Amanda DriverDirector of Fellows, Internships, and Wellness Initiatives
About Us
We partner with museums to provide strategic and financial support to get American art out of storage and into communities nationwide through our innovative and collaborative programs.
Founded in 2017by Alice Walton
Art Bridges Foundation® stems from philanthropist Alice Walton's vision to expand access to American art in all regions across the United States—a mission she began with the opening of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in 2011.
ExpandingAccess
We partner with a growing network of over 300 museums and cultural organizations to provide financial, strategic, and logistical support for exhibitions, collection loans, and programming designed to educate, inspire, and deepen engagement with local communities.
Our Objectives
01.
Broaden access to American art
in every region across the nation.
02.
Energize the field of American art
by exhibiting and activating works of art in exciting and innovative ways.
03.
Support museums
in deepening their connection with local communities.
04.
Inspire museums to open their vaults
as well as share important artworks, and diversify collections.
05.
Connect museums of all sizes
through collaborative partnerships and programming.
06.
Train and uplift
the next generation of museum professionals.
