Celebrate West Side Fest at Free Second Sunday – July 14

The Whitney Museum of American Art will offer free admission all day Sunday, July 14, as part of its ongoing Free Second Sundays initiative. The day includes storytimes for families and visitors of all ages with The New York Public Library, family-friendly activities, and hands-on artmaking among other programs. This Free Second Sunday coincides with West Side Fest, a weekend-long celebration of arts and culture taking place across 20 cultural organizations, including the Whitney, located along the West Side of Manhattan. This weekend of fun offers free admission days, special programming, community celebrations, and more.

On Sunday, July 14, Free Second Sundays continue with free admission at the Whitney for all visitors from 10:30 am–6 pm. From 11 am–3 pm, visitors of all ages can participate in Artmaking Inspired by Wanda Gág. Young artists are invited to get creative and imagine a world of their own by making a set of story dice and discovering a new tale with every roll. Artist, illustrator, and children’s book author Wanda Gág’s work is highlighted in the exhibition Wanda Gág’s World, currently on view in the 7th floor galleries. From 11 am–4 pm, join Whitney Museum educators in the theater for Artmaking and Storytelling inspired by Archibald John Motley, Jr.’s iconic painting Gettin’ Religion, from the Whitney’s collection. Beginning at 11:30 am, Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: The Charles Turner Quintet will fill the Whitney’s theater with music as visitors create. Free storytimes with NYPL librarians will take place in the Museum’s lobby at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Visitors to the Museum will also have the opportunity to sign up for NYPL library cards in the lobby. At 2 pm and 3 pm, Ask a Horticulturist is happening in the 8th floor galleries among the Museum’s newest exhibition Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard. Join this engaging conversation with horticulturists Tim Kerins and Orrin Sheehan and learn about the exhibition and how to sustainably cultivate and care for plants in different environments. For more details about the July 14 schedule of activities, please visit whitney.org/visit/second-sundays.

While general admission to the Museum is free on Sunday, July 14, tickets are still required, and capacity is limited. Advance booking is strongly recommended, and tickets can be reserved at whitney.org/tickets. This will also be one of the last chances to see Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing in its entirety before it closes on Sunday, August 11.

Additional information about West Side Fest at the Whitney is available on the Museum’s website at whitney.org/west-side-fest-2024. Kicking off on Friday, July 12, and continuing through Sunday, July 14, West Side Fest celebrates the dynamic cultural offerings along the Hudson River and the adjoining neighborhoods.

Source: Whitney Press Office