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.

On January 27, the Contemporaries will host their annual fundraiser, Art Party. We hope you’ll join us and take advantage of our Contemporaries Membership + Art Party ticket bundle—a $250 savings. Be part of New York’s most vibrant night of art, fashion, and music, all while supporting the Whitney. All proceeds help advance the Museum’s commitment to championing the voices of emerging artists.

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Frequently asked questions.

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

A smiling couple talk and laugh while standing in front of a large blue painting.
A smiling couple talk and laugh while standing in front of a large blue painting.

Installation view of Sixties Surreal (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, September 24, 2025–Jan 19, 2026). Rupert Garcia, Unfinished Man, 1968. Photograph by Summer Surgent-Gough

Upcoming Contemporaries Events

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Your Contemporaries Experience

Two people standing in front of a white exhibition wall featuring a series of framed works.
Two people standing in front of a white exhibition wall featuring a series of framed works.

Installation view of Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, September 29, 2021–February 13, 2022). Artwork ©️ 2021 Jasper Johns/VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Ryan Lowry

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.
City streets viewed from above
City streets viewed from above

View of the Meatpacking District from the Whitney Museum of American Art. Photograph by Nic Lehoux

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).
Four young adults lean over a display case and examine documents under glass.
Four young adults lean over a display case and examine documents under glass.

Installation view of Edges of Ailey (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, September 25, 2024-February 9, 2025). Photograph by Natasha Moustache

Learn, Discuss, Explore

In addition to exclusive events we have planned for you, here are other ways to enjoy the Whitney.

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

445 events

On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Frank WANG Yefeng, The Levitating Perils #2

Learn more about this project

Learn more at whitney.org/artport

On the Hour projects can contain motion and sound. To respect your accessibility settings autoplay is disabled.