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.
Please note new email address, wguild@ulster.net is now: info[at]woodstockguild.org

2010 Artist in Residence Program

Applications are available. The deadline is March 01, 2010. Artist Fellowships and Playwright Fellowship available.

Check out the NEW Byrdcliffe Artist in Residence Program website for more info!

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

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 CLASS: Tile and Handbuilding class with Rich Conti starting February 17, 2010!

Upcoming for 2010

Here are some events for 2010, more info coming soon!!

  • MARCH | March 27, 2010 - Annual Members Show. Opening from Saturday, March 27, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. (Download info pack.)
  • ** APRIL | April 10, 2010 - Warren Bernhardt, Classical Piano - With support in part from the Vincent Wagner Fund
  • APRIL | April 17, 2010 - Volunteer Day for the Villetta Inn from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, includes lunch!
  • ** APRIL | April 17, 2010 - Gamelan Giri Mekar - Pre-concert talk at 7:00 pm - Presented by Hudson Valley Gamelan Orchestra
  • * APRIL | April 23, 2010 | $21 | 7:30 pm | V–Day Woodstock presents "The Vagina Monologues" to benefit Family Domestic Violence Services
  • * APRIL | April 24, 2010 | $21 | 3:00 pm | V–Day Woodstock presents "The Vagina Monologues" to benefit Family Domestic Violence Services
  • * APRIL | April 24, 2010 | $21 | 7:30 pm | V–Day Woodstock presents "The Vagina Monologues" to benefit Family Domestic Violence Services
  • MAY | May 8 - June 12, 2010 - "North of New York: The New York School in The Hudson Valley and Beyond," curated by Mark Thomas Kanter.
    Opening: Saturday, May 8 from 4:00 – 6:00pm
  • MAY | May 15, 2010 - Volunteer Day for the Villetta Inn from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, includes lunch!
  • ** MAY | May 22, 2010 - Second Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration - Sponsored by WDST 100.1
  • ** MAY | May 29, 2010 - NEXUS will provide accompaniment to the 1926 film by Teinosuke Kinugasa, “A Page of Madness”, along with a Ragtime program.
    Sponsored by The David and Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund
  • ** JUNE | June 5, 2010 - Peter Schickele presents PolyGraph Lounge
  • JUNE | 06/19 - 08/01/10 - MARKINGS: Clay and Ink from the Japanese tradition: Collaboration between calligrapher Noriko Maeda & ceramic artist Jeff Shapiro. Curator is Arlene Gehring. Opening: 4-6pm, June, 19
  • * JULY | July 17, 2010 | $12 adults, $10 students/seniors | 8:00 pm | "A Perfect Give: All That Is Jazz", Jazz, dance and music revue at the Byrdcliffe Theater
  • JULY | July 31, 2010 - 19th Annual Woodstock Beat at the Maverick Concert Hall: 40th Anniversary performance of Steve Reich’s milestone piece, “Drumming”

** Supported in part with a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency.

Upcoming Exhibition

2010 Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Members’ Show

Exhibition Dates: March 27 – May 2, 2010
Location: Kleinert/James Arts Center, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 27, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Join us for this year's Annual Members' Show. If you interested in participating, please complete these forms. The drop-off deadline is: Monday, March 22, from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Not a member? Join today! If you have any questions, please call Lu Ann Bielawa at 845-679-2079.

Facebook and HRVH

We are now on Facebook, please join us!

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

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

Winter Hours - Spring: The Byrdcliffe Shop hours are Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm!

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

Please note new email address, wguild@ulster.net is now: info[at]woodstockguild.org

There are no cancellations or closings at this time...

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