The Momentary

On Aug 18, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine announced four new appointments, including Lisako McKyer, PhD, MPH, FAAHB; Yerko Berrocal, MD, MHPE; Kevin Kunkler, MD; and Jasmin Bland, MBA.  McKyer has joined the school as Vice Dean for Faculty…

When Crystal Ude-Stall and her husband, Alan, relocated to Northwest Arkansas from their native Nebraska five years ago, they did so seeking the tranquility of an empty nest home by the water.  What they found was an exciting second act…

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…

C3 Presents — the Austin-based concert promoters responsible for festivals such as Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo — and New York-based TRIADIC have announced the FORMAT festival, which will premier in Bentonville on Sept. 23-25 at the privately-owned Sugar…

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced Tuesday that Olivia Walton will become the new chairperson of the museum’s board of directors. Founder Alice Walton, who has held the chairperson role since the museum’s opening, will transition into the position…

Numbers down across the state, but virtual programs helping fulfill missions Photography provided by Crystal Bridges Museum Museums across the state have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. While they closed temporarily to the public beginning in mid-March, many…

One of Arkansas’ premier art institutions will be opening its doors after closing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary will be opening up to the public on Wednesday, June 10. According…

Although a reopening date has not been set yet, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary are expecting to make an announcement next week. According to the public relations director of Crystal Bridges Museum, Beth Bobbitt, the museum…

by Tyler Hale Northwest Arkansas is developing a reputation for having a world-class art scene, and that reputation rests largely on the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. With a collection of American art that spans the colonial era to…