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George W. Pettit, Union Refugees (left) Cover of Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas (right)

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In 2017, the museum created the IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility) committee, whose goal is to foster diversity, inclusion, and accessibility within our workplace. The committee selected a handful…

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Spooky Scenes in the Galleries
Marvin Dorwart Cone, Night Adventure

Spooky Scenes in the Galleries

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With Halloween upon us this week, here are some artworks in the museum’s collection that feel particularly spooky.

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10 Years of Skyspace
The Way of Color by James Turrell

10 Years of Skyspace

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Turrell’s Skyspaces are freestanding, concrete structures clad in stone that manipulate light coming through an ocular opening on the ceiling. Bench seating is offered for visitors inside, and The Way…
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Crystal Bridges Acquires Artworks Seen in Men of Steel, Women of Wonder
Left: Aphrodite Désirée Navab , Landing from Super East-West Woman, 2002-2008, chromogenic color print, 22 × 17 in. (55.9 × 43.2 cm). Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2019.19.2; Middle: Jason Bard Yarmosky , Wintered Fields (detail), 2015 , oil on canvas , 72 x 144 in. Courtesy of the artist Right: Aphrodite Désirée Navab , World Summit from Super East-West Woman, 2002-2008, chromogenic color print, 22 × 17 in. (55.9 × 43.2 cm). Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, Gift of the artist, Aphrodite Navab, in honor of her beloved brother Alexander Navab (1965-2019), 2019.19.1

Crystal Bridges Acquires Artworks Seen in Men of Steel, Women of Wonder

Art & Collection Exhibitions

Learn about three new acquisitions seen in the Men of Steel, Women of Wonder exhibition.

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Living Female Art Legends
Kara Walker (left) Maya Lin (middle) Marina Abramović (right)

Living Female Art Legends

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Walker’s work in the Crystal Bridges collection, A Warm Summer Evening in 1863 (2008), is a reproduced etching from an 1863 issue of the newspaper Harper’s Weekly that documents the…

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Who is Yayoi Kusama?
Yayoi Kusama

Who is Yayoi Kusama?

Art & Collection
Polka dots, pumpkins, and mirrors—the work of artist Yayoi Kusama is instantly recognizable. One of the most famous living female artists, the 90-year-old Japanese artist is a published author and…
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The Courier: An Artwork's Travel Buddy
Detail two men standing on bluff in the mountains over looking a creek at the bottom of a ravine.

The Courier: An Artwork's Travel Buddy

Art & Collection
Crystal Bridges often lends artworks to other museums for exhibitions. These are opportunities for institutions to share their works with new audiences and present their objects in different contexts. When…
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Hogwarts: An Art History
Hogwarts Castle

Hogwarts: An Art History

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Rosie the Riveter Erica: If George Washington is the Albus Dumbledore of the Gryffindor paintings, Rosie is the Minerva McGonagall. This fierce portrait of Rosie as a…

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Would You Like Some Music with Your Art?
Woman with headphones in her ears stands looking at an artwork hung on the wall

Would You Like Some Music with Your Art?

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When it comes to interpreting art at a museum, it’s easy to get lost in translation. With all of the -isms of art styles and movements, artwork labels can become…
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#ArtistatCB: Vanessa German + NEW PODCAST!
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#ArtistatCB: Vanessa German + NEW PODCAST!

Art & Collection At the Museum
Podcast Interview with Vanessa German available here! Read this episode's transcript   Subscribe Now! Subscribe to be the first to listen, and head over to our social media channels to…
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Remembering David Esterly
David Esterly, Dr. Compton's Letter Rack

Remembering David Esterly

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Nature's Nation First Look: Charles Willson Peale
Charles Willson Peale, The Artist in His Museum, 1822

Nature's Nation First Look: Charles Willson Peale

Art & Collection Exhibitions

Collection Connection: Charles Willson Peale is one of the most influential figures in American art—he had a large artistic family who collectively helped shape the image of the nation. See:…

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The Summer of Nature: Discussing Architecture on Museum Way
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The Summer of Nature: Discussing Architecture on Museum Way

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Read this episode's transcript   Subscribe Now! Subscribe to be the first to listen, and head over to our social media channels to let us know what you'd like to…
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Chihuly Favorites Are Back--Permanently!
Fiori Boat by Dale Chihuly

Chihuly Favorites Are Back--Permanently!

Art & Collection Nature & Outdoor

Dale Chihuly’s “Golden Sun”, which was developed for Crystal Bridges to complement the backdrop of the Ozark forest, is in the North Forest near the food court area.   Niijima…

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New Podcast Episode: Our Favorite Female Artists
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New Podcast Episode: Our Favorite Female Artists

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“I’m totally psyched [Vanessa German’s] coming to the museum [in April]. She’s one of my favorite female artists. I connect to her personally because she talks about not having a…
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Celebrating Black History on Museum Way
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Celebrating Black History on Museum Way

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Raven Cook Raven is a Museum Educator and oversees the Crystal Bridges African American Summer Institute professional development program. Raven has a commitment to educating all people on the life…
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#ArtistatCB: Will Wilson
Will Wilson

#ArtistatCB: Will Wilson

Art & Collection At the Museum Exhibitions
At Crystal Bridges, we’re committed to exploring the unfolding story of America. Through the 2014 State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now exhibition, the museum introduced 102 artists who…
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New Podcast Episode! Talking with Rod Bigelow and Sandy Edwards
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New Podcast Episode! Talking with Rod Bigelow and Sandy Edwards

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Rod Bigelow has served as executive director of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art since 2013, guiding all facets of the museum’s development and reflecting his more than 20 years…
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New Podcast Episode! Exploring The Beyond
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New Podcast Episode! Exploring The Beyond

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Eleven. the restaurant at Crystal Bridges, specializes in modern American comfort food with an emphasis on traditions that hail from the “High South” region: the Ozarks. The robust cuisine of…
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We The People: A Community Installation
Nari Ward, We the People (black version) - black wall with colorful shoelaces

We The People: A Community Installation

Art & Collection

As you enter our newly designed Early American Art Galleries, you’re welcomed by the three most recognizable words from the United States Constitution: We the People. Artist Nari Ward is…

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