Public Programs
Engage with artists, curators, writers, and scholars through innovative programs that explore the Whitney’s current exhibitions and permanent collection.
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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.
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.
On the occasion of her survey exhibition, The Eye Is Not Satisfied With Seeing, Jennifer Packer speaks in conversation with Jane Panetta, Nancy and Fred Poses Curator and Director of the Collection.
Past Events Archive
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2017
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
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Poses:
A Performance
by A.R.M.Sept 16, 2017
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MYTH ASTRAY: A project by Arto Lindsay
Sept 7–10, 2017
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Mierle Laderman Ukeles on I Make Maintenance Art One Hour Every Day (1976)
Aug 24, 2017
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Hélio Oiticica (2012)
Film ScreeningJuly 29, 2017
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Heidi Latsky: On Display
July 28, 2017
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Study Sessions: Baseera Khan
July 21, 2017
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"I Have No Place in the World"
On Hélio OiticicaJuly 14, 2017
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Rafa Esparza and Nao Bustamante: Floating Gardens No. 2
June 10, 2017
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Study Sessions: Codify Art
June 9, 2017
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Leroy F. Moore: Black/Brown International Disability Art and Hip-Hop
June 2, 2017
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Aisha Sasha John: the aisha of oz
ISP Curatorial ProgramJune 1, 2017
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Ramiro Gomez
May 30–June 1, 2017
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Whitney Independent Study Program: Critical Studies Symposium
May 26, 2017
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Study Sessions: Chinatown Art Brigade
May 19, 2017
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Maya Stovall: MANIFESTO
May 17, 2017