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Skip to main content Walker Art Center Get Tickets Become a Member Search Visit Calendar Art & Artists Magazine Support More Basic Membership Do more as a Walker member. Save with free gallery admission and ticket discounts, learn through Art School and A Think & A Drink member events, and give your support to one of the world’s leading contemporary art centers. To learn more about membership, please contact membership@walkerart.org or call the member line at 612-375-7655. Individual ($5 monthly/$65 annually) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Benefits for one: Free gallery admission 20% discount on tickets (two per event) 10% discount on dining and Walker Shop purchases One ticket to After Hours exhibition preview parties Advance notice and ticket presales for popular events Free screenings of new independent films Invitations to member events , including A Think & A Drink and Art School Walker and Dwell magazine subscriptions Discounts on private tours A welcome gift for new members and a welcome back voucher for renewing members Dual ($6 monthly/$80 annually) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Individual-level benefits for two adults at the same residence, plus: Two guest passes annually Up to four discounted tickets per event Two tickets to After Hours exhibition preview parties Family ($7 monthly/$85 annually) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Dual-level benefits, plus: Up to six discounted tickets per event All of the above benefits for two adults and all children 18 and under at the same address Friend ($10 monthly/$125 annually) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Family-level benefits, plus: Reciprocal museum membership privileges at more than 1,200 museums across the country Contemporaries ($14 monthly/$175 annually) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Friend-level benefits, plus: Exclusive Contemporaries events for young professionals (and the young at heart) Walker Film Club , which includes receptions at premieres, free screenings, advance ticket access and more Additional Membership Information Guest Pass Instructions Guest passes live virtually in your membership account. To use them, just let the staff member welcoming you at the lobby desk know how many you would like to use and you will receive complimentary gallery tab(s) for your guest(s). Private Tour Scheduling Instructions To schedule a private guided tour of a Walker Art Center exhibition, visit the Tours page and complete the Tour Request Form at least two weeks in advance of your preferred tour date. Membership List Exchanges To assist in building our membership, the Walker Art Center periodically exchanges the names, addresses, and phone numbers of its Basic-level members with other arts and cultural organizations, which may solicit or make other contact with you by mail. If you do not want your information shared, please call the Membership Office. *For select events, there is a two ticket limit per membership during the member pre-sale period. Membership levels, benefits, and prices are subject to change without notice. Contributing Membership Contributing-level membership opens doors for those with a special interest in contemporary art, performance, and film, offering more access to the Walker’s exceptional programs. Our Contributing members enjoy invitations to exclusive luncheons, preview receptions with the executive director and curators, and reciprocal membership at more than 1,200 museums across the country. To learn more about how you can participate, please contact donors@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612-375-7641. Associate ($250–$499/year) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Friend-level benefits plus: Invitations to Contributing member receptions and luncheons Access to Walker Film Club Listing in the Walker’s Annual Report Four guest passes annually Sponsor ($500–$999/year) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Associate-level benefits plus: Recognition on the lobby donor panel Two complimentary parking vouchers annually Founder ($1,000–$2,499/year) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Sponsor-level benefits, plus: An invitation for cocktails and a tour of an exhibition with the executive director or chief curator. Additional Contributing Membership Information For questions about Contributing membership levels, call the donor line at 612-375-7641 or e-mail donors@walkerart.org . Contributing-level members may opt to receive Dwell magazine (which increases benefits value for federal income tax purposes by $20) by contacting 612.375.7641 or donors@walkerart.org . Patrons’ Circle Membership The generous commitment and leadership of Patrons’ Circle members represents the Walker Art Center’s most popular philanthropic partnership and a key source of annual operating funds. To learn more about how you can participate, please contact donors@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612-375-7641. In appreciation of their magnanimous support, Patrons’ Circle members enjoy unique benefits at each new level of giving: Fellow ($2,500–$4,999/year) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Receive Founder-level benefits, plus: Invitations to Patrons’ Circle exhibition receptions and dinners with artists, curators, and the executive director Invitations to exclusive Patrons’ Circle trips with the executive director and curators Recognition in the Walker’s Patrons’ Circle brochure An opportunity to join the Walker’s Collectors’ Council Six guest passes annually Four complimentary parking vouchers annually Partner ($5,000–$9,999/year) Join , Renew , Sustain or Gift Fellow-level benefits, plus: Access to Walker Forum, a quarterly salon exploring the intersection of art and life Consultation with Walker curators on personal art acquisition and collection Opportunity to schedule VIP tours for friends and family with a Walker curator Director’s Circle Membership The steadfast generosity of Director’s Circle members represents the Walker Art Center’s most critical leadership level and its most important source of operating support, guaranteeing the continued success of the institution’s artistic and educational endeavors. To learn more about how you can participate, please contact patrons@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612-375-7641. In recognition of this generous philanthropic commitment, we are delighted to provide the following exclusive benefits: Director ($10,000–$14,999/year) Join , Renew , or Gift Partner-level membership plus: Invitations to exclusive events with the executive director An opportunity to schedule VIP behind-the-scenes tours for friends and family An annual Director’s Circle dinner hosted by Walker trustees Personal ticket assistance for exhibitions at museums throughout the United States Annual acknowledgment in Walker magazine Unlimited number of guest passes at each visit Leader ($15,000–$24,999) Join , Renew , or Gift Director-level membership plus: A complimentary exhibition catalogue of the executive director’s choosing Benefactor ($25,000 and above) Join , Renew , or Gift Leader-level membership plus: Two complimentary tickets to a Patrons’ Circle Dinner Member Profiles See All Upcoming Member Events See All Affinity Groups Affinity groups are a way Walker members can gather with other individuals who have similar interests and delve into the world of film, performing arts, or visual arts. Walker affinity groups require a minimum level of membership, plus additional fees for participation. For more information, please contact donors@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612-375-7641. Film Club Film Club provides cinephiles greater access to the Walker’s highly acclaimed film program with advance tickets, members-only screenings, and special events throughout the year. Access begins at the Contemporaries level ($175/year). Learn More Collectors’ Council Offering members the opportunity for intimate exposure to the art of our time, the Collectors’ Council provides educational opportunities related to the practice of art collection. Access begins at Patrons’ Circle–Fel...