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Support Brandywine Workshop & Archives
Why Your Support Matters
As our global communities continue to grow, it is vital to bridge divides by uniting diverse perspectives through art and education. At Brandywine Workshop and Archives (BWA) we believe creativity transcends boundaries—offering a shared language to explore, experience, and enrich our collective stories. For over 50 years, BWA has championed this vision by empowering artists from all over the world, preserving printmaking legacies, and fostering dialogues. Our mission—to merge artistic tradition and innovation where all communities shape artistic expression—relies on your support. Together, we ensure that art remains a transformative force, amplifying voices that challenge, inspire, and connect us all. Every story deserves to be seen—and at Brandywine Workshop and Archives, every voice finds its vibrant imprint. BWA has transformed narratives into enduring works of art through the collaborative alchemy of fine art printmaking. Here, paper becomes a mirror for lived experiences, and ink carries the weight of history, legacy and vision. Together, we don’t just share stories; we immortalize them.
Join us in shaping a future where every artistic lens is valued. Through the transformative power of fine art printmaking, we turn voices into visible legacies, one collaborative print at a time.
Individual Giving
Brandywine relies on the generous support of individuals like you. Your contribution helps to ensure that Brandywine is a vibrant cultural and educational resource now and for generations to come.
There are many ways to demonstrate your support for Brandywine, such as donating to support our artist-in-residency program, contributing to special exhibitions, and contributing to our Legacy Society by including Brandywine in your estate plan.
Brandywine accepts gifts of cash, publicly traded securities, and grants through family foundations and donor-advised funds.
1. Every contribution fuels our mission:
- $100→ Supports one hour of artist instruction
- $250 → Funds programs
- $500 → Funds archival preservation of historic prints
- $1,000 → Sponsors a community workshop
- Custom Amount
2. Become an annual Donor and a Collector:
- Artist Donor: $100-$999
Receive a print from our Collection - Patron Donor: $1000-$4,999
Receive a print from our Collection + Invitations to our quarterly First Look Event—A first look at new Brandywine prints prior to public sale - Premier Donor: $7,500
Receive a print from our Collection + Invitation to small group dinner with an artist-in-residence + Invitation to quarterly First Look Event + Collecting Art Lecture Series - Platinum Donor: $15,000 – $25,000
Receive a print from our Collection + Invitation to one small group dinner with premier artist + Invitation to quarterly First Look Event + Catered dinner for 6 in our Gallery + Collecting Art Lecture by curator/art advisor
3. Sponsor an Artist’s Residency:
Underwrite an artist’s residency at Brandywine and provide the artist with:
- Transportation and Housing
- Studio access + Production of a print working with Master Printer
- Public talk and exhibition showcasing their work
- An honorarium
- Name recognition in our digital and print materials as Sponsor
4. Corporate & Foundation Partnerships:
Align your organization with Brandywine’s mission and impact. Our corporate community provides critical support for artists, Artura.org our educational art database, and public programming that engages students and adults globally. In return, we offer unique co-branding visibility that supports marketing and business goals and helps foster stronger relationships with customers, clients and colleagues. You’ll find many ways to support Brandywine, including multi-year branding partnerships, art leasing programs and sponsorships.
- Art Leasing Program: Select artwork from our Collection for your office, hotel, apartment building lobby
- Sponsorships: Fund exhibitions, Artura.org, education programs, publications, preservation of our historic Firehouse Building
- Matching Gifts: Double employee donations
- In-Kind Support: Donate materials (paper, inks, equipment)
5. Planned Giving:
Leave a lasting legacy. Making a planned gift is a thoughtful way to contribute to the future of Brandywine Workshop and Archives. To create a legacy that will inspire and continue to support traditionally underrepresented artists for generations to come and continue the development of Artura.org, our educational database.
Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for the Brandywine’s commitment to artists and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals.
Ready to make an impact?
📞 Call: (267) 995-1614
📧 Email: prints@brandywineworkshop.com