Founded in 1992 by avant-garde visionary Robert Wilson, The Watermill Center is an interdisciplinary laboratory for the arts and humanities situated on ten acres of Shinnecock ancestral territory on Long Island’s East End. With an emphasis on creativity and collaboration, The Center offers year-round artist residencies and education programs, providing a global community with the time, space, and freedom to create and inspire.
the BODY: The Watermill Center Annual Summer Benefit is a celebration of art and experimentation in support of the organization’s year-round programming. Featuring dynamic works by a roster of groundbreaking international artists, the evening invites guests to immerse themselves in a curated series of installations and performances across The Watermill Center’s expansive property. “the BODY” is presented by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Stemming from The Watermill Center’s 30+ year association with performance, the 2023 Annual Summer Benefit will center on the body’s role in art making. “the BODY” will take a broad approach engendered by diverse cultures and mediums, including time-based performance, painting, sculpture, and video.
