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Need a Laugh? It's A Proven Stress Reliever!

No tricks, just a handful of funny memes utilizing the Crystal Bridges art collection, and a silly joke from Executive Director Rod Bigelow! After all, laughter provides stress relief and a host of other benefits, even improving your immune system.

 

Art Memes

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A Joke from Rod Bigelow

Crystal Bridges Executive Director & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Rod Bigelow ends team Zoom meetings with a joke, a communal moment of laughter. We were able to capture one of them here for your enjoyment!

Past April Fools’ Day Posts

UFO Sighted at Crystal Bridges Art in Space Event
Robert Pruitt’s sculpture, Untitled male figure launched into space

UFO Sighted at Crystal Bridges Art in Space Event

Rumors have circulated as to how the UFO knew about the event and why it was trying to make contact with the artwork. Some have speculated that the UFO was…

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Giant Bunny Spotted on Museum Grounds
Tony Tassett, Deer

Giant Bunny Spotted on Museum Grounds

A startling discovery was made early this morning as our Protection Services team monitored cameras along the museum trails and grounds. Alongside Tony Tassett’s 12-foot-tall Deer in the North Forest was…

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The April Fool Strikes Again: Dinosaur Finds Halt Construction at Crystal Bridges          
Construction of an elevator tower

The April Fool Strikes Again: Dinosaur Finds Halt Construction at Crystal Bridges          

Nature & Outdoor

Bentonville — As workers were making improvements to Crystal Bridges’ trails last week, an unexpected discovery forced them to halt all construction while scientists study the find.  A backhoe operator…

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Museum Officials Dealing with Overnight Break-In: April Fools Prank?
Several artworks ranging from late nineteenth to twentieth century in gallery

Museum Officials Dealing with Overnight Break-In: April Fools Prank?

Art & Collection

Early this morning, curators on routine gallery walk-throughs discovered that Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art had experienced a strange break-in overnight. Despite state-of-the-art security systems, professional protection services staff,…

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Crystal Bridges to Add Water Park, Slip-and-Slide
Kid sliding down water slide

Crystal Bridges to Add Water Park, Slip-and-Slide

Architecture

With the recent addition of the historic Bachman-Wilson House, Crystal Bridges has become an architectural destination as well as a destination for art and nature.  Now the Museum plans to…

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Museum Grounds Crew Struggles to Contain Piranha Infestation in Crystal Bridges’ Upper Pond
Piranha

Museum Grounds Crew Struggles to Contain Piranha Infestation in Crystal Bridges’ Upper Pond

Nature & Outdoor

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art resides on 120 acres of Ozark forest. The building itself is nestled in the base of ravine with water from the Crystal Springs weaving…

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Striking Results of Chemical Analysis Reveal that Pigment used in Macdonald-Wright Painting Derived Entirely from Skittles
Skittles - rainbow colored candy

Striking Results of Chemical Analysis Reveal that Pigment used in Macdonald-Wright Painting Derived Entirely from Skittles

Art & Collection Nature & Outdoor

Several months ago, when a team of conservators were assessing the condition of works in the Crystal Bridges permanent collection, they noticed something strange. The pigment in Stanton Macdonald-Wright’s painting…

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