A world-class collection of American art, stunning architecture, and 120 acres of Ozark forest with five miles of trails. Admission to the museum is always free.
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Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
We 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.
Know thyself—lyrically! Join us in the self-portrait section of the Crystal Bridges at 10 exhibition as we explore how we can use poetry to create new visions of ourselves. By looking at examples and completing guided writing exercises, we’ll build our own lyrical self-portraits and craft ways to see into and beyond our identities, roles, and labels.
This month’s creative writing workshop will be led by guest artist Brody Parrish Craig. Originally from Louisiana, Parrish Craig is a creator and educator based in Arkansas. Their chapbook Boyish won the 2019 Omnidawn Chapbook Contest and is available from Omnidawn Press. Their poetry has appeared in New South, Hobart, Gigantic Sequins, and The Rupture, amongst other places. BPC is the editor of TWANG, a collection of creative arts from transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming folks throughout the South and Midwest US. Find more on the project at twanganthology.org.
Writing materials will be provided.
Free, registration required. Register online or by calling Guest Services at 479.657.2335.
Per CDC guidelines, guests and staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear face coverings. If guests are not vaccinated, face coverings are still required. Face coverings are still recommended for children 2 and up, unless they are vaccinated. Face coverings will be available upon entry for those who do not have one.
