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Individual $75
(Fully tax-deductible)
- Unlimited free admission for one to the Museum’s galleries and film programs
- Invitations for two to members-only preview days and morning viewing hours with breakfast
- Invitation for two to an opening cocktail reception of a major exhibition
- Free admission to Museum Public Programs (reservations required)
- Discounts at select neighborhood merchants and area parking
Members-only shopping days
- 20% discount on gift items, publications, posters, and cards created by the Whitney; 10% discount on all other merchandise at the Whitney Museum Store and Sarabeth’s Restaurant at the Whitney (excluding the Café)
- Special discounts at the Museum Online Store
- Ability to bypass the admission lines
- Members-only E-newsletter with advance notice of events
- Members Calendar with descriptions of events, exhibitions, and programs
Dual $100
(Fully tax-deductible)
All the preceding benefits, plus:
- An additional membership card for unlimited free admission to the Museum’s galleries and film programs
Family Contributor $150
(Fully tax-deductible)
All the preceding benefits, plus:
- Two optional membership cards for members’ children between the ages of 12 and 18
- Free admission to Family Programs, including Family Fun Art Workshops
Friend $250
($220 tax-deductible)
All the preceding benefits, plus:
- Invitations for two to all opening cocktail receptions for major exhibitions
- Four guest passes
- Special members-only gift
Patron $500
($430 tax-deductible)
All the preceding benefits, plus:
- A select exhibition catalogue/publication
Invitations for two to exclusive evening programs, including private exhibition tours
- Two complimentary admissions for guests when accompanied by Patron member
- Two additional guest passes
Whitney Circle $1,000
($821 tax-deductible)
All the preceding 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 private tours of major exhibitions
- Two additional complimentary admissions for guests when accompanied by Whitney Circle member
- Two additional guest passes
Priority weekend reservations at Sarabeth’s Restaurant at the Whitney
Whitney Fellow $2,500
($2015 tax-deductible)
All the preceding benefits, plus:
- Invitations for two to Whitney Leadership Breakfasts, including the Annual Breakfast with the Director
- Two additional complimentary admissions for guests when accompanied by Whitney Fellow member
- Priority reservations all week at Sarabeth’s Restaurant at the Whitney
Whitney Sponsor $5,000
($4,450 tax-deductible)
All the preceding benefits, plus:
- Invitations for two to a VIP exhibition opening or reception dinner hosted by Whitney Trustees
- Invitation for two to a VIP exhibition cocktail reception
- Invitation for two to an annual event with prominent guests from the modern and contemporary art world, such as leading art historians, critics, curators, collectors, and artists
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| Special Membership Categories (Fully tax-deductible) |
Artist/Student/Senior $40
Working artists; full-time students; and seniors ages 62 and above are eligible. A copy of artist’s resume, student’s current semester ID, or senior’s valid ID must accompany applications. Available to U.S. residents only.
Whitney Contemporaries
Individual $400 ($215 tax-deductible)
Dual $765 ($395 tax-deductible)
This group of young patrons enjoys special access to the Whitney’s curators, artists, and the New York art scene, while supporting contemporary artist projects at the Whitney.
- Invitations for two to opening 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
- All Individual-level membership benefits
Whitney Contemporaries Patron $1,000 ($821 tax-deductible)
All Whitney Contemporary-level benefits, plus:
- Additional visits to private collections and artists’ studios
- Private tours of major exhibitions
- Special programs with contemporary artists
- A select exhibition catalogue/publication
To learn more about the Contemporaries, please call (212) 570-7746 or visit the Whitney Contemporaries section of the website.
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