Festival celebrates artistic excellence through performances, cuisine, and community collaboration
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will host its annual Art Fair October 4 and October 5, celebrating unique craftmanship and creativity. The Art Fair will be held throughout Crystal Bridges and its scenic trails and grounds: including the Great Hall, South Lawn, Frank Lloyd Wright Bachman-Wilson Lawn, and Walker Landing. The festival will host artists from across the country, with artist workshops, art making, music, food, and more.
More than 70 talented artists from across the nation will come together to showcase a vibrant array of arts and crafts spanning every medium. Artists will showcase everything from zero-waste, ethically made clothing to creations featuring fossils, drawings, paintings, wood, metal, mixed media, jewelry, sculpture, and more. The festival is free and open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming artists, collectors, families, and art lovers of all ages. New this year, teen artists will also display and sell original artwork in the Teen Art Market.
Crystal Bridges members are invited to mingle with the Art Fair artists ahead of the festival on Friday, October 3, enjoying treats from Eleven and an opportunity to visit with the artists in a quieter setting.
On Saturday, October 4, visitors can experience the Art Fair ahead of the crowds with an exclusive sneak peek. From 8:30 to 10 a.m., an early access ticket grants festivalgoers first entry into the Art Fair, along with a complimentary beverage and sweet treat. Tickets for the Early Bird Preview are $20 ($18 for members). Tickets can be purchased online in advance.
For more information about the Crystal Bridges Art Fair, visit the museum’s website.
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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 14 million visitors across its spaces, with no cost for admission. Crystal Bridges was founded in 2005 as a non-profit charitable organization by arts patron and 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 world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie. A rare Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house was preserved and relocated to the museum grounds in 2015. Home of the prestigious Don Tyson Prize for the Advancement of American Art and Tyson Scholars of American Art Program, Crystal Bridges offers public programs including lectures, performances, classes, and teacher development opportunities. Some 478,375 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), conceived as a platform for the art, food, and music of our time. In 2026, Crystal Bridges will complete a 114,000 square foot expansion that will allow the museum to expand access for all. For more information, visit CrystalBridges.org. The museum is located at 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712.
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