About the Society

Our Mission

The Willoughby Society is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the enduring power of human-made art. Founded in honor of renowned photographer Bob Willoughby, the Society curates and shares iconic and rare artworks through exclusive, limited-edition collections and annual memberships that bring collectors and enthusiasts closer to the artworks through meaningful, handcrafted experiences. We strive to connect members, artists, and their families with the cultural legacy that artists create and critique, while fostering new perspectives and supporting the next generation of creators.

Members

Membership in The Willoughby Society offers an invitation-only opportunity to collect exclusive, limited-edition artworks from celebrated archives. Each year’s collection brings members unique access to iconic images, curated to connect them with the beauty, history, and evolving narrative of the art world and culture at large.

Artists

Through programs like the Willoughby Scholars Program and Through a Different Lens, The Society actively supports artists who bring fresh interpretations to historic works and develop their own creative voices. By fostering new artistic expression, we help inspire, elevate, and support today’s talented creators.

Estates and Families

The Willoughby Society envisions a future where all significant art collections are preserved, digitized, and shared with the world. Working closely with families, estates, and archivists, we are dedicated to protecting and promoting the legacies of artists, ensuring their work reaches future generations with the care and respect it deserves.

Honorary Members

Honorary members of The Willoughby Society are esteemed supporters whose dedication to preserving and celebrating the legacy of Bob Willoughby has been invaluable since the Society’s inception. Their passion for art and commitment to our mission embody the spirit of the Society, inspiring us to further our work in cultural preservation.

Dorothy Willoughby

Bob’s Wife, Washington

Lee Gross

Bob’s Agent, New York City

Frank Ockenfels III

Photographer, Artist, Los Angeles

Addie Elliot

Gallerist, Elliot Gallery, Amsterdam

Douglas So

Collector, Hong Kong

Meet the Team

  • Christopher Willoughby

    CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF CURATOR

  • Randy Shiozaki

    CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Jules Wood

    STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

  • Wendy Oldfield

    DESIGNER