Welcome

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.
 

Classes, Demos and Workshops

The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild offers classes to it's members and the general public. Click here for more info on current and upcoming classes.

 

| Authentic Writing Retreat at Byrdcliffe |

A five-day Authentic Writing retreat with Fred Poole and Marta Szabo, from Monday, June 16th to Friday, June 20th. This intensive writing studio is for all writers - the experienced and the brand new. Pre-registration is required. (More info)

New jewelry and ceramic classes coming up in the late spring, early summer...

JEWELRY CLASSES

| NEW!! Summer Jewelry Classes with Robin Ludwig |

Date: Wednesday nights, starting 05/14/08 - 07/02/08
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm

NEW classes for the SUMMER with, Robin Ludwig. Classes are 8 weeks, meets on Wednesday night in the Tinker Room. Please pre-register.

| Early Summer Ceramics Class with Rich Conti |

New classes for the Early Summer with, Rich Conti. Classes are 8 weeks, meets on Mondays in the Byrdcliffe Barn. Please call for more info.

Holiday Schedule, Cancellations & Info

01/16/08 | Phones: As of 2:36 pm EST, we are experiencing problems with our phone system. We can dial in and receive calls (as well as faxes), but the line may be busy. Please bear with us while we try and remedy the situation.

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...

The Byrdcliffe Shop

The Byrdcliffe Shop will have it's Grand Opening on Friday, May 23rd from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. The Byrdcliffe Shop will be open seven days a week, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.

2008 Artist in Residence Program

This program offer writers, visual artists and composers one-month residencies from June through September.
If you have not been notified, please call (845) 679.2079
 

| 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.

Performances and Events

New concert series. 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!

MAY | 05/10/08 - 06/15/08 | 6 - 8 pm* - "blue" Exhibition (* new time)
MAY | 05/17/08 | 10 am - 4 pm - Volunteer Day at Byrdcliffe Colony
MAY | 05/17/08 | 8 pm - Marc Black & Band
MAY | 05/23/08 | 4 pm - 7 pm - Byrdcliffe Shop Grand Opening

JUNE | 06/07/08 | 8 pm - Tribute to Dewey Redman
JUNE | 06/14/08 | 2 pm - Byrdcliffe Afternoons: Lecture by Nancy Green
JUNE | 06/16 - 20/08 | 8 pm - Authentic Writing Retreat at Byrdcliffe

JULY | 07/05/08 | 8 pm - 17th Annual Woodstock Beat with NEXUS JULY | 07/07/08 | 6-8 pm - Artist Reception for Harry Roseman
 JULY | 07/12/08 | 2 pm - Byrdcliffe Afternoons: Lecture by Tom Wolf

AUGUST | 08/19/08 | 2 pm - Byrdcliffe Afternoons: Lecture by Cheryl Robertson

Current Exhibition

The Kleinert/James Arts Center is closed till Saturday, March 15th. It will re-open at 12:00 pm. Due to the construction, please exercise caution when near the gallery.

| Blue |

Dates: Saturday, May 10 - June 15, 2008
Location: Kleinert/James Arts Center, 34 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY
Opening Reception Saturday, May 10, 6-8 pm

Resulting in a diverse group of works having the quality of “blueness” in common. Curator: Portia Munson.

Upcoming Exhibition

| Woven Walls - Harry Roseman Solo Exhibit |

Dates: Saturday, July 07 - July 27, 2008
Location: Kleinert/James Arts Center, 34 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY
Artist Reception: Saturday, July 12, 2-5 pm (Second Saturday)
Artist Lecture: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at

Show featuring the work of Harry Roseman.

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. Rress 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.

Driving Directions and Bus Info

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

| Bus |

Pine Hill Trailways, 1-800-858-8555 has a stop right in Woodstock @ The Village Green. Tickets are available at H. Houst and Son, 4 Mill Hill Road, 845-679-2115.

UCAT, a local bus service also has a stop @ The Village Green as well. Please call: 845-340-3333 for more info.