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Connect with workshops, educator resources, and hands-on programs for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re experimenting or learning, there are many ways to be inspired at the Walker Art Center.​

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Talks and Workshops

Discover upcoming talks and workshops at the Walker and explore a growing archive of past conversations with artists, filmmakers, thinkers, and cultural leaders.

Upcoming Talks and Workshops

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Families

Make the Walker the destination for your next family outing. Kids ages 18 and under receive free gallery admission, and we host special programming for all ages throughout the month.

Resources for Families

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Youth Programs

The Walker is home to the Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council (WACTAC), and programs designed just for teens and middle and high school students (generally ages 11–19) are offered year-round.

Browse Youth Programs

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Schools and Educators

Discover tools and materials designed to keep young learners connected to contemporary art and ideas, whether in the classroom or at home.

Resources for Educators

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Tours and Group Visits

The Walker offers guided and self-led tours for individuals, groups, and schools in the galleries and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

Browse Tour Options

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Accessibility Programs

The Walker Art Center offers a variety of programs designed to make contemporary art accessible to visitors with disabilities.

View Accessibility Programs

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Community Engagement

Our partner organizations reflect the vibrant communities around us and bring deep experience in arts, education, nonprofits, social justice work, and more.

See Community Partners

Lead support for the Walker’s Learning and Public Programs is provided by the Pohlad Family Community Engagement Fund. Additional support is provided by the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation and Susan and Rob White.