Who We Are
The Society of Winterthur Fellows (SOWF) is the alumni association representing the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture (WPEAC), the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC), and the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture (WPAMC). We are an independent, not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization.
Learn about the history of the Society and meet the current board of directors.
Learn about the history of the Society and meet the current board of directors.
Our MissionThe Society’s mission is to foster professional development, scholarship, and camaraderie among alumni and current fellows and to support Winterthur’s longstanding commitment to higher education.
We represent more than 950 alumni around the world. |
Members of the WPAMC and WUDPAC classes of 2012 at Winterthur's Point to Point
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Contribute
Our time as Winterthur fellows was a privilege and an honor, and our education, experiences, and training enriched our lives immeasurably. Regardless of where our career paths and personal pursuits take us, we share this common bond.
Become a member of the Society, donate to help support our mission, or get involved by signing up to become a mentor or joining a committee.
Become a member of the Society, donate to help support our mission, or get involved by signing up to become a mentor or joining a committee.
Benefits of Society Membership
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- Access to the searchable online Winterthur alumni directory
- Invitations to special events and programs - Eligibility to apply for alumni grants to support research and continuing education - Inclusion in the annual Honor Roll of Donors (for those who give above the dues-only level) - A special Winterthur Museum membership discount - Pride and satisfaction of giving back to Winterthur in a manner that directly benefits alumni and current fellows |
Bylaws
In our ongoing efforts to ensure the work that we do is effective and transparent, the Board of Directors regularly reviews our bylaws and recommends amendments to best reflect our mission, goals, and values.
Upon completion of a review in spring/summer 2021, in consultation with legal counsel, the Board is recommending a number of changes to update language and specific director roles, and to clarify our electoral process. These will be taken to a vote by dues-paying members on July 28, 2021, at 7pm EDT (Register here!). We encourage you to attend and to send any questions or concerns to info@sowf.org prior to the meeting.
To review the proposed changes - and compare to our current version - follow the links below. Proposed changes are highlighted in yellow within the document.
Upon completion of a review in spring/summer 2021, in consultation with legal counsel, the Board is recommending a number of changes to update language and specific director roles, and to clarify our electoral process. These will be taken to a vote by dues-paying members on July 28, 2021, at 7pm EDT (Register here!). We encourage you to attend and to send any questions or concerns to info@sowf.org prior to the meeting.
To review the proposed changes - and compare to our current version - follow the links below. Proposed changes are highlighted in yellow within the document.
Can't attend the special bylaws meeting? Vote by proxy!
Eligible members who are unable to attend the meeting but would still like to vote may cast a ballot online via proxy here or by following the link below. If you later decide to attend the meeting, you may revoke the proxy.
Society of Winterthur Fellows | 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735 | info@sowf.org