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Activity: Take a Portrait of a Friend or Family Member
picture of a self portrait

Activity: Take a Portrait of a Friend or Family Member

Activities & Education

Learn about Luigi Lucioni’s Portrait of Bob and take your own portraits of family and friends.

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Crystal Bridges Acquires Gematria by Virginia Jaramillo
Brown canvas with two orange lines across it

Crystal Bridges Acquires Gematria by Virginia Jaramillo

Art & Collection
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Martine Gutierrez and Three New Acquisitions
Martine Gutierrez artwork, Queer Rage

Martine Gutierrez and Three New Acquisitions

Art & Collection
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Crystal Bridges Acquires Work from Catherine Opie’s Portraits Series
Young man in white tank shirt with tattoos on his knees sits on a stool in front of a red background

Crystal Bridges Acquires Work from Catherine Opie’s Portraits Series

Art & Collection
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A Plant Tour of Rashid Johnson’s The Bruising
Rashid Johnson installation, The Bruising: For Jules, The Bird, Jack and Leni

A Plant Tour of Rashid Johnson’s The Bruising

Art & Collection Nature & Outdoor

Enjoy a tour of the plants currently inhabiting artist Rashid Johnson’s outdoor sculpture in the North Forest.

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Spend Father’s Day Weekend at Crystal Bridges
Adult helping child make art

Spend Father’s Day Weekend at Crystal Bridges

At the Museum

See what you can do at Crystal Bridges during Father’s Day weekend 2021.

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This Is the Day: Music and Track Notes from Community Contributors
Screenshot of Spotify playlist for This is the Day exhibition

This Is the Day: Music and Track Notes from Community Contributors

Exhibitions People & Community
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Volunteer Spotlight: Carolyn Merritt
Carolyn Merritt

Volunteer Spotlight: Carolyn Merritt

Volunteer Spotlight

Get to know a little more about this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Carolyn Merritt!

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The Centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre
Historic photo of Little Africa on Fire

The Centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre

People & Community
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Return to the Sea: In American Waters Opens at Peabody Essex Museum
19th-century painting of sailing ships on a calm sea, partly cloudy sky, flags, and a rowboat.

Return to the Sea: In American Waters Opens at Peabody Essex Museum

Exhibitions

In American Waters opens today at Peabody Essex Museum. Check out their PEMcast episode here.

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Conversations Across Collections: Ruth Asawa in Crafting America
Guest viewing basket woven hanging sculpture

Conversations Across Collections: Ruth Asawa in Crafting America

Art & Collection Exhibitions

Examine the intersection of art and craft through the work of renowned artist Ruth Asawa.

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Local Attorney Photographs Birds on the Crystal Bridges Trails
White-eyed Vireo

Local Attorney Photographs Birds on the Crystal Bridges Trails

Nature & Outdoor
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Discover LGBTQ+ Artists and Events at Crystal Bridges
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Discover LGBTQ+ Artists and Events at Crystal Bridges

Art & Collection
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Program Roundup: Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Crystal Bridges
Crystal Bridges Great Hall

Program Roundup: Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Crystal Bridges

At the Museum

At Crystal Bridges, we’re taking time to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.

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Activity: Make Animal Portraits and Learn about the Japanese Zodiac
Hands making artwork

Activity: Make Animal Portraits and Learn about the Japanese Zodiac

Activities & Education

Learn about Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s painting Little Joe with Cow. Then make your personal animal portrait.

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Activity: Create Imaginary Landscapes with Salt Dough
Artist making salt dough landscapes

Activity: Create Imaginary Landscapes with Salt Dough

Activities & Education

In today’s activity, learn about Isamu Noguchi’s Lunar Landscape and whip up some salt dough out of a few ingredients from your kitchen.

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Textures and Textiles in Crafting America
Contemporary art gallery with colorful fruit sculptures and various installations.

Textures and Textiles in Crafting America

Exhibitions

In Crafting America, craft comes front and center, featuring 120 works in ceramics, textiles, fiber, wood, metal, glass, and more unexpected materials.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Tim Slaughter
Tim Slaughter, volunteer

Volunteer Spotlight: Tim Slaughter

Volunteer Spotlight

We love to take the time to thank our amazing volunteers at Crystal Bridges. This month our Volunteer Spotlight is about Tim Slaughter!

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5 Ways to Spend Mother’s Day Weekend at Crystal Bridges
Woman and girl wearing masks viewing colorful wall art in a well-lit gallery.

5 Ways to Spend Mother’s Day Weekend at Crystal Bridges

At the Museum

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9! At Crystal Bridges, there are plenty of ways to celebrate moms, aunts, sisters, grandmothers, and friends who are mommas with art, architecture, nature, drinks, gifts, and more. 

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Get Ready for Member Double Discount Days at the Museum Store
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Get Ready for Member Double Discount Days at the Museum Store

Museum Store

Spring has arrived at the Crystal Bridges Museum Store, and the season brings new merchandise and Member Double Discount Days, May 7-11!

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