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Visionary leaders join the Art Bridges board
Alice Walton, Art Bridges founder
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Art Bridges, a new foundation dedicated to expanding access to American art across the country, has assembled a roster of industry leaders for its board of directors. Founded by patron of the arts and philanthropist Alice Walton, Art Bridges strives to bring great works of American art out of storage and into communities across the country. The foundation partners with museums of all sizes and locations, providing financial and strategic support of exhibition development, collection loans and programs designed to engage new audiences. “The remarkable individuals who have agreed to join the Art Bridges board of directors...
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Utah MFA showcases Art Bridges & Smithsonian loans
Salt Lake Tribune Online “Utah art lovers get a chance, starting this weekend at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, to view four paintings that are considered masterpieces — which begs the question: What is a masterpiece?”
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Art Bridges in National Review
“Art Bridges is the new foundation established by Alice Walton in 2017 “to focus on sharing outstanding works of American art across the country.” I admire her. A few years ago, she established the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark. Starting a new museum from scratch takes passion, vision, good sense, and lots of money, and now she’s building a foundation to help other museums.”
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Art Bridges hires Paul R. Provost as CEO
Bentonville, AR – Paul R. Provost, Ph.D. has been selected as chief executive officer (CEO) of Art Bridges Foundation (Art Bridges). He will begin his tenure on Aug. 5. Art Bridges is a pioneering new foundation dedicated to dramatically expanding access to American art across the country. Founded by patron of the arts and philanthropist Alice Walton, Art Bridges strives to bring great works of American art out of storage and into communities across the country through collaborative development and funding of exhibitions, collection loans and programs designed to reach new audiences. “We are delighted to welcome Paul as our new CEO,”...
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