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

Tickets are available. Order early, these shows are sure to sell out!! Tickets are available by phone: 845.679.2079

Current and Upcoming Events and Exhibitions for 2009! Tickets are available!

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

• 2009
• JUNE | June 13 – October 12, 2009 | Ahoy! Where Lies Henry Hudson? Byrdcliffe Outdoor Sculpture Show 2009. Curated by Linda Weintraub AHOY!
• JUNE | June 20 – July 26, 2009 | intimate vision, curated by Stella Chasteen and Carol March.
• JULY | Monday, July 6 | 6-9 pm | Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Night at The Golden Notebook
• JULY | Saturday, July 11 | 1:00 pm | Walking Tour of Byrdcliffe Colony
• JULY | Saturday, July 11 | 2:00 pm | Guided Tour of Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Outdoor Sculpture Show AHOY!
• JULY | Saturday, July 11 | 3:00 pm | Rollicking Interpretation of Henry Hudson’s Life and Legacy in Song and Theater AHOY!
• JULY | Saturday, July 11 | 8:00 pm | 18th Annual Woodstock Beat with The Paul Winter Consort TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW
  JULY | Saturday, July 18 | 1:30 pm | Byrdcliffe Master Artist, Gregory Amenoff to Give Slide Lecture at K/J
• JULY | Sunday, July 12 | 2:00 pm | Byrdcliffe Afternoons at White Pines, Lecture Two, with Heidi Nasstraum Evans, "Live in the Country with Faith"
• JULY | Friday, July 24 | 5:00 pm | Session Two, AIR Open Studio Tour
• AUGUST | Sunday, August 15 | 2:00 pm | Byrdcliffe Afternoons at White Pines, Lecture Three, with Ellen Paul Denker, “Byrdcliffe Potteries”
• AUGUST | Friday, August 21 | 5:00 pm | Session Three, AIR Open Studio Tour
• AUGUST | Saturday, August 22 | 5:00 pm | 12th Annual Woodstock Gala This year we will be honouring Philippe Petit and assemblyman Kevin Cahill.
• SEPTEMBER | Friday, September 18 | 5:00 pm | Session Four, AIR Open Studio Tour

Current and Upcoming Exhibition

2009 Exhibition dates are up!

intimate vision

Exhibition Dates: June 20 – July 26, 2009
Location: Kleinert/James Arts Center, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY

Press Release

Five artists: Jamie Bennett, Katherine Bradford, Lynn Dreese Breslin, Allen Bryan and Ruth Leonard, whose work focuses on the intimate viewing space between self and environment; the relationship of spirit to appearance. Curated by Stella Chasteen and Carol March.

Ahoy! Where Lies Henry Hudson?

Byrdcliffe Outdoor Sculpture Show 2009

Exhibition Dates: June 13 – October 12, 2009
Location: Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock, NY
Time: From dusk till dawn

16 Hudson Valley architects are designing and constructing “memorials” to Henry Hudson who never received a proper burial because his body was lost at sea after his crew mutinied. The outdoor installations are constructed at the historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony on Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock. Each installation interprets Hudson’s historic voyage, updating and shedding light on its significance. Programming throughout the summer will elaborate on this theme through popular song, poetry, dance, puppetry, and scholarly discourse.

Organized by the Woodstock Guild of Craftsmen, the exhibition is part of New York State’s Quadricentennial commemoration. The site-specific and outdoor memorials will be installed outdoors on the grounds of the historic Byrdcliffe Art Colony in Woodstock, NY from June 13-October 12, 2009. Curator: Linda Weintraub. Woodstock Guild Director: Carla Smith. Architectural coordinator: Alan Baer.

Check out the AHOY website or download a PDF of the events!!

Facebook and HRVH

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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.

2009 Artist in Residence Program

This program One month residencies for artists, writers and composers. The deadline for this summer was March, 02, 2009. If you are interested in a residency for 2010, please check back with us late October/early November, 2009.

Byrdcliffe Artist-in-Residence Program receives Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation Grant

The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild announces an endowed fellowship funded by the Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation for a visual artist. The first Avery Fellowship will be awarded for the 2009 Byrdcliffe Artist-in-Residence Program at the Villetta Inn in the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony.

The Byrdcliffe Shop

New for the Summer Byrdcliffe Shop hours: Seven days a week, 12:00 - 6:00 pm during July and August! The shop will be open for the 4th of July Weekend!!

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.

Holiday Schedule, Cancellations & Info

4th of July Weekend: The Byrdcliffe Shop will be open. The Administrative offices are open on Monday.

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

Forge Live and work in one of the most charming Arts-&-Crafts-period cottages at the private, 300-arce Byrdcliffe Arts Colony nestled in the foothills of Woodstock, NY...

Driving Directions and Transportation Info

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