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Watch & ListenMembership—Bridge to the Future Whitney
The pioneering museum for American artists and art is returning downtown to where it began. In spring 2015, the Whitney will open a new 220,000-square-foot building by architect Renzo Piano, providing today’s artists with unique aspirational spaces to realize their visions. Be a part of this historic moment—and be among the first to see and experience the new building—by becoming a Founding Member. When you become a Founding Member, you will enjoy all the benefits of your level of membership plus many special Founding Member experiences.
Core Benefits
All members enjoy these core benefits:
- Beginning spring 2015, unlimited express admission to the new building with your member card
- Invitations to special members-only events including Private Preview Days, Morning Viewing Hours, and Member Saturday Nights in the new building
- Exclusive discounts through the Neighborhood Discount Program
- 10–20% discounts on purchases at the Museum Shop (including online) and special shopping days throughout the year
- 10% discount at the Whitney’s restaurant, part of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group
- Member News email and Member Calendar
- Reciprocal Admission Program, with access to national and international modern and contemporary art museums (Dual level and above)
Founding Membership Benefits
Make a commitment to support the Whitney as a member before and beyond the opening of the new building. As supporters of the Capital Campaign, Founding Members enjoy special privileges including:
- Founding Members Weekend: A coveted opportunity, planned for spring 2015, to preview the Whitney’s new building and exhibitions before the public opening
- Limited-edition Founding Membership cards and special recognition
- Receptions accompanying new building presentations and talks
- Anniversary party commemorating the first year in the new building
- All Core Benefits
In the months leading up to the opening of the new building in spring 2015, Whitney members will have access to events and programs as well as other member benefits hosted at various NYC locations.
Choose Core Benefits for one or two and then customize your benefits by selecting the Series of your choice.
Contributing Membership
Members at our Contributing Levels provide important philanthropic support to the Whitney. Contributing level members may join the Founding Membership program by selecting a two-year membership option or by enrolling in our Auto Renewal program; in both cases we will apply 10% of your first year membership gift to the Whitney Museum Capital Campaign. For the two-year option, if you would like to receive your 10% discount and donate a different amount to the Campaign, simply call our offices at (212) 570-3641.
Friend ($250)
Founding Friend
All Friend-level members receive invitations to opening receptions for all major exhibitions, a special limited-edition gift, Core Benefits for two, and four one-time use guest passes.
Additional Founding Friend Benefits:
- 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
Friend: $112 tax-deductible
Founding Friend: $88 tax-deductible per year
Patron ($500)
Founding Patron
All Patron-level members receive invitations to opening receptions for all major exhibitions, a select exhibition catalogue, evening programs including exhibition tours, and two admissions for accompanied guests.
Additional Founding Patron Benefits:
- Invitation to a special New Building Party while the building is under construction
- All Founding Friend Benefits
Patron: $322 tax-deductible
Founding Patron: $274 tax-deductible per year
Whitney Circle ($1,000)
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Whitney Circle
Whitney Circle
Whitney Circle members receive all Patron level benefits, invitations to VIP exhibition receptions and viewings, exhibition walkthroughs with senior curators, events around NYC like artist studio visits and private collection tours, and admission for an additional two accompanied guests (four total).
Additional Founding Circle Benefits:
- Hard-hat tour of the new building during construction
- All Founding Patron benefits
Whitney Circle: $822 tax-deductible
Founding Whitney Circle: $774 tax-deductible per year
Whitney Fellow ($2,500)
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Whitney Fellow
Whitney Fellow
Fellow-level members receive all Circle level benefits, as well as semiannual Breakfasts with the Director featuring conversation with an emerging artist, a special Whitney Fellow event, and admission for an additional two accompanied guests (six total).
Additional Founding Fellow Benefits:
- Hard-hat tour led by a senior staff person from the New Building team
- All Founding Patron benefits
Whitney Fellow: $2,302 tax-deductible
Founding Whitney Fellow: $2,254 tax-deductible per year
whitney sponsor ($5,000)
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Whitney Sponsor
Whitney Sponsor
All Sponsor-level members receive Fellow level benefits, a dinner or intimate reception with lenders and artists, an annual event with prominent art world figures
Additional Founding Sponsor Benefits:
- Special event with Adam D. Weinberg, the Whitney’s Alice Pratt Brown Director
- All Founding Whitney Fellow benefits
Whitney Sponsor: $4,786 tax-deductible
Founding Whitney Sponsor: $4,738 tax-deductible per year
This dynamic group of young patrons, ages 21 to 40, enjoys special access to the Whitney and the NYC art scene. Participation begins with a contribution of $500 or $1,000.
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 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
Give the Gift that Lasts All Year
Give your friends, family, and colleagues exclusive access to the Whitney for an entire year. Benefits include free admission, discounts, and more. Gift memberships start at $85; to purchase, select the “Gift” option from the above membership levels.
Contact Membership
(212) 570-3641
memberinfo@whitney.org
Artist ($50)
A discounted membership is available for working artists residing within the United States who work in one or more of the media that are represented in the Whitney’s collection, including painting, sculpture, drawing, print, photography, film, video, and digital media. Applicants are required to present documentation upon joining or renewing. Accepted forms of documentation include a website, current CV listing exhibitions or other relevant projects, or a recent exhibition announcement.
- Core benefits for one person
Fully tax-deductible