2025 has been a remarkable year for Lightforms.
Dear friends of Lightforms,
We believe that art has the power to transform lives so we have a simple goal: to elevate artists who work with themes in their art that might change someone's life forever.
Deepening our commitment and dedication to art that explores esoteric and spiritual themes is the golden thread that we will weave into our 2026 activities and you, the community, are the loom on which all of this is supported.
As one of the only contemporary art venues in the world concentrated on esoteric art and culture, we are committed to programming that moves beyond trends, that raises deeper, more meaningful questions about life, society, and self.
Our programming spans generations, mediums, and perspectives.
We present renowned painters like Gerard Wagner and Ninetta Sombart as well as artists just starting their journey. We offer art ranging from photography to sculpture to painting to video to eurythmy performances. We get you involved in clay workshops, lectures, movie screenings, concerts, and more. But it is YOU and your engagement that makes this all worth doing!
We know this because of the overwhelmingly positive reactions shown by the thousands of visitors this year who have attended our 10 exhibitions and nearly 50 events to encounter work that invites reflection, insight, and transformation!
Donations make Lightforms possible!
Going into 2026, we ask that you continue working with us to make our programs ever more engaging and responsive. We envision doubling our programming (100 events, 40 exhibiting artists) and renovations to create additional gallery spaces. We can achieve this with your assistance.
Your support ensures that Lightforms remains a unique cultural space where artists and audiences can engage in the kind of profound, esoteric art that changes lives as well as to address the ever-increasing contemporary needs of creating depth, creativity and social warmth in our society.
Why your donation matters
Donations underwrite the operating costs of Lightforms and helps our programming continue to thrive in a world that urgently needs it more than ever. Donations allow us to choose content over commercial value. Your help promotes art that provides deeper meaning for our culture.
Remember, while it feels good to support the arts, your donations to our non-profit art center are also tax-deductible!
We invite you to join us in our mission. Thank you so much for your support!
WAYS TO DONATE
TO DONATE BY CHECK, PLEASE MAIL TO:
Lightforms Art Center
c/o Hawthorne Valley Association
327 County Route 21C
Ghent, NY 12075
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CONSIDER A LEGACY DONATION
A legacy donation to Lightforms Art Center is a meaningful way to support the arts and ensure that creative programs continue to thrive for future generations. You can include Lightforms in your will or estate plan, designate the center as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account, or set up a charitable trust that provides income to you during your lifetime and supports the center after you're gone. Options like charitable gift annuities or donor-advised funds allow you to make an immediate impact, while endowment gifts or real estate donations can help sustain Lightforms for years to come. Your legacy gift will help nurture creativity, enrich the community, and continue Lightforms' mission long into the future.
Please email us at info@lightformsartcenter.com to discuss how to set this up.