Whitney Museum of American Art: Membership

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Through the support and dedication of our members, the Whitney has supported the careers of living American artists, long before they have received history’s stamp of approval. When you become a member, you’ll continue to make American art matter, as well as enable the Whitney to continue making bold, forward-thinking choices in exhibiting the work of new artists.

Members enjoy the opening of the 2012 Whitney Biennial. Photograph by Matt Carasella

member benefits

Learn all about the unique benefits available to Whitney members, and choose the level of membership that’s right for you!

Curate your own membership

Whitney Contemporaries

If you’re a young New Yorker who’s considering a Whitney membership, take a look at all the exclusive benefits associated with our young patron group: the Whitney Contemporaries.

Wed,
June 26

Member Preview Day:
Robert Irwin: Scrim veil—Black rectangle—Natural light, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (1977)

Member Events: All members

12–6 PM

Wed,
June 26

Opening Reception for Summer Exhibitions

Member Events: Social Series members in the Curate Your Own program, Friend, Patron, Circle, Fellow, Sponsor, and Contemporaries members

7–9 PM

Full calendar

PAST MEMBER EVENTS

Members at Full House: Views of the Whitney’s Collection at 75 (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, June 29–September 3, 2006).

Members at the Whitney Biennial 2006 (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 2–May 28, 2006).

Artist Phoebe Washburn discusses her work in the studio with Whitney members.

Installation view of Picasso and American Art (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, September 28, 2006–January 28, 2007).

Alice Pratt Brown Director Adam D. Weinberg in dialogue with artist Corin Hewitt, over breakfast.

Members enjoy a sneak peek of Kara Walker: My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love (Whitney Museum of American Art, October 11, 2007–February 3, 2008) during the opening reception.

Members at the opening of Rudolf Stingel (Whitney Museum of American Art, June 28–October 14, 2007).

Installation view of Alexander Calder: The Paris Years, 1926–1933 (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, October 16–February 15, 2009).

Installation view of Rudolf Stingel (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, June 28–October 14, 2007)

Members at the Jenny Holzer: PROTECT PROTECT (Whitney Museum of American Art, March 12–May 31, 2009).

The crowd at a recent membership opening enjoys the reception in the Lower Gallery.

Members dancing to the music of DJ SheRock.

A group of friends enjoying a members-only exhibition opening reception.

uptown/ downtown neighborhood discount program

The Whitney’s Uptown/Downtown Neighborhood Discount Program is a special benefit for Whitney members. Simply use your membership card to receive your exclusive discounts.

New: For Teachers

Whitney Kids

member benefits

Curate your own membership

Whitney Contemporaries

upcoming member events

Wed,
June 26

Wed,
June 26

PAST MEMBER EVENTS

uptown/ downtown neighborhood discount program

New: For Teachers

Whitney Kids

member benefits

Curate your own membership

Whitney Contemporaries

upcoming member events

Wed,June 26

Wed,June 26

PAST MEMBER EVENTS

uptown/ downtown neighborhood discount program

Wed,
June 26

Wed,
June 26