Basic Membership
Do more as a Walker member. Save with free gallery admission and ticket discounts, learn through Art School and A Think & A Drink member events, and give your support to one of the world’s leading contemporary art centers.
To learn more about membership, please contact membership@walkerart.org or call the member line at 612-375-7655.
Individual ($5 monthly/$65 annually)
Benefits for one:
- Free gallery admission
- 20% discount on tickets (two per event)
- 10% discount on dining and Walker Shop purchases
- One ticket to After Hours exhibition preview parties
- Advance notice and ticket presales for popular events
- Free screenings of new independent films
- Invitations to member events, including A Think & A Drink and Art School
- Walker magazine subscription
- Discounts on private tours
- A welcome gift for new members and a welcome back voucher for renewing members
Dual ($6 monthly/$80 annually)
Family ($7 monthly/$85 annually)
Friend ($10 monthly/$125 annually)
Family-level benefits, plus:
- Reciprocal museum membership privileges at more than 1,200 museums across the country
Contemporaries ($14 monthly/$175 annually)
Friend-level benefits, plus:
- Exclusive Contemporaries events for young professionals (and the young at heart)
- Walker Film Club, which includes receptions at premieres, free screenings, advance ticket access and more
Additional Membership Information
Guest Pass Instructions
Guest passes live virtually in your membership account. To use them, just let the staff member welcoming you at the lobby desk know how many you would like to use and you will receive complimentary gallery tab(s) for your guest(s).
Private Tour Scheduling Instructions
To schedule a private guided tour of a Walker Art Center exhibition, visit the Tours page and complete the Tour Request Form at least two weeks in advance of your preferred tour date.
Membership List Exchanges
To assist in building our membership, the Walker Art Center periodically exchanges the names, addresses, and phone numbers of its Basic-level members with other arts and cultural organizations, which may solicit or make other contact with you by mail. If you do not want your information shared, please call the Membership Office.
*For select events, there is a two ticket limit per membership during the member pre-sale period. Membership levels, benefits, and prices are subject to change without notice.
Contributing Membership
Contributing-level membership opens doors for those with a special interest in contemporary art, performance, and film, offering more access to the Walker’s exceptional programs. Our Contributing members enjoy invitations to exclusive luncheons, preview receptions with the executive director and curators, and reciprocal membership at more than 1,200 museums across the country.
To learn more about how you can participate, please contact donors@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612-375-7641.
Associate ($250–$499/year)
Friend-level benefits plus:
- Invitations to Contributing member receptions and luncheons
- Access to Walker Film Club
- Listing in the Walker’s Annual Report
- Four guest passes annually
Sponsor ($500–$999/year)
Founder ($1,000–$2,499/year)
Additional Contributing Membership Information
For questions about Contributing membership levels, call the donor line at 612-375-7641 or e-mail donors@walkerart.org.
Patrons’ Circle Membership
The generous commitment and leadership of Patrons’ Circle members represents the Walker Art Center’s most popular philanthropic partnership and a key source of annual operating funds.
To learn more about how you can participate, please contact donors@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612-375-7641.
In appreciation of their magnanimous support, Patrons’ Circle members enjoy unique benefits at each new level of giving:
Fellow ($2,500–$4,999/year)
Receive Founder-level benefits, plus:
- Invitations to Patrons’ Circle exhibition receptions and dinners with artists, curators, and the executive director
- Invitations to exclusive Patrons’ Circle trips with the executive director and curators
- Recognition in the Walker’s Patrons’ Circle brochure
- An opportunity to join the Walker’s Collectors’ Council
- Six guest passes annually
- Four complimentary parking vouchers annually
Partner ($5,000–$9,999/year)
Director’s Circle Membership
The steadfast generosity of Director’s Circle members represents the Walker Art Center’s most critical leadership level and its most important source of operating support, guaranteeing the continued success of the institution’s artistic and educational endeavors.
To learn more about how you can participate, please contact patrons@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612-375-7641.
In recognition of this generous philanthropic commitment, we are delighted to provide the following exclusive benefits:
Director ($10,000–$14,999/year)
Partner-level membership plus:
- Invitations to exclusive events with the executive director
- An opportunity to schedule VIP behind-the-scenes tours for friends and family
- An annual Director’s Circle dinner hosted by Walker trustees
- Personal ticket assistance for exhibitions at museums throughout the United States
- Annual acknowledgment in Walker magazine
- Unlimited number of guest passes at each visit
Leader ($15,000–$24,999)
Affinity Groups
Affinity groups are a way Walker members can gather with other individuals who have similar interests and delve into the world of film, performing arts, or visual arts. Walker affinity groups require a minimum level of membership, plus additional fees for participation.
For more information, please contact donors@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612-375-7641.
Film Club
Film Club provides cinephiles greater access to the Walker’s highly acclaimed film program with advance tickets, members-only screenings, and special events throughout the year. Access begins at the Contemporaries level ($175/year).
Collectors’ Council
Offering members the opportunity for intimate exposure to the art of our time, the Collectors’ Council provides educational opportunities related to the practice of art collection. Access begins at Patrons’ Circle–Fellow level ($2,500/year).
Walker Forum
A quarterly salon exploring the intersection of art and life, Walker Forum features leading local and national cultural figures and brings together art enthusiasts, creative professionals, and Walker patrons who share a commitment to our vibrant cultural community. Access begins at Patrons’ Circle–Partner level ($5,000/year).
Producers’ Council
Producers’ Council members provide philanthropic leadership in support of the diverse activities of the Walker’s performing arts program. (Restricted Performing Arts gifts starting at $5,000).
Education Council
The Education Council provides financial support for Walker Education and Public Programs and offers its members opportunities to gain first-hand experience and deeper insight into this critical work. (Restricted Education gifts starting at $500/year).