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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2018
Zoe Leonard in Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
Mar 16, 2018
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ReelAbilities Film Festival Presents: Bottom Dollars
Mar 11, 2018
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Christine Sun Kim: Five Finger Discount History
Mar 10, 2018
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Study Sessions: Morgan Bassichis
Mar 9, 2018
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Where He Was: Auden in America
Feb 25, 2018
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Toyin Ojih Odutola in conversation with Yaa Gyasi and Texas Isaiah
Feb 9, 2018
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What Art Speaks To These Times
Feb 7, 2018
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mecca vazie andrews and the MOVEMENT movementFeb 3, 2018
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Study Sessions:
Damien DavisFeb 2, 2018
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Oliver Payne: CHILL OUT
Jan 21, 2018
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Feathered Flags:
A Lecture by Paul Chaat SmithJan 19, 2018
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2017
Study Sessions: Alice Sheppard
Dec 15, 2017
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Lyle Ashton Harris: Today I Shall Judge Nothing That Occurs
Dec 15, 2017
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The Awt of Measuring Resilience powered by REACH LA
Dec 10, 2017
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Moon Dust: A screening and conversation with Scott Reeder and Ian F. Svenonius
Dec 9, 2017
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ALTERNATE ENDINGS, RADICAL BEGINNINGS for Visual AIDS' 28th Annual Day With(out) Art
Dec 1, 2017
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Walter Annenberg Lecture: Catherine Opie
Nov 30, 2017
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Stan Brakhage’s Metaphors on Vision
Nov 19, 2017
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Graham Lambkin:
Tidal ArchersNov 17, 2017
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Beyond Jimmie Durham: Contemporary Native American Art and Identity
Nov 16, 2017
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Study Sessions: Sky Cubacub
Nov 3, 2017
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Screening and Conversation: The Female Closet by Barbara Hammer
Oct 30, 2017
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An Etiology of Omission: Disability In and Out of Protest Art
Oct 28, 2017
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Into Words:
Carroll Dunham in conversation with Scott RothkopfOct 26, 2017
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Jed Perl in conversation with Alexander S. C. Rower
Oct 23, 2017
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Pope.L in Conversation with Christopher Y. Lew
Oct 19, 2017
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Edgar Heap of Birds in Conversation with David Breslin
Oct 18, 2017
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Study Sessions: Yulan Grant
Oct 13, 2017
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“Mário Pedrosa: On the Affective Nature of Form,” with Gabriel Pérez-Barreiro
Sept 24, 2017
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Calder on Film
Sept 22, 2017