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04/01/2024
How Alice Walton is Transforming Healthcare in the HeartlandCombining art, nature and a whole-human approach
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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01/16/2019
American Alliance of Museums Leads National Diversity Initiative
American Alliance of Museums Leads National Diversity Initiative
The project will be supported by $4 million in grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Alice L. Walton Foundation and the Ford Foundation.
- The New York Times.
01/15/2019
$4 Million Grant Will Promote Board Diversity at Museums
$4 Million Grant Will Promote Board Diversity at Museums
The Ford, Andrew W. Mellon, and Alice L. Walton foundations joined forces to award the grant.
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy
10/26/2018
These global leaders in government and business are meeting in Miami. All are women.
These global leaders in government and business are meeting in Miami. All are women.
The conference honored Alice Walton, arts patron and scion of the Walmart founder, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Nobel Laureate and former president of Liberia.
- Miami Herald
10/04/2018
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees & Women Who Make a Difference
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees & Women Who Make a Difference
The International Women’s Forum & Leadership Foundation inducted Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Alice Walton into the International Hall of Fame.
04/09/2018
Walton Family Foundation Launches Two New Non-profit Lending Funds
Walton Family Foundation Launches Two New Non-profit Lending Funds
Through the Building Equity Initiative, there is now a large network of real estate experts, lenders, financiers, technical assistance providers and more resources available to help public charter schools when financing and securing facilities.
10/27/2017
Nonprofit, Art Bridges, Formed to Provide Access to American Art
Nonprofit, Art Bridges, Formed to Provide Access to American Art
“Outstanding artworks are in museum vaults and private collections; let’s make that art available to everyone, and provide a way to experience these cultural treasures," said Alice Walton.
- AY Magazine
09/13/2017
Alice Walton announces formation of Art Bridges
Alice Walton announces formation of Art Bridges
Art Bridges is building partnerships with exceptional museums of all sizes, and beginning to launch several projects.
- ArtDaily
08/23/2017
Walton family gives $120M for Arkansas art school
Walton family gives $120M for Arkansas art school
The University of Arkansas announced Wednesday it will be turning its Art Department into a School of Art thanks to a $120 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.
- Associated Press
08/23/2017
Visionary Gift Creates School of Art, Transforms Access to Art in Arkansas
Visionary Gift Creates School of Art, Transforms Access to Art in Arkansas
The Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation gift will help position the School of Art as a center of excellence in art education, art history, graphic design and studio art curriculum.
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
