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
How can I contact Robert Wilson?

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

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 us to speak to the Executive Director about giving opportunities.

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

To be added to our mailing list, please register on the Contact & Directions page.

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.

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.

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.