Enjoy core benefits for one or two, plus a combination of benefits that you configure.

Enjoy Core Benefits for two, plus:

• Invitations for two to all Opening Cocktail Receptions for major exhibitions
• Four guest passes
• Special members-only gift

Enjoy Core Benefits for two, plus:

• Invitations for two to exclusive evening programs, including private exhibition tours
• Invitations for two to all Opening Cocktail Receptions for major exhibitions
• A select exhibition catalogue/publication
• Two complimentary admissions for guests when accompanied by Patron member
• Six guest passes

Enjoy Patron benefits, plus:

• Access to our exclusive “Insiders Programs,” such as gallery walks, tours of private collections, artist studio visits, and behind-the-scenes opportunities
• Invitations for two to curator-led tours of major exhibitions
• Complimentary admissions for two additional guests when accompanied by Whitney Circle member (four total)
• An additional two guest passes (eight total)

Enjoy Whitney Circle benefits, plus:

• Invitation for two to the semi-annual Breakfast with the Director
• Invitations for two to curator-led tours of major exhibitions and a special Whitney Fellow event
• Two additional admissions for guests when accompanied by Whitney Fellow member (six total)

Enjoy Whitney Fellow benefits, plus:

• Invitations for two to a VIP exhibition opening, reception or dinner 
• Invitation for two to an annual event with prominent guests from the contemporary art world, such as leading art historians, critics, curators, collectors, and artists
• Invitation for two to the semi-annual Breakfast with the Director

As a member of the Whitney’s young patron group you’ll enjoy special access to the Whitney’s curators, artists, and the New York art scene.  Events include:

• Invitations for two to Opening Cocktail Receptions for major exhibitions
• Visits to private collections, artists’ studios, and galleries
• Priority discounted tickets to the Art Party
• Invitations to select contemporary art fairs throughout New York City

Contemporaries benefits, plus:

• Private tours of major exhibitions
• A select exhibition catalogue/publication
• Visits to private collections, artists’ studios, and galleries
• Priority discounted tickets to the Art Party
• Invitations to select contemporary art fairs throughout New York City

A discounted membership is available for working artists residing within the United States who work in one or more of the media that are represented in the Whitney’s collection, including painting, sculpture, drawing, print, photography, film, video, and digital media. Applicants are required to present documentation upon joining or renewing. Accepted forms of documentation include a website, current CV listing exhibitions or other relevant projects, or a recent exhibition announcement. 

• Core benefits for one person

You must be a full-time student to be eligible. A copy of a student’s current semester ID should accompany applications. Available only in our lobby to U.S. residents.

• Core benefits for one person

Only seniors ages 65 and above are eligible. A copy of a senior’s valid ID must accompany applications. Available only in our lobby to U.S. residents.

• Core benefits for one person