This week, it’s time to celebrate folks that teach and inspire us—moms, artists, and educators! Catch a film screening on Mother’s Day, join us for more Instagram Live artists talks, and take look back at radical art education at the Walker in the 1960s in honor of National Teacher Day.
SCREENING
Suzanne Lacy’s Making the Crystal Quilt
SUN, MAY 10, 4 PM (CDT)
In 1987, artist and activist Suzanne Lacy staged The Crystal Quilt: a powerful performance featuring 430 women from Minnesota all over the age 60. This Mother’s Day, we’re screening the documentary for 24 hours. Watch this heartwarming and thought-provoking film with the whole family.
ONLINE EVENT
Instagram Live Artist Talks: Alexa Horochowski
SAT, MAY 9, 2 PM (CDT)
This Saturday, the Walker is going live with Alexa Horochowski, who’ll discuss the quietness of the studio under lockdown, the solace afforded by plants, and the stray dogs of Chile with our chief curator, Henriette Huldisch. Follow us on Instagram @walkerartcenter and never miss a conversation.
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ARTICLE
National Teacher Day is May 5
Teachers have stepped up in a big way during this difficult time—but they are used to it! In the 1960s, educators from the Twin Cities came together at the Walker-Bryant Art Workshop for a radical experiment. Check out this article exploring the innovative but short-lived program.