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07/11/2024
OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Thrive Global’s Arianna Huffington want to share the ‘miracle drug’ to extend human lifeOpenAI’s Sam Altman and Thrive Global’s Arianna Huffington are teaming up to find AI solutions for the 130 million Americans diagnosed with at least one chronic condition.
05/02/2023
Alice Walton Is Getting Art Out of Storage and Into the World
The famously philanthropic member of the Walmart family has made it her mission to make museum works accessible to all.
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07/26/2022
“Ingredients in Living a Fulfilling Life.” How Alice Walton’s Philanthropy Is Evolving and Expanding
“Ingredients in Living a Fulfilling Life.” How Alice Walton’s Philanthropy Is Evolving and Expanding
Alice Walton, the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, established Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in 2005, with the mission to "welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature."
06/30/2022
School announces next steps in its development, including a new name, building plans, and location
School announces next steps in its development, including a new name, building plans, and location
Bentonville, Ark. (June 30, 2022) – Today, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine announces the next steps in its development, including a new name reflecting its founder’s commitment and plans for a state-of-the-art medical education facility to be built in Bentonville, Arkansas.
05/26/2022
Ground-breaking gift from Alice L. Walton Foundation expands Crystal Bridges’ ‘Commitment to Future Arts Leaders’
Ground-breaking gift from Alice L. Walton Foundation expands Crystal Bridges’ ‘Commitment to Future Arts Leaders’
Bentonville, Ark. – Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces one of the largest museum endowments in the country dedicated to developing the next generation of arts leadership. With a $10,000,000 gift from the Alice L. Walton Foundation, the museum adds breadth, depth, and oversight to its nationally-recognized initiative, reconstituting its robust internship program as a resounding "Commitment to Future Arts Leaders."
04/24/2022
Crystal Bridges Museum, and a town’s resurgence
Crystal Bridges Museum, and a town’s resurgence
Alice Walton's beautiful oasis has transformed Bentonville, Arkansas, into a thriving artists' community.
- CBS Sunday Morning
04/06/2022
Walton Family to Invest $225 Million for Fitness, Childcare Centers on Walmart HQ Campus
Walton Family to Invest $225 Million for Fitness, Childcare Centers on Walmart HQ Campus
The new Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center will focus on expanded health programming to include healthy eating and cooking and relaxation massages.
- Talk Business & Politics
11/09/2021
Philanthropist Alice Walton discusses her interest in healthcare reform
Philanthropist Alice Walton discusses her interest in healthcare reform
I’ve personally seen how integrating the arts and nature into my own habits of caring for myself have had a positive impact on my overall health and well-being.
- Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
11/02/2021
Alice Walton Named To Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Advisory Council
Alice Walton Named To Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Advisory Council
The founder of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Art Bridges Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation; and member of the Walton Family Foundation is among five new members.
10/26/2021
How Alice Walton Is Bringing The Art World To Bentonville, Arkansas
How Alice Walton Is Bringing The Art World To Bentonville, Arkansas
A decade of her Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art—and what's still to come.
- Town and Country Magazine
10/08/2021
Alice Walton Envisions the Future of American Art
Alice Walton Envisions the Future of American Art
With Crystal Bridges, the world-class museum she founded in Bentonville, Arkansas, the arts patron is transforming the nation’s cultural landscape.
- W Magazine
01/09/2024
Alice Walton Donates $40 Million to Help Museums Attract More People
Alice Walton Donates $40 Million to Help Museums Attract More People
Alice Walton's foundation Art Bridges is providing $40 million in grants to 64 museums around the country.
NPR
11/06/2023
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Jazz at Lincoln Center Announce Partnership
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Jazz at Lincoln Center Announce Partnership
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Jazz at Lincoln Center announce a unique creative partnership aimed to enrich the experiences of jazz and visual arts for audiences of all ages and levels of appreciation.
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05/02/2023
Alice Walton Is Getting Art Out of Storage and Into the World
Alice Walton Is Getting Art Out of Storage and Into the World
The famously philanthropic member of the Walmart family has made it her mission to make museum works accessible to all.
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