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FAQs and Tax Information

Membership Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about your membership? Check here for answers to frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer, feel free to contact the Membership Office at membership@walkerart.org or 612-375-7655 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm).

Membership packets are sent each week, so you should receive your new cards within two weeks of joining or renewing. If you would like to visit before your new cards arrive, as long as we have received your dues you can show a picture ID at the lobby desk and a visitor services staff member can look you up in our system.

Individual membership provides free gallery admission for one member. Dual-level members and above, without a second member listed on their account, may bring one guest with them for free. For additional guests, $5 admission passes are available for Family-level members and above. Gallery admission is always free for children and teens ages 0–18.

You are welcome to bring up to two guests unless otherwise noted.

Membership cards are nontransferable, and can only be used by the members listed on the account.

Absolutely. Just make sure the corresponding paperwork has your name on it.

Please visit a lobby desk or contact the Membership Office at 612-375-7655 and membership@walkerart.org to request a replacement card. You can continue to take advantage of your membership benefits by presenting a photo ID at the lobby desk.

Visit secure.walkerart.org and log in to change it yourself immediately. You can also mention it to a staff person at a lobby desk or contact the Membership Office at membership@walkerart.org or 612-375-7655 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm).

Visit secure.walkerart.org and log in to see your current membership level and expiration date. You can also ask at a lobby desk or contact the Membership Office at membership@walkerart.org or 612-375-7655 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm).

Just contact the Membership Office at membership@walkerart.org or 612-375-7655 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm) and indicate your preference.

Your employer may match your Walker membership contribution! Check with your human resources office for details.

Tax Information: Estimated Benefits Value

The amount of your membership contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the amount of your payment, less the value of certain membership benefits you are entitled to receive. The estimated value of the benefits is listed below for each membership level.

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $40
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $26

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $40
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $26

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $40
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $26

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $55
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $41

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $85
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $71

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $95
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $81

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $95
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $81

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $95
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $81

First-time members:
Gifts less than $4,750: Estimated benefits value: $95
Gifts $4,750 or more: Benefits may be disregarded

Renewing members:
Gifts less than $4,050: Estimated benefits value: $81
Gifts $4,050 or more: Benefits may be disregarded

Benefits may be disregarded

Benefits may be disregarded

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $135
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $121

First-time members: Estimated benefits value: $335
Renewing members: Estimated benefits value: $321