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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Fri,
Dec 6Free Friday Nights Artmaking
6:30–9:30 pm
Open to all ages
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Fri,
Dec 13Free Friday Nights Artmaking
5:30–9:30 pm
Open to all ages
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Wed,
Dec 18Ailey Dance Class: Afro-Cuban
1–2 pm
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Ailey Dance Class: Afro-Cuban
4–5 pm
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Thurs,
Dec 19Ailey Dance Class: Hip Hop
1–2 pm
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Ailey Dance Class: Hip Hop
4–5 pm
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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2020
Around Day's End: A Conversation
Oct 15, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Los Tres Grandes and American ArtOct 15, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Abstract Art in AmericaOct 13, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Picturing the Mexican RevolutionOct 8, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Stories from the CollectionOct 6, 2020
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Latinx Art: Artists, Markets, and Politics: Arlene Dávila in conversation with Adriana Zavala
Oct 1, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Picturing the Mexican RevolutionOct 1, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Queer BelongingSept 29, 2020
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Artmaking From Home:
Human Figures, Human StoriesSept 25, 2020
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En Español: Viernes Con Vida Americana: Historia Del Arte Desde Casa
Fridays
12 pm -
After Los Tres Grandes: Aesthetic and Political Legacies of Mexican Muralism
Sept 24, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Art and ActivismSept 24, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Art and Social ChangeSept 22, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Los Tres Grandes and American ArtSept 17, 2020
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More Mysterious Than Our Desire: Black Film Multitudes
Sept 16, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Abstract Art in AmericaSept 15, 2020
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Latinx: Ed Morales in Conversation with Chon A. Noriega
Sept 10, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Picturing the Mexican RevolutionSept 10, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Stories from the CollectionSept 8, 2020
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Artmaking From Home: Suspended Sculptures
Aug 21, 2020
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Art History from Home: Abstracted Bodies
Aug 18, 2020
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Art History from Home: Eros
Aug 13, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Me, Myself, and IAug 11, 2020
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Artmaking From Home: Tin Foil Shrines and Dollar Store Altars
Aug 7, 2020
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Art History From Home: What Makes a Photograph?
Aug 6, 2020
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Art History from Home: Domestic Aesthetics
Aug 4, 2020
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Art History from Home: Asian American Perspectives
July 30, 2020
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Art History from Home: Portable Landscapes
July 28, 2020
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Artmaking From Home: Family Pictures
July 24, 2020
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Art History from Home: Collective Memory in Contemporary Black Art
July 23, 2020