Community
The Whitney’s Community Programs build sustained connections that go beyond the single museum visit, bringing art, ideas, and dialogue to classrooms, senior centers, and community-based organizations around the city.
Neighborhood Initiatives
The Whitney’s Education department has been engaged in research, outreach, and an inclusive planning process in our new neighborhood.
Community Partnerships
Sustained relationships that bring Whitney educators and artists into an organization for extended programming which promotes the Museum as an essential resource.
Tours for Immigrant Families
Select Saturdays
For families with kids ages 5 and up
Whitney educators invite immigrant families who speak any language or level of English to explore the galleries and participate in fun activities.
All Upcoming Events
View allSenior Programs
We partner with community-based senior organizations to create customized programs that challenge seniors to actively engage with the Whitney’s collection and exhibitions, share ideas, and relate what they learn to their own lives and experiences.
Senior Center Partners
Learn about the Whitney’s collaboration with a select number of community-based senior organizations.
Past Community Events
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2023
Free Admission Day
Apr 22, 2023
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Día de Entrada Gratuita
sábado, 22 de abril de 2023
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Closing Celebration:
no existe un mundo poshuracánApr 20, 2023
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IDNYC Cardholders Day
Feb 24, 2023
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Free Coffee on the Whitney
Feb 17, 2023
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2022
Visual AIDS presents Being & Belonging for Day With(out) Art 2022
Dec 1, 2022
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NYC Premiere: Visual AIDS Presents Being & Belonging for Day With(out) Art 2022
Nov 30, 2022
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Teen Summit: Transforming the Future
Nov 19, 2022
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Good Mind Ribbon Skirt Workshop with American Indian Community House
Oct 23, 2022
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AIDS Memorial Quilt-Making Workshops
Oct 14, 2022
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Westside Exposure: Whitney Staff Art Show 2022
Sep 14–Sep 23, 2022
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IDNYC Cardholders Day
Aug 14, 2022
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IDNYC Cardholders Day
June 19, 2022
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Pride on the Whitney Lawn*
June 12, 2022
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Pride on the Whitney Lawn
June 11, 2022
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Gathering Fire: Pride Poetry Readings and Workshops
Sat, June 11, 2022
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Gender Discard Party with Nayland Blake
June 9, 2022
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Tours for NYC Teachers
Apr 29, 2022
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Immigrant Justice Night
Apr 28, 2022
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Friday Night at the Whitney
Fridays7–10 pm
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The Door Presents: Whitney x Door x Listening Lab
Mar 18, 2022
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Sewing Circle with Marie Watt
Mar 12, 2022
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IDNYC Cardholders Day
Jan 31, 2022
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2021
Tours for NYC TeachersWed, Nov 17
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The People’s Theatre Project presents: Doña Mañana
Nov 4, 2021
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Verbal Description Online:
Dawoud Bey: An American ProjectAug 20, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online:
Julie MehretuAug 7, 2021
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Whitney Signs Online: Exploring Representations of Deafness and Disability in the Whitney Collection
July 10, 2021
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Verbal Description Online:
Julie MehretuJune 25, 2021
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Pride Celebration with Julie Mehretu
June 24, 2021
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