Calling all winter lovers and haters for some cozy indoor and adventurous outdoor activities during Free First Saturday! This February, stop by the Walker to learn about art in the exhibition David Hockney: People, Places & Things, bundle up and borrow a pair of snowshoes for fun outside, team up with your family or friends to contribute to a collaborative and wintry artwork, watch a playful family friendly short film, and grab a kit to make art inspired by works at the Walker.
Free First Saturday also features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Gallery admission tickets are available on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk; quantities are limited.
On Free First Saturdays, we require visitors over age 2 to wear face masks inside the building to support the safety and comfort of families and attendees. We ask that you continue to maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet away from people not in your household group.
Art Kits
Get creative with projects inspired by artworks from the exhibition David Hockney: People, Places & Things and around the Walker! Each kit will contain instructions and all the materials you need to create your own artwork. For ages 4 and up, young children will need some help from an adult. Quantities are limited, available in English and Spanish.
Art kits will be available for pickup in the Walker’s Main Lobby. Entry to the galleries is not required to pick up an art kit.
Snowshoes
See the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden like never before: on snowshoes! You can also try a self-guided scavenger hunts or create your own snow castle.
Snowshoes will be available to check out from the outdoor patio on Vineland Place for free 30-minute exploration sessions courtesy of the University of Minnesota Center for Outdoor Adventure. Quantities and sizes are limited; available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Short Film Screening
Stop by the Bentson Mediatheque to watch a short film! The film will loop throughout the day between 10 am and 3 pm; capacity is limited to 10 people at a time. This is a relaxed screening appropriate for all ages.
A Lynx in the Town
A curious lynx leaves the forest, attracted by the lights of the snow-covered city (Nina Bisiarina, 2019, France, nonverbal animation, 7 min.).
Accessibility
For visitors who need to plan accessible transportation to the Walker, please email access@walkerart.org or call 612-375-7564 to inquire about reserving timed admission.
The film will be captioned. To request accommodations for this program or for more information about accessibility, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.
For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.
