http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/The latest news from Crystal Bridges9391http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/http://www.crystalbridges.org/images/crystalbridges_logo.gifhttp://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=61Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:29:20 -0500Don't miss Lunchtime movie @ the Massey! Friday, June 26 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Next Friday, we will present the documentary, Jean Draper, which is a fascinating glimpse into an embroidery artist’s studio practice.  In the film Ms. Draper shares the various phases of experimentation and labor that go into a work, from those germinating bits of inspiration that start the process to the technical experiments in surface manipulation that make the work complete.  Art lovers and artists of all sorts...http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=60Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:52:25 -0500   Experience Art is a small area just inside the front doors of Crystal Bridges at the Massey.  The space is full of creative activities that correspond with each exhibition and are geared toward the young and young at heart! Relating to our current exhibition, Through the Needle's Eye, we have two fun activities involving fibers and stitching - sewing cards and potholder looms.  The cards feature beautiful illustrations that keep even the youngest visitors engaged.  Gallery...http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=59Fri, 29 May 2009 10:32:32 -0500 Sue Ann Pekel, left, (with Kate Loague, Crystal Bridges' Head of Community Programs) reads to children during Let's Read A Picture at the Bentonville Public Library. Sue Ann Pekel, Children's Librarian at the Bentonville Public Library has been a great supporter of Learning Experiences at Crystal Bridges. She is dedicated to teaching children through stories, but she also thinks art plays an important role.  Sue Ann shares her thoughts in her own words: "As a children’s librarian, I have...http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=58Thu, 14 May 2009 10:41:13 -0500 EGA member, Barbi McPhee Members of the Bella Vista chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (Barbi McPhee, Denyce Merkel, Jenny Coleman, Bonnie Anderson, Donna Hagaman) and Crystal Bridges' Head of Communities Programs Kate Loague spent Saturday at the CBMAA offices preparing stitching kits for the upcoming Girl Scout project Stitched Together: Individually and Collectively. The project is a response to an EGA collaborative five panel tapestry entitled America the Beautiful, which will...http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=57Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:20:45 -0500This is the last weekend to view Proof Positive: Master Prints from the Collection of Fisk University Galleries Gallery Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (last day of exhibition) This exhibition presents 40 prints and examples of printing blocks, and plates telling the story of African-American printmaking in the 20th century and representing many generations of artists from the Harlem Renaissance to present.http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=56Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:22:28 -0500Thirty-five teens gathered for food, fun and poetry writing, followed by performances in a "poetry slam" on Friday, April 3rd.  The participants were charged with finding an exhibited work in the gallery and writing their thoughts down on the spot!  It was no easy task, but the teens persevered.  Here's a sampling of some of the poems, and the artists who wrote them. Indron Samalonathon           My Character, by Indron Samalonathon My inspiration comes to mind A piece of music at...http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=55Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:25:00 -0500This Friday, April 3rd from 5:00-6:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges at the Massey will be hosing First Friday Feature for Teens -- Prints & Poems: All Rapped Up! This program is just for teens, so please come for some rap writing, a poetry slam and Soul Food samplings!  Click for more information.http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=54Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:33:57 -0500Second Installation of The Fenceworks Gallery Coming to Crystal Bridges Construction Site While our museum is under construction, students at area schools have been developing artworks for the fence that secures the site at the entrance, located along Northeast J Street in Bentonville. Over 200 feet long, this fence gives ample room to display The Fenceworks Gallery.  First started in 2006, this project has become an important part of art education for area students and teachers alike and a...http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=53Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:04:20 -0500Come to the Massey tomorrow for Lunchtime Movies @ the Massey Thursday, March 19th from 11:00 a.m.- Noon. Elizabeth Catlett: Sculpting the Truth and Art:21: Time - Martin Puryear This is a free, drop-in brown bag program, showcasing films that relate to our current exhibition, Proof Positive.  Click for more information.http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=52Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:00:28 -0500   Photo courtesy Chris Sooter   Blake Sooter, 7, a first grade student at R.E. Baker Elementary in Bentonville, visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on March 10, 2009, with his parents Chris and Wendy Sooter.  Blake was very excited to see the Kindred Spirits painting on display and was impressed to see the description that read "courtesy of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas."  Thank you, Blake!http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=51Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:26:58 -0500March 8th Lecture and Reception.  Richard J. Powell, Ph.D., of Duke University, lead a special ArtViews lecture that examined modern and contemporary African-American art and printmaking, using examples of artists on view in the Massey exhibition, Proof Positive. Guests attended a reception at the Massey after the lecture. All photos courtesy of Andy Ballestra. Dr. Powell at Old High Middle School in Bentonville Dr. Powell and friends @ the Massey Dick & Nancy Trammel speak to Prof. John...http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=50Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:27:34 -0500Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – A Look at the Building Free drop-in lecture @ the Bentonville Public Library, Walmart Room 405 S. Main St., Bentonville Bob Workman, executive director, examines the museum through photographs, stories, drawings and explains the challenges of building in the woods over water. Click for more information.http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=49Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:21:26 -0600Please join us for an engaging lecture this Sunday with Dr. Richard Powell of Duke University, at Old High Middle School in Bentonville, followed by a reception and book signing @ the Massey.  Click for details. http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=48Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:44:19 -0600  21 kids attended the Massey for a Discover Art program related to our current exhibition, Proof Positive. Kids were asked to create a sketch of what their picture would become when printed on paper, and the results ranged from complex to entertaining!                                      http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=47Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:29:43 -0600Don't miss Lunchtime Movies @ the Massey Friday, February 27th,  Noon - 1:00 p.m. Romare Bearden: Visual Jazz and The Life and Art of William H. Johnson. Click for more information.http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=46Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:53:21 -0600ArtBuzz: A Printmaker's Point of View Friday, Feb. 20th 11:00 a.m. - Noon Featuring John Newman, U of A Professor and Crystal Bridges' Ben Edwards. ArtBuzz is a free drop-in public gallery talk best for adults and teens – no registration. Free coffee and biscotti provide the buzz!http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=45Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:22:27 -0600 Wow! About 90 people attended a great presentation by Fisk University Professor and artist, Ted Jones. After the conversation, Chief Curator Chris Crosman mingles with Professor Jones at the Massey. Gallery attendees check out the Proof Positive exhibition.http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=44Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:24:02 -0600Thursday, February 12th 5:30-6:30 p.m. @ the Bentonville Public Library Proof Positive: A Conversation with Crystal Bridges' chief curator Chris Crosman, Fisk Gallery curator Dr. Victor Simmons, and Fisk professor Ted Jones.  6:30-8:00 p.m. @ the Massey Join us at the gallery following A Conversation for a free preview of the exhibition and a reception! Saturday, February 14th 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. @ the Massey Proof Positive exhibition opens! Free and open to the public. See Massey...http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=42Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:15:55 -0600Don't miss out! This is the last weekend to view the incredibly popular exhibition, PostSecret, at the Massey. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday 10-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. If you can't make it this weekend, be sure to see our next exhibition, Proof Positive, opening Saturday, February 14th.http://www.crystalbridges.org/Blog/?id=41Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:04:55 -0600Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces two new sculptures to our collection: James Turrell's as yet untitled "Skyspace" and Mark di Suvero's "Lowell's Ocean".  Lowell's Ocean, Mark di Suvero. © M. di Suvero. Courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper Gallery, New York. Photo: Jeffrey Price.  Click for larger image. Bob Workman held a museum update last Thursday describing the new additions that will be placed on the walking trail leading from downtown Bentonville to the Museum...