Delight in friends old, new, and true as Free First Saturday returns to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for another summer of fun! See community in motion with performances by Young Dance and participate in activities that honor friendship and chosen family.
Activities are subject to change or cancellation. Please check back here for updates, details, and COVID-19 guidelines as the program approaches!
Outdoor Performance and Event Guidelines
Mask-wearing is recommended for outdoor performances and at any time when 6 feet of physical distancing is not possible between people not in your group. Lawn furniture and smoking are not allowed. Picnic blankets are welcome for performance seating.
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.
Activity Information
Art-making Activity: Language Mosaic, 10 am–3 pm
Okciyapi means “Help each other” in Dakota and is the title of the newest addition to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, created by artist Angela Two Stars. Find inspiration in Dakota words to create a paper collage honoring a loved one you admire or a helper in your life.
Art-making Activity: Bracelets of Care, 10 am–3 pm
Take part in this classic activity celebrating friendship! Create a token of appreciation for a pal or make your own bracelet as a reminder of the friendship you share with yourself.
Guided Tour of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, 12 noon
Join a Walker educator for a family-friendly tour of artworks in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden! Tours meet outside of the main entrance on Vineland Place 5 minutes before the start time. Tour size is limited to 20 participants, on a first-come first-served basis. Find more information here.
Performance Information
Grab a loved one and dance it out with Douala Soul Collective, 10–11 am and 12 noon–1 pm.
Once you’re warmed up, get inspired and move in good company with Young Dance. Interactive performances will take place at 11 am and 1 pm. Performances are roughly 40 minutes and will be the same at each time.
About the Performers
Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the art of dance. Their mission is to transform lives through movement. They are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and all are encouraged to aspire to artistic excellence.
Douala Soul Collective is Jacques and Dumont, DJs and food lovers influenced by the lifestyles of people in the city of Douala. They are travelers who share ethnic Afro roots and international vibes around street food and music. Na waiti? Na Sekele Party! Their eclectic vinyl collection is a great fit for any funky, loose good time.
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.
Assistive listening devices are available upon request for guided tour participants.
Limited seating will be available under the Cowles Pavilion during Young Dance performances.
To request accommodations for this program, or for more information about accessibility, visit our Access page, call 612-375-7564, or email access@walkerart.org.
Attendance Requirements
Masks are strongly encouraged inside the museum for all visitors ages 2 and older regardless of vaccination status. On Free First Saturdays and Sensory Friendly Sundays, we require visitors ages 2 and older to wear face masks inside the building to support the safety and comfort of families and attendees.
If you have questions or require additional assistance, please email orders@walkerart.org or call 612-375-7600.
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