2009–2010 Special Exhibitions
We recommend that teachers preview Walker exhibitions before visiting with their students. For free teacher preview passes, call 612.375.7614.
Dirt on Delight: Impulses That Form Clay
July 11 - November 29, 2009
This exhibition presents significant work in clay by 22 artists spanning four generations. Ranging from modestly scaled pots to figurines to large sculptures, these objects cross a spectrum of conventional delineations among fine art and craft. (Grades 6–12)
Haegue Yang
September 24, 2009 - February 28, 2010
From nontraditional materials such as venetian blinds, infrared heaters, lights, newspaper, and a clothes drying rack, Berlin/Seoul–based Haegue Yang creates all-enveloping installations as well as photographs, videos, and sculptures. Poetry, politics, and human emotion inform her practice—and its relationship to the everyday. (Grades K–12)
Dan Graham: Beyond
October 31, 2009 - January 24, 2010
Dan Graham is one of the most influential figures of the contemporary period. Possessed of deep humor and critical intelligence, his practice has been central to the development of art since the 1960s—from the rise of Minimalism, conceptual art, and video and performance art to explorations of architecture and the public sphere to collaborations with musicians and the culture of rock and roll. Expand your students’ experience of the artist’s special spaces through a hands-on Art Lab activity. (Grades K–12)
For an introduction to the exhibition, go to the ArtsConnectEd Art Collector Set Dan Graham: Beyond.
Dirt on Delight: Impulses That Form Clay
July 11 - November 29, 2009
This exhibition presents significant work in clay by 22 artists spanning four generations. Ranging from modestly scaled pots to figurines to large sculptures, these objects cross a spectrum of conventional delineations among fine art and craft. (Grades 6–12)
Haegue Yang
September 24, 2009 - February 28, 2010
From nontraditional materials such as venetian blinds, infrared heaters, lights, newspaper, and a clothes drying rack, Berlin/Seoul–based Haegue Yang creates all-enveloping installations as well as photographs, videos, and sculptures. Poetry, politics, and human emotion inform her practice—and its relationship to the everyday. (Grades K–12)
Dan Graham: Beyond
October 31, 2009 - January 24, 2010
Dan Graham is one of the most influential figures of the contemporary period. Possessed of deep humor and critical intelligence, his practice has been central to the development of art since the 1960s—from the rise of Minimalism, conceptual art, and video and performance art to explorations of architecture and the public sphere to collaborations with musicians and the culture of rock and roll. Expand your students’ experience of the artist’s special spaces through a hands-on Art Lab activity. (Grades K–12)
For an introduction to the exhibition, go to the ArtsConnectEd Art Collector Set Dan Graham: Beyond.
ArtsConnectEd Teacher Training
Interested in learning more about how to use ArtsConnectEd with your students? ArtsConnectEd offers workshops for teachers! A minimum of 10 teachers is required for each workshop. It is preferred that the workshop take place in a computer lab where each participant can get some hands-on experience. Workshops are available free of charge within 50 miles of downtown Minneapolis. For more information or to schedule a workshop call 612.870.3190 or e-mail info@artsconnected.org.
Education Resources Online
schools.walkerart.org offers Walker Art Center services and resources to schools and teachers. Click on the tabs to find out what you need to know for attending events for teachers, planning tours, using classroom resources, and learning more about upcoming exhibitions.
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Receive quarterly e-mail updates by sending your e-mail address to mailing.list@walkerart.org with the words “teacher email” in the subject line.
Tour Guide Bus Fund
Schools may apply for bus transpor-
tation support through the Walker Art Center Tour Guide Bus Fund. Applications are due September 15 for tours of the Walker and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden scheduled that same school year. Click here to download an application form or contact education.resources@walkerart.org for details.
tation support through the Walker Art Center Tour Guide Bus Fund. Applications are due September 15 for tours of the Walker and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden scheduled that same school year. Click here to download an application form or contact education.resources@walkerart.org for details.
Walker Members Access More
Educators save $5 on Individual, Dual/Household, or Friend-level memberships to the Walker. Benefits include free gallery admission, shop and dining discounts, and savings on event tickets. To join, call 612.375.7600 or visit membership.walkerart.org.
ArtsConnectEd is your online resource for interdisciplinary teaching and learning through the arts. This exciting Internet-based gateway offers teachers, students, and parents access to the combined collections and resources of the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
Walker School Programs are supported by The Pentair Foundation and Xcel Energy Foundation.
Walker School Programs are supported by The Pentair Foundation and Xcel Energy Foundation.
