Free First Saturday: Movement in the City

Municipal Mural, 10 am–3 pm
In the short film A City Trip (1973), artist Suzan Pitt worked with elementary students to create an animation of life in their city. You’re invited to make a cityscape inspired by that film. What do you want to see in your city? Add your creations to the collaborative mural.

Paper Twirlers, 10 am–3 pm
Create a moving masterpiece! Hang your twirler in a window, near a fan, or on the porch, and watch as it spirals and spins with puffs of wind.

Young Dance Performance, 11 am and 1 pm
Join the Young Dance Performing Company for a presentation of original dance works, followed by activities for all ages and abilities. The company is a group of dancers, ages 7–18, who work with a roster of guest artists every year. They will be performing a work by Gabriel Rodreick, plus three pieces created by the dancers.

Yoga in the Streets, 12 noon and 2 pm
Can you hear the beautiful noise of the city? Let your imagination move you as you play. Cruise through the stations and roll into the fun. Led by yoga instructor Shontel Booker.

Short Film: A City Trip, by Suzan Pitt, 10 am–3 pm
Elementary school students in Minneapolis and St. Paul created this short animation about a day in downtown Minneapolis. Made with the Urban Arts League and the Walker Art Center. 1973, US, 16mm transferred to digital, 3 min., Ruben/Bentson Moving Image Collection. Major support to preserve, digitize, and present the Ruben/Bentson Moving Image Collection is generously provided by the Bentson Foundation.

Visit the Walker Art Center Library, 10 am–3 pm
The Walker’s library is open! Explore the stacks and find inspiration in the library’s collection of artful books. The library entrance is through the Art Lab.

Tour for Families, 11:30 am
Tour for General Audiences, 1 pm
Recorrido público en español, 3 pm
Join a Walker educator for a guided family tour of artworks on view in the galleries at 11:30 am (40 min.), take a guided tour for general audiences at 1 pm (60 min.), or a tour for general audiences in Spanish at 3 pm (60 min.). Tours explore a selection of artworks across current exhibitions and include interactive discussion. Meet at the Main Lobby desk five minutes before the tour starts.

The short film will be captioned in English.

For more information about accessibility, visit our Access page.

For questions on accessibility or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.

Shontel Booker is a certified Yoga Guide, Reiki 1 practitioner, and Spiritual Life Coach. She leads Dream in Color Healing Yoga Studio, offering yoga and holistic healing to children and adults. Her vibrant, community healing–centered approach blends fun and relaxation, creating a sanctuary for self-discovery and balance. Her mantra is “Dream. Play. Heal.”

Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the art of dance. The company’s mission is to transform lives through movement. Young Dance is an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance.

Find us at 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

Paid underground parking is available on-site. Enter the ramp on Vineland Place at Bryant Avenue. Biking or taking Metro Transit? Learn more.

Visiting the galleries? Enhance your experience by joining a public tour or with self-guided resources accessible for free on Bloomberg Connects.

Personal photography is permitted throughout the Walker and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, but please turn off the flash when visiting the galleries.

To help us promote future events and programs, this event may be photographed or recorded. By attending, you consent to appear in this documentation and its future use by the museum. Please let staff know upon arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.