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
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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2017
Open Studio for Teens
Select Fridays, 4–6 PM
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Summer Delirium: Teen Night
July 28, 2017
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Open Studio for Teens
Jul 7, 14, 21
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Teen Workshop: Rafa Esparza
June 9, 2017
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Making Us: Teen Night
May 12, 2017
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Open Studio For Teens: Jessi Reaves
May 5, 2017
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Open Studio for Teens: Susan Cianciolo
Apr 28, 2017
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Open Studio for Teens: Occupy Museums
Apr 21, 2017
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Open Studio For Teens: Cauleen Smith
Apr 7, 2017
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2017 Whitney Biennial Teen Night
Mar 31, 2017
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Open Studio for Teens: Postcommodity
Mar 17, 2017
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Open Studio for Teens
Feb 10, 2017
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2016
Teen Event: Unravel
Dec 9, 2016
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Open Studio for Teens: Tamara Renée Davidson
Nov 4, 2016
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Halloween Teen Night
Oct 28, 2016
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Open Studio for Teens
Sept 30, 2016
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Open Studio for Teens: Elizabeth Jaeger
July 22, 2016
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Sculpture Gardens
July 16, 2016
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Open Studio for Teens
July 8, 2016
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Teen Night: Human Interest
May 14, 2016
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Open Studio for Teens
Apr 15, 2016
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Open Studio for Teens:
Mathew CerlettyApr 15, 2016
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Teen Event: CITIZENFOUR
Apr 8, 2016
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Teen Event: “Bad Painting”
Mar 11, 2016
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Teen Event: COLLECTED
Feb 26, 2016
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2015
Frank Stella Teen Night
Dec 4, 2015
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Halloween Teen Night
Oct 31, 2015
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Open Studio for Teens
Oct 16, 2015
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What is Your War?
July 18, 2015
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Youth Insights Alumni Reunion
June 12, 2015