Walker Art Center

As a VENUE: Host your event…

The Walker Art Center, one of the most celebrated art museums in the country, is known for its innovative presentations and acclaimed collections across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts, housed within an award-winning civic landmark.  Amid beautiful galleries, the Walker also offers unique spaces for indoor and outdoor private rentals for artful celebrations, refined receptions, unforgettable weddings, and state-of-the-art corporate events. The iconic building features flexible spaces with high-tech amenities for nearly any size gathering – including a theater, street-level and roof-top terraces, plazas, gardens, and lounges. Hosting your event at the Walker also provides features you won’t find anywhere else: free gallery admission, a private exhibition tour for your guests, a mini-golf outing for an afternoon away from the office, or a cocktail reception with a private screening of the British Arrow Awards to spice up your annual holiday party. Ten distinctive spaces are available:

• Garden Terrace Room and Terraces: The Garden Terrace Room features 180-degree views of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the city with floor-to-ceiling windows and private outdoor terrace spaces, creating a unique indoor/outdoor wedding or corporate event venue.  The terraces open in April (weather dependent).
  • Capacity: Reception – 240 guests; Seated Dinner – 130 guests; Buffet – 90 guests; Classroom – 75 guests; Theater Style – 208 guests
  • 1700 Square Feet

• Walker Cinema & McGuire Theater: The Walker Cinema seats 340 and offers a state-of-the-art space for business presentations, film screenings, lectures, and other events. The McGuire Theater seats 385 with main floor and balcony seating and offers an expansive stage and advanced technical capabilities for all types of performances and presentations.
  • Walker Cinema Capacity: Auditorium Style – 340 guests
  • McGuire Theater Capacity: Theater Style – 385 guests

• Galleries: Private exhibition access gives your guests an experience only the Walker Art Center can offer as one of the five most-visited modern/contemporary art museums in the United States. Galleries can be rented in conjunction with other spaces to entertain your guests with food, drink, and the latest Walker exhibitions.

• Lounges: The Walker’s iconic architecture provides an exceptional backdrop for a wide variety of special events. The light-filled lounges throughout the building feature floor-to-ceiling windows, open spaces, and a modern aesthetic. The adjacent galleries are also available for private rental.
  • Main Floor Lounge Capacity: Reception – 600 guests; Seated Dinner – 250 guests; Buffet – 200 guests
    • Main Floor Lounge: 3610 Square Feet
  • General Mills Hennepin Lounge Capacity: Reception – 200 guests; Seated Dinner – 100 guests; Buffet – 80 guests
    • General Mills Hennepin Lounge: 3610 Square Feet
  • Cargill Lounge Capacity: Reception – 250 guests; Seated Dinner – 150 guests; Buffet – 120 guests
    • Cargill Lounge: 1750 Square Feet
  • Bazinet Lobby Capacity: Reception – 200 guests; Seated Dinner – 68 guests; Buffet – 55 guests
    • Bazinet Lobby: 2500 Square Feet

• Crosby Conference Room: The Crosby Conference Room features a flexible meeting space with high ceilings and views of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. This versatile space includes a modular conference table that can be easily reconfigured for smaller groups, built-in projector and screen, and lighting that can be set for daytime use or for an intimate social gathering.
  • Capacity: Reception – 100 guests; Seated Dinner 50 guests; Buffet – 50 guests; Classroom – 50 guests; Theater Style – 70 guests
  • 800 Square Feet

• Skyline Room: Located high above the bustle of Hennepin Avenue, this event space offers breathtaking views of downtown Minneapolis while providing flexibility for hosting events of nearly any size. The Skyline Room is a perfect fit for wedding ceremonies and receptions of all styles, and its built-in AV capabilities are ideal for meetings
  • Capacity: Reception – 380 guests; Seated Dinner – 240 guests; Buffet – 180 guests; Classroom – 160 guests; Theater Style – 240 guests
  • 3100 Square Feet

• Cityview Room: The Cityview Room offers you and your guests fine private dining in your own restaurant. Bar seating, floor-to-ceiling windows with Minneapolis skyline views, and outdoor dining on the terrace provide the perfect atmosphere to host a cocktail party or dinner for any occasion.
  • Capacity: Reception – 150 guests; Seated Dinner – 90 guests; Buffet – 100 guests
  • 1600 Square Feet

Support the Walker Art Center… by simply booking your next special occasion here:

https://walkerart.org/events-catering/

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

Support the Walker Art Center… by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://shop.walkerart.org/

As an EATERY: Food for thought…

Sitting at the base of the Walker’s hillside and overlooking the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Cardamom provides Walker Art Center visitors a chance to relax, chat, and enjoy delicious cuisine influenced by the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.

