Become a Walker Tour Guide
Are you looking for a dynamic volunteer position in the arts? Are you passionate about contemporary art, performance, film, design, and architecture? Become a Walker Art Center tour guide and provide educational and entertaining experiences for young people and adults at a renowned contemporary arts center. The eight-month training class begins in early fall.
Walker tour guides help connect people of all ages with the art and ideas of our time. Our tour guide training program features an in-depth course on modern and contemporary visual and performing art and also covers various teaching and touring techniques. Participants explore ways to lead tours of the Walker's permanent collection, special exhibitions, and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
The initial sessions are led by Walker staff members and guest lecturers from the local art and art history community. Active guides may continue their training through curator-led tours of special exhibitions, presentations by guest speakers, and other Walker programs and classes.
Walker tour guides help connect people of all ages with the art and ideas of our time. Our tour guide training program features an in-depth course on modern and contemporary visual and performing art and also covers various teaching and touring techniques. Participants explore ways to lead tours of the Walker's permanent collection, special exhibitions, and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
The initial sessions are led by Walker staff members and guest lecturers from the local art and art history community. Active guides may continue their training through curator-led tours of special exhibitions, presentations by guest speakers, and other Walker programs and classes.
Benefits of becoming a Walker tour guide include:
- an excellent course on modern and contemporary art at no cost to you
- free exhibition catalogues for exhibitions you tour; discounts in the Walker Shop; discounted or free tickets to many Walker events and programs
- opportunities to meet visiting artists from around the world
- a behind-the-scenes view of the Walker
- connecting with others who share your interest in contemporary art
- supporting the Walker's mission of encouraging active engagement of audiences
To participate in the Walker tour guide training:
- you should have an interest in contemporary art and a dedication to sharing that enthusiasm and knowledge with the public
- you must be a Walker member; if you are not already a member, you will receive $10 off your membership
- you must purchase two textbooks
- you must commit to attending every class and completing all homework assignments
For more information, call 612.375.7574 or e-mail the tours@walkerart.org.
Dowload: 2008 Tour Guide Application Form (PDF)