Halloween Member Night: Find Your Muse

Throughout the Whitney

Open to all members

Celebrate Halloween at the Whitney with after-dark access—just for members! Explore our newest show, Edges of Ailey, alongside our full exhibition lineup in an art-inspired costume. Drawing from the spirit of artists who reflect on Alvin Ailey's lifetime achievements through their own mediums to this day, dress up in the style of an artwork or artist you admire. This special evening also includes Preview access to Shifting Landscapes, mini tours, music, artmaking, and more. 

Exhibitions
Enjoy after-hours access to all galleries and mini tours throughout the evening.

Mark Armijo McKnight: Decreation
Floor 1

What It Becomes
Floor 3

Edges of Ailey
Floor 5

Shifting Landscapes 
Evening Member Preview, Floor 6

The Whitney’s Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965
Wanda Gág’s World
Floor 7

Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard
Floor 8

Drawing from Dance with Ailey Extension
Floor 3, Hess Theater
Drop in to join Teaching Artist Jaqueline Cedar for a figure drawing session inspired by Alvin Ailey. Dancers from Ailey Extension will grace our stage for live modeling as you practice sketching their energy and movement throughout the evening.

Surreal Shadows
Floor 5, Pop-up Artspace
Inspired by Wanda Gág's surreal still lifes, turn ordinary objects into an extraordinary installation by experimenting with light and shadow to draw, trace, and create a collaborative artwork with fellow attendees

DJ April Hunt
Floor 1, Lobby
One of our returning member-favorite DJs is back–April Hunt nurtures a powerful community of creatives, with an emphasis on celebrating people of color through her platform, Mixtape.

Temporary Tattoos
Floor 1, Lobby
Stop by the Lobby for a free temporary tattoo inspired by Wanda Gág’s World. Apply here or take it to go.

A note on costumes:
Halloween at the Whitney is an inclusive and safe celebration for all. In that spirit, we do not allow costumes that perpetuate cultural appropriation, discrimination, or violence of any kind, including fake weapons. We invite you to be inspired by the works in our collection and check out the #IAmNotACostume campaign to learn more about choosing a respectful costume.