Schools and Educators
Whether you are a K–12 teacher, university or college professor, or one of their students, the Walker offers a variety of programs that support learning through the arts.
Learning Programs
School Tours
The Walker offers interactive, learner-centered, and inquiry-based explorations of the galleries and/or the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for school groups of all ages.
More about K–12 and university tours
Virtual Tours
Interested in bringing art from the Walker Art Center to your classroom? Our virtual tours guide K–12 students through a 30-minute presentation of 3–4 works from our collection.
More about virtual tours
College and University Partnerships
The Walker offers free and discounted opportunities for college students, plus a partnership program that provides free admission and other benefits for students and faculty during the academic year.
Become a partner
In-School Residencies
Bring the Walker to your K–12 classroom through an in-school residency. Walker educators lead a discussion-based lesson on works from the collection, followed by a related art-making project.
Request an In-School Residency
Evening for Educators
Evening for Educators is a free, after-hours series at the Walker Art Center that invites K–12 teachers to explore exhibitions and access resources for bringing contemporary art into the classroom.
Scholar's Night
Scholar’s Night is a free evening series at the Walker Art Center for post-secondary students and faculty to explore exhibitions, ideas, and community through talks, tours, and screenings.
Upcoming Programs
Community Showcase: Art as a Catalyst for Learning
Education and Public Programs are supported the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation and Susan and Rob White.