Watermill Center

The Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation owns and operates The Watermill Center. Its mission aims to develop new approaches to the arts, provide young artists with opportunities for professional growth, and document the work of its Founder, Robert Wilson. The Foundation pursues this mission in the spirit of innovation exemplified by Robert Wilson’s work, an approach that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. The Foundation’s programs include workshops, educational programs, and residencies at The Watermill Center; The Robert Wilson Archive, a collection of photographs, papers, and video recordings that document the artistic careers of Wilson and his collaborators; and The Watermill Collection, a vast and continuously expanding inventory of drawings, texts, sculpture, furniture, and artifacts.

The Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation chartered in 1969 in the State of New York. Activities of the Foundation are supported by contributions from individuals, foundations, corporate donors, and government agencies. Contributions are tax-deductible under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and administered by a professional staff.