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.
Your membership to Ringling College TOWN HALL gives you the opportunity to purchase subscriptions for the 2026 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.
2025 MEMBER LEVELS:
MARQUIS | $7,500 annually
Marquis members have the opportunity to purchase up to 8 subscriptions during member pre-sale. Pre-sale period: May 5, 2025 – June 23, 2025.
• Invitation for 2 to all Meet-and-Greet Receptions for speakers on the 2026 TOWN HALL lineup
• Photo opportunity with all 2026 TOWN HALL Speakers
Plus all benefits listed below
VANGUARD | $5,000 annually
Vanguard members have the opportunity to purchase up to 8 subscriptions during member pre-sale. Pre-sale period: May 5, 2025 – June 23, 2025.
• Invitation for 2 to one Meet-and-Greet Reception with a 2026 TOWN HALL speaker (must reserve in advance—based on availability)
• Recognition in the TOWN HALL Annual Program Book
Plus all benefits listed below
BENEFACTOR | $2,500 annually
Benefactor members have the opportunity to purchase up to 6 subscriptions during member pre-sale. Pre-sale period: May 19, 2025 – June 23, 2025.
• Exclusive tour of Ringling College campus and Alfred R. Goldstein Library
Plus all benefits listed below
ADVOCATE | $1,000 annually
Advocate members have the opportunity to purchase up to 6 subscriptions during member pre-sale. Pre-sale period: May 19, 2025 – June 23, 2025.
• Invitation to Annual TOWN HALL Platinum Appreciation Reception
• Concierge ticketing service for TOWN HALL programs
Plus all benefits listed below
PATRON | $500 annually
Patron members have the opportunity to purchase up to 4 subscriptions during member pre-sale. Pre-sale period: May 19, 2025 – June 23, 2025.
• Invitations to Ringling College Gallery Exhibition Openings
Plus all benefits listed below
SUPPORTER | $250 annually
Supporter members have the opportunity to purchase 4 subscriptions during member pre-sale. Pre-sale period: June 2, 2025 – June 23, 2025.
• Insider access and invitations to Ringling College Art Walks, Visiting Writers Forums, and other members only
events
Plus all other benefits listed below
FRIEND | $100 annually
Friend members have the opportunity to purchase up to 2 subscriptions during member pre-sale. Pre-sale period: June 2, 2025 – June 23, 2025.
• Invitation to the Annual Member event
• Members-only TOWN HALL Book Club
• Alfred R. Goldstein Library exclusive check-out privileges, electronic subscription resources 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 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
PLEASE NOTE:
- TOWN HALL Speaker Series subscriptions are not included with your membership. Subscriptions and single tickets must be purchased separately.
- Membership is a tax-deductible donation. To take advantage of the member-only pre-sale benefit, become a member by April 30, 2025.
- Subscription purchases are based on available inventory. Seats will not be held once the presale window closes.
- 2025 Membership benefits will expire on December 31, 2025.
Please, Please, Note: this membership program does not include tickets to see the TOWN HALL Lecture Series. The Membership program detailed here, is a separate program from our live events. To attend TOWN HALL, subscription tickets must be purchased through a separate order.
