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, an annual field trip, and insider experiences with artists, curators, and tastemakers. Contemporaries Patrons also enjoy invitations for two to VIP Opening Receptions for major exhibitions.
Get in touch with us at (212) 570-3641 or at memberinfo@whitney.org.
Upcoming Contemporaries Events
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Wed,
Aug 20From Dada to the Edge of Pop: The Rise of the Surreal Sixties
6 pm
Open to all members
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Fri,
Sept 5From Dada to the Edge of Pop: The Rise of the Surreal Sixties
12 pm
Open to all members
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Thurs,
Sept 11From Dada to the Edge of Pop: The Rise of the Surreal Sixties
6 pm
Open to all members
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Wed,
Sept 17Preview Night Opening Reception: Sixties Surreal
7 pm
Open to Circle, Fellow, Sponsor, and Contemporaries Patron members
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Thurs,
Sept 18Opening Reception: Sixties Surreal
8 pm
Open to Friend, Patron, and Whitney Contemporaries members
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Mon,
Oct 27Contemporaries Tours of Sixties Surreal
7:45 pm
Open to Whitney Contemporaries and Contemporaries Patron Members
Your Contemporaries Experience
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.
Save at the Whitney, Online, and Beyond
Simply show your Membership card for special perks.
- Enjoy discounts from the Whitney Shop in-store and online as well as special shopping days throughout the year.
- Save at our newly opened Studio Bar and Frenchette Bakery at the Whitney, and experience special offers at local favorites in the Meatpacking District.
- Explore top modern and contemporary art museums around the world through the Reciprocal Admission Program (Dual level and above).
Learn, Discuss, Explore
In addition to exclusive events we have planned for you, here are other ways to enjoy the Whitney.
- Join us for courses, art history talks, and free gallery tours during Museum hours.
- Saturdays are for families! Get creative at the Whitney—stop by for drop-in art-making events or family-friendly tours. All visitors 18 and under receive free admission.
- Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, subscribe to the Whitney's podcast, Artists Among Us, and explore digital art on artport.
Executive Committee
Co-Chairs
Adam Fields, Molly Krause
Trustee Liaison
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo
Curatorial Liaison
Kelly Long
Executive Committee
Fred Baba, Micaela Erlanger, Alexander Hankin, Suzanna Lee, Heather Ripley, Catherine Smith Licari
Past Events
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2025
Weekend Member Mornings: Last Look at American Sublime
Aug 9, 2025
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Emma Safir: In Conversation
July 31, 2025
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Figuring America: Prosperity and Anxiety in American Art
July 29, 2025
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Contemporaries Toast
July 23, 2025
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Member Night
July 23, 2025
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Contemporaries Curator-Led Tour of Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night
July 16, 2025
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Member Preview Days: “Untitled” (America)
July 2, 2025
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Contemporaries Tour: Glenn Ligon at the Brant Foundation
June 26, 2025
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Member Night: The Art of Pride
June 25, 2025
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Contemporaries Patron Day Trip: Hudson Valley
Sat, June 21, All day
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Contemporaries Tours of Amy Sherald: American Sublime
May 29, 2025
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Building a Home for Contemporary Art
May 19, 2025
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Decade Downtown Celebration
May 1, 2025
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Spring Member Shopping Weeks
May 1–11, 2025
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Member Orientation
Apr 24, 2025
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Weekend Member Mornings for Amy Sherald: American Sublime
Apr 12, 2025
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Opening Reception for Amy Sherald: American Sublime
Apr 3, 2025
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Member Preview Days for Amy Sherald: American Sublime
Apr 3–7, 2025
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Preview Night Opening Reception for Amy Sherald: American Sublime
Apr 2, 2025
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Contemporaries Tours of Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night
Mar 24, 2025
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Archiving Everyday Life: Amy Sherald and Representation in American Art
Mar 12, 2025
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Weekend Member Morning
Mar 9, 2025
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Breakfast With The Director
Feb 13, 2025
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Weekend Member Mornings: Last Look at Edges of Ailey
Feb 8, 2025
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Member Preview Days for Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night
Feb 5–7, 2025
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Contemporaries Toast
Feb 3, 2025
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Member Night
Feb 3, 2025
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Behind the Scenes: Edges of Ailey
Jan 13, 2025
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2024
Weekend Member Mornings
Dec 28, 2024
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Member Night
Dec 9, 2024