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The Whitney is closed in preparation for the opening of our new building downtown on May 1, 2015.
Explore the buildingThe 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.
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:
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:
“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
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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