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.
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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2016
Working Space:
Contemporary artists on Frank StellaJan 8, 2016
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2015
Walter Annenberg Annual Lecture: Frank Stella
Dec 1, 2015
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Critical Landscapes:
A Roundtable DiscussionNov 30, 2015
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Moby-Dick: A Marathon Reading
Nov 13, 2015
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“What You See Is What You See”: Frank Stella
Nov 5, 2015
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Gallery Talk: Barkley Hendricks on Archibald Motley
Oct 23, 2015
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Crash Courses on Contemporary Art
Oct 17, 2015
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Jazz Age Modernism: Archibald Motley in Context
Oct 15, 2015
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Poetry Parade for Site and Sight
Sept 26, 2015
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99 Objects: Jay Sanders on Hardcore by Walter De Maria
Sept 5, 2015
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99 Objects: Katy Siegel on The Seasons by Lee Krasner
Sept 4, 2015
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99 Objects: Andrea Geyer on Juliana Force at the Whitney Studio Club by Guy Pène du Bois
Sept 3, 2015
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99 Objects: Chrissie Iles on Thrust by Earl Reiback
Sept 2, 2015
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99 Objects: Alhena Katsof on Quarantania by Louise Bourgeois
Aug 31, 2015
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99 Objects: Nick Hallett on Water Music by John Cage
Aug 30, 2015
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99 Objects: Loren Connors on Four Darks in Red by Mark Rothko
Aug 29, 2015
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99 Objects: Sarah Hamill on Hudson River Landscape by David Smith
Aug 28, 2015
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99 Objects: Aki Sasamoto on Threat and Sanctuary by Neil Jenney
Aug 27, 2015
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99 Objects: Claire Henry on Green Coca-Cola Bottles by Andy Warhol
Aug 27, 2015
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99 Objects: Margot Norton on Fear of Nothing by Sarah Charlesworth
Aug 26, 2015
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99 Objects: Cheryl Finley on Untitled, 1969 by Malcolm Bailey
Aug 26, 2015
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99 Objects: Erica Cooke on Untitled by Donald Judd
Aug 24, 2015
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99 Objects: Tyler Coburn on Osama by Aleksandra Mir
Aug 23, 2015
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99 Objects: Lauren Haynes on Mars Dust by Alma Thomas
Aug 22, 2015
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99 Objects: Soyoung Yoon on Air Mail Stickers by Yayoi Kusama
Aug 21, 2015
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99 Objects: Seth Cluett on 4th wall: 24 lines from the center, 12 lines from the midpoint of each of the sides, 12 lines from each corner by Sol LeWitt
Aug 20, 2015
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99 Objects: Lize Mogel on THE NEW YORK COLLECTIONS, Found Dope: Part II by Candy Jernigan
Aug 19, 2015
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99 Objects: Judith Rodenbeck on Archaeological Find, Number 9 by Raphael Montañez Ortiz
Aug 17, 2015
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99 Objects: Joanna Szupinska-Myers on Office Interior, Whitney Studio Club, 10 West 8 Street, c. 1928 by Charles Sheeler
Aug 16, 2015
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99 Objects: Julian Myers-Szupinska on Pat Whalen by Alice Neel
Aug 15, 2015