# Event Details - **Event Name**: WICK Presents: An Elaborate Premiere — I Hope So! by Sam Walker - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Step into the world of I Hope So—a far-fetched story brought to life by a group of local friends.About this EventThe project began as an attempt to create a portrait of Sam Spalding—a talkative, lighthearted man who has delighted the Walkers for years. Over time, the project grew in scope, taking on the fictitious and musical scenery that accompanies much of Sam Walker’s work.Beth Walker, a collaborator in all of Sam’s efforts, greatly expanded the project’s vision through her creations and direction. Her hand-sewn purple coneflowers became the central personality within the story.The evening will feature a screening of the art film, live-scored by a quartet of musical friends. The viewing will be accompanied by an installation that offers a deeper look into the fanciful characters and the peculiar world of I Hope So!Project support provided by the Visual Arts Fund, administered by Midway Contemporary Art with generous funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York.Presented by WICK – gallerywick.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/wick-presents-an-elaborate-premiere-—-i-hope-so-by-sam-walker/100001987177324872 - **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Saint Paul - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Dow Art Gallery - **lat**: 44.9615513 - **long**: -93.1928374 - **full address**: Dow Art Gallery, 2242 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WICK Presents: An Elaborate Premiere — I Hope So! by Sam Walker - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0fb73edc81453c7773378d1db6ca73a5d59282a65af4b8cebd1be6c35180753b-rimg-w1200-h673-dce8bfda-gmir.jpg?v=1776276448 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WICK Presents: An Elaborate Premiere — I Hope So! by Sam Walker being held? - **A:** WICK Presents: An Elaborate Premiere — I Hope So! by Sam Walker takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Dow Art Gallery, 2242 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing WICK Presents: An Elaborate Premiere — I Hope So! by Sam Walker? - **A:** WICK Presents: An Elaborate Premiere — I Hope So! by Sam Walker is organized by Beth & Sam Walker. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WICK Presents: An Elaborate Premiere — I Hope So! by Sam Walker is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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