I was reading the Walker's bi-monthly newsletter/magazine and I found a list of "notable figures from the past year," which "highlight key aspects of the Walker's mission: artistic leadership and innovation, audience engagement and civic commitment, and stewardship." I thought the numbers were interesting, especially the number of people around the globe who are exposed to our contemporary art museum's touring productions. Very cool.
Walker Art Center: Notable Figures from the past fiscal year (2008-2009)
1,425 Artist presentations and engagement at the Walker (including visual and performing artists, filmmakers and designers)
1,575 Total number of artists in the Walker collection
12,661 Total number of artworks in the Walker collection
85 Newly acquired works
671,757 Total attendance at the Walker
382,328 Total visitors to the Sculpture Garden
10,281 Total number of attendees at Rock the Garden 2009
193 Partnerships with local arts and community organizations
60 Copresentations with local and national arts organizations
499,641 People around the globe who attended Walker-organized touring exhibitions at seven host museums in three countries
24,400+ People around the globe who attended Walker-commissioned touring performances at 40 host venues in 30 cities in eight countries
3,621,718 User sessions at walkerart.org, artsconnected.org, and mnartists.org
19,748 Fans on Facebook and Twitter followers.
Way to go Walker!
(Photo courtesy of Walker Art Center)
--Amanda Fretheim Gates
Managing Editor
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