Founder Alice Walton, Board Chair Olivia Walton, and Architect Moshe Safdie invite you to the unveiling of our new expansion and an evening celebrating the American spirit in honor of the museum’s 15th anniversary.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas
Black Tie | Under the Stars
Black Tie
Under the Stars
A Van Wyck & Van Wyck Event
Individual Ticket | $10,000
Reserve Your SeatLimited availability. Please email gala@crystalbridges.org for information.
With Gratitude to Our 2026 Table Sponsors and Hosts
Amethyst
Azurite
Quartz
Travel Accommodations and Recommendations
Dining
The Preacher's Son
A beautifully restored church turned into a modern American restaurant with an excellent wine list.
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Bar Cleeta
A chic yet cozy spot featuring small plates, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine selection.
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Junto Sushi
Japanese-inspired menu, including seasonal small plates and chef specialties, alongside an extensive list of traditional sushi.
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Mezzaluna
Pasteria and mozzarella bar offering fresh pasta, mozzarella, and gelato made fresh.
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Sunny's
A mindful approach to living with food in its natural state. Sis a health forward restaurant founded in B Arkansas. Sunny’s mission is education while serving organic, nutrient-dense food.
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Sestina
A Tuscan Steakhouse features wood fired steaks, handmade pasta, robust wine list and much more. Set in the heart of Downtown Bentonville at The Compton Hotel.
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Outdoor Art & Nature Trails
Explore our expansive grounds featuring stunning outdoor sculptures, site-specific installations, and beautiful Ozark landscapes.
America 250 Common Threads
Commemorate 250 years of American art through the stories, symbols, and interwoven experiences that shape our shared identity.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Bachman-Wilson House
A stunning example of Wright’s Usonian architecture, meticulously relocated to Crystal Bridges.
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The Momentary
Our contemporary satellite space showcasing cutting-edge visual, performing, and culinary arts in an industrial-modern setting.
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Blake St
A private wellness and social club within walking distance of 21c. It offers excellent fitness facilities, a heated outdoor pool, workspaces, and a relaxed setting to unwind.
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Walmart Museum
A private wellness and social club within walking distance of 21c. It offers excellent fitness facilities, a heated outdoor pool, workspaces, and a relaxed setting to unwind.
MORE INFOTravel Accommodations and Recommendations
Travel Accommodations and Recommendations
Dining
The Preacher's Son
A beautifully restored church turned into a modern American restaurant with an excellent wine list.
SEE MOREBar Cleeta
A chic yet cozy spot featuring small plates, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine selection.
see moreJunto Sushi
Japanese-inspired menu, including seasonal small plates and chef specialties, alongside an extensive list of traditional sushi.
see moreMezzaluna
Pasteria and mozzarella bar offering fresh pasta, mozzarella, and gelato made fresh.
see moreSunny's
A mindful approach to living with food in its natural state. Sis a health forward restaurant founded in B Arkansas. Sunny’s mission is education while serving organic, nutrient-dense food.
SEE MORESestina
A Tuscan Steakhouse features wood fired steaks, handmade pasta, robust wine list and much more. Set in the heart of Downtown Bentonville at The Compton Hotel.
SEE MOREExperiences
Outdoor Art & Nature Trails
Explore our expansive grounds featuring stunning outdoor sculptures, site-specific installations, and beautiful Ozark landscapes.
America 250 Common Threads
Commemorate 250 years of American art through the stories, symbols, and interwoven experiences that shape our shared identity.
MORE INFOFrank Lloyd Wright's Bachman-Wilson House
A stunning example of Wright’s Usonian architecture, meticulously relocated to Crystal Bridges.
MORE INFOThe Momentary
Our contemporary satellite space showcasing cutting-edge visual, performing, and culinary arts in an industrial-modern setting.
MORE INFOBlake St
A private wellness and social club within walking distance of 21c. It offers excellent fitness facilities, a heated outdoor pool, workspaces, and a relaxed setting to unwind.
MORE INFOWalmart Museum
A private wellness and social club within walking distance of 21c. It offers excellent fitness facilities, a heated outdoor pool, workspaces, and a relaxed setting to unwind.
MORE INFOTravel Accommodations and Recommendations
Dining
The Preacher's Son
A beautifully restored church turned into a modern American restaurant with an excellent wine list.
SEE MOREBar Cleeta
A chic yet cozy spot featuring small plates, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine selection.
SEE MOREJunto Sushi
Japanese-inspired menu, including seasonal small plates and chef specialties, alongside an extensive list of traditional sushi.
SEE MOREMezzaluna
Pasteria and mozzarella bar offering fresh pasta, mozzarella, and gelato made fresh.
SEE MORESunny's
A mindful approach to living with food in its natural state. Sis a health forward restaurant founded in B Arkansas. Sunny’s mission is education while serving organic, nutrient-dense food.
SEE MORESestina
A Tuscan Steakhouse features wood fired steaks, handmade pasta, robust wine list and much more. Set in the heart of Downtown Bentonville at The Compton Hotel.
SEE MOREExperiences
Outdoor Art & Nature Trails
Explore our expansive grounds featuring stunning outdoor sculptures, site-specific installations, and beautiful Ozark landscapes.
America 250 Common Threads
Commemorate 250 years of American art through the stories, symbols, and interwoven experiences that shape our shared identity.
MORE INFOFrank Lloyd Wright's Bachman-Wilson House
A stunning example of Wright’s Usonian architecture, meticulously relocated to Crystal Bridges.
MORE INFOThe Momentary
Our contemporary satellite space showcasing cutting-edge visual, performing, and culinary arts in an industrial-modern setting.
MORE INFOBlake St
A private wellness and social club within walking distance of 21c. It offers excellent fitness facilities, a heated outdoor pool, workspaces, and a relaxed setting to unwind.
MORE INFOWalmart Museum
A private wellness and social club within walking distance of 21c. It offers excellent fitness facilities, a heated outdoor pool, workspaces, and a relaxed setting to unwind.
MORE INFOMaxfield Parrish, The Lantern Bearers (detail), 1908, oil on canvas mounted on board, 40 × 32 in. (101.6 × 81.3 cm). Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2006.71 (detail)
Maxfield Parrish, The Lantern Bearers (detail), 1908, oil on canvas mounted on board, 40 × 32 in. (101.6 × 81.3 cm).
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2006.71
Sponsorship Opportunities
Amethyst
Presenting Sponsor
Azurite
Signature Sponsor
Quartz
Table Sponsor
Limited availability. Please email gala@crystalbridges.org for information.
Prefer to support without attending? Make a 100% tax-deductible contribution in lieu of attending the 2026 Gala.
Beneath the stars and among the newly expanded galleries for a once-in-a-generation celebration of art, community, and the American spirit – where history, creativity, and connection come together in unforgettable ways.
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