Inside 21C Bentonville: Art, Hospitality, Penguins, & More

This conversation with 21C Bentonville reveals how access to contemporary art can redefine everyday life. We welcome General Manager Claire Thompson and Marketing Manager Micheala Boyd to share how a Louisville-born vision took root in Northwest Arkansas and became a living, walkable hub where galleries, great food, and community intersect.

We explore the origin of 21C Museum Hotels and why Bentonville’s downtown location—steps from Lawrence Plaza, the Slaughter Pen trailhead, and the Crystal Bridges trail—makes the property a true gateway. We talk about a full room refresh, meaningful sustainability moves, the next museum-wide exhibition, The Supernatural 2.0, featuring 90 multimedia works by 43 artists. We also preview culinary highlights at The Hive, including Chef Micah’s appearance at Jackson Food and Wine and the annual No Kid Hungry dinner on March 7. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a creative getaway, and leave a review to help more curious listeners find the show.

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