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.
The Off-Season Artist Residency options include a 3 month Fall/ Winter Session (October 15 - January 15), and a 2 month Spring Session (March 1 - April 26). Programming in the off-season is limited and artists are invited to participate in the annual AiR exhibition the year after their residency.
The Off-Season Residency is tailored best to creative thinkers with a clean and contained practice. Artists are required to have their own transportation for the duration of their Residency. Byrdcliffe does not provide laundry or grocery services, and Residents are required to set up and pay for their own utilities while in Residence (Byrdcliffe will provide utility company and set-up information).
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, music, composition, digital arts, filmmaking, dance, and multi-disciplinary practices. A selection of financial need fellowships are available but very limited 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
Apply here: Off-Season Cottage Residency
More information about Byrdcliffe's Artists-in-Residence Cottage Program may be found at the links below:
Individual Cottage Artist Residency
More questions about Byrdcliffe’s AIR program or required materials? Email AiR@woodstockguild.org
Fees and Fellowships:
Cottage residency fees depend on the cottage applied to/assigned.
Individual Cottage Information + Prices
A limited amount of financial assistance is available, If interested in being considered f please fill out the form linked below:
Supplemental Grant Application
Financial aid is limited and not guaranteed. Please note filling out our Supplemental Grant Application does not guarantee an awarded grant or fellowship.