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.
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.
A Study on the Impact of Teen Programs
Explore findings from a 2017 groundbreaking research and evaluation initiative investigating the long-term impacts of museum programs for teens.
Teen Event Archive
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2020
Summer Studio: Experiments with Color inspired by Emma Amos for kids ages 14–18
July 31, 2020
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Summer Studio: Drawing Week inspired by Edward Hopper for kids ages 14–18
July 24, 2020
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Summer Studio: Murals inspired by Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, 1925-1945 for kids ages 14–18
July 17, 2020
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Summer Studio: Signs of Protest inspired by Cauleen Smith for kids ages 14–18
July 10, 2020
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Vida Americana Teen Night
Mar 6, 2020
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Open Studio for Teens
Select Fridays, 4–6 pm
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Open Studio for Teens: Greenwich House Pottery
Feb 7, 2020
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2019
Teen Event: Jason Moran
Dec 6, 2019
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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
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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