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Free First Saturday: Catching the Light

Sat, Jul 11, 2026
Free First Saturdays
two people sitting in the grass on the Walker Art Centers hillside. One is holding a fan.

Event Details

Tickets & Info

When Sat, Jul 11, 2026
Where Walker Art Center
Time 10 am–5 pm
Price Free

Rainbows and sunbeams, glimmer and sparkle—artists take inspiration from the sun and light to make wondrous artworks. Let’s marvel together at the brilliance that comes from light art at this month’s Free First Saturday. 

On the first Saturday of every month, gallery admission is free for everyone at Free First Saturday. Free admission tickets are available in advance online and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk. Free admission, 10 am to 5 pm; family activities, 10 am to 3 pm. 

Due to the July 4 holiday, July’s Free First Saturday will be held on July 11.

To help us promote future events and programs, this event will be documented with photography. By attending, you consent to appear in this documentation and its future use by the museum.

Accessibility

The short film will be captioned in English.

Visiting with kids? Read our tips for visiting with families.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.

Free First Saturday is sponsored by

Family Programs are supported by the KHR McNeely Family Foundation, thanks to Kevin, Rosemary, and Hannah Rose McNeely.

Lead support for the Walker’s Learning and Public Programs is provided by the Pohlad Family Community Engagement Fund. Additional support is provided by the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation and Susan and Rob White.

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