How do I submit a job to the Whitney museum?

To obtain materials for research or archival purposes, contact [email protected]. This includes requests for works in the Whitney’s Permanent Collection, archival materials, and installation images from past exhibitions.

Who is the curator of the Whitney museum?

Scott Rothkopf was appointed Nancy and Steve Crown Family Chief Curator in 2015 and Senior Deputy Director in 2018. As a member of the senior management and policy-making team, Rothkopf works closely with the Director, staff, and trustees, and has broad responsibility for museum-wide planning.

How many employees does the Whitney museum have?

201-500 employees
Whitney Museum Of American Art has approximately 201-500 employees.

How do I apply for Whitney Biennial?

There is no application process, but you can try to lobby for yourself (although people seem to be in disagreement about whether this will help or hurt your cause).

Why is the Whitney Museum important?

As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists.

Who owns the Whitney Museum?

The Crown family owns a 10 percent stake in General Dynamics, and James Crown (Mrs. Crown’s brother-in-law) is the company board’s lead director and chairman. The conglomerate has a net worth of $48.88 billion and earned $3.4 billion in the 2018 fiscal year alone.

Who is curating the next Whitney Biennial?

The Whitney Museum of American Art announced that the 2021 Whitney Biennial will be co-organized by two members of the Museum’s curatorial department, David Breslin and Adrienne Edwards. This will be the Biennial’s 80th edition.

What is the Whitney Museum famous for?

What kind of art is at the Whitney?

The Whitney focuses on 20th- and 21st-century American art. Its permanent collection, spanning the late-19th century to the present, comprises more than 25,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and artifacts of new media by more than 3,500 artists.

How long does the Whitney Biennial last?

every two years