The primary criterion for acceptance to Byrdcliffe’s artist residency program is artistic excellence or demonstrated commitment to one’s field of endeavor. Artists in multiple disciplines are welcome to apply including writing, visual arts, weaving, ceramics, composers, darkroom photo, digital photo, film makers, playwrights, and more.
Cottage residencies offer artists live/work space within the larger creative community of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony amidst the serene natural setting of Woodstock, New York. While cottage residencies are more autonomous by nature, artists-in-residence are invited to participate in a variety of program offerings at Byrdcliffe.
During the summer months (May – September), this includes all monthly communal residency program offerings such as practice shares, excursions, gatherings, guest speakers, and Open Studio events. The winter months (October – April) are a quieter time of year at Byrdcliffe and a wonderful time to be in residence for artists looking for time and space for creative work with minimal distractions.
All artists-in-residents are invited to participate in the annually AiR exhibition at Byrdcliffe’s Kleinert/James Center for the Arts gallery space the year following their residency.
Artist Accommodations
Byrdcliffe’s artist-residency cottages are each unique in size, layout, and fee. Utilities (propane, electric, and Wi-Fi) are not included and pets are not allowed.
Please carefully review the photos to determine suitability. For questions, contact air@woodstockguild.org
Spring 2025 (2 months) – March 1 – April 30, 2025
Summer 2025 (5 months) – May 1 – September 30, 2025
Fall 2025 (2 months) – October 14 – December 17, 2025
Extended Fall 2025 (4 months) – October 14, 2025 – February 20, 2026
For further details, please see individual cottage information.
Now a single occupancy, originally built in 1903 to house four craftspeople, each with his or her own studio/living space and entrance
Individual or co-applicant – please carefully review floor plan to determine suitability
Size: 892 square feet
Originally the storage and sales building for Byrdcliffe furniture, this residence/studio is fully ADA compliant.
Individual or co-applicant – please carefully review photos to determine suitability
Size: 716 square feet
This historic residence was designed by Hervey White and Fritz Va De Loo; Jane Byrd Whitehead lived in this cottage after the death of her husband, Ralph Whitehead
Two bedrooms, studios and bathrooms
Individual or co-applicant; shared cottage, placed by WBG also available – please carefully review photos to determine suitability
Best suited for a clean and contained practice
Size: 1836 square feet
Residency fee:
Spring 2025 (2 months) – $5,600 (ind./co. app)
Spring 2025 (2 months) – $2,800 (shared, placed by WBG)
Fall 2025 (2 months) – $5,600 (ind./co. app)
Fall 2025 (2 months) – $2,800 (shared, placed by WBG)
Extended Fall 2025 (4 months) – $9,500 (ind./co. app)
Extended Fall 2025 (4 months) – $4,750 (shared, placed by WBG)
All participants in the artists-in-residence program at Byrdcliffe MUST abide by the most up to date Byrdcliffe policies as well as local and governmental guidelines on COVID-19. Policies are subject to change based upon guidance from governmental authorities or if new federal and/or state COVID-19 related requirements are imposed. Non-compliance with these policies may be grounds for dismissal.
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