The Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Studio

The Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Studio — from a hidden gem inside the New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture to a special destination of unparalleled history and inspiration.

The Whitney Studio, built as a carriage house in 1887 and acquired by famed art collector Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1907 for her private sculpture studio, sat nestled in the heart of the New York Studio School complex uninterpreted and inaccessible to the public.

One of the most compelling interior spaces in New York City, the studio was the center of the early modern art movement in America and helped shape the landscape of American art. Years of deferred maintenance attracted the attention and assistance of some of the most prominent organizations in New York City. 

Once the building was documented and stabilized, attention turned to developing an interpretive plan and tour program easily administered by a small organization. Today, the public can visit the New York Studio School and learn about the layered history and impact of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.