BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will host its annual Art Fair October 3 and October 4, 2026, inviting artists of all levels from all over the country to apply. In 2026, the Art Fair will be held at Heartland Whole Health Institute on the Crystal Bridges Campus. Now in its third year, the Crystal Bridges Art Fair showcases talented artists and their work, live art demos, artist-led workshops, and more. New this year, collegiate artists are invited to apply and have the opportunity to display their work.
Artists and vendors across all mediums and across the United States are invited to apply to showcase their art at the Art Fair through June 5, 2026. To apply, artists must submit five images of their work, including a booth shot. Participating artists will be notified on June 16, 2026.
The Crystal Bridges Art Fair draws a wide range of art lovers and collectors. The Art Fair offers something for everyone, whether visitors are seasoned collectors, emerging artists, or community members. Crystal Bridges aims to support all artists at all stages in their careers.
For more information and the latest updates, visit the museum’s website and follow Crystal Bridges on social media @crystalbridgesmuseum.
WHAT: Crystal Bridges calls for teen, collegiate, and professional artists nationwide to apply to participate in the annual Crystal Bridges Art Fair.
WHEN: The Art Fair is on October 3 and October 4. Application deadlines are June 5, 2026. Artists will be notified on June 16, 2026.
WHY: To provide a platform for artists of all levels to showcase their artwork while engaging with community through Crystal Bridges’ annual Art Fair.
WHO: Featured artists, high school teens, and collegiate students that specialize in ceramics, textiles, wood, glass drawings, painting, jewelry, and more.
HOW: Artists can apply to be a part of the Art Fair through June 5, 2026. Artists must submit five pictures of their work and a booth photo.
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About Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Since opening in 2011, the museum has welcomed more than 15 million visitors across its spaces, with no cost for admission. Crystal Bridges was founded in 2005 as a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization by philanthropist Alice Walton. The collection spans five centuries of American masterworks from early American to current day and is enhanced by temporary exhibitions.
The museum is nestled on 134 acres of Ozark landscape and was designed by the world-renowned Safdie Architects. A rare Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house was preserved and relocated to the museum grounds in 2015. Crystal Bridges offers public programs including lectures, performances, classes, and teacher development opportunities, and is the home of the prestigious Don Tyson Prize for the Advancement of American Art and Tyson Scholars of American Art Program. Some 558,375 school children have participated in the Willard and Pat Walker School Visit program, which provides educational experiences for school groups at no cost to the schools.
Additional museum amenities include a restaurant, gift store, library, and five miles of art and walking trails. In February 2020, the museum opened the Momentary in Downtown Bentonville (507 SE E Street), a venue for the music, art, and food of our time. Crystal Bridges’ 114,000 square foot expansion will open to the public June 6 and 7, 2026, allowing the museum to expand access for all. For more information, visit CrystalBridges.org. The museum is located at 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712.
About Crystal Bridges Campus
Crystal Bridges Campus in Bentonville, Arkansas features 134 acres dedicated to art and wellness. It is home to three landmark institutions designed by acclaimed architecture firms: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Safdie Architects), Heartland Whole Health Institute (Marlon Blackwell Architects), and Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects). Envisioned by founder and philanthropist Alice Walton, the campus unites art, architecture, nature, education, and wellness to create transformative experiences that foster learning and enhance health and well-being. More than five miles of trails connect the iconic buildings, featuring art installations both inside and outside. The campus terrain varies from Ozark forest to display gardens, and includes streams, ponds, and Crystal Springs. In 2024, the campus received Arboretum accreditation. The campus is open daily from dawn to dusk. Additionally, the Momentary, an extension of Crystal Bridges, is located 1 mile south of campus.
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