[company_age]9.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food is a unique culinary institution located in Bentonville, Arkansas. It stands out from other culinary schools by offering a holistic approach to food education, encompassing not only culinary arts but also agriculture, food issues, and community development. This comprehensive curriculum aims to develop leaders who possess both culinary skills and the ability to address complex food-related challenges. 

Brightwater's faculty comprises renowned culinary professionals, including chefs, instructors, and experts in various food-related fields. The school boasts state-of-the-art facilities within the 8th Street Market, a community-focused food hub in Bentonville. This strategic location fosters collaboration and innovation among food businesses and entrepreneurs. 

Brightwater's unique offerings include:

* **Artisanal Food:** Focuses on traditional food production methods and techniques.
* **Baking and Pastry:** Offers comprehensive training in baking and pastry arts.
* **Beverage Arts:** Explores the world of beverages, including coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages.
* **Culinary Arts:** Provides a foundation in classical and contemporary culinary techniques.
* **Apprenticeships:** Offers hands-on experience in professional kitchens and food businesses.
* **Special Classes:** Covers topics such as applied farming, seasonal cooking, and the art of fermentation.
* **On-site Greenhouse and Garden:** Provides students with practical experience in food production and its connection to the environment.


Brightwater caters to individuals, students, and professionals at all stages of their culinary journey. The school's mission is to provide world-class training and learning opportunities that empower individuals to become leaders in the food industry. Its vision is to make the study and craft of food accessible to all, promoting creativity, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in the food system.[/description][ps]Degree programs in artisanal foods, culinary arts, pastry and baking, and beverage arts; courses on culinary nutrition, food waste reduction, and food security.[/ps]