Walker Members Sally and Willa Share Multigenerational Art Experiences

Sally, a Walker Art Center member for over 20 years, and her granddaughter Willa, age 2¾, share their experiences visiting the Minneapolis institution. Sally discovered art in college and now visits the Walker with Willa, where they start with whatever captures their attention and always end in the Sculpture Garden. Willa is known to hug the Walking Man statue and enjoys tightrope-walking the protective lines. Memorable exhibitions include Keith Haring, Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, and Ways of Knowing. Sally toured the Whitney exhibit with both her 90-year-old father and Willa in the same week, challenging each to pick a favorite painting. Sally appreciates the Walker's art, architecture, restaurant Cardamom, and city views, calling cultural institutions a lifeline in troubling times. She hopes art will be a lasting bond with Willa, offering a break from algorithms and digital pace.