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.

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.

Visit the Best Friends Pet Resource Center for our Open House event to get the inside story on all things Best Friends!

* Tour the center and veterinary clinic
* Visit adoptable animals and learn about their care
* Learn about all the resources Best Friends has available for our community, from DIY bath stations to free vaccines and microchips!
* Explore the center's grounds and meet some of our Hidden Gem dogs.
*Get info on how you can get started fostering or volunteering
* Enjoy some snacks and treats

We are looking forward to seeing you here!

Tim will lead participants on the third Sunday foraging hikes and cooking workshops around the Ozark Folkways property. As the seasons change so will the available plants and how they are prepared. These zero-waste events will cover plant ID, Harvest and Reseeding, and Food Preparation.

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

NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical Society
May 20, 2025
Contact: Dave Edmark
479-521-4681
dedmark@uark.edu

Mark Pryor to speak at annual Statehood Day event June 8

Former U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor is the featured speaker at the Washington County Historical Society’s annual Statehood Day observance. The event will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at First Christian Church at 220 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.

The Washington County Historical Society is one of the only county historical groups in Arkansas continuing to observe Statehood Day with an annual address. Arkansas statehood was effective June 15, 1836. WCHS observes the anniversary each year on the Sunday before the actual date.

Pryor began his career in public service when he was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 1990. In 1998, he was elected attorney general of Arkansas where he worked to toughen laws against drunk drivers, enact legislation to protect children on the Internet, prohibit unwanted telemarketing calls and help establish an alert system to locate missing and exploited children.

Pryor was elected to the Senate in 2002 and served two terms. He worked across the aisle to pass more than 70 pieces of legislation on a range of critical issues, from consumer protection and economic development to homeland security and defense.

Pryor is currently an attorney in private practice with the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck law firm.

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.

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

Abstract art of person with short hair and large animal, featuring plants and house.
Perfect for kids aged 4 to 5, Mini Masters is a weeklong day camp led by led by local artist Paige Dirksen. Prekindergarten campers will have the chance to discover the art world through story time and gallery activities.

Then, back in the studio, we’ll explore the artmaking process with painting, collage, and sculpture for some colorful, creative fun!

Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Want to learn more about what to expect at camp? Read our Know Before You Go guide.

Camp Scholarships
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Learn more about camp scholarships.

Lunchbox Club Add-On
Want to stay at Crystal Bridges between your morning and afternoon camp sessions? Add our ALL-NEW Lunchbox Club option to your camp registration during checkout to add midday childcare and a bit of extra indoor/outdoor creative fun! (Additional registration fee required, lunch not included.) Learn more about Lunchbox Club.

Perfect for kids aged 8 to 10, Nature Explorers is a weeklong day camp led by 37 North Expeditions. Campers heading into 3rd through 5th grade will uncover the wonders of both the artistic and natural worlds along the Crystal Bridge’s art trails.

Guided by skilled naturalists and outdoor educators, campers will learn about the animals and plants of the Natural State, develop essential survival and outdoor skills, and participate in art-based experiments along the trails and creeks.

This goal-centered program nurtures problem-solving, collaboration, and imagination. With real tools and real challenges, kids learn through trial and error while developing essential skills. Join us for a week of discovery and adventure!

Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Camp Scholarships
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Learn more about camp scholarships.

Lunchbox Club Add-On
Want to stay at Crystal Bridges between your morning and afternoon camp sessions? Add our ALL-NEW Lunchbox Club option to your camp registration during checkout to add midday childcare and a bit of extra indoor/outdoor creative fun! (Additional registration fee required, lunch not included.) Learn more about Lunchbox Club.

About the Instructor: 37 North Expeditions
37 North is on a mission to spread our contagious enthusiasm for the outdoors to the next generation of explorers. Crystal Bridges and 37 North have partnered together to create outdoor experiences for youth to nurture skills, cultivate creativity, and activate adventure centered around the Crystal Bridges trails, campus, and works of art.