Mission
MANITOGA / The Russel Wright Design Center ensures that the extraordinary spirit of place of Manitoga and the timeless design vision that inspired its creation are preserved and shared.
It is our mission to:
Preserve Manitoga as the embodiment of Russel Wright’s design philosophy and his life’s work.
Demonstrate the power of land reclamation, respect for the environment, and integration in design.
Inspire creativity and enhance the lives of many.
Celebrate good design for living in creative harmony with nature through tours, programs, and events.
MISSION & VISION
MANITOGA / The Russel Wright Design Center presents and interprets Manitoga as the Wrights’ inspiration and design achievement as a leading regional and national center for innovative and sustainable design, architecture, and landscape where we strive to build a creative community and to reach and engage an ever expanding and diverse audience.
The Design Center ensures that the extraordinary spirit of place of Manitoga and the timeless design vision that inspired its creation from a once devastated land are preserved and shared. We seek to celebrate good design for living in creative harmony with nature through tours, programs, and events; to inspire creativity; and to enhance lives through design.
Lead annual support is provided by the Manitoga Board of Directors and by:
William Burback & Peter Hofmann, Cheryl & Jack Lenhart (in memoriam), Melissa Meyers & Wilbur Foster, PCLB Foundation, Sara Little Turnbull Foundation, Marilyn & Jim Simons (in memoriam), Wild Woods Foundation, and W.I.L.D. Foundation.
Manitoga's programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - ZBGA Program and Environmental Protection Fund.
Photos Top to Bottom: Dragon Rock, Vivian Linares; Summer Nature & Design Camp, Lori Moss