Crystal Bridges

On Saturday, we made our way up to Bentonville, Arkansas, to see
the Crystal Bridges Art Museum.  This is the sign
on the way in.

The entrance to the museum with a great silver tree sculpture

This building is wonderful...I have never seen anything quite like it. 
The units are grouped over the lake, with lots of glass
walls that let the light in.

One of my favorite paintings in the museum...it looked like a lot of
the landscape right outside.

Another one of my favorite paintings...I love how the
wave looks transparent..wow

Outside the building...part of the extensive gardens and a great metal sculpture. 
We didn't go outside...it was cold and raining!

This is a magnificent complex...all dedicated to American art.  It was the vision of

the daughter of Sam Walton (of Walmart).  It has been open only a year.  The crowds

were large that day...lots of families, large groups, and art enthusiasts of all kinds.

There is a large cafe and dining area, and also an auditorium for presentations.

They do some art educational activities for children.  There is just a lot going on here!

And it is definitely worth seeing....so plan a trip to Bentonville, Arkansas (of all places),

and enjoy a great time, communing with art and nature.

Arkansas Bound

Crystal Bridges Art Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas

A trail in the museum grounds

Rock Ledge trail

I am planning a little trip this fall, to see some fall foliage, some art,
and hopefully some elk!  All of these objectives are going to be found
up in Arkansas, just one state away.  A friend is going with me, and
we are planning to try to see the elk herd that is around the Buffalo River
near Harrison, in northern Arkansas.  I want to do some photography and some
painting, and some sightseeing.  I'd like to make it to the new Crystal Bridges
Art museum too, over in Bentonville.  It was the dream of one of the
Waltons (of Walmart), and the pics above show what it looks like.
It looks as if the grounds are as impressive as the art collection.
Should be a great place to take some pics and get some inspiration! 

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