Public Programs
Engage with artists, curators, writers, and scholars through innovative programs that explore the Whitney’s current exhibitions and permanent collection.
Get Updates About Upcoming Lectures, Talks, and Courses
Events
We host conversations, symposia, film screenings, performances, virtual events, and more. These events explore American art and critical issues in contemporary culture through the Whitney’s exhibitions and collection. Check the calendar for what's on.
Courses and Workshops
Open up new perspectives with one of the Whitney’s courses, drop-in discussions, or artmaking workshops. These offerings are opportunities to dive deeper into art at the Whitney and engage with experts in the field.
Tours
Free gallery tours through the Whitney’s current exhibitions are offered each day. Private group tours led by Teaching Fellows or Museum Educators are also available for an additional fee with advanced registration.
Queer History Walks
Take a free walking tour to discover the vibrant queer history of the Whitney Museum's surrounding neighborhood. Explore select historical sites where the LGBTQ+ community once found a place to connect and create. If you can't join us in-person June–October when these tours are offered, listen to the audio guide.
Upcoming Programs
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Wed,
Oct 16Ailey Dance Class: Horton Technique
Oct 16, 2024
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Thurs,
Oct 17Ailey Dance Class:
Broadway JazzOct 17, 2024
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Fri,
Oct 18Ailey Dance Class: Vogue Basics
Oct 18, 2024
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Sat,
Oct 19The Legacy of Revelations
Oct 19, 2024
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Sun,
Oct 20The Legacy of Katherine Dunham
Oct 20, 2024
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Ailey Dance Class: Dunham Technique
Oct 20, 2024
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Thurs,
Oct 24Mark Armijo McKnight in Conversation with Garth Greenwell
Oct 24, 2024
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Fri,
Nov 22The Legacy of Ailey II: Cultivating the Dance Field
Nov 22, 2024
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Sat,
Nov 23Ailey Dance Class: West African
Nov 23, 2024
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Sun,
Nov 24Ailey Dance Class: Latin Fusion
Nov 24, 2024
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Wed,
Dec 18Ailey Dance Class: Afro-Cuban
Dec 18, 2024
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Thurs,
Dec 19Ailey Dance Class: Hip Hop
Dec 19, 2024
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Fri,
Dec 20Ailey Dance Class: Night Creature Workshop
Dec 20, 2024
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The Legacy of Night Creature
Dec 20, 2024
Recorded Programs
Many of our public programs are recorded and available to be viewed later. Check out videos of past programs from the comfort of your home.
Past Events Archive
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2024
Urban Harvest Drawing Workshops
Oct 6, 2024
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The Legacy of Alvin Ailey
Sept 27, 2024
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Making Collections, Revealing Histories
Sept 13, 2024
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Celebration of Disability Pride with JJJJJerome Ellis and SPACE
July 27, 2024
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Sonic Bathhouse with JJJJJerome Ellis
July 26, 2024
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The Blue Description Project
July 17, 2024
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Ask a Horticulturist
July 14, 2024
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Soft Sculptures for Hard Politics with Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio
June 22, 2024
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Picturing Abortion: A Conversation with Carmen Winant
June 13, 2024
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Whitney Community Pride Mural
June 9, 2024
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Before the Volcanoes Sing: A Conversation with Clarissa Tossin
May 30, 2024
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Antes de que los volcanes canten: una conversación con Clarissa Tossin
30 de mayo, 6:30 pm
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2024 ISP Critical Studies Symposium
May 19, 2024
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Artmaking with Ser Serpas
May 10, 2024
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Even Better Than the Real Thing: Curating the Whitney Biennial 2024
May 1, 2024
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Aún mejor que la real: Curaduría de la Bienal del Whitney 2024
Miércoles, 1 de mayo, 6:30 pm
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Hand in Hand: AI Art and Creativity
Apr 10, 2024
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Student Day Exploring Whitney Biennial 2024
Apr 5, 2024
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Mary Kelly’s Concentric Pedagogy
Mar 14, 2024
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An Indigenous Present: A Conversation with Jeffrey Gibson, Dyani White Hawk, and Jenelle Porter
Feb 7, 2024
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Walter Annenberg Lecture: Nancy Baker Cahill
Feb 1, 2024
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Deep Listening and Light Dancing with Ephraim Asili
Jan 26, 2024
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A Conversation with Natalie Ball
Jan 25, 2024
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Body Language: Nick Mauss and Angela Miller in Conversation
Jan 19, 2024
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2023
My Harry: Affinities
Dec 10, 2023
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My Harry: Stories, Songs, and Strings
Dec 9, 2023
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My Harry: Magick and Mysticism
Dec 8, 2023
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Drawn Together: Ruth Asawa’s Art and Life
Nov 29, 2023
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Student Night
Exploring Henry Taylor: B SideNov 15, 2023
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Asawa’s Paper Web
Nov 14, 2023