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 $4,500 provides an important investment that results in far-reaching artistic achievement and cultural exchange. Annual Fellowship Awards provide for the entire package of one residency—one month of private room and studio space plus all meals and a range of amenities at the Millay Colony.

** A Scholarship Fellowship of $5,500 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 $90,000. 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

Each approximately 50% of the Colony's annual budget must be raised through private sources. We rely on the support of foundations and individuals around the country in order to continue 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 are all named on an engraved sign on our Main Building. We honor our benefactors at our annual Art At Steepletop event.

Patron
Up to $10,000
Patrons form the core of our financial support and are acknowledged on our Web site, in our newsletter and in our Art At Steepletop program. Patrons are invited as VIP guests to all of our events as well as an annual "backstage" visit to the Colony, including a tour of the Millay property. These donors are honored at our annual Art At Steepletop event and receive our newsletter. Patrons receive a 25% discount to all Master Classes and workshops at the Colony.

Studio Club
Up to $3,000
Our Studio Club is acknowledged on our Web site, in our newsletter and in our Art At Steepletop program, receives our newsletter and is invited to all of our events and an annual "backstage" visit to the Colony, including a tour of the Millay property. The Studio Club receives a 10% discount to all Master Classes and workshops at the Colony.

Artists' Circle
Up to $1000
Our Artists' Circle is acknowledged on our Web site, in our newsletter and in our Art At Steepletop program, receives our newsletter and is invited to all of our events. The Artists Circle receives a 5% discount to all Master Classes and workshops at the Colony.

Millay Circle
Up to $250
Our Millay Circle is acknowledged on our Web site and newsletter, receives our newsletter and is invited to all of our events

Friend
Up to $100
Our Friends are acknowledged on our Web site and newsletter, receive our newsletter and are invited to our Art At Steepletop event.

Savage Beauties
A membership group of former residents. Dues are $30
This group of former residents of the Colony stays in touch with us and each other and supports the Colony by joining this group.

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