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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art debuts Crafting America, which will be on view February 6 to May 31, 2021, with an array of programs and a virtual experience of the exhibition. Crafting America is the first exhibition at Crystal Bridges dedicated to the subject of modern and contemporary craft. With over 120 objects made from materials such as wood, glass, fiber, ceramics, metal, and more from 98 American artists, the exhibition tells a broad and inclusive story of craft in .
on view starting February 6 through May 31, 2021.
Crafting America is the first exhibition at Crystal Bridges dedicated to modern and contemporary art. The exhibition tells a broad and inclusive story of craft in the United States from the 1940s to today. The exhibition consists of over 120 objects made from wood, glass, fiber, ceramic, metal, and more from 98 artists.
“At Crystal Bridges, we strive to explore the unfolding story of American art, and this exhibition highlights the technical skill and beauty of making in the America,” said Rod Bigelow, executive director, and chief diversity & inclusion officer. “We know Crafting America will surprise and delight audiences with the creativity and innovation, and we’re excited to build on our everyday connections with craft through the exhibition, programs, and engagements.”
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary Report on 2020 Efforts to Expand Outreach and Diversify the Museum
January 13, 2021
Bentonville, Ark. – Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary report on 2020 efforts to expand outreach and diversify the museum through new initiatives, acquisitions, exhibitions, programs, as well as staff and board updates.
“In 2020, as our country navigated COVID-related challenges and grappled with racial inequities that threaten our democracy, Crystal Bridges embraced our role as a community-centered institution and committed to the ongoing work of being an anti-racist museum,” said Rod Bigelow, executive director and chief diversity & inclusion officer. “With the support of local partner organizations, we mobilized staff to meet the needs of those most vulnerable in our community, expanded access to art with the opening of the Momentary, our new satellite contemporary art space, developed more online programs