whitney museum at westbeth

On Saturday May 21st, in celebration of the groundbreaking for the Whitney’s new Meatpacking District location, the Museum will also be hosting a Community Day. Community Day brings the Whitney’s unique programming to the neighborhood for the day, with activities and artist collaborations for families, teens, and adults. These programs will take place at various venues throughout the neighborhood, are free, and open to the public. Stop by the tent at Washington St. and Gansevoort St. for more information!

Chalk it Up!

11am – 4pm: Families are invited to take a chalk art break at the Westbeth Artist Housing’s courtyard space. Street artist Ellis Gallagher’s sidewalk creations will inspire families to add their own chalk masterpieces.
Chalk it Up!

Youth Insights Spring Exhibition

12pm – 6 pm
Westbeth Community Room
Whitney’s Youth Insights (YI) program provides opportunities for teens to work collaboratively, discuss art critically, think creatively, and make art inspired by this exchange. This exhibition presents works of art and writing created by YI teens in collaboration with Artists-in-Residence Angel Otero and Wardell Milan.

Youth Insights Spring Exhibition