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.
Get in touch with us at (212) 570-3641 or at memberinfo@whitney.org.
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
Upcoming Contemporaries Events
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Sat,
Jul 2
Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2022
10:30–11 am
All members
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Sun,
Jul 3
Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2022
10:30–11 am
All members
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Sat,
Jul 9
Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2022
10:30–11 am
All members
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Sun,
Jul 10
Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2022
10:30–11 am
All members
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Sat,
Jul 16
Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2022
10:30–11 am
All members
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Sun,
Jul 17
Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2022
10:30–11 am
All members
Your Contemporaries Experience
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
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
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
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
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
Learn and Connect—Online
There are so many ways to enjoy the Whitney from the comfort of home.
- Join us for screenings, art history talks, and artmaking workshops
- Share the Museum with the kids! Check out these collection inspired hands-on projects and join us online for workshops for kids and teens led by Whitney educators
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
Past Events
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2022
Contemporaries Gallery Walk
Sat, Jun 25, 2022
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Contemporaries Toast to Summer
Thu, Jun 23, 2022
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Contemporaries Tours:
2022 Whitney BiennialThu, Apr 14, 2022
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2021
Online Patron Studio Visit:
Sonya Kelliher-CombsThu, Dec 2, 2021
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Online Patron Tour for Jennifer Packer: The Eye Is Not Satisfied with Seeing
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
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Online Patron Tour for
Jasper Johns: Mind/MirrorThu, Oct 14, 2021
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Curator-led Tour of Julie Mehretu
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
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Contemporaries Lower Manhattan Virtual Gallery Walk
Wed, May 19, 2021
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Community Day
Sun, May 16, 2021
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Curator-Led Virtual Tour of Working Together: The Photographers of the Kamoinge Workshop
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
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2020
Contemporaries Virtual Gallery Walk: Two Bridges
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
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Patron Virtual Curator-led Tour: Around Day’s End
Wed, Oct 28, 2020
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Contemporaries Behind the Scenes: Virtual Walkthrough of Around Day’s End
Wed, Oct 21, 2020
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Slow Looking, Deep Dive: Whitney’s Online CollectionThu, May 28, 2020
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Contemporaries Reception and Tour of Making Knowing: Craft in Art, 1950–2019
Wed, Mar 4
Mon, May 4 -
Contemporaries Reception and Tour of Vida Americana
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
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Member Night: Celebrating Vida Americana
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
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Opening Reception for New Exhibitions
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
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Opening Reception for New Exhibitions: Preview Night
Wed, Feb 12, 2020
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Studio Bar
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
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Art Party 2020
Tue, Jan 28, 2020
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Reception and Screening:
Cy DearWed, Jan 15, 2020
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2019
Member Night: Winter Disco
Thu, Dec 5, 2019
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Art World Insider: Yayoi Kusama at David Zwirner
Thu, Nov 7, 2019
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Contemporaries Reception and Tour of Rachel Harrison Life Hack
Wed, Nov 6, 2019
Thu, Jan 9, 2020 -
Halloween at the Whitney
Thu, Oct 31, 2019
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Opening Reception for Fall Exhibitions
Thu, Oct 24, 2019
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Opening Reception for Fall Exhibitions: Preview Night
Wed, Oct 23, 2019
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Contemporaries Gallery Walk
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
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Studio Bar
Thu, Oct 3, 2019
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