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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2014
Seminars with Artists:
Zoe LeonardMar 19, 2014
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Semiotext(e) Presents: Ariana Reines, Mark von Schlegell, and Henri Lefebvre
Mar 9, 2014
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Conversations on Art: T. J. Wilcox, Anne Collier and Chrissie Iles
Jan 23, 2014
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Shared Spaces: Social Media and Museum Structures
Jan 14, 2014
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2013
The Chairs: Puppetry Performance and Demonstration with Theodora Skipitares
Dec 13, 2013
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Robert Indiana in Context
Nov 21, 2013
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Walter Annenberg Annual Lecture: John Currin
Oct 29, 2013
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Between Bodies and Objects: Performance in Contemporary Art
Oct 17, 2013
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Literary Icons: Robert Indiana and the American Dream
Oct 11, 2013
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Brian O’Doherty: Hopper’s Windows
Sept 26, 2013
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Hopperesque: Edward Hopper and Contemporary Art
Sept 12, 2013
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Artist Talk and Screening: Dear Klaus and Minou
Aug 7, 2013
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Robert Irwin in Conversation with Donna De Salvo
July 25, 2013
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Lawrence Weschler on Robert Irwin
July 11, 2013
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Summer Film Series: A Hopper “Movie Binge”
July 9, 2013
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My Turn: Jennifer Tipton
June 28, 2013
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Drawn from Hopper: An Evening of Poetry and Literature
June 20, 2013
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Nate Lowman: Homage to Jay DeFeo
May 17, 2013
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Gallery Talk: Walead Beshty and Dana Miller on Jay DeFeo: A Retrospective
May 9, 2013
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Through the Lens of the Blues Aesthetic
Apr 25, 2013
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William Pope.L: Burying the Blues
Apr 19, 2013
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Chancing the Ridiculous, Hoping for the Sublime: Re‑examining the work of Jay DeFeo
Apr 17, 2013
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Speaking the Blues: An Evening of Poetry
Mar 29, 2013
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Greil Marcus: Jay DeFeo and All That Jazz
Mar 7, 2013
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Bennett Simpson: Why Contemporary Art Gives Me the Blues
Mar 6, 2013
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Insiders/Outsiders
Feb 28, 2013
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Eleanor Antin: Conversations with Stalin
Feb 1, 2013
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Gallery Talk:
Adam McEwen and Donna De Salvo on Sinister PopJan 23, 2013
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2012
Open Studio: Sinister Pop
Dec 7, 2012
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Gallery Talk:
Wade Guyton and Scott Rothkopf on Wade Guyton OSNov 28, 2012