Byrdcliffe invites emerging visual, literary, and performing artists to apply for its 2027 Summer Communal Artists-in-Residence Program. Located in Woodstock, NY, at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Byrdcliffe offers artists dedicated time and space to focus on their creative practices while fostering interdisciplinary exchange and connection within a multidisciplinary artistic community.
The Summer Communal Residency consists of four separate 3.5-week sessions, welcoming more than 70 artists from around the world each summer. Residents receive a private bedroom and dedicated workspace within one of three communal residency buildings, with shared kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Programming includes studio visits, artist practice-shares, field trips, communal gatherings, and public events. Residents also have opportunities to share their work through Open Studio events, with the opportunity of participating in a formal exhibition at Byrdcliffe’s Kleinert James Gallery the following year.
Founded in 1902, Byrdcliffe is the oldest arts and crafts colony in the United States. As it approaches its 125th anniversary, the organization continues its longstanding tradition of supporting artistic experimentation, exploration, and interdisciplinary exchange.
Application Deadline: November 23rd, 2026 11:59pm
Session Dates:
Session 1: May 21st – June 15th
Session 2 June 25th – July 20th
Session 3: July 30th – August 24th
Session 4: September 3rd – September 28th
Contact: air@woodstockbyrdcliffeguild.org
