Join us for Deep Listening Club at Crystal Bridges. Gather once a month for a shared sonic experience at the Skyspace, timed with the rhythms of nature—near the full moon, equinox, or solstice—during the Skyspace light show at sunset. As daylight fades, sound and light come together to create a...