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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Thurs,
May 29Contemporaries Tours of Amy Sherald: American Sublime
7:45 pm
Open to Whitney Contemporaries and Contemporaries Patron Members
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Contemporaries Tours of Amy Sherald: American Sublime
8:15 pm
Open to Whitney Contemporaries and Contemporaries Patron Members
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Sun,
June 8Weekend Member Mornings for Amy Sherald: American Sublime
9:30–10:30 am
Open to all members
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Mon,
June 16Contemporaries Tours of Amy Sherald: American Sublime
7:45 pm
Open to Whitney Contemporaries and Contemporaries Patron Members
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Contemporaries Tours of Amy Sherald: American Sublime
8:15 pm
Open to Whitney Contemporaries and Contemporaries Patron Members
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Sat,
June 21Contemporaries Patron Day Trip: Hudson Valley
9 am–6 pm
Open to 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, Jessica Gersh, Alexander Hankin, Suzanna Lee, Heather Ripley, Catherine Smith Licari
Past Events
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2024
Building Worlds through Dance: The Legacy of Alvin Ailey
Aug 27, 2024
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Weekend Member Mornings: Last Look at Whitney Biennial 2024
Aug 10, 2024
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Contemporaries Toast to Summer
July 31, 2024
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Member Night
July 31, 2024
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Weekend Member Mornings for Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard
June 29, 2024
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Breakfast with the Director
June 28, 2024
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Member Preview Days for Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard
June 27, 2024
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Contemporaries Patron Day Trip: Philadelphia
June 22, 2024
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Reimagining Pride: Queer Perspectives in Biennial History
June 12, 2024
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Member Night: Pride, Present, Future
June 6, 2024
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Collecting for the Future: American Art at the Whitney
June 4, 2024
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Behind the Scenes of Whitney Biennial 2024
May 30, 2024
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Contemporaries Tour of Whitney Biennial 2024: Floor 6 Spotlight
May 22, 2024
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Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2024
May 12, 2024
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Contemporaries Gallery Visit: 2024 ISP Exhibitions
May 11, 2024
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Spring Member Shopping Week
May 5–12, 2024
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Contemporaries Tour of Whitney Biennial 2024: Floor 5 Spotlight
Apr 24, 2024
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After-Hours Tour of Whitney Biennial 2024: Floor 5 Spotlight
Apr 24, 2024
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Member Night
Apr 17, 2024
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Contemporaries Gallery Walk: Chelsea
Apr 13, 2024
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The Art of Fragrance: Contemporaries Workshop
Apr 3, 2024
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Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2024
Mar 23, 2024
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Member Preview Days for Whitney Biennial 2024
Mar 15, 2024
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Member Preview Days for Whitney Biennial 2024
Mar 14, 2024
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Opening Reception for Whitney Biennial 2024
Mar 13, 2024
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Preview Night Opening Reception for Whitney Biennial 2024
Mar 12, 2024
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Member Preview Days for Harold Cohen: AARON
Jan 31, 2024
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Art Party 2024
Jan 30–31, 2024
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Weekend Member Mornings
Jan 27, 2024
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Weekend Member Mornings
Jan 13, 2024