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The Kids Are Alright: Teen Engagement and the Walker
Paul Schmelzer
Dec 2011
The impact of the Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council (WACTAC) on the lives of its participants can be profound. Former members now work in museums, galleries, or their own art studios, although some past members laud the program for its effects on their lives outside the realm of art.
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Machine Project
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Jul 2011
A beast roast with a stampede of ghost bisons. A live museum soundtrack. Wayfinding with the Giant Hand. A three-way lecture blowout with musical accompaniment. Live-action role-playing meets self-actualization. The School of Paleolithic Skills. It’s hard to settle on just two words to describe encounters with the work of Machine Project, but “enjoyably confusing” is a pretty good pairing. This…
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Free Admission for Teens: Wells Fargo Pays It Forward
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Jan 2011
As the Walker celebrates the 14th anniversary of its innovative programs for teens, it is pleased to announce Wells Fargo Bank’s three-year commitment to offer free admission to teens year round. A leader in teen programming, the Walker has provided cultural institutions around the globe with a successful model for engaging young adults. From 1990–1992, with support from the Northwest Area…


