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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

Bentonville, Arkansas 3,366 followers

Discover today's visual, performing, and culinary arts in a welcoming, communal space. General admission is always free.

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The Momentary is a new contemporary art space satellite to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. Situated along the Razorback Regional Greenway near 8th Street Market, we’ve transformed a decommissioned 63,000-square-foot cheese factory into a multidisciplinary space for visual and performing arts, culinary experiences, festivals, artists-in-residence, and more. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in everyday life. Explore the galleries, catch a performance, enjoy a savory bite or refreshing drink, or just hang out. The Momentary welcomes all with free general admission.

Industry

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

Company size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Bentonville, Arkansas

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

2020

Specialties

Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, and Music

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Exciting news: KaniniFest is now free to the community 🎉 Join us October 11-13 for three unforgettable days filled with immersive performances, dance workshops, drum circles, art installations, and more. Curated by artists Christopher Alexander Chukwueke and Tenisi Davis of Moja Productions, KaniniFest highlights five exceptional BIPOC playwrights and features local talent from Northwest Arkansas. We’re thrilled to extend the spirit of KaniniFest by making this experience accessible to everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, create, and celebrate diverse voices: https://bit.ly/3zaiWXj
Go behind the scenes of "Context Shift," the 11,000-square-foot mural by Carlos Rosales-Silva 🎨 https://bit.ly/3XnbEJjThis colorful artwork shows a key idea in Rosales-Silva’s work: how we see color depending on context. The vibrant colors are flipped so that what’s in the background on one side appears in the foreground on the other. The mirrored design shifts our view on how the elements blend together. See it today at the Momentary 💡 “Context Shift” was made possible through our partnership with OZ Art NWA Photos courtesy of the artist.
Recharge after work with MoPros ⭐️ This month, Kaleidoscope Collective and the Momentary are bringing you an exciting ceramics workshop with Shaye Anderson on Wednesday, August 28. Explore the art of Nerikomi, a refined Japanese technique that blends and layers colored porcelain clay to create stunning patterns. Join us for a hands-on, two-hour experience where you'll craft your own unique piece of art. All materials are provided, and finished pieces will be ready for pick up within 2 to 4 weeks at Kaleidoscope Collective in downtown Rogers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yDraab
“It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.” - Awol Erizku 🪩 "Mystic Parallax" is the first major monograph (co-published by the Momentary and Aperture) and exhibition by rising interdisciplinary artist, Awol Erizku. This groundbreaking work blends his studio practice with his in-demand editorial photography, showcasing stunning conceptual portraits of leading Black cultural figures alongside iconic symbols from across history. See "Mystic Parallax" today at the Momentary: https://bit.ly/3K3VHQC
New to the Momentary: “Context Shift” by Carlos Rosales-Silva 🎨 Spanning close to 11,000 square feet, “Context Shift” brings a vibrant makeover to the 8th Street parking garage. This mural marks the Carlos Rosales-Silva's largest mural painting to date, and we are honored to have this work on our campus! Learn more about the artist’s background and inspiration around this piece: https://bit.ly/3YemWjIA special shout out to those that assisted with the mural installation: Christine Yerie Lee, Cassidy Fritts, Edward Salas, and Armando Rosales Rivero. 💡 "Context Shift" was made possible through our partnership with OZ Art NWA™
ANNOUNCING: The first-ever KaniniFest, a three-day, single act play festival featuring plays, dance workshops, drum circles, art installations, and more, coming to the Momentary this October 11-13 🎭 Taking its name from the Indigenous Australian term 'Kanyini' meaning 'oneness,' the festival celebrates the profound connections between the land, spirit, and soul. This year’s theme, inspired by Crystal Bridges’ 'We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy,' seeks to magnify the voices and perspectives reflecting the diverse canvas of America. Created by actors and current artists-in-residence at the Momentary, Christopher Alexander Chukwueke and Tenisi Davis, KaniniFest will amplify the voices of BIPOC playwrights from our nation. Partners includeTheatreSquared, INTERFORM.ART, The Medium, and the University of Arkansas. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zaiWXj
How do you spend your five-to-nine? 🌸 Your day doesn’t have to end at the office! Recharge and connect with MoPros—curated experiences for creative professionals. This month, we're partnering with Kaleidoscope Collective to bring you an Ikebana workshop with local artist Arianna Hesler. Discover the traditional Japanese art of floral design and create stunning compositions using seasonal branches and dried flowers. Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/3KLgmt5
JOHN LEGEND UPDATE: 'An Evening with John Legend' will proceed as planned on Saturday, June 1st. In partnership with Cox Communications, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary will thank our region's first responders and frontline service restoration teams* by offering 1,000 free tickets to the concert. First responders can each receive a pair of tickets by visiting the Momentary's Box Office or via phone at (479) 657-2335. The limited number of tickets will be available first come, first served. We’re also working with Northwest Arkansas Food Bank to collect donations for those facing food insecurity in the region. We kindly ask concert attendees to consider contributing nonperishable food items. Collection bins will be available at the Momentary during the show, and for a few weeks following the event to allow community members to continue donations. Additional collection bins will also be available at Crystal Bridges. Following a challenging weekend of severe weather disturbances, we hope this show will create a space for community members to come together for a heartfelt performance and an opportunity to assist with ongoing food insecurity. --------- *First responders include firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, electrical and critical services workers. Read more: https://bit.ly/453aftr
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At Crystal Bridges and The Momentary, our hearts go out to our staff, neighbors, and the entire Northwest Arkansas community in this difficult time following the weekend’s severe weather events. For many across the community – which includes Crystal Bridges and the Momentary staff members, volunteers, and their friends and families – the recovery process will continue for some time. Crystal Bridges and the Momentary have received an outpouring of care and concern from the public expressing support during this challenging time, a testament to the strength of the community. Specific updates regarding impacts to the Trails & Grounds, exterior artworks, exhibitions, and scheduled programs and events across both spaces will be shared as more details become available in the coming days. See current operational updates here:
Crystal Bridges and the Momentary Modify Operations, Offer Respite After Weekend Storms | Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art crystalbridges.org
Upcoming at the Momentary | “Awol Erizku: Mystic Parallax” 🪩 We are excited to present "Mystic Parallax," a stunning exploration of Blackness and contemporary global culture by the talented multidisciplinary artist Awol Erizku. Known for his unique blend of music, popular culture, and sports symbolism, Erizku's work offers a distinct Afrocentric perspective that challenges the Western gaze. This exhibition features an extraordinary collection of photographs, installations, and soundscapes that create a rich tapestry of evolving motifs. Erizku's art transcends traditional mediums, embracing fluidity and improvisation. Opening May 25, the "Mystic Parallax" exhibition also marks the first major monograph from this emerging artist, co-published by #theMomentary and Aperture. We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring and groundbreaking exhibition. https://bit.ly/3K3VHQC📸 Awol Erizku “Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London”, GQ, 2019f rom “AwolErizku: Mystic Parallax” (Aperture, 2023) Courtesy the artist.

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