How Far Away Is Ecclesia College from Crystal Bridges, The Finest Museum of American Art?

Thomas Cole painted many Christian scenes, including the aftermath of the Genesis Flood.

People travel from all over the world to see Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which is only 15 miles (30 minutes) from Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas.

Crystal Bridges is an architectural wonder, crossing the creek where the Walton children used to play.

The last painting of Thomas Cole showed the Good Shepherd leading His sheep
toward the flock in the distant pasture.

Alice Walton on Her Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - NYTimes.com. Crystal Bridges Is 21 Miles from Ecclesia College

Kindred Spirits honors the life and death of Thomas Cole,
the distinguished American landscape artist.

Alice Walton on Her Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - NYTimes.com:

"Ms. Walton, who has been an art collector most of her life, turned to buying art specifically for the museum in 2005, resulting in a spending spree that has made her a recognized force in the art market. She has been one of those mysterious anonymous buyers at auctions and at galleries who often pay top dollar and has spent many tens of millions of dollars on works like Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington from 1797 ($8.1 million), Asher B. Durand’s “Kindred Spirits” from 1849 ($35 million) and Norman Rockwell’s 1943 “Rosie the Riveter” ($4.9 million)."

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Alice Walton thanked Christina Jackson for
volunteering at Crystal Bridges.

Ecclesia College in Northwest Arkansas: Christ-Centered Higher Education.Very Low Debt at Graduation

The Cross at Sunset, by Thomas Cole

We believe "campus life" is an essential element of your Ecclesia College experience. It is through community living that students learn what it means to be the Body of Christ, to live out the fruit of the Spirit, to "love your neighbor as yourself," to build deep and lasting friendships, and to enjoy fully this life Christ has given us to live!

Ecclesia College is located near a vibrant business and cultural community,
on 200 acres of rolling farmland.

Ecclesia College is located in the middle of Northwest Arkansas, one of the fastest growing communities in the country. The area commonly referred to as Northwest Arkansas is comprised of four cities Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville. EC students are privileged to be right center of an incredibly diverse world community. Internationals are flocking to the area largely due to the growing business district and warming hospitality. Northwest Arkansas is full of life, from the booming economy to the incredible landscape; NWA provides a diverse playground for Ecclesia students. There is truly something for everyone.

Northwest Arkansas is an ever-increasing center for the performing arts. The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville draws in many NY Broadway shows, concerts, and solo performances by noted entertainers. The community is eagerly awaiting the opening of the Crystal Bridges American Art Museum. A project funded by the Walton Family. The new museum is projected to have one of the most premier collections of American Art. Including pieces by acclaimed American painter Asher B. Durand, as well as Winslow Homer, Georgia O'Keeffe and Thomas Cole. The school is also very close to Eureka Springs, a hot spot for live entertainment. The town is also home to the world famous Passion play, depicting Christ's death and resurrection.

While the city life and culture is exciting, the true heart of Northwest Arkansas is heard loudest amidst the illustrious Ozark Mountain landscape, Arkansas' best kept secret. EC students are just moments from sanctuary. God's breath can be felt hiking along the famous Buffalo River, or spelunking in one of thousands of caves in the area. Whether taking a float trip down one of many beautiful rivers, fishing the best bass lakes in the US, or camping near Beaver Lake, the Great Outdoors of Northwest Arkansas provides exhilarating weekend escapes for many EC students.

Ecclesia students never have reason to be bored. Incredible fellowship and community combine with the area's incredible culture and breathtaking surroundings to produce a vibrant atmosphere for both growth and study.