Byrdcliffe’s Artists-in-Residence (AiR) program offers artists in all disciplines uninterrupted time
to live and work within the serene natural setting and creative community of Woodstock’s
historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, one of the earliest utopian and continuously operating arts
colonies in America.
Fall 2024 options include 2-to-4-month long residencies in our historic Byrdcliffe cottages.
Cottage residencies offer artists extending time living and working in Arts & Crafts style
residence/studio cottages. Constructed in 1902-03, these cottages were part of the original
Byrdcliffe Arts Colony. Each Cottage is each unique in size and layout. Individuals, co-applicants,
and other variations may apply. While more autonomous by nature, cottage residents are
welcome to participate in all AiR gatherings and programmatic offerings including Open Studio
events and the annual AiR exhibition.
The main criterion for acceptance to Byrdcliffe’s AiR program is artistic excellence and
demonstrated commitment to one’s field of endeavor. Artists working in a range of disciplines
are encouraged to apply including writing, visual arts, weaving, ceramics, music, composition,
photography, filmmaking, dance, and multi-disciplinary practices. A selection of artistic merit
and financial need fellowships are available each year, covering partial to full residency fees.
For more information visit: https://www.woodstockguild.org/artists-in-residence/
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Application Info:
Cottage Residency application deadline: 7/29/2024
Application Fee: $30.00
Application Instructions:
Visit https://woodstockbyrdcliffeguild.submittable.com/submit and complete the form to apply.
In addition to basic information and preferences, you will be asked to supply the following materials during your AIR application:
- CV or creative resume
- A Brief bio, artist statement, and project proposal for what you’d like to work on while in-residence.
- Names and contact information for two references
- If applying for a need-based grant, the first two pages of your most recent tax return
More information about Byrdcliffe's artists-in-residence programs may be found here: https://www.woodstockguild.org/cottage-artist-residencies/
Byrdcliffe has a limited number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and studio spaces that are ADA accessible. Please contact air@woodstockguild.org as early in the process as possible to ensure we are prepared to meet your needs.
More questions about Byrdcliffe’s AIR program or required materials? Email AiR@woodstockguild.org
Fees and Fellowships:
Cottages range in shape, size, and fee. Please carefully review our website to find a cottage that will fit your live/work needs. Prices range from $1,800 to $4,800 for the two months. Utilities (gas, electric, wifi) are not included and are the responsibility of the resident.
Cottage residency fees depend on the cottage applied to/assigned.
A limited number of general need and merit-based fellowships and grants are available.
Fellowships and grants for cottage residencies:
– The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant for Cottage Artists-in-Residence (partial - full fee & stipend)
– The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant for Artists Affects by Natural Disaster (partial - full fee & stipend)
Byrdcliffe offers a number of fellowships each year based on a combination of artistic merit and financial need, ranging from partial to full coverage of residency fees.