The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild is a multi-arts membership organization. Its Kleinert/James Arts Center hosts local and national performing, visual and literary artists. The WBG offers a variety of classes in the arts and is steward of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony.

Founded in 1903, Byrdcliffe is one of the older artists colonies in the country, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its historical and architectural significance. It is home to a national Artist-in-Residence program.

In Remembrance of Artie Traum (April 3, 1943 - July 20, 2008)

You’re invited to visit www.artietraum.com, where you can read or post messages in remembrance of Artie’s life.

Performances and Events

New concert series. We now accept Discover Card! Tickets are available. Order early, these shows are sure to sell out!! New 2008 dates are being added...

Tickets are available by phone: 845.679.2079

Upcoming Events for 2008! Tickets are available!

• AUGUST | 08/02/08 | 5 - 7 pm - Devorah Sperber: Flash Back - Opening
• AUGUST | 08/22/08 | 5 pm - Session III - AIR Potluck & Open Studios
   
• SEPTEMBER | 09/09/08 - 10/07/08 | - 2008 Byrdcliffe Pollock-Krasner Fellows Show
• SEPTEMBER | 09/13/08 | 1 pm - Byrdcliffe Walking Tour - Second Saturdays
• SEPTEMBER | 09/19/08 | 5 pm - Session IV - AIR Potluck & Open Studios
  
  
• OCTOBER | 10/24/08 | Time TBA - Opening sale preview Fall Craft Sale: Ceramics and Byrdcliffe jewelry students.

Current Exhibition

The Kleinert/James Arts Center has new hours: The gallery is now open seven days per week, 11 - 6 pm.

Devorah Sperber: Flash Back

Exhibition Dates: Saturday, August 02 - Sunday, September 07, 2008
Location: Kleinert/James Arts Center, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 2, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Artist's Gallery Talk: Saturday, August 9, from 5:30 pm

Devorah Speber: Flash Back features selected works based on iconic images from the 1960s. The exhibition will include Sperber’s signature “Thread Spool” installations and works comprised of chenille stems (pipe cleaners), flower-shaped stickers, map tacks, and colored faceted beads. For Sperber, the individual works, and the exhibition in general, serve to support the idea that ‘reality’ is merely an illusion created by the brain in collaboration with the human eye. In particular, she is interested in how consciousness and the act of seeing create the illusion of a stable, predictable, singular world.

Upcoming Exhibition

2008 Byrdcliffe Pollock-Krasner Fellows

Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 09 - Sunday, October 07, 2008
Location: Kleinert/James Arts Center, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

A selection of works from artists who were awarded Pollock-Krasner Foundation Fellowships, during the 2007 and 2008 Byrdcliffe Summer Artists-in-Residence Program. Curated by Donald Elder and Portia Munson.

Classes, Demos and Workshops

Since its founding, The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild (WBG) has offered educational classes. Jewelry classes are held in our Tinker Room in our Woodstock Village facility on Tinker Street. From time to time, special workshops, lectures and seminars are presented.

Pleas note: Woodstock Byrdcliffe Summer Camp - has been canceled.

NEW!! Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 Jewelry Classes with Robin Ludwig

NEW jewelry classes for the Fall and Winter with, Robin Ludwig. Classes are 8 weeks, starting September 10, 2008. Classes meet on Wednesday night at 5:30 pm in the Tinker Room.

Ceramics and Sculpture Classes

New ceramic and sculpture classes for the Summer and Fall with, Rich Conti and Meg Oliver. Classes are 8 weeks for adults and 4 weeks for children in the Byrdcliffe Barn.

Fall Craft Sale: Featuring regional and national ceramic artists and potters and Byrdcliffe jewelry students.

2008 Artist in Residence Program

This program offer writers, visual artists and composers one-month residencies from June through September. Join us for Open Studio Tours this July, August and September.

Applications for the 2009 Artist in Residence program will be available late October/early November. Please call if you have any questions.

BYRDCLIFFE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM RECEIVES NEW FELLOWSHIPS

The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild announces three Fellowships available for the 2008 Byrdcliffe Artists In Residence Program at the Villetta Inn in the Byrdcliffe Art Colony.

The Byrdcliffe Shop

The Byrdcliffe Shop is open seven days a week, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.

See beautiful objects directly inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and Byrdcliffe, as well as contemporary works that embody the timelessness of fine design.

Holiday Schedule, Cancellations & Info

07/09/08 | Woodstock Byrdcliffe Summer Camp - has been canceled.

Rentals

Why not host your next event here in Woodstock? We have great spaces to choose from. Dates available: May 1st - October 14th, 2007. Special rates for non-profits. Call 845-679-2079 for more info.

Homes/Cottages

Currently we have no cottages/homes for rent...

Driving Directions and Transportation Info

Driving directions to the Offices, The Kleinert/James Arts Center and the Byrdcliffe Colony.

Press Releases and other info

Full press information and downloadable images for all Guild events, classes, programs.

Byrdcliffe Ceramic Artist, Meg Oliver, Rings in New Year on cover of CERAMICS MONTHLY

The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild is pleased and proud to announce that, Meg Oliver, former Byrdcliffe student and Director of the Byrdcliffe Pottery Program (May 2005-October 2006) at the Byrdcliffe Artists Colony is the featured artist in the January 2008 issue of Ceramics Monthly. Press Release.

| Blog Mentions Outdoor Show 2007 |

Check out this blog which discusses the 2007 Byrdcliffe Outdoor Sculpture Show, PATHS: REAL AND IMAGINED...curated by Nancy Azara.