March Target Free Thursday Nights feature Life Drawing Lessons, Artist Talks, Native Films and Writing Workshops
Target Free Thursday Nights
March 7, 14, 21 & 28
5–9pm
Start the weekend early with a healthy dose of art gazing and pop-up activities, all for free.
EVENTS
Esker Grove: Courses for Cocktails
Thursdays, 5–9pm
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Every Thursday night in Esker Grove, with the exception of holidays and special events, enjoy a complimentary cocktail with an order of one appetizer and one entree from a selected menu.
Artist Talk: JoAnn Verburg
Thursday, March 7, 6pm
Walker Art Center, Free
Join JoAnn Verburg for an intimate conversation about her practice and her piece WTC (2003), part of Five Ways In. Verburg’s photographs, made with large-format cameras mounted on tripods, have been described as strikingly serene and spare, with a finely tuned awareness of movement and space. WTC features poet Jim Moore, the artist’s husband and longtime subject.
Sundance Institute Native Shorts Screening
Thursday, March 7, 7pm
Walker Cinema, Free
Presented by Hud Oberly (Comanche, Osage, Caddo), Sundance Institute, and guest curator Missy Whiteman (Northern Arapaho and Kickapoo Nations), Sundance NativeLab Fellow
For 25 years, the Sundance Institute has maintained an investment and commitment to Native American filmmakers and their stories. This year’s touring shorts program includes six recent works by Shaandiin Tome (Diné); Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr. (Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians); Michelle Latimer (Métis/Algonquin); Adam Khalil and Zach Khalil (Ojibway)/Jackson Polys (Tlingit); Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk/Pechanga); and Billy Luther (Navajo, Hopi, and Laguna Pueblo). A conversation about our region’s Indigenous filmmaking talent and resources follows the screening. 2016–2018, DCP, 67 minutes.
Featured shorts:
Mud (Hashtł’ishnii)
Shaandiin Tome
Shinaab
Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.
Nucca
Michelle Latimer
The Violence of a Civilization without Secrets
Adam Khalil / Zach Khalil / Jackson Polys
Jáaji Approx.
Sky Hopinka
alter-Native
Billy Luther
The Sundance Institute Native Shorts Screening is a part of the Walker Art Center’s Moving Image series INDIgenesis: GEN2.
Life Drawing with Leslie Barlow
Thursday, March 14, 6pm
Walker Art Center, Free
Try your hand at life drawing from a nude model. All levels are welcome at these monthly, self-directed workshops, hosted by artist and educator Leslie Barlow. The Walker will provide art materials, chairs, tables, lightweight easels, and a limited number of drawing horses.
Please note: This workshop is not drop-in, participants must show up on time before doors are closed to the public.
Screening: Tipping Points
Thursday, March 14, 7pm
Walker Cinema, Free
In conjunction with the exhibition Elizabeth Price, this selection of artists’ films is presented by Steven Bode, director of the UK’s Film and Video Umbrella. Echoing Price’s interest in cultural change, vernacular language, fashion, and the archive, the program features work by Duncan Campbell, Bill Morrison, and Carey Young.
Next Generation of Parks: Robert Hammond
Thursday, March 21, 7pm
Walker Art Center, Free
Robert Hammond returns to Minneapolis for the Next Generation of Parks event series. The cofounder and executive director of the Friends of the High Line will reflect on the legacy of the unique New York park, its impact on the local community, and its influence on adaptive reuse projects across the country. Parks are proven economic engines and Hammond champions an approach that seeks equitable outcomes for everyone, as communities make critical investments in vibrant public spaces. Presented by the Minneapolis Parks Foundation in partnership with the Walker.
Loft Literary Center Writing Workshops
Thursday, March 28, 6pm
Walker Art Center, Free
This spring, the Loft’s writers-in-residence will guide you through a creative writing experience inspired by works and themes from Five Ways In. No previous writing experience required; all materials provided. Just bring your creativity and an open mind. Led by Victoria Blanco (March 28), Nneka Onwuzurike (April 25), and Kathryn Savage (May 23).
March 28: Victoria Blanco is a writer from El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, with an MFA in creative writing from the University of Minnesota. Her research and writing have been supported by a Fulbright Award, research fellowships from the University of Minnesota, and a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, among others. Blanco was a fellow in the 2017–2018 Loft Mentor Series and her work has appeared in Catapult, Fourth Genre, and Bat City Review.
MORE FREE EVENTS IN MARCH
Teen Workshop: Painted: The Origin of Creative Makeup & Illusion
Saturday, March 16, 1pm
Walker Art Center, Free
Explore the behind-the-scenes history of ball, drag, and Club Kid scenes and learn how to express yourself with makeup. Observe demonstrations by expert makeup artist/stylist Justin McDuff, then try the techniques yourself.
Twin Cities Youth Media Network Showcase 2019
Thursday, March 28, 6pm
Walker Cinema, Free
The 17th annual Twin Cities Youth Media Network Showcase features short works by young people from around the Twin Cities and local organizations FilmNorth, Migizi Communications, and the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network. Stay afterwards for awards and a Q&A with the filmmakers.
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