Crystal Bridges Turns Your Weekend Stroll Into an Art Fair

Crystal Bridges is spreading the art fair across the whole site this weekend. Skip the gallery map. Take your time and stop wherever something catches your eye.

THE DEETS

Meet the Makers Behind the Work

Walk the grounds and you’ll pass tables of ceramics, glass, jewelry. Turn a corner and it’s painters, sculptors, and textile artists. Wood, mixed media, paper and print, photography, and digital media round out the categories. They’re coming in from around the country, so no two booths look alike. The full artist lineup is posted on the event page, so check there if you’re hoping to spot a favorite name.

Food Trucks Keep the Afternoon Going

Food trucks are on site along with live art demonstrations and culinary experiences. Catch one of the demos if you can. Watching a piece take shape in front of you is a different experience than seeing it finished on a table.

Wear Comfortable Shoes for This One

This isn’t a quick loop you can knock out in twenty minutes. The fair spreads across the whole property, so pack the right shoes. Budget more time than you’d think, especially if you want to see a demonstration or grab a bite along the way.

Wander before you buy anything. The best booth is rarely the first one you see. Usually it’s the one you almost pass by.