Member Night: Everlasting Pride
Wed, June 28, 2023
7:30–10 pm
We’re celebrating the work and lives of LGBTQ+ artists—among Whitney members, in the community, and in our galleries—at this special edition of Member Night. The Museum will be open late for an evening of performances, music, artmaking, tours, talks and more.
Whitney Members can attend this Member Night for free with their membership card; additional individual tickets are available for purchase.
Exhibitions
Enjoy after-hours access to all galleries and mini tours on Floors 5, 6, and 7 throughout the evening.
Refigured
Floor 1
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map
Floor 3
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map and Josh Kline: Project for a New American Century
Floor 5
Inheritance
Floor 6
The Whitney’s Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965
Floor 7
Josh Kline: Project for a New American Century
Floor 8
DJ April Hunt
Floor 1
Dance to a set by local DJ and community-builder April Hunt, who activates music and her platform Mixtape as a tool for recognition and celebration.
Photo Booth
7:30–9:45 pm
Floor 1
Capture your everlasting pride and joy with still images and GIFs at our free photo booth.
Drag and Draw
7:30–9:30 pm
Floor 3, Susan and John Hess Family Theater
Join Teaching Artist Jaqueline Cedar and NYC drag performers for figure drawing with a marvelous twist. Sketch to your heart's content and delight in pop-up and performances throughout the night celebrating the breadth of drag artistry.
Mini Talks
Paris is Still Burning: Timeless
Floor 8, Tuft Trustee Room
Drop in for a series of three fireside chats exploring the art that is Ballroom. Hosted by New Pride Agenda, each twenty minute session will feature a clip from Jennie Livingston's 1990 documentary film Paris Is Burning and a conversation with fabulous Ballroom leaders about the past, present and future of New York City's ball and house culture.
Mix and Mingle
Specialty cocktails, wine, beer, and small bites for purchase.
- Lobby Bar
Floor 1 - Theater Bar
Floor 3, Susan and John Hess Family Theater - Studio Bar
Floor 8
Whitney Shop
Floor 1
Browse the shop for the latest exhibition publications and collectibles. Members always save!
All members are invited to this event: the invitation is for two individuals per membership household. One-time-use member guest passes may be used. Not open to corporate and reciprocal members. Not a member? Join online or call (212) 570-3641.
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