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.

Performances, Events and Classes

All shows/events are Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild events except for *. Please contact the organization that is putting on the event for tickets and info.

New Fall Ceramics classes with Rich Conti and upcoming Ceramic events!

August and September: Events, Rentals, and Exhibitions

Please see the events page for more dates!

    August

  • August 7 - September 12, 2010'Painting And' paintings, photographs, and video by Gary Stephan. Curated by Heather Hutchison.
    Opening: Saturday, August 7 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm
  • * August 8 - September 5, 2010Woodstock Fringe Festival's month-long event, The Festival of Theatre & Song! Call 845.810.0123 or visit, for tickets and info
  • September

  • Sunday, September 5, 2010 • 4:00 pm • Free • Artist talk and discussion with Gary Stephan in the Kleinert/James Arts Center
  • Saturday, September 11, 2010 • FREE! • 1:00 pm • Guided Walking Tour of Byrdcliffe Arts Colony. A Second Saturdays Event!
  • Sunday, September 12, 2010 • FREE! • 10:30 - 1:00 pm • Family Day at Byrdcliffe Ceramic Studio
  • Sunday, September 12, 2010 • 2:00 pm • The Caravel String Quartet
  • Friday, September 17, 2010 • Free! • 5:00 pm • Artist in Residence Program, Open Studio, Session IV. Please bring a dish to share!
  • * Saturday, September 18, 2010 • $15 • 8:00 pm • Oedipus after Colonus, a new play at The Byrdcliffe Theater by famed Hudson Valley poet Robert Kelly. Starring Carey Harrison as Oedipus, with live sound design by Brenda Hutchinson, video design by Andrew Lush and Richard Gartrell.
    For Reservations call 303.913.7595 or joeltclark@gmail.com
  • * Sunday, September 19, 2010 • $15 • 8:00 pm • Oedipus after Colonus, a new play at The Byrdcliffe Theater by famed Hudson Valley poet Robert Kelly. Starring Carey Harrison as Oedipus, with live sound design by Brenda Hutchinson, video design by Andrew Lush and Richard Gartrell.
    For Reservations call 303.913.7595 or joeltclark@gmail.com
  • September 19 - October, 16, 20102009 & 2010 Byrdcliffe Artist in Residence Pollock–Krasner Fellows Exhibition, organized by Exhibition Committee member, Katharine Umsted. Opening Reception: Sunday, September 19, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, September 25, 2010 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Volunteer Day at the WBG: Help us get the outside of the Byrdcliffe Shop and K/J ready for fall!
  • Saturday, September 25, 2010 • 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm • CornUtopia at the Byrdcliffe Barn on Upper Byrdcliffe Road. Emcee Studio Stu welcomes you to a fun evening of music, light party fare, local beer, dessert, and raffles too! Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non–members. Drinks are included. For more info please contact Lu Ann 845–679–2079

Current Exhibition

Gary Stephan

‘Painting And’

Exhibition Dates: August 7 thru September 12, 2010
Location: Kleinert/James Arts Center, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 7 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Artist Talk and Discussion: Sunday, September 5 at 4:00 pm
Gallery Hours: Friday - Sunday, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, or by appointment

An exhibition of the recent paintings, videos, and photographs of Gary Stephan will be on view at the Kleinert/James Arts Center from Saturday, August 7 through September 12, 2010. Gary Stephan ‘Painting And’ will open with a public reception Saturday, August 7 from 4:00-6:00 pm. The artist will give a talk amidst his work, followed by a discussion, on Sunday, September 5th at 4:00 in the Kleinert/James Arts Center. Heather Hutchison, is the curator of ‘Painting And’.

2010 Artist in Residence Program

This month's session is Session III: July 27 – August 22, 2010

Open Studio: Friday, August 20, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Applications are available. The deadline 
            is March 01, 2010. Artist and Writer Fellowships available. Check 
            out the residency page for more info!

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Photo of 2009 Member's Show featured on the Ulster County Live website's Arts and Culture page. Photo by Nancy Donskoj.

The Center for Photography at Woodstock has curated an online exhibition of photographic interpretations and documentation of the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild’s exhibition “Ahoy! Where Lies Henry Hudson?” curated by Linda Weintraub.

For high resolution scans of some of Byrdcliffe's historical documents, please visit our page on Hudson River Valley Heritage site. The mission of HRVH is to provide universal access to a collaborative digital record of Hudson River Valley history and creativity.

The Byrdcliffe Shop

Summer Hours: The Byrdcliffe Shop is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

We are seeking items from artisans and craftspeople for The Byrdcliffe Shop!

We are looking for quality crafts to sell in the Byrdcliffe Shop. We're mostly interested in functional ceramics (mugs, bowls, vases, etc.), jewelry, wooden pieces (bowls, platters, etc.), textiles (rugs, scarves, pillows, etc.), lamps, and small furniture pieces (side tables, stools, chests, etc.). All pieces will be sold on consignment basis.

Contact Nathalie for more info: byrdcliffeshop[at]woodstockguild.org

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. An arts & crafts gallery and shop featuring the works of many local crafts people. Since 1939, we have presented the very finest in handcrafted pottery, glass, tiles, textiles, furniture and jewelry. Open year round, noon to 6:00 pm.

Holiday Schedule, Cancellations & Info

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Rentals

Why not host your next event here in Woodstock? We have great spaces to choose from. Special rates for non-profits. Call 845-679-2079 for more info.

Homes/Cottages

Currently we do not have any seasonal or year–round cottages to rent.

Driving Directions and Transportation Info

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

 

Visitors since February 11, 2005