Ringling College Library Association

Ringling College Library Association

Benefits & Levels

The Ringling College Library Association evolved from the original 214-member Friends of the Ringling Art Library in 1975 to the over 1,200-member organization it is today. The Association is able to successfully support the growing collections at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library through the commitment of our community members who are dedicated to seeing that one of the country’s most remarkable art libraries will continue telling its story for years to come.

 

 

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.

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 2026 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 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.

TOWN HALL Speaker Series subscriptions are not included with membership. Subscriptions and tickets must be purchased
separately.

2025 MEMBERSHIP 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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.
    • Visit https://www.rclassociation.org/membership/ to see the 2026 TOWN HALL sale schedule.
    • 2025 Membership benefits will expire on December 31, 2025.

 

Read or Download our 2025 Membership Brochure HERE