Support the Wellin Museum of Art

“Since its founding in 2012, the Wellin Museum has become an essential part of a liberal arts education at Hamilton. Beyond the campus, the museum actively supports local schools and communities, serving as a source of pride for the entire region. Internationally recognized as a platform for emerging artistic talent, the Wellin distinguishes itself through its innovative exhibitions and original publications. None of the Wellin’s impactful programs would be possible without the generosity of its donors.” —Tracy L. Adler, Johnson-Pote Director

How Does Your Donation Benefit the Museum?

Contributing to the Wellin Museum of Art helps foster creativity, support education, and make art accessible to all. Your donation directly impacts exhibitions, museum programs, and student opportunities that enrich our community.

You can make a financial gift to the Wellin Museum online by clicking here.

Impact by the numbers

Hamilton College class visits that engaged with exhibitions and collections at the Wellin:

2023–24 academic year: 139 classes in 31 disciplines
2024–25 academic year: 113 classes in 27 disciplines

Community events including lectures, tours, family programs, and student-organized events:

2023–24 academic year: 96 events drawing 5,500 attendees
2024–25 academic year: 91 events drawing 4,500 attendees

K–12 school visits:

2023–24 academic year: 957 students from 14 school districts
2024–25 academic year: 888 students from 13 school districts

How to Give

Online: You can make a financial gift to the Wellin Museum online by clicking here.

By mail: Donations may also be made by sending a check payable to "The Trustees of Hamilton College" and noting that your gift is to benefit the Wellin Museum of Art. Please send to: Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323. You may contact the Wellin Museum at wellin@hamilton.edu with any questions or reach out to the Hamilton Advancement Office if you wish to connect with a Hamilton development officer.

Other Ways to Support the Museum

Endowed Gifts and Planned Giving

Museum donors have worked with the College to establish endowed funds during their lifetimes or within their estate plans that provide financial resources for art acquisitions, collection preservation, exhibitions, staffing, and public lectures. To endow a fund, please contact Planned Giving. The College has planned giving expertise to assist you and your advisors explore the possibilities.

Gifts of Art

The Wellin Museum of Art’s collection is an invaluable teaching resource for the College and the community. Donors can support the Museum’s growing collection through financial donations toward the purchase of artwork and/or by gifting artwork. Gifts of art are carefully reviewed through the Wellin Museum’s acceptance procedures and must align with Hamilton’s teaching goals. For more information, please email: giftart@hamilton.edu.