In 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. America 250: Common Threads will both commemorate the events of 1776 and reflect on 250 years of American art and civic participation. An early engraving of the Declaration of Independence will anchor a group of...
Join us for Deep Listening Club at Crystal Bridges. This month, we're featuring Sam King! Experience the Skyspace in a new way. Once a month, gather to sit together and experience a live ambient music performance timed to the Skyspace light sequence. The event takes place near the full moon, equinox,...
On September 30, 66th U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak about democracy, leadership, and what it takes to live well together in a complex and increasingly divided world. Drawing from her experience as a scholar, educator, and diplomat, Sec. Rice will reflect on the importance of civic engagement,...
Step into an evening of jazz with Benny Green in the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges, transformed into an intimate jazz club with cabaret-style seating and a waterfront backdrop. Ticketed NAJS Jazz Concert Series event.
Practice observation, expression, and drawing techniques in this life drawing workshop. Location within the museum: Studios D & E.
The 2026 Anne Sallee Greenwood Lecture Discovery Series will celebrate the simultaneous permanent collection reinstallations at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (CBMAA) and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA). Curators from PAFA and CBMAA will be in dialogue about what it means to reinterpret historical American art collections...
Art Fair at Crystal Bridges at Crystal Bridges. This incredible celebration of craft and creativity will take place on Crystal Bridges Campus on October 3–4, 2026. See a vibrant showcase of artwork featuring talented artists from across the country, spanning different mediums. There will also be food trucks, live art...
TWO-WEEK CLASS at Crystal Bridges. Step into the creative world of slip casting and discover how to make multiples with confidence! This workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of working with plaster to create one- and two-part molds, along with hands-on experience casting your own forms. Tickets are $150 ($120/members). Reserve...
This ongoing artist program invites local artists into the museum one weekend each month to engage visitors through live demonstrations, talks, and hands-on workshops hosted in the museum store. Location within the museum: Museum Store.
FOUR-WEEK CLASS at Crystal Bridges.
Practice observation, expression, and drawing techniques in this life drawing workshop. Location within the museum: Studios D & E.
Hairpins in the Lounge brings a live musical performance to the Crystal Bridges lounge for an evening of arts and culture.
American art and STEAM come together throughout the Crystal Bridges collection. In this professional development session, teachers will explore arts integration strategies that expand content learning, connect to tour experiences, and support collaboration with presenting educators. This is part of a series of professional development sessions that help teachers infuse...
Add a handmade glow to your home in this beginner-friendly fused glass workshop! Design and create a one-of-a-kind glass candle holder using colorful glass pieces while learning the basics of glass cutting, layering, and composition. Whether you're creating a unique accent for your own space or a thoughtful handmade gift,...
Join us for Start with Art, a free weekly program designed especially for caregivers and children ages 0–5. Together, families will explore the galleries, enjoy sensory-rich experiences, create art, and connect with other caregivers in a welcoming and playful environment. Each week features a new theme inspired by artworks throughout...
Practice observation, expression, and drawing techniques in this life drawing workshop. Location within the museum: Studios D & E.
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...
A hand-built ceramics and functional form class introduces you to shaping clay without a pottery wheel, blending creative expression with the making of practical, everyday objects. You’ll learn foundational hand building techniques such as pinching—shaping clay with your fingers into small, organic forms; coiling—building up larger or sculptural pieces with...
Discover the vibrant, luminous art of enameling in this eight-week Studio 55+ course designed for adults ages 55 and up. Under the guidance of artist Lilian Fitzpatrick, you'll learn the fundamentals of working with glass enamel on metal — including layering color, creating texture, and firing your pieces to a brilliant,...
Join Linda Lopez, Crystal Bridges' current Teaching Artist in Residence and a featured artist in the museum's collection, for an eight-week clay mosaic workshop created for adults ages 55 and up. Participants will explore color, pattern, texture, and composition while creating abstract mosaic artworks, learning the complete mosaic-making process — from...
Practice observation, expression, and drawing techniques in this life drawing workshop. Location within the museum: Studios D & E.