Whitney Museum of American Art: Celebrate the Holidays @ The Whitney: ‘Sixties Surreal’, Calder’s ‘Circus’ ….

HOLIDAYS AT THE WHITNEY
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Celebrate the holiday season at the Whitney, where groundbreaking exhibitions bring warmth and wonder to winter. Experience Sixties Surreal, featuring over 100 artists—including Warhol, Kusama, and Ruscha—capturing the bold spirit of the 1960s. Discover Calder’s Circus like you’ve never seen it before in what Hyperallergic is calling “…one of the most joyous shows in town.” Then journey Southwest with Circles, Spokes, Zigzags, Rivers, showcasing Grace Rosario Perkins’s vibrant works inspired by petroglyphs and family stories.

Afterward, warm up at Frenchette Bakery, where hot chocolate is offered for the winter season.

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ART PARTY 2026

Bold style takes the spotlight at the Whitney Art Party! This fundraising event, hosted by the Whitney Contemporaries, welcomes young patrons, emerging artists, and art enthusiasts for a vibrant night of art, fashion, and DJ sets by The Dare and Raúl de Nieves. Sip crafted cocktails, enjoy passed bites, explore the Museum’s galleries after hours, and dance into the night.

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GIFT LIKE A NEW YORKER

Shop one-of-a-kind designs by our favorite New York–based artists and makers, plus gifts inspired by the things locals love most.

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LIMITED EDITION GIFT SETS

We’re thrilled to offer exclusive Gift Sets this holiday season, which include a full year of membership and hand-picked merchandise from our shop.

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HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
NOV 24–DEC 17

In collaboration with the New York City Department of Homeless Services, the Whitney will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for families living in shelters or temporary housing in New York City. The effort is part of the City’s commitment to support those in all five boroughs facing challenges.

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Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort Street New York, NY 10014
whitney.org

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Image Credits:Grace Rosario Perkins, Going Going, 2025. Acrylic, spray paint, enamel, mother of pearl, turquoise, black jet, and sterling silver on canvas, 67 × 70 in. (170.2 × 177.8 cm). Courtesy the artist and Bockley Gallery. © Grace Rosario Perkins, courtesy the artist and Bockley Gallery

2023 Toy Drive

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