Frequently Asked Questions

This page provides answers to questions most frequently asked about the Watermill Center. Answers to questions about the Summer Program can be found at Summer Program FAQ. If you still have questions after reading these FAQ pages, please contact us. We'll respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible.

General Questions
Where is the Watermill Center located?

The Watermill Center is located on six acres of rural land in Watermill, Long Island, New York. The town of Watermill is in The Hamptons, near Southampton. The Center is approximately two hours from New York city by bus, train, or car.  For directions click here.

Can I come and visit the Center at any time?

The Center is not open to the public on a daily basis. If you'd like to visit the Center, please join our mailing list, and we will inform you of our open houses, tours, and public events.  If you would like to schedule a tour of The Center please contact Kristin Fabrizio, Humanities Coordinator at 631.726.4628 or kristin.fabrizio@watermillcenter.org

Does the Center offer after-school or summer programs for local school children?

Educational programs for children are part of our plan for the Center's future. Please join our mailing list, and we will keep you informed as these programs are added.

How do I get on the Center's mailing list?

To be added to our mailing list, please email events@watermillcenter.org to be added to our mailing list.  

I would like to make a contribution to the Watermill Center. Where do I send the check? Is my contribution tax-deductible?

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Watermill Center. The Center relies on its generous supporters to operate its programs. The Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation, operator of the Watermill Center, is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization in the United States. We also have a partner institution, the Robert Wilson Stiftung, registered in Germany. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of United States and German tax law. Please contact TJ Witham at (212) 253-7484 ext. 22 or tj.witham@watermillcenter.org about giving opportunities.

How can I contact Robert Wilson?

Please visit the Robert Wilson website at www.robertwilson.com.

How do I learn more about Watermill's financial details?

To view Watermill's IRS Form 990 for 2007, 2008 or 2009, please visit Watermill's page on Guidestar.org.  If you are interested in Watermill's audited financial statements, annual report, conflict of interest policy, or other governing documents, please contact Director of Finance, Andrei Nadler, at 212 253 7484 x21 or andrei.nadler@watermillcenter.org.