Whitney Contemporaries

The Whitney Contemporaries is a dynamic group of art enthusiasts, supporters, and advocates, ages twenty-one to forty.

Members choose from two levels of support. Contemporaries ($750 for two) can access artist studio visits as well as talks and discussions with Whitney curatorial staff. Contemporaries Patrons ($1,250 for two) enjoy additional opportunities such as private collection visits, and insider experiences with artists, curators, and tastemakers.

To safeguard the well-being of members, artists, and staff, our robust schedule of events has moved online for the time being.

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Get in touch with us at (212) 570-3641 or at memberinfo@whitney.org.

A woman in a printed dress stands in front of a painting.

Installation view of Making Knowing: Craft in Art, 1950–2019 (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, November 22, 2019–January 2021). Robert Rauschenberg, Yoicks, 1954. Photograph by Ryan Lowry

A woman in a printed dress stands in front of a painting.

Upcoming Contemporaries Events

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Your Contemporaries Experience

String lights hanging down a stairwell.

Felix Gonzalez-Torres, "Untitled" (America), 1994. Twelve light strings, each with forty-two 15-watt lightbulbs and rubber sockets; dimensions variable. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase with funds from the Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Committee 96.74.1a-l. © The Felix Gonzalez-Torres Foundation, courtesy Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York. Installation view: Allison and Warren Kanders Stairway at the Whitney Museum of American Art; photograph by Timothy Schenck

String lights hanging down a stairwell.

Visit As Often As You Like

We are happy to provide unlimited free admission using your member card. Don’t have your card? You’re welcome to book your tickets in advance.

  • Visiting with friends or family? Contemporaries Members enjoy complimentary admission for two accompanied guests with their membership card. Contemporaries Patron Members enjoy complimentary admission for four accompanied guests
  • Before you head to the Museum, please review our up-to-date visitor policies
Two green rectangles on a blue background with a black arrow pointing to the right.

Allan D'Arcangelo, A Modern Super Highway Carried Through the Countryside 1965, 1969. Screenprint, 21 3/16 × 25 1/2in. (53.8 × 64.8 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of the artist  69.168.3. © Estate of Allan D'Arcangelo / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Two green rectangles on a blue background with a black arrow pointing to the right.

Getting Around the Museum

We’ve implemented enhanced health and safety measures to help you enjoy the Whitney’s exhibitions. Take the time to review our new circulation map.

  • Elevators are reserved for museumgoers who are not able to use stairs
  • We have additional staircases in use. Please follow signs and instructions from Whitney staff
  • Use your own mobile device and log onto the Whitney’s free WiFi to access our Mobile Guide
An abstract, colorful chair.

Roy Lichtenstein, La Sortie, 1990. Woodcut on board, 58 5/8 × 81 1/16 in. (148.9 × 205.9 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; The Roy Lichtenstein Study Collection, gift of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation 2019.188. © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein, all rights reserved

An abstract, colorful chair.

Learn and Connect—Online

There are so many ways to enjoy the Whitney from the comfort of home.

Executive Committee

Co-Chairs 
Micaela Erlanger, Adam Fields, Flora Irving

Trustee Liaison 
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo

Curatorial Liaison 
Laura Phipps

Executive Committee
Adam Abdalla, Edward Barsamian, Michael Carl, Amy Davis, Kyle DeWoody, Jessica Gersh, Alexander Hankin, Molly Krause, Suzanna Lee, Joey Lico, Jon Neidich, Gabe Schulman, Jessica Sherman, Catherine E. Smith

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Ryan Kuo, Hateful Little Thing

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Vaccination required. All visitors aged 5+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, in accordance with NYC requirements. Visitors aged 18+ must also show photo ID. Face coverings are required. Review the Whitney’s safety guidelines.