Artist-Designed Skyline Mini Golf Returns To The Walker For 15th Year
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Artist-Designed Skyline Mini Golf Returns To The Walker For 15th Year

Featuring New Design by the Asian American Organizing Project’s Youth Action Team

Skyline Mini Golf, June 18, 2019. Photo: Bobby Rogers.

 

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Skyline Mini Golf returns to the Walker rooftop this summer, with unbelievable views of the Minneapolis skyline! The ten-hole, one-of-a-kind, artist-designed course features a new design created by the Asian American Organizing Project’s Youth Action Team called Always Have Been Sewn. The work is based upon a treasured and historical Hmong item called a paj ntaub (pronounced “pan dow”), or story cloth.

Skyline Mini Golf will open Friday May 20 and close on Sunday, September 25.

Tickets are $10 ($8 Walker members and ages 7–18); free for ages 6 and under with a paid adult. Groups welcome! Redeem your golf ticket for one $5 gallery admission (up to $10 value).

Purchase tickets for mini golf in person at the Main Lobby desk. Mini golf tee times are assigned in person, day-of and are first-come, first-served. We assign the next available tee time and cannot make reservations for later in the day. The last tee time is assigned half an hour before closing.

Before you play, learn about our visitor guidelines.

 

Hours

Thursday, 11 am–9 pm
Friday–Saturday, 11 am–6 pm
Sunday, 11 am–5 pm

 

Course & Weather Updates

For course and weather updates, call 612-375-7600.

 

New Members Play for Free!
Register today as a new Walker member and play a round for free. Offer includes everyone covered by your membership. Membership starts at $5/month. New members can claim their complimentary mini golf vouchers in person at the Box Office, no online purchase necessary. Join today!

 

Accessibility
Skyline Mini Golf is partially accessible. All holes are playable from the perimeter, if guests are unable to step onto the holes. For more information about accessibility, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.

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

 

Private Rentals & Events
For information about private course rentals and events, contact events@walkerart.org or call 612-253-3540. Private rentals are not available when the course is open to the public.

 

Attendance Requirements
Masks are strongly encouraged 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. To find out more about the Walker’s response to COVID-19, visit our COVID-19 guidelines page.

We will continue to share updates to the Walker’s response to COVID-19 as health guidelines evolve. If you have questions or require additional assistance, please email orders@walkerart.org or call 612-375-7600.

 

ABOUT THE NEW MINI GOLF HOLE

Always Have Been Sewn
By Sun Shine Xiong, Khayaal Desai-Hunt, Paul Nguyen, Lisa Vang, Mue Hsae Klue, Ethan Vue

Always Have Been Sewn is based upon a treasured and historical Hmong item called a paj ntaub (pronounced “pan dow”), or story cloth. These artworks are typically made of fabric embroidered with colorful thread to create images layered with meaning. Here, the design is made with wood, metal, and vinyl, melding the traditional with the new to explore Hmong culture in Minnesota and the Twin Cities.

As the artists describe, this hole paints a picture of things that Hmong people have shared with communities. Throughout the design, you’ll find people gathered together, showing their cooperation. It also features activities Hmong people like to do with their friends, family, or individually, such as gardening and fishing.

The hole was designed by the Asian American Organizing Project’s Youth Action Team. The organization engages with local and national partners on issues that affect Minnesota’s Asian community while igniting young Asian people power. The teens worked collaboratively under the mentorship of Clara King, with advising from artist Pao Houa Her.

 

THE COURSE

 

HOLE 1: Be a Sculpture!
By: Nicola Carpenter, Bryan Carpenter, Susanne Carpenter, and Sean Donovan
Place your feet on the footprints and become a sculptural obstacle for your fellow golfers to navigate.

HOLE 2: Always Have Been Sewn *NEW*
By: Sun Shine Xiong, Khayaal Desai-Hunt, Paul Nguyen, Lisa Vang, Mue Hsae Klue, Ethan Vue
Based upon the Hmong story cloth, this hole offers a hands-on experience! Set aside your club before you make your way across a picture that tells about Hmong culture in Minnesota. To play, place your ball at the welcome sign. Tilt the table to guide ball over to the shopping center.

Created in collaboration with the Asian American Organizing Project’s Youth Action Team.

HOLE 3: Let’s Be Frank
By: Yousif Del Valle, Tom Loftus, Andrew MacGuffie, Meena Mangalvedhekar, and Amy Toscani
Step back in time with an all-American favorite.

HOLE 4: Turtle Pond
By: Aiyana Kline
Turtles are a sacred animal and symbol in the Native creation story of Turtle Island. The story inspired this design by Aiyana Kline (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians). Tee off at the turtle’s tail and choose an option: will your ball go up across the shell or through the pond? Either way, aim for the eye!

Created in collaboration with Native Youth Arts Collective (NYAC).

HOLE 5: Putt-Pong
By: Trevor Anderson and Barry Kudrowitz
The fast pace of ping-pong and careful strategy of putt-putt come together here. It’s up to each golfer to decide how to play: are the paddles an advantage or an obstacle? Launch your ball over the net and into the hole to score.

HOLE 6: Color Wheel
By: Tom Loftus and Robin Schwartzman
Up to four players can putt together at the same time on the Color Wheel. Pick a color, step up, and race to see who can get the ball in first. The winner subtracts one point from their score!

HOLE 7: Reflection of Choices
By: Chris Crammer
When the unexpected happens, decisions must be made quickly! Drop your ball onto the ramp, then consider all your choices as you hit some bumps and surprises along the way.

HOLE 8: Dream Catcher
By: Brenna White
A familiar symbol of Native culture, this dreamcatcher was designed by Brenna White (Ojibwe). It catches bad dreams, like a spider’s web, then releases positive energy. To play, tee off at the top of the net and see which feather guides your path. From there, hit your ball into awaiting catchers.

Created in collaboration with Native Youth Arts Collective (NYAC).

HOLE 9: Ball Aboard
By: Michon Weeks and Christian Weeks
Take a ride on the light rail from Target Field Station. Choose the Blue Line to the Mall of America or the Green Line to Union Depot. Stay on track to your destination! If you get off at the wrong station, wait there until your next turn. Place ball near hole to continue play.

HOLE 10: Piece of Cake
By: Tom Loftus and Robin Schwartzman
Play with your food! Use the bumpers to help get your ball to the top of the ramp to find the sweet spot. Is it as easy as pie?

 

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