Community Engagement
Our Pillars
At Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, we believe in the power of people and art to shape and sustain a just, empathetic, and creative society. Our community engagement work activates the museum’s resources and staff to build trust, welcome diverse perspectives, and nurture authentic relationships with the communities we serve.
Art in Communities
Community-Centered Museum
Access and Inclusive Programs
Art and Social Impact Accelerator (ASAP)
The Arts and Social Impact Accelerator Program (ASAP) cultivates partnerships with social service agencies and local artists in Northwest Arkansas. These partnerships incubate ideas that creatively address social issues through collaboration, arts-based solutions, and socially engaged experiences.
Art in Communities
Art in Communities meets people where they are, enhancing arts participation and improving quality of life by providing experiences that promote social connection and belonging. Traveling to underserved areas, community programming focuses on regional artists, encouraging storytelling among youth and families, social connecting, and empathy building.
Community-Centered Museum
As a community-centered museum, Crystal Bridges invites participation and collaboration with diverse local communities and transforms the museum into an inclusive gathering space for our region.
Access and Inclusive Programs
Access and Inclusive programs offer opportunities for our disability communities and seniors to connect with art, both at the museum and meeting people where they are.
Pandemic Relief
Crystal Bridges and the Momentary mobilized museum staff to help our region’s communities during the COVID-19 crisis. We consulted with 30+ partner organizations in health, social services, arts, culture, schools, and housing sectors. Learn more about our COVID-19 programs, which included Art Mends, our Social Connecting Campaign, and more.