Individual Cottage Artist Residencies

The primary criteria for acceptance to Byrdcliffe’s Residency program is artistic excellence and demonstrated commitment to one’s field of endeavor. Artists in multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply in three general categories: Visual Arts, Literary Arts and Performing Arts. 

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About the program

Cottage residencies offer artists live/work space within the larger creative community of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony amidst the serene natural setting of Woodstock, New York. While cottage residencies are more autonomous by nature, artists-in-residence are invited to participate in a variety of program offerings at Byrdcliffe.

All artists-in-residents are invited to participate in the annually AiR exhibition at Byrdcliffe’s Kleinert James Gallery the year following their residency.

Winter Residency

 

Our winter months are a quieter time of year at Byrdcliffe. They offer a wonderful opportunity for artists seeking time and space for creative work with minimal distractions.

 

Spring Residency

Spring at Byrdcliffe offers the perfect opportunity for artists who prefer solace. While we welcome creative practices in all areas, we have limited spaces available for Visual Artists. Spring residencies are ideal for writers. 

 

Summer Residency

Individual cottage and communal residencies are available during the summer months (May – September). Summer individual and communal residencies offer programming such as practice shares, excursions, gatherings, guest speakers, and Open Studio events. 

 

 

Artist Accommodations

Byrdcliffe’s artist-residency cottages are each unique in size, layout, and fee.  Utilities (propane, electric, and Wi-Fi) are not included and pets are not allowed.

Please carefully review the photos to determine suitability. For questions, contact air@woodstockguild.org 

Cottage Residency Dates

Winter 2025 (2 months) – December 15, 2025 – February 20, 2026

Spring 2026 (2 months)  – February 23 – April 23, 2026

For further details, please see individual cottage information.

Echo
  • Historically used as a Pool House for the adjacent old swimming hole. Since the swimming hole is no longer in use, Echo was converted into an individual residence. Carefully review photos to determine suitability
  • Size: 382 square feet
  • Best suited for a contained practice
  • Residency Fee:
    Winter (December 15, 2025 – February 20, 2026) – $1,800
    Spring 2026 (February 23 – April 23, 2026) – $1,800
    Summer 2026 (May 1 – September 30, 2026) –  $5,000 
    Fall 2026 (October 13 – December 12, 2026) – $1,800
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Farmhouse
  • Three-bedroom house with great light on a raised plot of land. Large open-plan country kitchen; large living room.
  • Individual or co-applicants 
  • Size: 1903 square feet
  • Suited for a variety of disciplines (please note: no painting permitted) 
  • Residency Fee :
    Winter (December 15, 2025 – February 20, 2026) $4,800 individual/ $2,400 co-applicant
    Spring 2026 (February 23 – April 23, 2026) – $4,800 individual/$2,400 co-applicant 
    Summer 2026 (May 1 – September 30, 2026) –  $12,000 individual/$6,250 co-applicant 
    Fall 2026 (October 13 – December 12, 2026) – $4,800 individual/$2,400 co-applicant 
Framhouse
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Living room, view II
Kitchen, view I
Kitchen, view II
Interior hallway
Bedroom 1
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Bathroom
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Fleur de Lis
  • Built in 1903 as a studio/residence, Fleur-de-Lis was given its name because of Whitehead’s love of flowers.
  • Individual 
  • Size: 894 square feet
  • Best suited for a contained practice
  • Residency Fee:
    Winter (December 15, 2025 – February 20, 2026) $3,000 individual
    Spring 2026 (February 23 – April 23, 2026) – $3,000
    Summer 2026 (May 1 – September 30, 2026) –  $8,000 
    Fall 2026 (October 13 – December 12, 2026) – $3,000
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Little Angelus
  • This quaint residence/studio efficiency is the former studio of Edna Walker and Zulma Steele.
  • Individual 
  • Size: 384 square feet
  • Best suited for a contained practice
  • Residency Fee:
  • Residency Fee:
    Winter (December 15, 2025 – February 20, 2026) – $1,800
    Spring 2026 (February 23 – April 23, 2026) – $1,800
    Summer 2026 (May 1 – September 30, 2026) –  $5,000 
    Fall 2026 (October 13 – December 12, 2026) – $1,800
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Quartette

  • Originally built in 1903 to house artists

  • Individual 

  • Size: 892 square feet

  • Best suited for a variety of disciplines

  • Residency Fee:
    Spring 2026 (February 23 – April 23, 2026) – $3,600
    Summer 2026 (May 1 – September 30, 2026) –  $9,500 
    Fall 2026 (October 13 – December 12, 2026) – $3,600
Quartette, exterior view
Quartette, living room
Quartette, living room looking out
Quartette, kitchen
Quartette, kitchen II
Quartette, bedroom
Quartette, bathroom
Quartette, bathroom II
Quartette, studio
Quartette, outdoor patio area
Serenata
  • This cottage has a spacious interior despite looking small on the outside with two bedrooms plus small office/studio space
  • Individual / co-applicant
  • Size: 1,573 square feet
  • Best suited for a variety of disciplines
  • Residency Fee:
    Spring 2026 (February 23 – April 23, 2026) – $3,400
    Summer 2026 (May 1 – September 30, 2026) –  $9,000 
    Fall 2026 (October 13 – December 12, 2026) – $3,400
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Varenka

  • Originally the storage and sales building for Byrdcliffe furniture..

  • Individual or co-applicant – please carefully review photos to determine suitability

  • Size: 716 square feet

  • Best suited for a clean and contained practice
  • Residency Fee:
    Spring 2026 (2 months) – $3,000
    Summer 2026 (May 1 – September 30, 2026) – $7,500 
    Fall 2026 (2 months) – $3,000
Varenka, exterior
Varenka, living room
Varenka, living room II
Varenka, dining area
Yggdrasill

  • This historic residence was designed by Hervey White and Fritz Va De Loo.

  • Two bedrooms, two studios and two bathrooms

  • Individual, co-applicant or shared cottage (placed by Byrdcliffe)

  • Studios are best suited for a clean and contained practice

  • Size: 1836 square feet

  • Residency Fee:
    Spring 2026 (2 months) – $5,600 individual / $2,800 shared
    Summer 2026 (May 1 – September 30, 2026) – $15,000 individual / $7,500 shared 
    Fall 2026 (October 13 – December 12, 2026) – $5,600 individual / $2,800 shared

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POST LOFT BATH 2
POST MASTER BRM 1
POST MASTER_SIDE ROOM
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COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

All participants in the artists-in-residence program at Byrdcliffe MUST  abide by the most up to date Byrdcliffe policies as well as local and governmental guidelines on COVID-19. Policies are subject to change based upon guidance from governmental authorities or if new federal and/or state COVID-19 related requirements are imposed. Non-compliance with these policies may be grounds for dismissal.