Cocktails with a Curator | KAWS: FAMILY

A relaxing evening of art, drinks, and fun—served with a twist.

Join us this evening to learn about our new exhibition KAWS: FAMILY. Kick off your evening in the Garrison Lobby and learn how to make a handcrafted cocktail from our master mixologists, and then head into the exhibition to explore with Associate Curator Contemporary Art, Victor Gomez.

Spirited, laid-back, and just plain fun, this tour might become your new favorite way to explore Crystal Bridges.

Tickets are $25 ($20 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335.
Must be 21+ to attend. Ticket includes one drink (non-alcoholic options available). 

KAWS: FAMILY is organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and curated by Julian Cox, Deputy Director & Chief Curator, Art Gallery of Ontario. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presentation is curated by Alejo Benedetti.

About the Curator

Victor Gomez joined Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in the fall of 2021 as a Curatorial Assistant, Contemporary Art. In his current role as Curatorial Associate, Contemporary Art, Gomez focuses on art since 1960 and provides curatorial support in the development and implementation of curatorial projects, acquisitions, research, and content development for the ongoing exhibitions, as well as the facilitation of the day-to-day administrative functions in the contemporary department. Gomez is a practicing artist and draws upon his 3 years of curatorial, exhibitions, and collections experience to support Alejo Benedetti, Associate Curator, Contemporary Art. Before his time at Crystal Bridges, Gomez most recently served as a Museum Associate for Exhibitions and Collections Management at the Windgate Museum of Art while pursuing his degree in Accounting from Hendrix College.