Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

“"Sheyahtse," Warrior” is one of six stunning artworks included in Jeri Redcorn’s artist commission for the Crystal Bridges permanent collection of Indigenous art. Jeri Redcorn, the mother of Caddo pottery, is known for reviving traditional Caddo pottery, influencing the next generation of ceramicists. See “"Sheyahtse," Warrior” today at “American Sunrise: Indigenous Art at Crystal Bridges” : https://bit.ly/3NDlJMx ?? More of Jeri Redcorn’s commissioned works will be included in the reinstallation of the museum’s galleries, opening in 2026. ?? Jeri Redcorn, "Sheyahtse" Warrior, 2024, hand-dug clay, carved, incised, and kiln-fired, 12 1/2 × 11 1/2 × 10 3/4 in. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2024.75.

The 2025 Crystal Bridges and the Momentary visual arts lineup is here ? Get ready to explore a wide range of works including drawings, paintings, sculptures, photography and more, from past and present cultural icons. ?? Crystal Bridges “KAWS: FAMILY” | March 15, 2025 – July 28, 2025 “Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture” | September 13, 2025 – January 26, 2026 ?? The Momentary “Best in Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography” | November 23, 2024 – April 13, 2025 “The Prison Concerts: Folsom And San Quentin (Jim Marshall’s Photographs of Johnny Cash)” | May 24, 2025 – October 12, 2025 “Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul” | May 24, 2025 – October 12, 2025 “The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press” | May 24, 2025 – June 7, 2026 Learn more about the 2025 exhibition lineup and join us for a year full of art and new experiences: https://bit.ly/4eEymSs

Your museum is growing, join us on the journey ?? ??♀? ?? As the United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will celebrate a milestone event of its own: the opening of our expanded galleries and facilities, increasing our building’s size by 50 percent. This exciting addition, designed by world-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie (Safdie Architects) will add 100,000 square feet of galleries, studios, dining options, event spaces, and more where you, our guests, can enjoy and explore even more American art, admire the natural beauty of the Ozarks, and experience creativity and community. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O40wLJ

?? Jeffrey Gibson is an interdisciplinary artist and member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent. Growing up across major urban centers in the United States, Germany, and Korea, Gibson brings a unique perspective to their art, weaving together their Choctaw-Cherokee heritage with global influences that span club culture, queer theory, fashion, politics, literature and art history. Watch to learn how Gibson was inspired to make their artwork “What We Want, What We Need,” on view now at “American Sunrise: Indigenous Art at Crystal Bridges.” ?? https://bit.ly/3NDlJMx This is an excerpt of an oral history interview between Jeffrey Gibson and creator of Indigenous art Jordan Poorman Cocker, (July 12th, 2024)

In celebration of Veterans Day and our 13th birthday, we will be offering free admission to “Knowing the West,” to veterans, active-duty military, and their families through December 31 presented by Cox Communications. “On behalf of the more than 300 Arkansas-based Cox employees, including many among them who have served honorably, we are grateful for the opportunity for Cox Mobile to extend free visitation to veterans to ‘Knowing the West’ through the end of December,” said Cox Arkansas Vice President Tina Gabbard. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YYiZQi

Where we are vs where we started ?? 13 years ago today, on 11-11-11, we opened our doors with a mission of welcoming all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature and architecture. Since then, the museum has welcomed millions of visitors from across the country and around the world. Our 100,000-square-foot expansion is underway, aiming to provide new ways to bring American stories to life. And now you’re ALL invited to celebrate our birthday ?? Join us today from 1PM to 6PM, for drop-in artmaking, a birthday scavenger hunt through the galleries, and more. Tap the link for more details, and we’ll see you soon: https://bit.ly/40BOT6c

This is your sign to intern at Crystal Bridges and The Momentary ?? Whether you’re a rising high school senior, a college graduate continuing your education, or somewhere in between on your learning journey, we offer diverse, hands-on opportunities for you to create career-defining experiences. In addition to working in your primary job area, all interns experience a comprehensive overview of museum departments, providing a big-picture understanding of the many museum career options available. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-4Vr5vd

Last week, we announced that applications are now open for the next (2025-2026) cohort of Tyson Scholars of American Art. Today, we celebrate the 2024-2025 Tyson Scholars. These individuals are bringing critical perspectives and understanding to American art. We look forward to seeing the wonderful work they do in this residency and beyond: ?Fletcher Coleman, PhD ?Lexington Davis ?Amy Kahng ?Julie L. McGee, PhD ?Angela Pastorelli-Sosa The Tyson Scholars of American Art program is a residential research and writing-focused fellowship for interdisciplinary scholars has been expanding the boundaries of investigation into American art since its inception in 2012 thanks to support from the Tyson Family Foundation and Tyson Foods, Inc. Read more about the program, or apply for the 2025-2026 cohort, here: https://bit.ly/3YLxdUx

We’re excited to see the next generation of medical education come to life on the Crystal Bridges campus. Congratulations to Alice L. Walton School of Medicine on achieving preliminary accreditation. We can’t wait to see AWSOM faculty, staff, and students on the Crystal Bridges trails. ??

Matt Boring, MS, CRC, CEC is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?