The Century Association

The Century Association is a private social club based in New York City with a historic focus on the arts, literature, and learned professions. Membership is composed of individuals distinguished in fields such as writing, visual arts, music, architecture, science, and academia. The club maintains a clubhouse on West 43rd Street that houses a notable art collection, library, and archives reflecting its long institutional history. It hosts exhibitions, lectures, readings, and cultural events that foster exchange among members across creative and intellectual disciplines. Membership is by nomination and election, reflecting the organization's origins as a gathering place for authors, artists, and patrons of the arts.