Whitney Museum of American Art Endowment Overview

General Information

The Whitney Museum of American Art, informally known as "The Whitney," is a modern and contemporary American art museum founded in 1930 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. Located in New York City, it focuses on collecting, preserving, and exhibiting 20th- and 21st-century American art, with a particular emphasis on living artists. The museum's activities include exhibitions, educational programs, and conservation projects for its extensive permanent collection.