The Watermill Center is a laboratory for the arts and humanities providing a global community the time, space, and freedom to create and inspire.

Join us.

TIME | $500 AND UNDER

MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS | EXCLUSIVE ARTIST CONTENT | UNDER 18 ALWAYS FREE AND MORE

MOVE | ONE ADULT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | $100

  • One Adult Membership
  • Access to 2023 LIGHT + AIR event for one person (not including dinner event)
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill
    Center

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GATHER | ONE ADULT MEMBERSHIP | BENEFITS FOR TWO PEOPLE | $150

  • Gather is a group membership that includes one membership with benefits for two people. Ages 18 and under are always welcome and always free. See Grow membership below for benefits for children and teens. 
  • Access to 2023 LIGHT + AIR event for two people (not including dinner event)
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill Center

    CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER

INSPIRE | ONE ADULT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | $250

  • One Adult Membership
  • Access To 2023 LIGHT + AIR event for one person 
  • Access To 2023 LIGHT + AIR private dinner in the home of our Artists-In-Residence for one person 
  • Two complimentary tickets to bring a guest to an Artists’ Table event *
  • Reserved VIP seating at signature events at The Watermill Center
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill Center
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group

*complimentary tickets to be utilized at two separate Artists’ Table events

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GROW  | AGE 18 AND UNDER ALWAYS WELCOME + ALWAYS FREE*

  • Access to The Watermill Center grounds, art-filled scavenger hunt and events open to all ages*
  • The Watermill Center Pencil Set
  • Friends of The Watermill Center Button

*Excludes private events, The Annual Summer Benefit, and seated events where space is limited 

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SPACE | $500 – $3,000

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO ARTISTS’ TABLE | RESERVED VIP SEATING AT SIGNATURE EVENTS AND MORE

BREATHE | ONE ADULT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | $500

  • One Adult Membership
  • Access To 2023 LIGHT + AIR  event for two people
  • Access To 2023 LIGHT + AIR private dinner in the home of our Artists-In-Residence for two people
  • Two complimentary tickets to bring a guest to an Artists’ Table event *
  • Reserved VIP seating at signature events at The Watermill Center
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill Center
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group

* complimentary tickets to be utilized at two separate Artists’ Table events

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CREATE  | ONE ADULT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RESERVED FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY | NON-ALUMNI | THE WATERMILL CENTER APPROVAL REQUIRED | $600

  • Reserved for the creative industry. Please email events@watermillcenter.org  with your bio and role within the arts for approval on this membership. Membership at this level is limited and subject to approval by The Watermill Center. 
  • Pending approval, this membership includes a ticket for one person to The Annual Summer Benefit for $600. Ticket costs begin at $1500 — a 60% discount. 
  • Two complimentary tickets to bring a guest to an Artists’ Table event *
  • Reserved VIP seating at signature events at The Watermill Center
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill Center
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group

* complimentary tickets to be utilized at two separate Artists’ Table events

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER

PROCESS  | ONE ADULT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | $1,500

  • One Adult Membership
  • Access to 2023 LIGHT + AIR  event for two people
  • Access for two to a 2023 LIGHT + AIR private dinner in the home of our Artists-in-Residence
  • Access to private studio visits with our Artists-In-Residence (“AIRS”) to learn about their creative process
  • Two complimentary tickets to bring a guest to an Artists’ Table event*
  • Reserved VIP seating at signature events at The Watermill Center
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill Center
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group

*complimentary tickets to be utilized at two separate Artists’ Table events

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FREEDOM | $5,000 – $25,000

TICKETS TO THE ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT | INVITATION TO ANNUAL PATRON TRIPS | HOST AN EVENT

CONNECT  | ONE ADULT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP |SMALL BUSINESS + EAST END PARTNERS| $5,000

  • Ticket for one person to the annual summer benefit ($1,500 value)
  • Access to 2023 LIGHT + AIR  event for two people
  • Access for two people to 2023 LIGHT + AIR private dinner in the home of our Artists-in- residence
  • Sponsorship of select events at The Watermill Center pending details and availability 
  • Two complimentary tickets to bring a guest to an Artists’ Table event*
  • Reserved VIP seating at signature events at The Watermill Center
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill Center
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events

* complimentary tickets to be utilized at two separate Artists’ Table events

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER

INNOVATE  | VICE CHAIR AND CORPORATE PARTNER | $15,000

  • Tickets for two people to The Annual Summer Benefit ($3,000 + value)
  • Thank You on The Watermill Center website and in The Annual Summer Benefit Program
  • Event sponsorship opportunities to mutually agreed upon events with brand inclusion and two tickets to the event*
  • Access to 2023 LIGHT + AIR  event for two people
  • Access for two people to 2023 LIGHT + AIR private dinner in the home of our Artists-in-Residence
  • Sponsorship of select events at The Watermill Center pending details and availability 
  • Invitation to The Watermill Center Patron Trips to see the works of Robert Wilson around the globe
  • First dibs on select dates for property rentals of The Watermill Center to entertain your special guests and clients
  • Two complimentary tickets to bring a guest to an Artists’ Table event
  • Reserved VIP seating at signature events at The Watermill Center
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill Center
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events

*Pending availability and mutually agreed upon timing; exclusivity not guaranteed. Excludes sponsorship of The Annual Summer Benefit

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LEAD  | CO-CHAIRS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS | $25,000

  • Tickets for two people to The VIP Summer Benefit Dinner
  • Tickets for five people to The Annual Summer Benefit
  • Opportunity to sponsor an artist installation*
  • Artists’ Table sponsorship opportunity with brand inclusion and two tickets to the event**
  • Thank You on The Watermill Center website and in the Annual Summer Benefit program
  • Invitation to The Watermill Center Patron Trips to see the works of Robert Wilson around the globe**
  • First dibs on select dates for property rentals of The Watermill Center to entertain your special guests and clients
  • Access to 2023 LIGHT + AIR  event for two people
  • Access for two people to 2023  LIGHT + AIR private dinner in the home of our Artists-In-Residence
  • Reserved VIP seating at signature events at The Watermill Center
  • Custom membership e-card handwritten and designed by Robert Wilson, Founder of The Watermill Center
  • One complimentary guided tour of The Watermill Center for you and a group
  • Complimentary subscription to LIGHT + AIR newsletter featuring curated art content from around the world
  • The Watermill Center tote or hat designed by an AIR (Artist-in-Residence)
  • “Member Mornings” including library access and exhibition tours by appointment
  • Exclusive artist-curated playlists with music that influences their creative practice
  • Special invitations to members-only in-person and virtual events

*Pending artist approval + usage right contracts; additional production fees may apply
**Pending availability + mutually agreed upon timing; exclusivity not guaranteed
***Space is limited
****Corporate Partner presence and collaborations incur additional commitments at The Annual Summer Benefit and other event activations. All partnerships are customized

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All complimentary tickets and membership benefits are based on space and availability. All tickets and membership contributions to The Watermill Center are tax deductible to the the fullest extent of the law.