THE DORÉE SOCIETY

The Dorée Society is an exclusive opportunity for core supporters of the Dora Maar Cultural Center to advance its mission by enriching the collective spirit of these historic properties, to live alongside artists in residency in the exquisite village of Ménerbes, and to experience the cultural enrichment, inspiration, and respite for the soul that Mrs. Negley found when she lived here. 

A Sabbatical for Your Soul

The deep practice of an artist is a way of being in the everyday world. An artist needs moments of retreat, quiet reflection, and thoughtful encounters. To participate in the creative life of the world, one needs time to stop, to reflect and to be replenished. One needs a sabbatical.

The Dorée Society at the Hôtel de Tingry plays on the French word for “golden” which fittingly describes these exclusive and limited memberships at the Dora Maar Cultural Center. The Dorée Society invites supporters to join the DMCC community of artists and scholars and engage with them across the broad spectrum of the humanities. We seek to inspire the artists within us all.

Limited to thirty-two members, the Dorée Society plays a key role in continuing the mission and vision of the DMCC. Support from our members helps to sustain the prestigious artist residency program, the lively calendar of events and exhibitions, and original happenings globally. As ambassadors, our members play a vital role expanding the impact and reputation of the DMCC. We invite the Dorée Society members to stay at the magnificent Hôtel de Tingry, a four-bedroom 18th century mansion where American arts patron, Nancy Brown Negley lived for 13 years. 

As a Dorée Society member, your annual sabbatical at Hôtel de Tingry begins with a welcome reception hosted by the DMCC Director and the local arts community. Hôtel de Tingry has four enormous en suite air-conditioned bedrooms, a well-stocked library, an art filled salon, a jewel of a boudoir, a formal dining room, a large chef’s kitchen, and a convenient summer kitchen in the Orangerie which services the elegant private pool.

The dorée society benefits

As a charter member of the Dorée Society, we invite you to immerse yourself in an exclusive residency at Hôtel de Tingry :

DORÉE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP | Annual Contribution: $50,000

Benefits Includes: One weeklong residency at Hôtel de Tingry for up to eight people, in four en suite luxury bedrooms, with private use of to the entire house, pool and gardens, to be scheduled according to availability during the membership period.

Your residency includes:
– Lodging for Six Nights
– A welcome reception with DMCC leadership and members of the local arts community
– Daily Breakfast
– A private chef to cook five meals (lunch or dinner) at the Hôtel de Tingry during the week
– Invitations to the salons and programs at the Dora Maar House
– Exclusive meetings with the current resident Fellows with a one-to-two hour session with a resident (be it a master class, studio visit, private poetry reading, etc.)
-Exclusive introduction to other activities in the region that could include: behind the scenes visits to cultural institutions; private wine tasting; apéros in private homes and estates; tours of private art collections, etc. (note any relevant admissions fees not included)
-A coordinator to assist you in planning your stay in accordance with your interests.
-Exclusive access to booking rooms at Hôtel de Tingry (which is not available for public rentals) at available times during the year, in addition to your scheduled week.
-Invitation to all Dora Maar Cultural Center events and programs globally.
-Your name on our Dorée Society Members plaque.

All members will be invited to an annual Society Members Gathering with custom programming for members Corporate and Institutional Sponsorships are also available.

For more information about becoming a member of the Dorée Society, please contact Contact Director of Development at support@maisondoramaar.org.

* As a USA 501c3 foundation, a portion of your donation to the DMCC is tax deductible.