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.
Get in touch with us at (212) 570-3641 or at memberinfo@whitney.org.
Upcoming Contemporaries Events
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Wed,
July 24Contemporaries Tour of Whitney Biennial 2024: Floor 6 Spotlight
7:45 pm
Open to Whitney Contemporaries and Contemporaries Patron Members
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Contemporaries Tour of Whitney Biennial 2024: Floor 6 Spotlight
8:15 pm
Open to Whitney Contemporaries and Contemporaries Patron Members
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Wed,
July 31Member Night
7:30–10 pm
Open to all members
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Contemporaries Toast to Summer
8–8:30 pm
Open to Contemporaries and Contemporaries Patrons
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Sat,
Aug 10Weekend Member Mornings: Last Look at Whitney Biennial 2024
9:30–10:30 am
Open to all members
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Sun,
Aug 11Weekend Member Mornings: Last Look at Whitney Biennial 2024
9:30–10:30 am
Open to all 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
Micaela Erlanger, Adam Fields
Trustee Liaison
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo
Executive Committee
Fred Baba, Michael Carl, Jessica Gersh, Alexander Hankin, Molly Krause, Beth Kurteson, Suzanna Lee, Heather Ripley, Catherine Smith Licari
Past Events
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2013
Behind the White Desk: Contemporary Gallery Programs
Sept 18, 2013
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Curatorial Laboratory: Perspectives on the Whitney’s Collection
Sept 11, 2013
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Whitney Contemporaries Travel: Storm King
Sept 7, 2013
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Rescheduled: Curatorial Laboratory: Perspectives on the Whitney’s Collection
July 25, 2013
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Whitney Contemporaries Travel: The Hamptons, East Hampton, and Bridgehampton
July 13–14, 2013
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Opening Reception for Summer Exhibitions
June 26, 2013
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Spring Gallery Walk: West Village
May 18, 2013
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Lobby Gallery Opening Reception: Stewart Uoo and Jana Euler: Outside Inside Sensibility
May 11, 2013
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Reception and Tour of Jay DeFeo: A Retrospective
Apr 11, 2013
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How I Started in the Art World
Apr 3, 2013
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Curator-led tour: Jay DeFeo: A Retrospective
Mar 14, 2013
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Opening Reception: Blues for Smoke and Jay DeFeo: A Retrospective
Feb 27, 2013
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Arts and Tech Start-ups:
Exploring Art OnlineFeb 12, 2013
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Studio Visit with Orly Genger
Jan 30, 2013
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2012
Whitney Contemporaries Holiday Party
Dec 13, 2012
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Art Basel Miami Beach 2012
Dec 5–7, 2012
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Tour of Wade Guyton OS
Nov 29, 2012
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Fall Gallery Walk: Lower East Side
Nov 17, 2012
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Artist Talk and VIP Opening Reception: Trisha Baga: Plymouth Rock 2
Nov 8, 2012
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Opening Reception for Fall Exhibitions
Oct 24, 2012
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AXA Collection Visit
Oct 11, 2012
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Whitney Contemporaries Studio Visit with Dustin Yellin
Sept 20, 2012
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Whitney Contemporaries Travel: Westchester
Sept 8, 2012
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Whitney Contemporaries in the Hamptons
July 27–28, 2012
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Reception and Gallery Talk: Yayoi Kusama
July 18, 2012
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Opening Reception for Summer Exhibitions
July 11, 2012
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Studio Visit with Hunt Slonem
May 2, 2012
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Spring Gallery Walk: Chelsea
Apr 21, 2012
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Biennial Artist Performance, followed by drinks at Crown
Apr 4, 2012
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Private Dance Performance of Michael Clark’s WHO’S ZOO ?
Apr 4, 2012