Community Calendar

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS’ characters posed in the style of a family portrait. As witnessed throughout the show, the relationships between the figures can be complex, familiar, and astonishingly heartfelt entryways into human emotions.

Vertical performance artists BANDALOOP are returning to the Momentary!

2025 Artists in Residence BANDALOOP premiere their newest work, FLOCK, created onsite during their winter residency. Fresh from Broadway and the international stage, BANDALOOP brings immersive storytelling and groundbreaking creativity.

Inspired by the audacious will of migratory birds, FLOCK gathers the audience for a journey of vertical performances featuring live music. This world premiere includes elements of theatre, performance art, and dance in a collective migration through the Momentary’s architecture.

You’re invited to experience FLOCK in two ways:

Gather together for the free public performances at the beginning and end of each show in Arvest Bank Courtyard,
Or, reserve a ticket and join the full 90-minute journey, moving as one flock in and out of the building for the full migration story.
However you choose to see these innovators of vertical performance, this is not a show to miss. With FLOCK, BANDALOOP challenges what is possible in order to transform our relationship with ourselves, one another, and the worlds we inhabit.

FLOCK premieres Saturday, June 7, with preview performances on Friday, June 6.

See you there.

Runtime: Approximately 90 min.

Choreographed and Directed by Melecio Estrella and Damara Ganley.
Original composition and live music by Destani Wolf and Ben Juodvalkis.

FLOCK is supported by The New England Foundation of the Arts (NEFA).

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

Invitational show featuring local artists. The theme is Gotahold Brewing's mascot, The Raven.

On May 26, 2024, a large storm system swept through Northwest Arkansas, generating an EF-2 tornado that caused significant damage to the Rogers area. Crystal Bridges was severely impacted by the storm.

Members are invited to come and learn about the incredible work being done to restore and enhance our gardens, outdoor sculptures, and green spaces. Members will hear directly from the Trails and Grounds team as they lay out their vision for the future while highlighting what has been achieved in the last year.

Members can enjoy a cash bar in the South Lobby before heading into the Great Hall at 5:30 PM for the talk.

The event is free, but registration is required. Register online or by calling Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Not a member yet? Join today to enjoy priority access to concerts and member-only events all year long.

Join us for our Tastemakers series in June as beloved owners of The Bagel Shop in Little Rock bring their new dinner concept to Northwest Arkansas. Rex’s Neighborhood Restaurant is a pop-up event that’s going to be in town for four days only!

This restaurant pop-up coincides with our artists-in-residence BANDALOOP’s performance of their new work, FLOCK. Think of this as the perfect dinner and performance pairing; Rex’s pushing culinary boundaries, BANDALOOP pushing the boundaries of vertical movement and artistic expression.

Whether you’re coming for the food, the performance, or both, you’re sure to have the hottest ticket in town! Secure your reservation today.

Reservations are $5, reserve online or at the Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.

Ticket is for reservation only. All food and drink will be available for purchase at menu price. The cost of reservation tickets will be applied towards your final bill.

Softened edges of heavy river stones and lines on a lover’s face in the summer sun. These encounters carry the touch of time; an intrinsic force that (if we’re lucky) draws us further into ourselves and towards one another. Elder seeks to honor the effort of time, through artworks that speak to an insistence of queer people living and loving in the face of often insurmountable odds.

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

Join us for Teen Takeover at the Momentary! In collaboration with AR Roller Skate Crew, this is your chance to celebrate Pride through roller skating, music, and artmaking. AR Roller Skate Crew will provide skates (or feel free to bring your own!), and all skating skill levels are welcome.

Whether you’re in the mood to move, get creative, or just chill with friends, we’ve got skates, an artmaking station, plenty of board games, and snacks ready for you!

Parents/Guardians—Want to stick around? After you drop off your teen, enjoy our Tower Bar.

Free, tickets required. Reserve your spot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.

Join us for a delightful evening celebrating fireflies at the Campus Parking Plaza!

As part of our week-long celebration of National Garden Week, learn about the enchanting firefly from Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists and entomologists. Discover how to be a firefly steward by creating a firefly habitat, understanding flash patterns, and exploring the lifecycle of these magical insects. Enjoy glow-in-the-dark art activities and embark on an expert-guided search for fireflies in the North Forest.

It will be a fantastic night of fun for the whole family!

Free, no tickets required.