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.
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,...
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,...
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...
Create a one-of-a-kind wearable work of art in this fun, family-friendly Gelli printing workshop! Experiment with color, texture, and playful patterns as you learn the basics of Gelli plate printing and transfer your unique designs onto a custom T-shirt. No experience is necessary, and all printing materials are provided—just bring...
Inspired by Grandma Moses: A Good Day's Work, you'll turn a simple quilted block into a beautifully finished decorative pillow in this hands-on workshop. Participants will focus on creating one striking block design and learn how to transform it into an envelope-style pillow cover using approachable sewing techniques. This class is...
Join Jade Bridge Culture Center and Crystal Bridges for a family-friendly celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a cherished tradition centered on family, gratitude, and togetherness. We invite visitors to explore Chinese culture through hands-on art experiences, traditional games, storytelling, music, dance, and community activities. Create a paper boat and add a wish...
TWO-WEEK CLASS at Crystal Bridges.
This all-ages art bash brings together Northwest Arkansas clay artists, makers, and organizations for a day of hands-on creativity, discovery, and play. Families can explore the many ways artists work with clay—from wheel throwing and hand-building to digital ceramics—through interactive demonstrations, art-making activities, and opportunities to create together. Whether you're...
FOUR-WEEK CLASS at Crystal Bridges.
Learn how to carve unique, professional prints at home! In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of printmaking, clean linework, and how the masters use self-expression and illustration to create unique, awe-inspiring prints. Through guided instruction, participants will leave this class with a full understanding of how to illustrate...
Participants will work from a live model while exploring form, proportion, gesture, and the fundamentals of capturing the human figure. Designed for artists of all experience levels, this class provides a supportive environment to build skills, experiment, and develop confidence through the practice of drawing. Tickets are $225 ($188/members and...
Join us for Deep Listening Club at Crystal Bridges. This month, we're featuring Sam King! Location within the museum: Skyspace Amphitheater.
EIGHT-WEEK CLASS at Crystal Bridges.
Come join Joyce Haynes as she speaks about her process and works on her most current sculpture. Location within the museum: Museum Store.
SINGLE-DAY WORKSHOP at Crystal Bridges.
SINGLE-DAY WORKSHOP at Crystal Bridges.
SINGLE-DAY WORKSHOP at Crystal Bridges.
This hands-on workshop invites students to explore storytelling through ceramic sculpture by creating their own imaginative forms. Beginning with an examination of how meaning can be conveyed through shape and form, students will use reference images to develop ideas for complex, creature-inspired designs. From there, the workshop guides students through...
As the season begins its subtle shift from summer’s fullness toward autumn’s inward rhythm, The Golden Threshold offers a space to pause, reflect, and realign. Held at Crystal Bridges during this quiet turning point, this experience honors the beauty of transition—not as an ending, but as a soft recalibration. Through...
Learn how to carve unique, professional prints at home! In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of printmaking, clean linework, and how the masters use self-expression and illustration to create unique, awe-inspiring prints. Through guided instruction, participants will leave this class with a full understanding of how to illustrate...