Bullwhips in the Open Field returns to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis on Saturday June 11, 1-3 pm.

According to Open Field coordinator Scott Artley, "Without a doubt, your bullwhipping activity is the one that almost EVERYONE remembers fondly, I’d love for you to bring your skillshare back to the Field."

This free program runs through summer on Saturdays. Whip handlers who own their own whips are welcome to come out to enjoy the luxury of cracking whips under the blue sky with others who appreciate the art and sport of bullwhips. If you are inexperienced but curious, this is a great opportunity to learn fundamental whip cracking and safety protocols from experienced whip handlers.

Sessions will be overseen by Robert Dante and Paul Cummings. A limited number of loaner whips and safety glasses will be available. Free instructional handouts also will be provided.

Here is the 2011 schedule. (All these Saturday sessions are 1-3 pm.)

• June 11
• June 25
• July 9
• July 16 (PC)
• Aug 13
• Aug 20
• Aug 27 (PC)
• Sept. 4 1-3 pm - Sunday Open Field Harvest - Last day of program

Open Field is a 3-month experiment exploring the idea of a cultural commons that invites public participation in activities of collective creativity. Organized by the Education and Community Programs department and mnartists.org, Open Field is comprised of two artist residencies, 4 day-long family events, weekly community-led discussions and art making activities on Thursday nights and other special events. Also included is Open Lounge, a collectively envisioned, temporary built environment near the Bazinet Plaza. For more information on Walker Open Field program, go to

http://walkerart.org.