Teens take over the Walker for a night of Y3K-inspired art, activities, live music, and excellent snacks curated by the Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council (WACTAC). Are you prepared for the year 3000? We think so.
For high school students only. Student ID, government or tribal-issued ID, school email, class schedule, or peer vouching required for entry.
Visit walkerart.org/teens, follow @walkerteens on Instagram, or email teenprograms@walkerart.org for more info.
Activity Information
Performance: The Dregs, 7:30 pm
Performance: she’s green, 8:30 pm
Groove and get weird with The Dregs to kick things off. Then float off into a dreamy future with a fuzzy, shimmering set by shoegaze fave she’s green to close out the night.
Costume Contest, 8:15 pm
Come dressed as your inner extraterrestrial. The best costumes will be brought on stage to compete for awesome Walker merch handpicked by WACTAC.
Karaoke Lounge, 6:30–9:30 pm
Belt it out to an adoring crowd! MUWAH!
Future Photobooth, 6:30–9:30 pm
Take a picture with friends in a marshmallow-y, glowing photobooth.
Snack Zone, 6:30–9:30 pm
Tasty banh mi and snacks from MT Noodles with a surprise dessert that “is an experience”. Free until we run out.
DIY Jewel Case Collage, 6:30–9:30 pm
Bring your artistic eye to decorate a CD case with collage, stickers, and more. Stop by for a chance to get a CD with a WACTAC-curated mixtape!
Library Land, 6:30–9:30 pm
Don’t miss the coolest room in the Walker—it’s our hidden treasure! Scope out art books, play board games, or visit Y2K throwback music listening stations in the stacks. The library will serve as a chill space to relax and decompress.
Guest Organizations, 6:30–9:30 pm
Connect with staff and youth leaders from Planned Parenthood and Urban Roots to talk reproductive justice and equitable food systems.
Event Guidelines
Backpacks, large bags, skateboards, scooters, or other large items are not allowed into the event. The Walker is a smoke-free campus. Use of vapes or cigarettes is not allowed on-site. No external food and drinks, and all containers are subject to inspection. This is a no reentry event.
Sensory and Accessibility Notes
Performances at Teen Takeover may include loud sounds, sudden changes in pitch/tone, and flashing lights. Please email teenprograms@walkerart.org or call 612.375.7628 for more information.
For more information or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.
For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.
Before Your Visit
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.