Artropolis Symposium: Part 3
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Artropolis Symposium: Part 3

A group of five Black individuals dressed in matching black and white clothes, pose for a wide frame, formal portrait against a gray architectural backdrop. Three are sitting down, and are flanked by two standing people.
Philli Irvin, Riiyo, Taoheed Bayo, Kwey, Awa Mally, 2025. Photo: Mark Odumuyiwa. Courtesy of Taoheed Bayo.

Join us for Artropolis, a symposium where art is not just seen but experienced, boundaries dissolve, and new futures take shape. From immersive screenings and panel discussions to interactive installations and sonic landscapes, Artropolis transforms the Walker’s public spaces into an incubator for radical ideas and collaboration. With programming developed by the local artists’ collective The Guild.

Materials distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; supplies are limited. Activities designed for all skill levels. No prior registration required.

Gallery admission is free on Thursday, 5 to 9 pm. Reserve your tickets online. Please note: Individual events during Free Thursday Nights are first-come, first-served.

For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.

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

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.

Free Thursday Nights are sponsored by

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