Avant Garden 2025 Here to Play

Thank you to all who came to PLAY at Avant Garden 2025—yet another incredible party featuring an in-gallery dinner, esteemed art auction, drinks, dancing, and photo-ready moments at every turn. It all culminated with a high-glam, high-energy DJ set from Trixie Mattel on the Walker’s tented hillside, with skyline views of downtown Minneapolis. Revelers lived it up across the campus while supporting the Walker’s award-winning artistic and community programming. The night overflowed with creativity and camaraderie—incredible outfits, beautiful artworks, delicious food, and intoxicating vibes—everything people have come to expect from the best party of the year!

The Walker is grateful to everyone who contributed to the night’s success, especially our Lead sponsors, the William M. Lively Foundation and Pohlad Companies. Their continued generous support has been exemplary and stands as a demonstration of their deep commitment to the arts. The Walker is proud to recognize these contributions, which help make possible our work to bring today’s most forward-thinking art and artists to the Twin Cities.

Thank you to the William M. Lively Foundation, Pohlad Companies, and all our Avant Garden sponsors!