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- Press Contact: iVoice
- Adriana Aristizábal
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Free Pride Family Programs and Events at the Whitney Museum on Saturday, June 10
- Featuring artist Chitra Ganesh and Bob’s Dance Shop for performances, artmaking, music, and more!
The Whitney Museum of American Art honors our LGBTQ+ community and allies with a celebration featuring activities designed for community members and families of all ages. Gansevoort Street in front of the Museum will be closed to traffic and turned into a gathering place for the Whitney Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 10 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Throughout the day there will be hands-on artmaking, collaborative coloring projects inspired by the work of artist Chitra Ganesh, ice cream, music, and much more!
The event will feature a special live dance workshop and performance at 3:00 p.m. by the L.A.-based collective Bob’s Dance Shop, who are renowned for their viral flash mobs and dance experiences that blend self-expression, empowerment, and community.
Queer History Walks of the Meatpacking District will be offered at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. to learn about the impact and history of LGBTQ+ communities throughout the neighborhood surrounding the Museum.
Select walks will also be offered in Spanish and ASL. A map and mobile guide of the walk are available online for self-guided tours.
- DATE: Saturday, June 10
- TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m. – Bob’s Dance Shop Performance
- Media are welcome to capture imagery and video.
- LOCATION: Whitney Museum of American Art
- 99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014
Outdoor events are weather dependent and subject to cancellation or being moved indoors should conditions require. Any changes in event plans will be noted on whitney.org.
Please reach out to confirm coverage plans. More information about the Pride programs happening this month is available online: whitney.org/events/whitney-pride-celebration-2023.
- Press Contact: iVoice
- Adriana Aristizábal
- 1+ 917 833-0103
- adriana@ivoice.agency
- Read it in Spanish Here
About the Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875–1942), houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Mrs. Whitney, an early and ardent supporter of modern American art, nurtured groundbreaking artists at a time when audiences were still largely preoccupied with the Old Masters. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for ninety years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.
Visitor Information
The Whitney Museum of American Art is located at 99 Gansevoort Street between Washington and West Streets, New York City. Public hours are: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:30 am–6 pm; Friday, 10:30 am–10 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am–6 pm. Closed Tuesday. Visitors eighteen years and under and Whitney members: FREE. Admission is pay-what-you-wish on Fridays, 7–10 pm. COVID-19 vaccination and face coverings are not required but strongly recommended. We encourage all visitors to wear face coverings that cover the nose and mouth throughout their visit.