Leadership Council
Building the Foundation
The Leadership Council is an important group of supporters deeply committed to Wave Hill’s mission and essential to its vitality.
Through their critical annual support, Leadership Council Members ensure Wave Hill remains an exquisite work of art and its programs and educational offerings provide transformative experiences.
Members are invited to special curated programs and events, including immersive and hands-on experiences with Wave Hill horticulturalists, curators, experts, artists, and performers.
An Insider's View
Master Classes
Leadership Council Master Classes provide an immersive, hands-on experience you will only find at Wave Hill.
Salon Evenings
Curated Salon Evenings offer Leadership Council Members the opportunity to interact and engage with Wave Hill Curators, artists, performers, musicians and composers to learn, explore, and take part in site-specific art inspired by the natural world.
All Leadership Council Members enjoy:
- Free admission
- Eight guest passes
- Invitation to VIP and special events
- Free parking year-round and the opportunity to reserve a space in advance
- 15% discount in The Shop and 10% discount on programs, lectures, and workshops
- Reciprocal privileges at 300+ gardens and cultural institutions across the country
Ambassador’s Circle $2,500
- Invitations to behind-the scenes experiences curated for Leadership Council Members
- Opportunity to arrange a private garden and gallery tour for up to six guests
- Complimentary Family/Dual Membership for a friend
- Expanded access to rent Wave Hill House for weekday and weekday evening private events*
- Special access to The Shop at Wave Hill and opportunity to reserve a private customized shopping experience.
- Prominent recognition at the Ambassador’s Circle level in Wave Hill materials
$2,248 is tax deductible
*Rental rates apply.
Director's Circle $5,000
All the benefits of an Ambassador’s Circle Membership, plus
- Opportunity to arrange a private garden and gallery tour and lunch for up to six people
- Opportunity to schedule a complimentary family or holiday photo shoot at Wave Hill with your personal photographer
- Exclusive access to rent Wave Hill’s gardens and grounds for private events during the week (Monday through Friday)*
- Prominent recognition at the Director’s Circle level in Wave Hill materials
$4,700 is tax-deductible
President's Circle $10,000
All the benefits of a Director’s Circle Membership, plus
- Private lunch and tour with Wave Hill’s President and Executive Director
- Exclusive access to rent Wave Hill’s gardens and grounds for private events during the week and on weekends and holidays*
- Prominent recognition at the President’s Circle level in Wave Hill materials
$9,650 is tax-deductible
Chair's Circle $25,000
All the benefits of a President’s Circle Membership, plus
- Invitation to receptions and events with Wave Hill’s Board of Directors and Leadership Team.
- Exclusive access to rent Wave Hill’s gardens and grounds for private events during the week and on weekends and holidays, including tented events*
- Prominent recognition at the Chair’s Circle level in Wave Hill materials
$24,650 is tax-deductible
Wave Hill welcomes gifts of many kinds, including donor advised funds, wire transfers, IRA transfers and securities. You can also increase your impact by submitting a matching gift form from a participating employer.
For more information about joining the Leadership Council, please contact support@wavehill.org or 718.549.3200 x212.