Patron Cinda Collins Supports Emerging Female Artists at Walker Art Center
Cinda Collins, an enthusiastic neighbor of the Walker Art Center, has been actively involved in initiatives that uplift emerging female artists. Living near the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, she often visits to enjoy the beauty of nature and art. Her connection to the Walker is strong, driven by its influence on the community and her love for contemporary art, dance, and music. With over 35 years in finance, Collins has seen the persistent challenges women face, which inspired her latest donation. This funding supports Kandis Williams's exhibition, A Surface, and Rosy Simas's upcoming project, A:gajë:gwah dësa’nigöëwë:nye:’ (i hope it will stir your mind). Simas's work, rooted in her Haudenosaunee heritage, promotes themes of peace and unity and will be featured in spring 2026. Collins believes in the power of art to amplify new voices, and the Walker is grateful for her support in showcasing emerging female talent.
Key facts
- Cinda Collins is a longtime patron and neighbor of the Walker Art Center
- Collins lives directly across from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- She has over 35 years of experience in finance, a male-dominated field
- Collins made a gift to support emerging female artists at the Walker
- The gift supports Kandis Williams's exhibition A Surface
- The gift also supports Rosy Simas's project A:gajë:gwah dësa’nigöëwë:nye:’ (i hope it will stir your mind)
- Simas's project is commissioned by the Walker and includes gallery, cinema, and live performance elements
- Simas's live performance is scheduled for spring 2026 on the McGuire Theatre stage
Entities
Artists
- Cinda Collins
- Kandis Williams
- Rosy Simas
Institutions
- Walker Art Center
Locations
- Minneapolis
- United States