A world-class collection of American art, stunning architecture, and 120 acres of Ozark forest with five miles of trails. Admission to the museum is always free.
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We have something for all types of learners. From educator resources to family activities to scholars, find what speaks to you and engage with us.
There’s more to the museum than just the galleries— come enjoy hands-on creative fun with art classes for all ages and experience levels..
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Crystal Bridges members receive year-round perks, invitations to member-only events, travel opportunities, and more!
Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
In this activity, you will learn about the work of artist Delita Martin through visual art, poetry, and storytelling projects facilitated by theater-maker Simone Cottrell. Use Martin’s Sisters artwork as inspiration for a creative writing project based on a personal memory. Then, turn your words into visual art by creating a poetry collage!
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Simone Cottrell (she/her/hers) is the owner, founder, and creative disruptor of Rachhana Creative Consulting. She is also a social practice multidisciplinary theatre maker whose previous partnerships have included the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Workers Justice Center, and Marshallese Educational Initiative. Learn more about Simone and her work.
Creating Connections is sponsored by Vitality Arts, Loreen Arbus, and Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
