The Millay Colony for the Arts provides a vital part of the artistic process—the time to work that culminates in published or recorded or exhibited work. Without time to fully dedicate themselves to their work, artists cannot entirely be artists. We provide that time to six artists each month, in an utterly peaceful and beautiful pastoral environment. Our budget is small and overhead is kept to a minimum while still allowing our residents to be well taken care of and provided all the amenities needed for a nourishing and profound work experience.

Supporting our general operations or sponsoring a resident for The Millay Colony provides an opportunity that can transform the course of an artist's work, well-being and career. We welcome general contributions or Sponsorships of individual artists.

Sponsoring An Artist: Sponsoring the Arts

There are several ways to sponsor an artist at the Colony. In each case, a gift is made to underwrite one residency at the Colony.

** An Annual Fellowship Award of $5,000 provides for the entire package of one residency—one month of private room and studio space plus all meals at the delightful Millay Colony.

** A Scholarship Fellowship of $6,000 also provides travel costs and a stipend for an artist for whom the financial considerations of getting to/from our campus or covering monthly bills may prohibit their participation.

** An Endowed Fellowship is currently $100,000. The interest from this gift is used to underwrite an artist's residency in perpetuity. Currently the Colony has eighteen Endowed Fellowships.

Supporting Our Continued Operation

Approximately 50% of the Colony's annual budget is raised through private sources. We rely on the support of individuals around the country in order to provide a thriving haven for artists and the arts. At whatever level is possible, we very much hope that you will join us in offering artists the time and space in which to work. Please join us at whatever level is comfortable for you.

Benefactor
Gifts to our Endowment
Our Benefactors receive all the benefits listed below and are honored at our annual Art At Steepletop event.

Patron
Up to $10,000
Our magnificent Patrons form the core of our financial support. They receive all the benefits listed below and are invited as VIP guests to all of our events. Patrons receive a 20% discount to all workshops at the Colony.

Artists' Circle
Up to $1000
Our Artists' Circle darlings are acknowledged on our Web site, in our newsletter and in our Open House program, receive our newsletter and are invited to all of our events. The Artists Circle folks receive a 5% discount to all workshops at the Colony.

Friend
Up to $100
Our lovely Friends are acknowledged on our Web site and newsletter, receive our newsletter and are invited to our annual Open House.

Alumni Artists Group
A membership group for former residents. Dues are $30
This group helps alumni stay in touch with us and each other and the revenue it generates supports the Colony. These lucky folks get a discount on all Millay happenings.

You may contribute online

or by sending a check to

The Millay Colony for the Arts
454 East Hill Road
PO Box 3
Austerlitz, NY 12017

You may also call our Executive Director, Caroline Crumpacker at (518) 392-4144 to discuss this and many other things.