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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.
Meet Our 10-Year'd Staff: Trisha Parker
a picture of preparator trisha parker in front of rosie the riveter

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
a couple kisses in eleven during a new year's eve party

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

Exhibitions
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Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Correll
volunteer Bill Correll with outdoor artwork

Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Correll

Volunteer Spotlight
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Gift Ideas to Make Crystal Bridges Part of Your Home
crystal bridges ten-year anniversary mugs

Gift Ideas to Make Crystal Bridges Part of Your Home

Exhibitions Museum Store

From shirts and mugs to scarfs and lamps, make Crystal Bridges part of your home with these fun gifts.

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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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Looking for a Weeknight Date Night Idea? Come to Crystal Bridges.
People having drinks in Eleven

Looking for a Weeknight Date Night Idea? Come to Crystal Bridges.

At the Museum Culinary

Now through September 27, enjoy free admission to Crystal Bridges at 10 on Wednesday-Friday evenings, along with happy hour in Eleven!

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