Experience The Way of Color
by James Turrell
Ever wonder why the sky is blue or how we interpret color? Visit The Way of Color, a site-specific art installation, designed by world-renowned artist James Turrell, located on the scenic hillside of the Crystal Bridges' art trail. The Skyspace contains a 10-foot diameter naked eye observatory for sky viewing. In this unique structure, discover your visual senses in an artificial lighting experience that alters the sky's hues while timed to sunset!
On Wednesdays and Fridays, just before sunset, join us in the Skyspace installation The Way of Color by artist James Turrell, located on the Art Trail. The discussion and light display lasts approximately 40 minutes and begins shortly before sunset.
There is no fee to view the Skyspace, but seating is limited, and advance tickets are required. To reserve your seat, click on the date (below) when you wish to attend, and fill out the online registration form.
Note: Each individual attending will need to fill out a separate registration form. If you are a group of 10 or more, please contact Group Tours at 479-418-5727 or email grouptours@crystalbridges.org to assist you in reservations and availability.
- Curious about the artist James Turrell? Watch an Art21 video special on the artist here
- Additional Guidelines: Food, drink, and pets will not be permitted. Please let us know if you have handicap accessible needs by calling our education department at 479-657-2333.
- Directions to the Skyspace can be found here.
Skyspace is closed for repairs and maintenance beginning and all scheduled Skyspace discussions will be suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience to those who had reservations for Skyspace discussions.
Once the required maintenance and repairs are completed, the Skyspace will be open to the public seven days a week, including a daily self-guided experience at sunrise and sunset and a facilitated experience once a week. The maintenance will improve the consistency of the Skyspace experience for our guests.
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