Membership and Sponsorship
Membership Benefits & Levels
Sarasota is known as an arts and culture destination, and we are proud to be a part of the legacy that engages our community with thought-provoking events that are compelling and innovative.
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Our commitment to intellectual discourse animates our annual Ringling College TOWN HALL Speaker Series. Year after year, this acclaimed series draws leading national and international thought leaders and achievers to Sarasota. We are known for attracting leading luminaries, including world leaders, authors, filmmakers, artists, policymakers, and human rights advocates. Our upcoming 2027 TOWN HALL season is no exception, and promises to be one of our most thought-provoking and engaging seasons to date!
Your membership to Ringling College TOWN HALL gives you the opportunity to purchase subscriptions for the 2027 Ringling College TOWN HALL Speaker Series during the members-only presale. When you become a member of TOWN HALL, you also receive benefits that can be used year-round at Ringling College of Art and Design.
As we celebrate the new year, we’re looking to the future with hope and excitement.
Education is always the goal. That is the reason we exist—to engage curious minds in our community, and provide vital scholarships to talented students in need.
We invite you to become a member of TOWN HALL and help us continue our legacy of bringing the voices of global influencers to Sarasota and empowering Ringling College of Art and Design students.
And, as a member of TOWN HALL, you will receive early access to purchase subscriptions to our TOWN HALL Speaker Series and other benefits at the College.
Our work truly makes a difference.
You can, too.
2026 Membership Levels
Producer: $10,000 Annually
- Opportunity to sponsor a TOWN HALL speaker in the 2027 lineup
- TH27 Subscription Pre-Sale begins May 11, 2026
- Special recognition from the stage on the date of the sponsored speaker
- Full page promotion in annual TOWN HALL program
- Series long recognition at all lectures and TOWN HALL events
- Series long recognition on TOWN HALL website and summer newsletter
- Logo displayed on continuous slideshow loop from stage prior to all lectures
- Plus all benefits listed in Marquis Level below
Marquis: $7,500 Annually
- TH27 Subscription Pre-Sale begins May 11, 2026
- Two passes to all five Meet-and-Greet Receptions with 2027 TOWN HALL speakers
- Plus all benefits listed in Vanguard Level below
Vanguard: $5,000 Annually
- TH27 Subscription Pre-Sale begins May 11, 2026
- Two passes to one Meet-and-Greet Reception with a 2027 TOWN HALL speaker (reserve in advance—based on availability)
- Recognition in the TOWN HALL Annual Program Book
- Plus all benefits listed in Benefactor Level below
Benefactor: $2,500 Annually
- TH27 Subscription Pre-Sale begins May 11, 2026
- Exclusive tour of Ringling College campus and Alfred R. Goldstein Library
- Plus all benefits listed in Advocate Level below
Advocate: $1,000 Annually
- TH27 Subscription Pre-Sale begins May 11, 2026
- Invitation to Annual TOWN HALL Platinum Appreciation Reception
- Plus all benefits listed in Patron Level below
Patron: $500 Annually
- TH27 Subscription Pre-Sale begins May 18, 2026
- Opportunity to purchase up to 4 subscription packages during member pre-sale
- Invitations to Ringling College Gallery Exhibition Openings
- Plus all benefits listed in Supporter Level below
Supporter: $250 Annually
- TH27 Subscription Pre-Sale begins May 18, 2026
- Opportunity to purchase 4 subscription packages during member pre-sale
- Insider access and invitations to Ringling College Art Walks, Visiting Writers Forums, and other members-only events
- Plus all benefits listed in Friend Level below
Friend: $100 Annually
- TH27 Subscription Pre-Sale begins June 1, 2026
- Opportunity to purchase 2 subscription packages during member pre-sale
- Invitation to the Annual Member event in the Fall of 2026
- Members-only TOWN HALL Book Club
- Alfred R. Goldstein Library exclusive check-out privileges, and the opportunity to view rare books and works from the Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center
- 10% off of any purchase at the MADEBY Gallery, the on-campus gallery of student, faculty and alumni work
- Contxt Magazine— Ringling College’s annual magazine
- CREATIVE CONNECTION—Ringling College’s E-newsletter with updates from Sarasota Art Museum, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and Ringling College’s Galleries and Exhibitions
All Membership Levels are 100% Tax Deductible.
Membership is a tax-deductible donation. To take advantage of the member-only pre-sale benefit, become a member by April 30, 2026.
TOWN HALL Speaker Series subscriptions are not included with your membership. Subscriptions must be purchased separately to attend the series.
Members can subscribe during the private presale to take advantage of early booking. Subscription purchases are based on inventory. Seats will not be held once the presale window closes.
- Credit Card
- Vit our sales website and submit an order directly online.
- Include CC information in the order form that is included in the brochure packet, and either mail or email back to our office.
- Call our office to submit a payment directly with a staff member.
- Check
- Checks should be mailed directly to our office (address below).
- Include a note in the memo line indicating that it’s meant for TOWN HALL.
- Checks should be mailed directly to our office (address below).
- DAF (donor-advised fund)
- Ringling College of Art & Design’s tax ID # is: #59-0637903
- Must include a memo note indicating that the gift is meant for the TOWN HALL office
Our Contact Information
Mailing Address:
2700N. Tamiami Trail
TOWN HALL office
Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone Number:
941.309.5100
Email:
TOWN HALL@ringling.edu
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 TOWN HALL SPONSORS
Become a Corporate Sponsor
The TOWN HALL Lecture Series serves as our premier fundraiser and our partnership with local corporations and businesses allows us to sustain our support of Ringling College of Art and Design. Our corporate sponsors are a critical part of the success TOWN HALL.
TOWN HALL 2027 marks the 46th installment of this distinguished series. Held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, each lecture welcomes an audience of more than 1,700 patrons in attendance per session.
Our attendees are engaged, culturally curious, and deeply interested in current events. The upcoming season promises another dynamic lineup of influential voices from the world stage, right here in Sarasota.
Learn more in our 2027 TOWN HALL Speaker Series Sponsor Packet.
For pricing. opportunities available. and more information please contact:
Lauren Kurnov, Executive Director
Email: Lauren@rclassociation.org
941-309-5101