The Cityview Bar is the place to be before and after most stage performances and British Arrow screenings. Grab a cocktail before the show, or stay afterward for a drink and conversations. Bar seating, floor-to-ceiling windows with Minneapolis skyline views, and outdoor dining on the terrace provide the perfect atmosphere. It’s no wonder the City Pages calls it “one of [the Twin Cities’] most stunning event venues.”

Support the Walker Art Center… by simply dining here:

https://walkerart.org/visit/restaurants-at-the-walker

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

By becoming a Walker Art Center supporter, you make the strong statement that creative innovation is vital, and you allow the Walker to continue to make cutting-edge moves by showcasing the fresh, innovative art of today and tomorrow.

Membership:

As a Walker member, you support one of the world’s leading contemporary art centers while gaining access to new ideas and experiences from around the globe. In addition, you enjoy unlimited free gallery admission, ticket and dining discounts, access to member events and pre-sales, and more!  Membership at specified levels are offered: * Individual * Dual * Family * Friend * Contemporaries * Associate * Sponsor * Founder * Fellow * Partner * Director * Leader, and * Benefactor.

Donations:

Thank you for considering a 100% tax-deductible donation for the Walker to apply towards its greatest need. More than 40% of our income comes from individuals. Your generosity is vital to the sustainability of this beloved cultural institution. Tributary, memorial, and recurring gifts are welcomed.

• Corporate Membership: Corporate members are vital to the Walker’s success in engaging more than 700,000 visitors each year with today’s most innovative art and artists from around the world. With support from Corporate members, the Walker offers accessible arts experiences that inspire creativity and learning at every stage of life. The Walker is pleased to partner with more than 45 Corporate members to support the Twin Cities metropolitan area as one of the most creatively vital and livable communities in the United States. In return, the Walker provides special recognition and benefits for Corporate members to help showcase their support and actively engage clients and employees.
• Corporate Partnership: Corporate Partners play a crucial role in supporting the ambitious artistic and educational programming the Walker presents each year. Premier Partners and Corporate members help undergird all that the Walker does to engage our community and out-of-town visitors with today’s most compelling art and artists from around the world. Corporate Sponsors underwrite specific programs, such as exhibitions, performing arts, moving image, and education and public programs. The Walker is pleased to provide valuable recognition, marketing, promotional, hospitality, and/or employee benefits in return for the generous support it receives from Corporate Partners.
• Employee Matching Gifts: Show your support by matching your employees’ contributions to the Walker. The many corporations that match gifts are recognized in the Walker’s Annual Report and inspire others to give.
• Sponsor a Program: Corporate sponsorship at the Walker provides a powerful platform for companies to increase brand recognition, achieve business goals, advance marketing objectives, and reach target audiences. Sponsorships are customized to the needs of each partner and may include such benefits as prominent recognition, promotional opportunities, client hospitality, and employee engagement. Each year, sponsorships are available across the Walker’s multidisciplinary programs and special events, such as: Exhibitions of modern and contemporary art; Performing Arts programs, including music, dance, and theater; Moving Image programs and series, including the popular British Arrows; Avant Garden, the Walker’s annual benefit event; Rock the Garden, the Walker’s annual outdoor concert; Artist-Designed Mini Golf; Affinity groups; Special events for the Walker’s patrons and members; Education and Public Programs.
• The Legacy Circle: “I had a feeling of goodwill toward the people of Minneapolis particularly, and it was my desire to live here all my life and to do all possible toward the upbuilding of the prosperity of the community.” —Thomas Barlow Walker, founder of the Walker Art Center.  The Legacy Circle honors those who have remembered the Walker Art Center in their estate plans.  Since its founding, the Walker has received generous support from dedicated friends who have recognized the need to ensure access to world-class contemporary art for future generations. Through their foresight and generosity, Legacy Circle members make a crucial difference in upholding a sound foundation for the future growth and vitality of the Walker Art Center.
• Garden Fund: Your generous gift to the Garden Fund will go a long way toward maintaining and preserving the sculptures you’ve come to know and love. Help us keep the cherry pristine and all our sculptures healthy with a 100% tax deductible gift to the Garden fund today!

Volunteer: Volunteering at the Walker is a fun, flexible way to share your time and be a vital part of presenting contemporary art. Our committed volunteers are individuals who bring a wide variety of personal and professional experiences and interests to the Walker Art Center. Our diverse team of volunteers have a shared enthusiasm for our mission and our multi-discipline programming. Volunteers find the Walker a stimulating environment where they make a positive contribution to an organization they care about.

Support the Walker Art Center… by simply joining, giving, or volunteering here:

https://walkerart.org/support