Director of Arts in Medicine and Wellbeing

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The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization. Job Description: Position Title: Director of Arts in Medicine and Wellbeing FLSA Classification: Exempt Department: Learning and Engagement Reports to: Chief Learning and Engagement Officer About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary: Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission. The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a 'living room' where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. You belong here: make the most of this moment. Position Summary: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary (CBMO) seek a strategic and collaborative leader to oversee their arts in medicine and wellbeing portfolio. This role encompasses arts integration and medical education partnerships with the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) and peer institutions, arts programming in clinical and caregiver healthcare settings, and public-facing art-and-wellbeing initiatives across campus. The Director will strengthen CBMO's contribution to the evolving field of arts in medicine and wellbeing through strong partnerships, evidence-informed practice, and excellent program execution. The role is accountable for program quality, outcomes, and visibility within this portfolio-ensuring work is well-managed, aligned with divisional and institutional priorities, and supported by clear evaluation and continuous learning. In addition, the Director will help identify and advance portfolio-level earned-income opportunities in partnership with the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer and internal partners, including ticketed wellness experiences, professional learning offerings, and sponsored or fee-for-service partnership models aligned to divisional priorities. This position reports to the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer and supervises the Director of Arts in Medicine (AWSOM curriculum integration) and a Museum Educator supporting arts-and-wellbeing initiatives. Additional project-based staff and contractors may support this work. The Director serves as a member of the Learning & Engagement leadership team alongside other department heads. Principal Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership and Growth Develop and implement a multi-year strategy for the arts in medicine and wellbeing portfolio in alignment with divisional and institutional priorities. Identify, test, and scale growth opportunities within the arts in medicine and wellbeing portfolio (new partners, pilots, and program models), including earned-income and funding pathways developed in partnership with the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer and relevant internal teams, to expand impact while protecting quality and capacity. Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including AWSOM, healthcare institutions, and community partners, to advance the goals, quality, and visibility of this portfolio and support CBMO's contribution to the arts and health field. Oversight of Arts Integration at AWSOM Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Associate Director for AWSOM curriculum integration-confirming priorities, scope, timelines, resourcing, and quality standards in partnership with AWSOM stakeholders. Ensure alignment between AWSOM's educational objectives and CBMO's mission, leveraging the museum's collections, exhibitions, and unique setting. Collaborate with AWSOM faculty and staff to evaluate and strengthen the impact of arts integration on student learning and wellbeing-related outcomes. Development of Wellbeing Programs Lead the development and oversight of public-facing arts-and-wellbeing programs across Crystal Bridges and the Momentary that promote whole health and advance divisional priorities. Partner with Learning and Engagement colleagues to shape and deliver innovative programs that integrate the arts with whole-health practices, drawing on the museum's art, architecture, and natural spaces to support meaningful public experiences. Healthcare Partnerships Lead the development of arts-based programming in healthcare settings, collaborating with institutions like Arkansas Children's Hospital and others. Facilitate partnerships with healthc

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