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Avant Garden

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!** IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AT 612.375.7642 or e-mail donors@walkerart.org. IF A TICKET BECOMES AVAILABLE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU BY 5PM ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8.

Before summer slips away, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is transformed for the season’s crowning event.

You’re invited to unlock the secrets of the garden and enjoy art, music, dancing, gourmet fare, cocktails, and more at this stylish affair.

Proceeds from Avant Garden support the Walker’s award-winning artistic and educational programming.

To stay up to date, “like” Avant Garden on Facebook. For more information, please call 612.375.7642.

Gold Key

Complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and other delectables catered by Modern Events by D’Amico. Live and silent auctions that feature one-of-a-kind artworks and curiosities. Plus all benefits of Silver Keyholders.

Silver Key

Amazing views of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden from the garden lounge and dance floor. Late-night sweets and savories, plus two free drink tickets. Opportunity to participate in the silent auction.

Auction

The event also features an array of auction items. Starting at 8 pm our host, Mark Wheat of 89.3 The Current, will auction off a piece by Cindy Sherman and sponsorships for each of nine mini-golf holes making up next year’s return of this popular activity as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

The silent auction, 6-10 pm, also includes artworks as well as unique local experiences. Some highlights include works by Sam Reveles, Julie Mehretu, Louise Bourgeois, Angela Strassheim, Alec Soth, and a portrait sitting with Frank Gaard. We will be using Square to check out all winning bidders. Square is an application that allows us to make credit card charges at the event. Please be prepared to present a credit card or personal check at the close of auction. Preview the auction items now!

Entertainment

Music during the Silver Key portion of the evening will feature an exclusive Minneapolis DJ Summit including Paper Tiger, Soviet Panda, Dirty Talk, Mike 2600, and Danny Sigelman.

After Party hosted by Le Méridien Chambers and D’Amico Kitchen

Saturday, September 8, 11 pm–2 am
Exclusive access to the After Party in the Eden Courtyard. Private bar with specialty drink offers and complimentary appetizers.

Make a night of it!

Spend the night at Le Méridien Chambers for a special Avant Garden keyholder rate of $149. Keyholders can also stay at W Minneapolis–The Foshay for a special rate of $159. All rates subject to availability, taxes, and fees.

To book, reserve your tickets for Avant Garden and you’ll receive instructions for booking with your event confirmation.