Public Programs
Engage with artists, curators, writers, and scholars through innovative programs that explore the Whitney’s current exhibitions and permanent collection.
Get Updates About Upcoming Lectures, Talks, and Courses
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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2022
Making Collections Matter:
A SymposiumSept 23, 2022
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Art History from Home:
Art, Work, and LaborSept 7, 2022
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Activism for Global Pandemic Equity
Aug 5, 2022
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Art History from Home:
Art, Work, and LaborJuly 21, 2022
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Convertirse en estadounidense
July 8, 2022
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Quiet As It’s Kept:
Curating the 2022 Whitney BiennialJune 29, 2022
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The Trayvon Generation: A Celebration and Conversation with Elizabeth Alexander
June 27, 2022
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Whitney Independent Study Program: Critical Studies Symposium
June 22, 2022
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Pride on the Whitney Lawn*
June 12, 2022
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Pride on the Whitney Lawn
June 11, 2022
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Radical Joy Ball with ADAPT
June 9, 2022
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Art History from Home:
Queer BelongingJune 9, 2022
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Marathon Reading of Dictee by Theresa Hak Kyung Cha
June 5, 2022
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Becoming American
May 20, 2022
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Art History from Home:
Asian/American: A Ghost StoryMay 19, 2022
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Cassandra Press Lectures:
Zombie PoliticsMay 7, 2022
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Cassandra Press Lectures: Whiteness, Dissonance, and Horror
May 7, 2022
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Ideology, Ableism, and Capitalism: A Talk by Emily Barker
Apr 13, 2022
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A Gathering of the Tribes: Marathon Reading
Apr 9, 2022
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A Gathering of the Tribes: Marathon Reading
Apr 8, 2022
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Around The Rose: Artists Reflect on Jay DeFeo
Mar 16, 2022
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Sewing Circle with Marie Watt
Mar 12, 2022
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Art History from Home:
Queer BelongingMar 10, 2022
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Healing, Justice, and World-Making: Latinx Artists in Conversation
Mar 9, 2022
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Art History From Home: Photography from James Van Der Zee to Dawoud Bey
Feb 17, 2022
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A Conversation with Jennifer Packer
Feb 16, 2022
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Print and Process After Johns
Jan 27, 2022
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Art History from Home:
Me, Myself, and IJan 27, 2022
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Mirroring Practice: Poets Respond to Jasper Johns
Jan 20, 2022
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2021
Art History from Home:
When Did Video Become Art?Dec 30, 2021