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From June 4 through September 4, Open Field is the Walker Art Center's summer gathering place that brings together relaxation and imagination, recreation and exploration. Share your talents and skills with others, join in--or simply hang out with friends. Come and enjoy the creative spirit of our community. All events, spontaneous and planned, are free and open to the public. read more >> |
Grand Opening: June 4  This Saturday, the Walker has something for everyone all day long. Join us for our first outdoor Free First Saturday of the year, enjoy summer picnic classics at the new Garden Grill, or stay up late with the big kids at Nightshift.
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Free First Saturday: Play the Field!
10 am-3 pm
Meet for a playdate and help kick off Open Field for a summer of outdoor fun. Highlights include a "mobile creative outpost" designed by Ben Garthus and activities led by Leonardo's Basement that mix art, science, and technology. Have lunch at the Garden Grill or Garden Café by D'Amico, and launch a creative exploration of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden with a scavenger hunt or a WAC Garden Pack. read more >> |
 Nightshift
Part of Northern Spark
9 pm- 6 am
Take in a live headphone concert in the outdoor Skyspace chamber, learn the secret language of sleep positions, and explore new exhibitions during our special late-late-night gallery hours. It's all part of Northern Spark, a dusk til dawn festival of art. Don't forget to bring your sleeping bag!
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Hang Out, Explore, and Participate on Open Field  Play SCVNGR
Explore the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the Walker with SCVNGR, one of the coolest new mobile apps. Go on a digital scavenger hunt, shoot photos, answer questions--and earn rewards.
SCVNGR runs on Android, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Don't have the right gadget? The Walker has several available for check out. Start your trek today by downloading the free SCVNGR app at the App Store or Android Market and searching for "Walker Art Center".
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 Tool Shed
This cabinet of wonders offers a thousand and one ways to play. Art-making kits, lawn games, recreation equipment, and so much more are available to check out for free.
Garden Grill by D'Amico
Enjoy summer classics both savory and sweet, including sausages, hot dogs, and burgers, plus a variety of local beers, wines, soda, and lemonade.
New this year: Happy Hour! Enjoy drink specials on the outdoor patio at the Garden Grill every Thursday night.
Target Free Thursday Nights
Join us for an eclectic mash-up of events every Thursday night, both inside the Walker and outdoors, including the popular Drawing Club from 2-7 pm. |
Be a Creator 
Add to the mix this year with an Open Field program of your own! Share what you know--your talents, skills, and passions--or take a leap and try something new. Last year, more than 130 individuals and groups contributed to this festival of community-sourced activities. Open Field is open to most anything! read more >> |
Open Field is sponsored by
Major support is generously provided by the Margaret and Angus Wurtele Family Foundation. |
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