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Welcome to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s online news and media room. Members of the media may view and download information about the museum, exhibitions, and programs, as well as download high-resolution images.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces Director and Plans for New Arts Venue

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces Director and Plans for New Arts Venue

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Unveils 2018 Exhibitions to include U.S. Debut of Soul of a Nation; O’Keeffe alongside Today’s Artists; and Contemporary Art through a Native North American Lens

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Unveils 2018 Exhibitions to include U.S. Debut of Soul of a Nation; O’Keeffe alongside Today’s Artists; and Contemporary Art through a Native North American Lens

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Northwest Arkansas’ Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector Generates $131M in Economic Activity

Northwest Arkansas’ Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector Generates $131M in Economic Activity

4,647 jobs, $131.2M direct impact, $3.4M local taxes, $63.7M event spending.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents two new focused exhibitions, highlighting recent acquisitions

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents two new focused exhibitions, highlighting recent acquisitions

Elephants and chimpanzees intricately depicted in detailed monochrome artwork.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces the 2017-18 Class of Tyson Scholars

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces the 2017-18 Class of Tyson Scholars

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June at Crystal Bridges includes: Chihuly Exhibition, Architecture, Summer Camps and More!

June at Crystal Bridges includes: Chihuly Exhibition, Architecture, Summer Camps and More!

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces the Windgate Educational Excellence through the Arts Endowed Fund

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces the Windgate Educational Excellence through the Arts Endowed Fund

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Crystal Bridges includes: Red Carpet After-Party, Annual Garden Party, Spotlight Talks and More!

Crystal Bridges includes: Red Carpet After-Party, Annual Garden Party, Spotlight Talks and More!

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Previews New Entrance and North Forest to Debut with Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Previews New Entrance and North Forest to Debut with Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest

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April at Crystal Bridges includes: Art Symposium, Multicultural Celebrations, Distinguished Speakers and Farewell to Border Cantos

April at Crystal Bridges includes: Art Symposium, Multicultural Celebrations, Distinguished Speakers and Farewell to Border Cantos

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March at Crystal Bridges includes: Spring Break Specials, Border Cantos, and More

March at Crystal Bridges includes: Spring Break Specials, Border Cantos, and More

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents Border Cantos: Sight & Sound Explorations from the Mexican-American Border

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents Border Cantos: Sight & Sound Explorations from the Mexican-American Border

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February at Crystal Bridges includes: A New Exhibition, Valentines Events, and More

February at Crystal Bridges includes: A New Exhibition, Valentines Events, and More

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Expands Access through Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Expands Access through Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

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January at Crystal Bridges includes: Farewell to Temporary Exhibits, Tween Night, and Concert by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

January at Crystal Bridges includes: Farewell to Temporary Exhibits, Tween Night, and Concert by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

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December at Crystal Bridges: The Art of American Dance programs, Artist Nick Cave, and special New Year’s Celebrations!

December at Crystal Bridges: The Art of American Dance programs, Artist Nick Cave, and special New Year’s Celebrations!

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Looks Back at Impact of First Five Years

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Looks Back at Impact of First Five Years

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November at Crystal Bridges includes: New Exhibition, A Film Festival, and Dance, Dance, Dance!

November at Crystal Bridges includes: New Exhibition, A Film Festival, and Dance, Dance, Dance!

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents first major traveling exhibition to explore art related to dance in The Art of American Dance

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents first major traveling exhibition to explore art related to dance in The Art of American Dance

Impressionistic painting of ballerinas in white tutus dancing against a deep blue-green background.
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