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Discover Art Bridges

Our mission is to deliver access to meaningful experiences with art for personal and community wellbeing.

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.

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ExpandingAccess

We partner with a growing network of over 250 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.

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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.

Partners Overview

We partner with museums nationwide.

Our partners come in all sizes and are from all locations. They share a desire to reach new audiences and better connect with existing audiences through the presentation of great American art.
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    PROJECTS WE LOVE

    See how our partners have activated art and engaged with their communities.