MISSION:
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art welcomes all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. The museum explores the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting and preserving outstanding works that illuminate our heritage and artistic possibilities.
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:
- 15th Anniversary Year: 2026 will be a milestone year for Crystal Bridges, intersecting with the country’s semiquincentennial and the unveiling of a major expansion that will increase the museum’s footprint and reach by nearly 50%. The expansion includes new galleries, gathering spaces and educational facilities, empowering the museum to present ambitious exhibitions, host a wider range of community programs and create a welcoming environment for all. Join Crystal Bridges for a variety of events celebrating this pivotal year.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Support the 15th Anniversary and Expansion: Celebrate access, creativity and deeper engagement with American art.
- Sponsor Exhibitions: Support dynamic exhibitions that spark dialogue, inspire imagination and reflect diverse American experiences.
- School Field Trip Program: Open young minds to art, empathy and critical thinking for 350,000+ students.
- Membership: Join Crystal Bridges membership to help fund outreach that makes the power of art accessible to all.
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Endowment: 55%
- Contributions: 21%
- Other: 20%
- Ticket Sales: 4%
600 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
479.418.5700 | crystalbridges.org | Facebook | Instagram
Established: 2011
Employees: 300+
Service Area: Arkansas and beyond
Leadership
Executive Director: Rod Bigelow
Board of Directors:
Olivia Walton, Board Chair
Alice Walton, Founder & Chair Emeritus
Annemarie Dillard Jazic
Thelma Golden
Donna Morris
Hank Willis Thomas
John H. Tyson
Steuart Walton
The 2025/2026 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.