We invite you to join the Aspen Writers' Foundation, Colorado's oldest
literary center and a program of the Aspen Institute, and become a part
of Aspen's literary legacy. By enrolling, you will help us celebrate
more than three decades of literary excellence for readers and writers
of all ages.
HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS
Members of the Aspen Writers’ Foundation enjoy direct access to the
brightest lights in the literary world. Your membership dues provide
vital funds for our ten year-round programs that annually serve more than 100,000 literary enthusiasts.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
$25-$99 Reading is Sexy
Fully tax deductible donation Recognition in select AWF marketing materials
$100 Wordsmith – Community Fully tax deductible donation
Member-priced Aspen Summer Words and Winter Words tickets and passes
Reserved seating at all Aspen Summer Words, Winter Words, and special events
$500 Bard Fully tax deductible donation Provide underwriting to writing workshops for students of all ages
$1,000 Literati $900 tax deductible One complimentary season subscription to Winter Words or two tickets to three Winter Words talks
$2,500 National Council
$2,200 tax deductible One complimentary pass to Aspen Summer Words
Invitations to select Society of Fellows events
Invitations to two annual National Council parties with renowned authors
$5,000 National Council Leadership $4,000 tax deductible Discounts and early registration for Aspen Ideas Festival, Environment Forum, and Security Forum
Partial scholarship for one writing workshop student
Invitations to Aspen Institute Annual Holiday Party
$10,000 $9,000 tax deductible
Full namesake scholarship for one writing workshop students
2 Full access Winter Words and Summer Words passes
Named reserved seating at all AWF public events
$15,000
Invitations to Aspen Institute donor dinners
Annual Private Dinner with Winter Words or Summer Words author
$25,000
Two Annual Private Dinners with Winter Words or Summer Words authors
Invitation to participate in Story Swap projects
Signed books from select AWF visiting authors
$50,000
Full access to all AWF events, including Aspen Summer Words, Winter Words, Author receptions, National Council parties, and Benefit tickets.
Four Annual Private Dinners With Winter Words or Summer Words authors
First choice of author ambassadorship
$75,000
A custom package designed to meet your special interests including the Benefits offered at other membership levels plus signed books from all of the Winter Words and Summer Words authors.
