BERG Collective Hosts Free Friday Night
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
5–10 pm
Photograph by Trevor Felder
Tickets
Registration is required for the From Collection to Connection panel discussion. Tickets are free and Museum admission is included. Capacity is limited; visitors are encouraged to register in advance.
The DJ set by Ty-Michelle and Artmaking: Ecological Expressions is open to all. Book a Free Friday Night ticket.
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Throughout the Whitney
The Whitney is partnering with the Black Employee Resource Group (BERG) Collective to co-host a special Free Friday Night, welcoming Black professionals in tech, sports, beauty, and entertainment to the Museum. Join us for an insightful panel discussion and enjoy an evening of dynamic DJ sets, sipping cocktails with iconic views from our terraces, and making lasting connections.
From Collection to Connection: A Dialogue on Art, Technology, and New Forms of Patronage—ticketed
Floor 3, Theater
6–7:15 pm
In an era of rapid digital transformation and shifting social networks, Whitney Biennial 2026 explores the intricate webs of relationships and infrastructure that bind us together. Join The BERG (Black Employee Resource Group) Collective for a forward-looking conversation on how Black cultural production thrives within these evolving systems. Moderated by Roger C. Tucker, this conversation examines how technology both challenges and supports models of art patronage and collection. Together, we will consider how to build and sustain new structures within the art world that prioritize community through change.
DJ Set by Ty-Michelle
Floor 1, Lobby
7–10 pm
Born and raised in New York City, Ty-Michelle has been influenced by various genres of music, to which she credits her grandfather. Her unique style, talent, and versatility have placed her in front of crowds throughout New York City and across Europe. When behind the decks, Ty-Michelle sets out to take listeners on a journey through every set.
Network, Mix and Mingle
Floors 1, 8
Enjoy cocktails, wine, and beer for purchase at a pop-up bar in the Lobby, Frenchette Bakery, and the Studio Bar and terrace.
BERG Collective members are invited to stop by the group’s info table in the Lobby to learn more and pick up a sticker indicating your interest in networking over the course of the evening.
Photo Booth
Floor 1, Lobby
5–9:45 pm
Capture the night and create shareable memories with friends old and new at our free digital photo booth.
Artmaking: Ecological Expression
Floor 3, Artspace
5–9:30 pm
Create compositions inspired by human relationships with our natural world. Sketch, trace, and make texture rubbings guided by themes of inter-species dependence in Whitney Biennial 2026. No previous art experience is required—everyone is welcome.
