On Saturday, September 21, Grammy-nominated DJ A-Trak will headline Avant Garden 2024, the Walker Art Center’s annual fundraising gala. Tickets start at $150 and are available now for the late-night party that supports the museum’s innovative artistic and educational programming.
Fool’s Gold Records founder A-Trak is best known for his work as part of the duo Duck Sauce, who produced the chart-topping dance song, “Barbra Streisand.” The DJ is the latest artist to headline the event, which in previous years featured Questlove, Vagabon, and MC Lyte, among others. Local DJs Kwey and McShellen will kick the party off.
This year’s Avant Garden is themed Compositions for a Dream, evoking an immersive moonlit gala draped in delicate gossamer. The evening begins in the galleries with a gourmet dinner and art auction. At 8:30 pm, dinner guests and After Party attendees will meet in the Wurtele Upper Garden for a memorable dance party scored by DJs A-Trak, Kwey, and McShellen. Proceeds from the evening support the Walker’s mission to empower people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways.
AVANT GARDEN 2024
Saturday, September 21, 5 pm
TICKETS
After Party ticket ($150) / 8:30 pm–12 midnight
For one guest
Enjoy the legendary late-night party experience including two drink tickets and late-night treats.
Dinner ticket ($1,500) / 5 pm–12 midnight
For one guest
Cocktail reception, gourmet full-service dinner at a seated table with assigned placement in the Walker galleries, silent art auction, and live program. Includes admission to the After Party.
Silver Table ($15,000) / 5 pm–12 midnight
Package for 10 guests
All of the above, with general placement.
Gold Table ($20,000) / 5 pm–12 midnight
Package for 10 guests
All of the above, with preferred placement.
Platinum Table ($25,000) / 5 pm–12 midnight
Package for 10 guests
All of the above, with premier placement.
Elevate Your Late-Night
$5,000 Bottle Service
Add to any experience: Reserved lounge and unlimited drinks near the dance floor (opens at 8:30 pm and seats up to 10 ticket holders).
AVANT GARDEN 2024 CO-CHAIRS
Cara Deanes
Ana Haqq
Greg Stenmoe
AUCTION CO-CHAIRS
Lindsey Christensen
Dean Salita
BIPOC ARTIST FUND CO-CHAIRS
Gabrielle Grier
Natalie Morrow
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Chris Haqq, Co-Chair
Aaron Mack, Co-Chair
Jeff Sunberg, Co-Chair
Sean Reilly
TABLE CO-CHAIRS
Mark Addicks
Tara Dev
Christopher Hermann
Muffy MacMillan
TICKET COMMITTEE
Jennifer Hornig, Co-Chair
Robert Spikings, Co-Chair
Cornel Beard
Bebe Zahara Benet
Susan Blaska Lindahl
Kerry Ciardelli-Chevalier
Christopheraaron Deanes
Amy DuCharme
Davee Ek
Janelle Maclean
DJ Tricky Miki
Richard Moody
Adair Mosley
Jahna Peloquin
Jeffery Perkey
Bryan Pieper
Joy Quaidoo
Wynne Reece
Nicole Sunberg
Sarah Lee Winstead