Teens
Teen Programs give New York City high school students the opportunity to discuss art critically, think creatively, and make art with contemporary artists, educators, and their peers.
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Teen Programs
Open Studio for Teens
Teens are invited to Open Studio for Teens, a free art-making program on select Fridays. Work with contemporary artists and educators to create and learn new techniques with art projects inspired by the Whitney’s exhibitions and collection.
Youth Insights
Youth Insights (YI) is an after-school and summer program that connects New York City high school students to art and artists. We also offer events and programs throughout the year.
Applications are due by Friday, August 23, at 11:59 pm.
All Upcoming Teen Events
View allThroughout the year, the Museum provides opportunities for New York City high school students to participate in free drop-in programs, where they have the chance to meet and learn from contemporary artists and other teens. Check out all upcoming teen events.
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Fri,
Nov 1Free Friday Nights Artmaking
5:30–9:30 pm
Open to all ages
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Fri,
Nov 8Open Studio for Teens x GrowNYC: Thriving Instead of Surviving
4 pm
Open to teens
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Free Friday Nights Artmaking
6:30–9:30 pm
Open to all ages
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Fri,
Nov 15Open Studio for Teens
4–6 pm
Open to teens
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Free Friday Nights Artmaking
6:30–9:30 pm
Open to all ages
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Fri,
Dec 6Open Studio for Teens
4–6 pm
Open to teens
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Teen Event Archive
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2024
All About Ailey Ball
Oct 25, 2024
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Alvin Ailey Dance Class: Vogue Basics for Teens
Oct 18, 2024
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Double Take: Guided Close-Looking through Dialogue
Oct 13, 2024
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Art College Night
Oct 11, 2024
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Open Studio for Teens
Select Fridays
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Open Studio for Teens: Whitney x ETW
July 12, 2024
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Queer Teen Night
June 14, 2024
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Double Take:
Guided Close-Looking through Intergenerational DialogueJune 9, 2024
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Open Studio para adolescentes: Inspirado por Rose B. Simpson
Viernes, 7 de junio, 4–6 pm
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Open Studio for Teens with 2024 Biennial artist Sarah Hennies
May 17, 2024
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Open Studio for Teens: Artmaking with Ser Serpas
May 10, 2024
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Double Take:
Guided Close-Looking through DialogueApr 14, 2024
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Open Studio for Teens: Whitney x High Line Teens
Apr 5, 2024
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Art Portfolio Development
Mar 15, 2024
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Teens and Adults
Double Take: Guided Close-Looking Through DialogueMar 10, 2024
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Families
Make Art with AARON and CENTOMar 10, 2024
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Open Studio for Teens Spring 2024
Select Fridays
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Open Studio for Teens: Augmented Reality workshop with artist Nancy Baker Cahill
Feb 2, 2024
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Open Studio for Teens: With Artist Natalie Ball
Jan 26, 2024
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Double Take:
Dialogue Across GenerationsJan 14, 2024
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2023
Open Studio for Teens
Select Fridays
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Halloween Teen Night
Oct 27, 2023
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Art College Night
Oct 6, 2023
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Open Studio for Teens
July 21, 2023
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Whitney Teens x Artists: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
May 9, 2023
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Teen Event: no existe un mundo poshuracán
Mar 10, 2023
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Open Studio for Teens
Feb 17, 2023
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Free Coffee on the Whitney
Feb 17, 2023
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Whitney Teens x Artists
Jan 20, 2023
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2022
Teen Summit: Transforming the Future
Nov 19, 2022