Rod Bigelow

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary have announced three executive leadership appointments as the institutions enter a new chapter following the opening of Crystal Bridges’ expansion earlier this month. Courtenay Finn has been named chief curator, Ryan …

Travelers can now enjoy the beauty of art while they wait for their flight, thanks to a partnership between Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Northwest Arkansas National Airport.  “We’re excited to collaborate with Crystal Bridges to incorporate …

Growth is how Rod Bigelow would characterize his 14 years at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. As the executive director and chief diversity and inclusion officer, he has been afforded a front-row seat to the growth the …

Rod Bigelow’s job title may read executive director and chief diversity and inclusion officer at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary, both in Bentonville, but he said the bulk of his work actually involves building: building a …

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will hold a second roundtable discussion related to maternal health on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The roundtable will be held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. It will be moderated by Olivia Walton, …

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary have appointed Susan Peacock as Chief Impact Officer, a strategic move as the museum prepares for a major expansion set to open in 2026. This new role is part of an …

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville has received a $10 million commitment from the Alice L. Walton Foundation to develop “the next generation of arts leadership.” A museum press release issued Thursday described the gift as one of …

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced Friday the debut of “Crystal Bridges at 10,” an exhibit marking the institution’s 10-year anniversary. It will be on view beginning July 11 through Sept. 27, 2021. “Crystal Bridges at 10” is an …

The Whole Health Institute will be launching construction on a new facility  in Bentonville in the upcoming year. Announced in January 2020, the Whole Health Institute is the brainchild of Walmart scion Alice Walton. The Whole Health Institute is a …

A new community space and parking deck is in development at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Working in partnership with the Amazeum, Crystal Bridges will be creating a four-acre community playscape, which will be called Convergence. This public …