An ever-expanding cultural scene draws people from near and far to the Northwest corner of the state | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
New York designer and Arkansas native Ryan Lawson led the design of a remodeled bank to serve as home to retail space BRIKA.
In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau put out a list of the 15 fastest-growing cities—and it’s no surprise that Bentonville ranked high, coming in fifth thanks to a 7.4 percent increase in population a year prior. While the city has been home to Walmart’s headquarters for decades and a popular outdoors destination even longer, Bentonville’s growth became arguably exponential with the establishment of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (crystalbridges.org) in 2011. In April, a 100,000-square-foot expansion was announced that will grow the facility by 50 percent and increase space for galleries, educational programs, and events; how’s that for a 10-year anniversary present?…