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Watch & ListenThe Whitney Contemporaries is a dynamic group of art patrons between the ages of twenty-one and forty, committed to supporting the Whitney’s mission of championing emerging voices and artistic innovation. Contemporaries are guaranteed exclusive access to the Whitney’s unparalleled resources and the New York art scene.
Contemporaries ($500)
Founding Contemporaries
As a member of the Whitney's young patron group you'll enjoy special access to the Whitney’s curators, artists, and the New York art scene. Events include invitations for two to Opening Cocktail Receptions for major exhibitions; visits to private collections, artists’ studios, and galleries; priority discounted tickets to the Art Party; and invitations to select contemporary art fairs throughout New York City.
Additional Founding Contemporaries Benefits:
- Invitation to a special New Building Party while the building is under construction
- All Opening Cocktail Receptions, including the opening of the new building
- Founding Members celebrations at select Member Saturday Nights
- Special downtown meet-and-greet with Whitney insiders
Contemporaries: $424 tax-deductible
Founding Contemporaries: $376 tax-deductible per year
Contemporaries Patron ($1,000)
Founding Contemporaries Patron
Contemporaries Patron ($1,000) Level members enjoy all the preceding benefits plus: private tours of major exhibitions; a select exhibition catalogue/publication; visits to private collections, artists’ studios, and galleries; priority discounted tickets to the Art Party; and invitations to select contemporary art fairs throughout New York City.
Additional Founding Contemporaries Patron Benefits:
- Hard-hat tour of the new building during construction
- Invitation to a special New Building Party while the building is under construction
- All VIP Opening Cocktail Receptions, including the opening of the new building
- All Founding Contemporaries benefits
Contemporaries Patron: $812 tax-deductible
Founding Contemporaries Patron: $764 tax-deductible per year
Press Coverage
“Whitney Museum Throws Annual Art Party”
—WWD
“Whitney Art Party”
—Scene Magazine
“The Whitney Art Party in 24 Stylish Snaps”
—Refinery 29
“Dance Class”
—Vogue
“Back-to-Back Parties for the Whitney”
—Wall Street Journal
“Max Mara x Whitney Art Party”
—Interview
“Collectors Q&A: Jessica Gersh”
—Exhibition A
CONTACT US
For additional information, or to talk more about the group, feel free to contact the Contemporaries at (212) 570-7746 or contemporaries@whitney.org.
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In addition to calling or emailing, you can also learn about the Contemporaries and the Whitney by:
- Friending the Whitney Museum Contemporaries and the Whitney Museum of American Art on Facebook.
- Following the Whitney Museum on Twitter.