Museum Way
Museum Way

Museum Way

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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Located at 600 Museum Way in Bentonville, Arkansas is Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. In this new podcast series, we’re sharing all the ins-and-outs of the museum, from the galleries to the trails, the architecture and more—you’ll learn the museum way of Crystal Bridges.

Recent Episodes

Live from Crystal Bridges with Garden Home Host, P. Allen Smith
AUG 27, 2019
Live from Crystal Bridges with Garden Home Host, P. Allen Smith

Famed gardener, TV host, author, conservationist, artist, and long-time museum friend, P. Allen Smith joins Museum Way. Allen and our host, Stace Treat swap stories about art, nature, sustainability, homes, and diversity. Allen gives us an update on Moss Mountain, the 600-acre farm in Little Rock, Arkansas, talks pollinators, aging, and more! This podcast was filmed in front of a live audience in one of the museum’s many glass reflection areas, highlighting the natural surroundings, as well as the art and architecture.  Learn more about the P. Allen Smith team's visit to Crystal Bridges, both in the galleries and on the trails HERE. 

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18 MIN
Bonus Feature: Vanessa German, A Force of LOVE
JUL 18, 2019
Bonus Feature: Vanessa German, A Force of LOVE

This bonus episode ‘gets real’ with Vanessa German, artist, activist, performer, and poet. The inspiring and emotional conversation journeys into the gallery near Vanessa’s “power figures” where she talks about the driving force behind these works, the studio visit that landed her in the groundbreaking exhibition, State of the Art, and how language and art can confront violence and trauma. 

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35 MIN
Summer in Crystal Bridges' North Forest
JUN 14, 2019
Summer in Crystal Bridges' North Forest

Hear about how 120-acres of trails and grounds is maintained, including the variety of ways landscaping compliments art, and how programs like the popular Forest Concert Series and the first-ever Museum Camp-Out help connect visitors to art and nature. This episode features Avant Gardener Coordinator, Marina McCoy, from the Horticulture Team and Sara Segerlin, Senior Manager, Public Programs and Community Engagement. View the transcript here!

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29 MIN
Building a Museum in a Natural Forest
MAY 10, 2019
Building a Museum in a Natural Forest

The museum was designed by Moshe Safdie and embodies the mission to connect visitors with the power of art and the beauty of nature. But HOW did we build a 200,000 square-foot art museum in the middle of a natural forest and ravine? 

Today, we talk to Ken Robinson, Facilities Engineer, who was on-site from the very beginning of the construction process for Crystal Bridges. Learn about the infamous "Thelma and Louise" Tulip Trees, and all the ways the museum took great care to not disrupt the natural setting, to re-purpose materials after the museum opened, and how to maintain the integrity and beauty of the building today. Hope you enjoy!   

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20 MIN
Men of Steel, Women of Wonder + Interview with Artist Laylah Ali
APR 10, 2019
Men of Steel, Women of Wonder + Interview with Artist Laylah Ali

Superman and Wonder Woman are two of the most beloved icons in American pop culture. Created in times of economic adversity and world war, these characters quickly emerged as beacons of American morality and equality, representing the ideals of truth, justice, and the American way.

The artists in Men of Steel, Women of Wonder, on view at Crystal Bridges, use Superman and Wonder Woman to explore national identity, American values, social politics, representation, and the concept of humanity.

In this episode, host Stace Treat has an exciting conversation with Men of Steel, Women of Wonder curator Alejo Benedetti. Then, Alejo sits down with Laylah Ali, an artist featured in the exhibition, to discuss her process and artworks featured in the show.

Men of Steel, Women of Wonder is on view at Crystal Bridges through April 22.

View the transcript here!

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48 MIN