Teens
Teen Programs give New York City high school students the opportunity to discuss art critically, think creatively, and make art with contemporary artists, educators, and their peers.
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Teen Programs
Open Studio for Teens
Teens are invited to Open Studio for Teens, a free art-making program on select Fridays. Work with contemporary artists and educators to create and learn new techniques with art projects inspired by the Whitney’s exhibitions and collection.
Youth Insights
Youth Insights (YI) is an after-school and summer program that connects New York City high school students to art and artists. We also offer events and programs throughout the year.
Applications are due by Friday, January 10, at 11:59 pm.
All Upcoming Teen Events
View allThroughout the year, the Museum provides opportunities for New York City high school students to participate in free drop-in programs, where they have the chance to meet and learn from contemporary artists and other teens. Check out all upcoming teen events.
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Fri,
Dec 6Open Studio for Teens
4–6 pm
Open to teens
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Free Pop-Up Dance Classes With Ailey Extension
6 pm
Open to all ages
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Free 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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Free Pop-Up Dance Classes With Ailey Extension
6 pm
Open to all ages
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Fri,
Dec 20Free Friday Nights Artmaking
5:30–9:30 pm
Open to all ages
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Teen Event Archive
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2019
Halloween Teen Night
Oct 25, 2019
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Art College Night
Oct 4, 2019
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Open Studio for Teens
Select Fridays, 4–6 pm
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Open Studio for Teens: Curran Hatleberg
Sept 20, 2019
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Open Studio for Teens: Robert Bittenbender
July 26, 2019
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Open Studio for Teens: Summer Sessions
Select Fridays, 1:30–4 pm
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Open Studio For Teens: Nicole Eisenman
June 21, 2019
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Open Studio for Teens: Spilling Over
May 3, 2019
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Open Studio for Teens: For Freedoms
Mar 15, 2019
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Warhol Queer Teen Night: For LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies
Mar 8, 2019
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Open Studio for Teens: Lower East Side Printshop
Mar 1, 2019
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Open Studio for Teens
Select Fridays
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2018
Go Figure! Warhol
Dec 7, 2018
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Halloween Teen Night
Oct 26, 2018
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Art College Night
Oct 5, 2018
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Open Studio for Teens
Select Fridays
4–6 pm -
Open Studio for Teens: Eckhaus Latta
Sept 14, 2018
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Weaving Cosmologies: Teen Event
Aug 3, 2018
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Open Studio for Teens: Summer Sessions
Jul 13, 20, 27
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4 X 6: Teen Event
May 11, 2018
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Open Studio for Teens: Intro to Conservation
Apr 27, 2018
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Open Studio for Teens: Demian DinéYazhi´
Apr 20, 2018
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Open Studio for Teens: Nick Mauss
Apr 13, 2018
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Open Studio for Teens: Grant Wood
Mar 2, 2018
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Speak Up, Speak Out!
A Whitney Teen SummitFeb 11, 2018
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Open Studio for Teens
Select Fridays
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Open Studio for Teens: Laura Owens
Jan 22, 2018
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2017
Teen Event: Go Figure!
Dec 8, 2017
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Halloween Teen Night
Oct 27, 2017
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Open Studio for Teens: C. Spencer Yeh
Oct 20, 2017