• Sneaker Workshop: Custom Kicks

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    Create one-of-a-kind custom kicks with Makeisha Fraizer and the Sneaker Chicks crew in this hand-painted shoes workshop. Each participant will tour the exhibition Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture for creative inspiration and walk away in a freshly painted pair of custom Air Force Ones—designed and hand-painted by you! For this...

    $120 – $156
  • Plaza Concert: Ultra Suede

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    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...

  • Game On! Get in the Game Exhibition Opening Celebration

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    It’s game time for our latest exhibition, Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture! Celebrate the opening of the exhibition with a day of interactive activities with athletes and community partners, friendly competitions between friends and family, tailgate-style food, and themed artmaking. Let the games begin on this day of fun!...

    Free
  • Member Mingle | Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    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...

    Free, members only.
  • Member Preview | Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    Members—you get exclusive access to see our newest exhibition, Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture, before it opens to the public! From the Olympics to the local recreation league, sports are a highly personal and inexhaustible subject for many contemporary artists and designers. These artists respond to the inner drive...

    Free, members only.
  • Van Cliburn Concert: Clayton Stephenson

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    Escape into a evening of evocative performance with the second installment of the 2025 Van Cliburn Concert series, featuring American pianist and 2022 Van Cliburn Competition finalist Clayton Stephenson. This end-of-summer concert promises a charismatic and impactful virtuoso performance and showcases the flawless tones of the iconic Van Cliburn piano. With stunning...

    $10 – $45
  • Family Fun Night: See You Later, Summer!

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    Join us at Campus Parking Plaza for an unforgettable evening of summer-inspired creativity and family fun! Enjoy hands-on artmaking, a dog walk with Big Paws of the Ozarks, lively games, music, and more. There’s plenty of space to run, play, and soak up the final rays of summer sunshine before...

    Free
  • STREAM Family Day

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    School is back in session and it’s full STREAM ahead at Crystal Bridges! This Labor Day weekend, end your summer with a bang at our free Family Day that celebrates science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math (STREAM) at the museum. You’ll explore STREAM principles through experiments, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, artmaking,...

    Free
  • Metal Meets Magic: Brooch Making Workshop

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    Step into the dazzling world where art and science collide! Join us for a hands-on jewelry and metalsmithing workshop led by artist Connor Dyer and create your own one-of-a-kind brooch. We’ll start by texturing metal to create eye-catching designs, then master the art – and metallurgy – of soldering to...

    $50 – $60
  • Social Dance: Celebration of our Diversity – Latin Dance Night with En Fuego

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening with En Fuego Dance and Fitness as we celebrate the rich diversity of our community! This exciting event promises a night filled with rhythm, connection, and joy. The evening kicks off with a one-hour salsa dance lesson (7:00-8:00pm), perfect for dancers of all...

    $18 – $20
  • Art by the Glass: Tropical Blooms

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    Didn’t make it to the beach this year? We’ve got the next best thing. Escape the August heat and dive into floral design paradise—no SPF required! In this workshop, you’ll explore the art of linear floral design using a vibrant mix of tropical and temperate blooms. Think bold shapes, bright...

    $44 – $55
  • Nature Pop-up: Winged Wonders

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR

    Fly over to the museum and learn about our feathered friends here in Arkansas! Head to the studio to chat with executive director of Ozark Bird Conservancy and visiting assistant professor of ecology at the University of Arkansas Mitchell Pruitt. Discover how you can explore the joys of birding in your...

    Free