Introduce your little ones to the magic of art! Step into a colorful week with local artist Paige Dirksen! Little artists will enjoy story time and gallery explorations as they discover the world of art. Then it’s off to the studio to paint, print, collage, and sculpt—making fun, creative masterpieces together. Please note: Participants...
Kick off your evening in the Commons with a handcrafted cocktail from our expert mixologists, then join a staff member for a special tour through Keith Haring in 3D in celebration of Pride Month. It’s part art tour, part happy hour, and all fun—perfect for date night, a night out with...
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,...
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...
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...
Join us for a landmark moment as we celebrate the next chapter of Crystal Bridges. This special on-stage conversation brings together visionary leaders Alice Walton, Olivia Walton, and renowned architect Moshe Safdie for an inspiring dialogue on the Crystal Bridges’ expansion. Moderated by Vanity Fair art correspondent Nate Freeman, the discussion will offer insight into...
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!...
Get ready to rev up the dance floor at Social Dance: Swing Dance in the Great Hall, hosted by Aura Dance With Me Studios. Join us in the museum’s Great Hall for a feel-good evening of retro flair, classic swing rhythms, and a whole lot of fun celebrating moms. The night...
Come celebrate Mother’s Day at Crystal Bridges with a thoughtful, family-friendly brunch. Make the mothers in your life feel loved and appreciated in a nature-filled setting, complete with chef-led buffet selections and beverage options. Seatings are at 10 am, 11:30 am, and 1 pm. 75 guest max per seating. Tickets...
This Second Saturday, we’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists in our museum and community! Explore the galleries with a hands-on activity inspired by Maya Lin at the ArtCart. Then, visit the classrooms for a drop-in artmaking project inspired...
Visit us at the Museum Store for a regional showcase with Eloa Jane. Her art uses recycled paper rolled into tubes as the building blocks, helping her find fulfillment in creating meanings rather than owning disposables. Through coiling and weaving the paper, she creates wall reliefs, sculptures, vases, and wearable art...
In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Arkansas, Crystal Bridges proudly presents the world premiere of Dear Heartsey: The Letters of Abigaill Levy-Franks. This special evening begins in the gallery with a pre-performance talk by PhD Candidate and Crystal Bridges Tyson Scholar Emily Beeber, who will explore Jewish life in colonial America,...
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...
In this one-session watercolor workshop, artist and educator Rachel Borntrager will guide participants through both the expressive and delicate attributes of watercolor painting, with guided demonstrations and hands‑on practice. Suitable for all experience levels, participants will create two different paintings that explore essential watercolor techniques, including: washes, layering, brush control, blending, and...
In this workshop, you’ll create a hand‑painted ceramic plate inspired by the commemorative objects featured in America 250: Common Threads. We’ll begin in the gallery, looking at historic examples of commemorative objects to spark ideas about how everyday moments and milestones are remembered. Back in the studio, you’ll learn simple transfer...
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...
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...
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...