Alice Walton » Committed Patron of the Arts and Philanthropist

Investments for More Diverse Leadership in Art Museums

Art institutions receive over $11M to develop new leadership and curatorial positions to increase racial equity in the sector.

Whole Health School of Medicine to become Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

School announces next steps in its development, including a new name, building plans, and location.

New Center for Black Music Launches with Degree in Black Sacred Music

The University of Arkansas is now the home of the Arkansas Center for Black Music, as well as the only Master of Music in Black Sacred Music degree in the United States.

“Ingredients in Living a Fulfilling Life.” How Alice Walton’s Philanthropy Is Evolving and Expanding

Inside Philanthropy talks with Alice Walton about connections, belonging, and being cared for as a whole person.

How Alice Walton Is Bringing The Art World To Bentonville, Arkansas

A decade of her Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art—and what's still to come.

Ground-breaking gift from Alice L. Walton Foundation expands Crystal Bridges’ ‘Commitment to Future Arts Leaders’

Museum prioritizes its commitment to diverse student learners, strengthening standard-setting internship program with $10,000,000 endowment gift

Philanthropist Alice L. Walton is committed to increasing access to arts, improving education, enhancing health and advancing economic opportunity for all. Alice is dedicated to promoting diversity and access in all of her philanthropic work.

She founded Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas in 2011 and serves as chair emeritus and board member. She is a member of the Walton Family Foundation and founder of the Alice L. Walton Foundation. Learn more about Alice Walton.

Featured Projects

Whole Health Institute

Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, the Whole Health Institute focuses on radically redesigning the systems that impact our health and well-being with the ultimate goal of making the Whole Health model affordable and accessible to all.

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Alice L. Walton Foundation

The Alice L. Walton Foundation is a philanthropic organization committed to increasing access to the arts, improving education, enhancing health, and advancing economic opportunity for all.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

Alice Walton founded Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas in 2011 and chair emeritus and board member. Recently, the museum opened a satellite location, the Momentary, focusing on contemporary visual and performing arts.

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ART BRIDGES

Art Bridges’ mission is to share outstanding works of American Art with those that have limited access to our country’s most meaningful works. The mission is achieved by partnering with institutions of all sizes on projects that deeply engage communities.

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WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION

Alice Walton is a member of the Walton Family Foundation, which focuses on improving K-12 education, investing in conservation that helps communities thrive, and giving back in the Mississippi Delta region and Northwest Arkansas, where the Walton family calls home.

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CAMP WAR EAGLE

Ms. Walton is responsible for the creation of Camp War Eagle, a sports, adventure and recreation summer and day camp for boys and girls ages six to 17 from Northwest Arkansas.

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Investments for More Diverse Leadership in Art Museums

May. 03, 2023

University of Arkansas Launches New Center for Black Music and Degree in Black Sacred Music

Feb. 09, 2023

Alice Walton Awarded The 2022 Getty Medal

Oct. 03, 2022

“Ingredients in Living a Fulfilling Life.” How Alice Walton’s Philanthropy Is Evolving and Expanding

Jul. 26, 2022

Whole Health School of Medicine to become Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Jun. 30, 2022

Ground-breaking gift from Alice L. Walton Foundation expands Crystal Bridges’ ‘Commitment to Future Arts Leaders’

May. 26, 2022

Alice L. Walton Foundation and Washington Regional Medical System Form Partnership to Create a Transformative Health Care System in Northwest Arkansas

Apr. 25, 2022

Crystal Bridges Museum, and a town's resurgence

Apr. 24, 2022

Walton Family to Invest $225 Million for Fitness, Childcare Centers on Walmart HQ Campus

Apr. 06, 2022

“Outstanding artworks are in museum vaults and private collections – let’s make that art available to everyone.”

- Alice Walton

Art Bridges

"Much of my work has been about creating access…access to a good education...access to capital for economic development…and, of course, access to art for everyone."

- Alice Walton

"I want to continue to create opportunities that help people and communities achieve their dreams. It is the joy of my life and a privilege to do so."

- Alice Walton

"I believe we have a huge opportunity to be a catalyst for change, with Northwest Arkansas at the epicenter of a grassroots whole health movement."

- Alice Walton, Founder, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine