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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Sun,
Sept 8Weekend Member Mornings
9:30–10:30 am
Open to all members
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Wed,
Sept 11Building Worlds through Dance: The Legacy of Alvin Ailey
12 pm
Open to all members
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Tues,
Sept 17Building Worlds through Dance: The Legacy of Alvin Ailey
6 pm
Open to all members
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Wed,
Sept 18Preview Night: Opening Reception for Edges of Ailey
7:30 pm
Open to Circle, Fellow, Sponsor, and Contemporaries Patron members
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Thurs,
Sept 19Member Preview Days: Edges of Ailey
10:30 am–6 pm
Open to all members
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Opening Reception for Edges of Ailey
8 pm
Open to Friend, Patron, and Whitney Contemporaries 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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2012
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
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Private Collection Visit with Zoe and Joel Dictrow
Mar 29, 2012
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Navigating an Auction
Mar 27, 2012
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Private Tour of the Independent Art Fair
Mar 9, 2012
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Opening Reception: Whitney Biennial 2012
Feb 29, 2012
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VIP Opening Reception: Whitney Biennial 2012
Feb 28, 2012
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Film Screening and Discussion: Happy New Year
Feb 23, 2012
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Studio Visit with Zak Prekop
Jan 26, 2012
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Curating the Contemporary Collection: Singular Visions
Jan 12, 2012
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2011
After-Hours Tour of Real/Surreal
Dec 7, 2011
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Artist Visit with Jonathan Allen at Lu Magnus
Nov 16, 2011
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Opening Reception for Fall Exhibitions
Nov 9, 2011
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Private Viewing of Sotheby’s Fall Contemporary Sale
Nov 7, 2011
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Private Collection Visit: Joel Wachs and Linda & Robert Gersh
Nov 2, 2011
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Fall Gallery Walk: Lower East Side
Oct 15, 2011
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Contemporaries Fall Kick-off at DC Moore Gallery
Sept 21, 2011
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Private Tour: Lyonel Feininger: At the Edge of the World
Aug 3, 2011
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Opening Reception: Lyonel Feininger: At the Edge of the World, Cory Arcangel: Pro Tools, and Xavier Cha: Body Drama
June 29, 2011
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Conversation on Conservation: Singular Visions
May 11, 2011
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Spring Gallery Walk in Chelsea
Apr 30, 2011
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Art in Long Island City: Fisher Landau Center For Art Tour and Stephen Dean Studio Visit
Apr 9, 2011
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Private Tour: Glenn Ligon: AMERICA
Mar 23, 2011
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Opening Reception: Glenn Ligon: AMERICA and Legacy: The Emily Fisher Landau Collection
Mar 9, 2011