Actress and comedian Ego Nwodim will co-chair the Whitney Museum of American Art’s annual Art Party on January 27, 2026, the museum announced on Thursday.
Hosted by the Whitney Contemporaries, the event will take place at the museum’s Gansevoort Street building and will feature DJ sets by Raúl de Nieves and The Dare, whose performance will headline the night. A fixture on New York’s arts and philanthropy calendar, the Art Party draws young patrons, artists, and figures from the worlds of art, fashion, entertainment, and business for after-hours access to the museum’s galleries, along with cocktails, food, and dancing.
Nwodim will serve as a co-chair alongside artists Martine Gutierrez and Emma Safir, as well as Whitney Contemporaries Steven Beltrani, Micaela Erlanger, and Alexander Hankin. The 2026 edition marks Erlanger’s 10th year as a co-chair of the event.
The Whitney said this year’s Art Party will emphasize “bold expression” in art, style, and sound, with guests encouraged to wear vibrant prints and patterns. The evening is being supported by sponsors including Aesop, Faena New York, Libertine, and Maestro Dobel Tequila.
Best known for her seven-season run on Saturday Night Live, where she created recurring characters including “Lisa from Temecula,” Nwodim has also appeared in film and television projects for Netflix, Hulu, and Disney. She was most recently recognized with a Critics Choice nomination for her final season on SNL.
Tickets for the event start at $275, with proceeds supporting the Whitney’s exhibitions, education, and public programs.
