Patron Groups

The Whitney’s patron groups are designed to align your interests with the Museum’s mission to promote living artists and American art of the twentieth- and twenty-first century. Join now to gain insider access to exhibitions, artists, and programs at the core of the Whitney’s mission.

Below is a sampling of our many donor groups. For more information, please contact patron_groups@whitney.org or (212) 671-5407.

Patron group members at a studio visit with artist Anselm Kiefer.

Patron group members at a studio visit with artist Anselm Kiefer.

CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL Learn More 

Gain premier access to world-class private collections, artists’ studios, and international travel with Trustees and fellow Museum benefactors.


DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL Learn More 

Unique programming for art collectors and enthusiasts provides entrée into today’s art scene through exclusive access to contemporary artists, curators and collectors.


AMERICAN FELLOWS Learn More 

Connoisseurs and enthusiasts of early to mid-20th century American art gain insight into the prewar period through access to eminent art historians, critics, curators, and collectors.

ARTISTS’ COUNCIL Learn More 

Young collectors who share a passion for supporting emerging artists enjoy intimate studio visits, curator-led gallery tours, and exhibition talks.


EDUCATION COMMITTEE Learn More 

This group offers special access to the Whitney’s education initiatives through events with key education and curatorial staff and on-going participation in departmental programming.


LIBRARY FELLOWS Learn More 

Devoted to the preservation and documentation of the history of American art, Library Fellows enjoy exclusive programming featuring artists, writers, curators, and historians.