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.
Past Events Archive
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2024
2024 ISP Critical Studies Symposium
May 19, 2024
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Artmaking with Ser Serpas
May 10, 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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Even Better Than the Real Thing: Curating the Whitney Biennial 2024
May 1, 2024
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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
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Inherited Histories: A Conversation with Sadie Barnette and Kevin Beasley
Nov 8, 2023
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Harry Smith’s Experimental Films
Oct 22, 2023
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John Zorn plays Harry Smith
Oct 21, 2023
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Harry Smith's Oz: The Tin Woodman's Dream and other films with a live score by John Zorn
Oct 21, 2023
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Lives and Legacies of the Visual AIDS Archive
Oct 13, 2023
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Asawa on Paper
Oct 2, 2023
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Telas y grabados: taller con Dindga McCannon
Sábado 30 de septiembre de 2023
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Fiber and Print: Workshop with Dindga McCannon
Sept 30, 2023
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Whitney Neighborhood Arts Walk
Sat, Sept 30, 2023
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Experimental Drawing Workshop
Sun, Sept 17, 2023
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X como intersección: Formando mundos
miércoles, Sept 13, 2023
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X as Intersection: Shaping Worlds
Sept 13, 2023