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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will be closed Monday, May 13, to prepare for the visit of Antiques Roadshow. We will return to normal hours of operation Wednesday, May 15.

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There Is No Art Without Agriculture: A Look Into Crystal Bridges’ Partnership with Communiversity

There Is No Art Without Agriculture: A Look Into Crystal Bridges’ Partnership with Communiversity

Activities & Education People & Community Teens

Discover what’s happening with Crystal Bridges’ partnership with Communiversity and the young scholars who bring it to life.

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Celebrating Women Artists: Marking Women's History Month at Crystal Bridges
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Celebrating Women Artists: Marking Women's History Month at Crystal Bridges

Art & Collection People & Community

To celebrate Women’s History Month, members of the Crystal Bridges’ Women’s Employee Resource Group shared a few of their favorite works by women artists.

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Planting Cempasúchil Flowers for Dia de los Muertos
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Planting Cempasúchil Flowers for Dia de los Muertos

People & Community
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Crystal Bridges Announces the Departure of Senior Director Sandy Edwards

Crystal Bridges Announces the Departure of Senior Director Sandy Edwards

People & Community
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George Catlin and Native American Art: A Conversation with MONAH

George Catlin and Native American Art: A Conversation with MONAH

Art & Collection People & Community
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Happy Lunar New Year from Crystal Bridges
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Happy Lunar New Year from Crystal Bridges

People & Community

Learn about the origins of this holiday and how it is celebrated across Asia and the world.

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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Teachers and Students
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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Teachers and Students

Activities & Education People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by students and educators who have enjoyed the museum’s free school programs.

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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Sally Clifton
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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Sally Clifton

People & Community

Meet Guest Services Associate Sally Clifton, who is celebrating 10 years at Crystal Bridges.

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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors (Part II)
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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors (Part II)

People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by members of our community.

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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Carol Roberts
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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Carol Roberts

People & Community

Meet Group Tours Associate Carol Roberts, who is celebrating 14 years at Crystal Bridges.

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Meet Some 10-Plus-Year Volunteers
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Meet Some 10-Plus-Year Volunteers

People & Community Volunteer Spotlight

Get to know some of the museum’s volunteers who have been volunteering since the beginning: 10+ years!

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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Jennifer Dunham
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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Jennifer Dunham

People & Community

Meet Director of Internal Communications Jennifer Dunham, who is celebrating 12 years at Crystal Bridges.

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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Trisha Parker
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Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Trisha Parker

People & Community

Meet Preparator and Mountmaker Trisha Parker, who is celebrating 10 years at Crystal Bridges.

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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Staff
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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Staff

People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by the museum’s staff members.

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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors
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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Visitors

People & Community

Join us in reminiscing on our first decade by browsing meaningful memories submitted by members of our community.

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6 Fall Programs Building Community Through Art
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6 Fall Programs Building Community Through Art

At the Museum People & Community

Come join in these free events intended to build meaningful relationships and support communities through art.

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Meet Our 10-Year’d Staff: Alison Nation
Alison Nation

Meet Our 10-Year’d Staff: Alison Nation

People & Community

Meet Marketing Director Alison Nation, who is celebrating 13 years at Crystal Bridges this December. 

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Remembering the Elaine Massacre
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Remembering the Elaine Massacre

People & Community

On the 102nd anniversary of the Elaine Massacre, consider taking a few moments in remembrance to learn more.

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Checking In with the 2021 ASAP Program Artists and Agencies
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Checking In with the 2021 ASAP Program Artists and Agencies

People & Community
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A Q&A with Artist Leah Grant
Artist Leah Grant

A Q&A with Artist Leah Grant

People & Community

Get to know Fayetteville-based artist Leah Grant, who lends her expertise to offer creative artmaking activities, poetry, and mental health resources for our Art Mends: Reflect and Connect kit.

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