Virtual Tours

K–5: Art Investigators

In this tour, students will explore three works of contemporary art from the Walker’s collection, investigate their content and context, and react to them thoughtfully. Students will gain tools for appreciating and responding to contemporary art while sharing their responses with each other and, of course, having fun!

6–12: Making Meaning

In this tour, students will practice observing contemporary artworks, considering their context, making informed and well-reasoned evaluations of the work, and gaining the tools to become expert museum-goers and appreciators of contemporary art.

K–12: STEAM

Connect concepts of science, engineering, mathematics, and ethics in unique ways with one of our STEAM tours. Learn about artists that think like scientists and consider the impact that technology and design have on the future and today’s world.

Choose from K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12 options.

K–12: English Language Arts

How do artists communicate through their artwork? What stories do they tell? In this lesson, students will try to answer these questions by carefully observing a variety of artworks and having informed discussions about them.

Choose from K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12 options.

K–12: Contemporary Black Artists

This tour focuses on works by contemporary Black artists and sheds light on their practices and the issues they address through their art. Explore work by local and international artists and hone skills of observation, discussion, research, and reflection to thoughtfully analyze artworks.

Choose from K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12 options.

K–12: Contemporary AAPI Artists

Learn about contemporary Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists and the concepts they explore in their artwork. Consider the historical and cultural context in which these artists work to make informed and well-reasoned interpretations. Students will see a variety of styles, themes, and mediums by a diverse array of AAPI artists.

Choose from K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12 options.

9–12: Contemporary LGBTQIA+ Artists

Students will explore four artworks from the Walker collection by LGBTQ+ artists. Students will analyze the formal elements of the artworks as they consider the themes that they explore and the social and political contexts in which they were created.

K–12: Sustainability in Art

This tour focuses on artists who are inspired by the natural world. Learn about artworks that incorporate natural materials and artists who are inventing new and interesting ways to make our planet more sustainable.

Choose from K–2, 3–5, or 6–12 options.

K–12: Custom Tours

Looking to make specific connections to your classroom curriculum? The Walker’s educators can design a custom program plan connecting contemporary art to the topics that you’re exploring with your students.