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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2015
99 Objects: Susan Laxton on Metal Laboratory Objects by Man Ray
Aug 14, 2015
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99 Objects: Lucie Steinberg on Untitled by David Wojnarowicz
Aug 13, 2015
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99 Objects: Prem Krishnamurthy on Don’t Eat Grapes by Milton Glaser
Aug 12, 2015
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99 Objects: Matthew Skopek on Mahoning by Franz Kline
Aug 10, 2015
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99 Objects: Claudia La Rocco on 1st
Lightby Paul ChanAug 8, 2015
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99 Objects: Andrew Weiner on Neon Corner by Rafael Ferrer
Aug 7, 2015
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99 Objects: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Warm Broad Glow II by Glenn Ligon
Aug 6, 2015
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99 Objects: Mia Curran on Drawing for Conspirators by Philip Guston
Aug 5, 2015
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99 Objects: Scott Rothkopf on Racing Thoughts by Jasper Johns
Aug 3, 2015
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99 Objects: Jen Kennedy and Liz Linden on Diver by Andreas Feininger
Aug 2, 2015
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99 Objects: C. Spencer Yeh on Calder’s Circus by Alexander Calder
Aug 1, 2015
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99 Objects: Daniel S. Palmer on The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti by Ben Shahn
Aug 1, 2015
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99 Objects: Aruna D’Souza on Istrian River Lady by Christina Ramberg
July 31, 2015
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99 Objects: Virginia Overton on the Whitney’s building by
Renzo PianoJuly 30, 2015
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99 Objects: Laura Phipps on Madonna and Child by Allan D’Arcangelo
July 29, 2015
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99 Objects: Meredith Brown and Judith Bernstein on Vietnam Garden by Judith Bernstein
July 27, 2015
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99 Objects: Nicholas Robbins on Large Gold Knot: 1 by Sherrie Levine
July 26, 2015
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99 Objects: Andrew Uroskie on Form Phases IV by Robert Breer
July 25, 2015
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99 Objects: Donna De Salvo on Before and After, 4 by Andy Warhol
July 24, 2015
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99 Objects: Caitlin Keogh on Painting, Number 5 by Marsden Hartley
July 23, 2015
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99 Objects: Stuart Horodner on Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Jack Whitten
July 22, 2015
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99 Objects: Matthew Israel on Saigon by Peter Saul
July 20, 2015
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99 Objects: Diedra Harris-Kelley on Eastern Barn by Romare Bearden
July 19, 2015
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Andy Warhol’s Soap Opera (1964)
July 18, 2015
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99 Objects: Emily Liebert on Untitled Film Still #14 by Cindy Sherman
July 18, 2015
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99 Objects: Allan Doyle on Large Bather (quicksand) by Carroll Dunham
July 17, 2015
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99 Objects: Lori Cole on The Critic by Arthur Dove
July 16, 2015
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99 Objects: Elisabeth Sherman on Elvin Jones by Roy DeCarava
July 15, 2015
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99 Objects: Flora Miller Biddle on Head For Titanic Memorial by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
July 13, 2015
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Triple Canopy presents Pattern Masters
July 12, 2015