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Walker Art Center, 2017. Photo: Paul Crosby Architectural Photography. Courtesy Walker Art Center.

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Upcoming programs

Reassemblage in the Relational Film by Nadia Shihab
Blurred old family photo of a large group of people sitting on a picnic blanket. The image has a textural overlay from a double exposure of foliage.

Sun Sep 28, 2025

Production

Reassemblage in the Relational Film by Nadia Shihab

East of Noon by Hala Elkoussy
Black and white still of a stage production with an elderly woman at the front center, people holding waves of cloth, and hanging clouds in the back.

Sun Sep 28, 2025

Production

East of Noon by Hala Elkoussy

Jlin: n! = 3! (Permutation of Three)
A musician with dark skin and long hair sits on a leather chair, looking forward with a neutral gaze.

Thu Oct 02, 2025

Production

Jlin: n! = 3! (Permutation of Three)

[TEST] Test Event - Multiple Instances
A high angle view of a coastline with crystal blue waters and lush green hills beyond the sandy beach

Oct 03 — Dec 29, 2025

Special Event

[TEST] Test Event - Multiple Instances

Shahzad Ismaily: Bitterness Is Not a Bridge
A person with medium skin rests their chin on their hand in front of a tan, rocky landscape.

Fri Oct 10, 2025

Production

Shahzad Ismaily: Bitterness Is Not a Bridge

The Apple by Samira Makhmalbaf
An image looking down toward four kids with dark hair, medium skin tone, and headscarves, sitting on rocks and holding apples.

Sat Oct 11, 2025

Production

The Apple by Samira Makhmalbaf

Calendar

Admission is free on Thursday nights and the first Saturday of the month.

FREE

Exhibitions

Sculpture Court
A silver sculpture that looks like a kangaroo with a human head and a large hand

Sat Oct 18, 2025

Sculpture Court

Dyani White Hawk: Love Language
A tan piece of art with blue and purple stripes at the bottom and

Sat Oct 18, 2025

Dyani White Hawk: Love Language

Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids
Colorful abstract art made up of triangular shapes spelling out the words

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids

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