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Crystal Bridges Offers March Programming


February 21, 2012

A four-part art history class, a guest artist lecture and a full day of family activities are among the many public programs offered by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in March. The museum also kicks off its series of monthly educational programming for homeschoolers and continuing education programs for teachers this month.

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Renowned Collection of Hudson River School Paintings to Visit Crystal Bridges in May Paintings on loan from the New-York Historical Society


February 8, 2012

First Major Traveling Temporary Exhibition to Debut in May Renowned Collection of Hudson River School Paintings on Loan from New-York Historical Society

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Crystal Bridges Unveils Programming for February, 2012


February 2, 2012

A self-guided tour and thematic gallery talk honoring African American History Month are among the many public programming offerings available at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in February. The museum also offers the first in a series of evening events just for grown-ups.

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New Crystal Bridges Overlook Now Open


January 19, 2012

Throughout most of the construction process for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR, an elevated wooden observation deck provided pedestrians on the Crystal Bridges Trail with a view of the work in progress. Today, that deck is being dismantled because a new permanent overlook has opened on Crystal Bridges Trail. The new overlook offers panoramic views of the museum, as well as seating and landscaping.

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Crystal Bridges Unveils Programming for January, 2012


January 6, 2012

Guided tours, an evening for educators and drawing classes in the galleries are a few of the new programming options coming up in January at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The museum’s first offering of public programs is now open for registration.

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Northwest Arkansas Volunteers Graduate from Crystal Bridges’ Guide Training


December 15, 2011

More than 60 volunteers from Northwest Arkansas have recently completed training to become Gallery and Trail guides at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The program, which includes a full year of classes with museum curators and educators, prepares the volunteers to answer questions and provide insight for museum guests about all that Crystal Bridges has to offer.

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Shewmaker Gift to Support Hands-On Education at Crystal Bridges


December 8, 2011

A $1 million gift from the Jack and Melba Shewmaker family will benefit the ongoing hands-on educational programs offered at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The donation, which is part of the museum's Next Generation endowment fund, will provide supplies and ongoing maintenance for the museum's studio art experiences.

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Louvre, High, Crystal Bridges and Terra Foundation Launch Multi-year Collaboration Devoted to American Art


December 7, 2011

Museums Will Share Artwork and Develop Programs to Broaden the Dialogue about American Art Collaboration Premieres with Conference at the Louvre and Installation "New Frontier: Thomas Cole and the Birth of Landscape Painting in America"

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Crystal Bridges Selects Communications Director


November 29, 2011

Laura Jacobs has been chosen to serve as director of communications for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Jacobs will coordinate and oversee all the marketing, public relations and branding for the museum, as well as coordinating the museum's social media and internal communications. She also will serve as editor of the museum's membership magazine, which will be published three times a year.

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Veterans Day Observances and Crystal Bridges Opening Celebration Set for Nov. 11


October 18, 2011

The Veterans Day observance on the Bentonville Downtown Square on Friday, Nov. 11, will feature an extra element of celebration. This year’s event will include a ceremony celebrating the public opening of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

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Crystal Bridges: Timed Tickets Will Be Required for Opening Day Reservations now open for tickets for Museum opening on 11-11-11


October 18, 2011

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is anticipating a large number of visitors on its opening day, 11-11-11. To assure entry for all, reserved, timed tickets will be required to enter the museum from Friday, Nov. 11 through Monday, Jan. 2. Museum officials recommend reserving timed tickets well in advance.

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Celebrating the American Spirit at Crystal Bridges


October 13, 2011

Inaugural Exhibition Sponsors Announced

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Crystal Bridges Receives Funding for School Group Visits


September 22, 2011

Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Gives $10 million

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CRYSTAL BRIDGES SKYSPACE TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY


August 17, 2011

James Turrell’s “The Way of Color” is undergoing maintenance

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Walmart Donates $20 Million to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to Sponsor Admission


July 28, 2011

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art today announced a $20 million grant from Walmart to cover admission fees for all visitors. Prior to the grant, a $10 admission fee was being considered for adults.

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