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.

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
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
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
Michael Carl, Amy Davis, Jessica Gersh, Alexander Hankin, Molly Krause, Suzanna Lee, Joey Lico, Jessica Sherman, Catherine E. Smith
Past Events
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2023
Member Night
Feb 8, 2023
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ART PARTY 2023
Jan 31, 2023
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Contemporaries Tours: no existe un mundo poshuracán
Jan 23, 2023
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2022
Member Mornings
Dec 27, 2022
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Contemporaries Curator-Led Tour: no existe un mundo poshuracán
Dec 14, 2022
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Contemporaries Toast to 2023
Dec 7, 2022
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Weekend Member Mornings
Dec 3, 2022
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Opening Reception for no existe un mundo poshuracán
Nov 17, 2022
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Contemporaries Tours: Edward Hopper’s New York
Nov 2, 2022
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New York Haunts Party
Oct 27, 2022
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Hopper Happy Hour
Oct 18, 2022
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Opening Reception for Edward Hopper’s New York
Oct 13, 2022
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Preview Night Opening Reception for Edward Hopper's New York
Oct 12, 2022
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Aria Dean: In Conversation
Aug 17, 2022
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Contemporaries Gallery Walk
June 25, 2022
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Contemporaries Toast to Summer
June 23, 2022
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Contemporaries Tours:
2022 Whitney BiennialApr 14, 2022
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2021
Online Patron Studio Visit:
Sonya Kelliher-CombsDec 2, 2021
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Online Patron Tour for Jennifer Packer: The Eye Is Not Satisfied with Seeing
Nov 16, 2021
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Online Patron Tour for
Jasper Johns: Mind/MirrorOct 14, 2021
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Curator-led Tour of Julie Mehretu
June 23, 2021
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Contemporaries Lower Manhattan Virtual Gallery Walk
May 19, 2021
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Community Day
May 16, 2021
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Curator-Led Virtual Tour of Working Together: The Photographers of the Kamoinge Workshop
Jan 27, 2021
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2020
Contemporaries Virtual Gallery Walk: Two Bridges
Dec 10, 2020
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Patron Virtual Curator-led Tour: Around Day’s End
Oct 28, 2020
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Contemporaries Behind the Scenes: Virtual Walkthrough of Around Day’s End
Oct 21, 2020
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Slow Looking, Deep Dive: Whitney’s Online Collection
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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