A journey to Crystal Bridges
Visit Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art—the first major institution in fifty years dedicated to the history of American art, housed in one of the most spectacular museum structures in the U.S. if not the world, designed by world-renowned architect, Moshe Safdie.
The brainchild of Walmart heiress Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges, has, since its founding, become a major pilgrimage site for art enthusiasts and the home to a growing number of American art masterpieces. In February 2020, the museum opened an entirely new satellite building: The Momentary, a 63,000 square foot space dedicated to contemporary art.
- Experience Crystal Bridges in the company of an experienced Art Educator
- Hear from the museum's curatorial team
- Tour significant area art sites
- Enjoy luxury accommodations and fine dining
- Receive expert guidance with any art purchases
- Leadership by an experienced Art Educator, a dynamic and highly-educated expert in art history, contemporary art education, and art collecting
- Accommodations at a luxury hotel
- Fine dining and cocktails at exciting, art-connected Bentonville destinations
- Kickoff summit discussing the state of contemporary art, the story of Crystal Bridges, and an overview of what will be seen and why
- Full day experience of Crystal Bridges and The Momentary—with opportunities to hear from the museum's curatorial team
- An expert Artful Advisory team to help guide any interest you may have in purchasing works
- Visits to other significant Bentonville sites, such as the 21c Museum Hotel, James Turrell's The Way of Color (one of his Skyspaces), and the Walmart Museum
- Lunches, cocktails, and dinners with the Bentonville art community
- The Artful digital dossier, supplementing your trip with information about all venues, and individuals visited as well as expert tools and recommendations for further research, travel and collecting
I like art but am not an expert. Will this trip be right for me?
Absolutely. Artful Jaunts are tailored to every level of aficionado—from expert collectors to those just starting out, there's something for everyone.
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