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Volunteer Spotlight: Nadene Kranz
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nadene Kranz

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Activity: Make An Eerie Pop-Up Book
create an eerie pop-up book art activity; image shows a painted and decorated pop-up card featuring a tree, fence, and birds

Activity: Make An Eerie Pop-Up Book

Activities & Education

Learn about Will Barnet’s work Summer Night, then make a pop-up book inspired by the painting.

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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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20,000 Plants Added to Crystal Bridges’ Roof
image of a green roof at crystal bridges surrounding the garrison lobby dome. the green roof features 20,000 plants

20,000 Plants Added to Crystal Bridges’ Roof

Nature & Outdoor
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10 Years of Meaningful Memories, Submitted by Staff
a staff member dressed as rosie the riveter receives a kiss from her husband

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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Ready for In American Waters? Here’s Your Maritime Glossary 
Ships sailing the ocean

Ready for In American Waters? Here’s Your Maritime Glossary 

Exhibitions
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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
Unfinished canoe being built in wood and carved by a Marshallese community member

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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Volunteer Spotlight: Aditee Wadadekar
staff member aditee wadadekar stands in front of a work by julie mehretu

Volunteer Spotlight: Aditee Wadadekar

Volunteer Spotlight

Get to know a little more about this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Aditee Wadadekar!

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Remembering the Elaine Massacre
black and white image of a crowd on Elaine Arkansas's main street.

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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Activity: Make a Collage Portrait Inspired by Backpack Items
image of a collage portrait art activity with clay; this image features several clay objects based on items found in a backpack like paper and scissors

Activity: Make a Collage Portrait Inspired by Backpack Items

Activities & Education

Learn about David Esterly’s Dr. Compton’s Letter Rack, then make a collage portrait based on items found in your backpack!

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Activity: Create Your Own Sketchbook
make your own sketchbook art activity; this image features an accordion-folded sketchbook made from paper

Activity: Create Your Own Sketchbook

Activities & Education

Learn about Mary Cassatt’s The Reader, then make your very own sketchbook.

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Your Guide to Fall Planting in Northwest Arkansas
image of the eleven bridge from outside in fall nature

Your Guide to Fall Planting in Northwest Arkansas

Nature & Outdoor

A comprehensive guide to the fall plants and trees you can see around Crystal Bridges or plant in your home garden in the Ozarks.

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Checking In with the 2021 ASAP Program Artists and Agencies
Community event in fayetteville as an artist paints on a bus

Checking In with the 2021 ASAP Program Artists and Agencies

People & Community
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10 Spaces Around Crystal Bridges You May Not Know About
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10 Spaces Around Crystal Bridges You May Not Know About

At the Museum

In celebration of our upcoming 10-year anniversary, here are 10 lesser-known spots around the museum to discover on your next visit.

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In American Waters PEMcast: Our Connection to the Sea
Large ocean waves crashing to the shore below a gray sky.

In American Waters PEMcast: Our Connection to the Sea

Exhibitions

PEMcast producer Dinah Cardin asked Crystal Bridges visitors: what is your experience with the sea?

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Poking Fun and Making Sense: Mark Dion’s Elemental Collections in Crystal Bridges at 10
Mindy Besaw, curator, American art; artist Mark Dion; Larissa Randall, curatorial assistant in Crystal Bridges at 10

Poking Fun and Making Sense: Mark Dion’s Elemental Collections in Crystal Bridges at 10

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Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Correll
volunteer Bill Correll with outdoor artwork

Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Correll

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