Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild – Summer 2027 Communal Residency
Location: Woodstock, New York, USA
Open to: Visual artists, ceramic artists, literary artists, and performing artists. Artists at all career stages and from all backgrounds are invited to apply. The primary selection criteria are artistic excellence and demonstrated commitment to their field.
Application Fee: Not specified.
What’s Provided:
Communal accommodation in one of the residency buildings.
Uninterrupted creative time in the natural setting of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony.
Studio spaces for visual artists, assigned according to application needs and available fellowships.
Access to artist presentations, studio visits, open studios, lectures, screenings, field trips, potlucks, and hikes.
Access to communal kitchens and shared facilities.
Fellowships and stipends for selected artists, awarded based on merit and financial need.
What the Artist Must Cover:
Residency fee of $850 per artist per monthly session.
A 50% deposit upon acceptance, with the remaining balance due one week before arrival.
All art materials required for the residency.
Appropriate linens. A separate linen rental package is available upon request.
Laundry arrangements, as there are no washing machines or dryers on campus.
Duration: Four sessions are available, each lasting approximately 26 days:
Session 1: May 21 – June 15, 2027
Session 2: June 25 – July 20, 2027
Session 3: July 30 – August 24, 2027
Session 4: September 3 – September 28, 2027
Deadline: November 23, 2026. Preferred deadline for priority review: November 16, 2026.
Additional Notes:
Each session accommodates approximately 10 visual artists, 2 ceramic artists, and 5 literary or performing artists.
Need-based applicants seeking financial assistance must complete a supplemental grant application.
The residency deposit is non-refundable. Residency fee refunds in case of cancellation are considered only if the space can be filled by another resident.
Private bedrooms and communal bathrooms are provided in the communal accommodations.
Residents are encouraged, but not required, to bring their own transportation.
