--- title: Summer 2027 Byrdcliffe Historic Cottage Residency description: Summer 2027 fee-based residency in historic Catskills cottages near Woodstock, NY, for artists of all disciplines; 3 or 5-month stays, limited fellowships. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/fc83ef74-5d9b-44cf-b9f6-f681a730d046 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-16" updatedAt: "2026-10-16" programType: Residency organization: Byrdcliffe organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/byrdcliffe deadline: "2026-11-09" entryFee: 30 USD location: Byrdcliffe Art Colony, Woodstock, NY, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: No payment to the artist; residency carries a fee, with limited need-based fellowships and grants available to offset costs. careerStages: - Emerging artist - Established --- # Summer 2027 Byrdcliffe Historic Cottage Residency **Hosted by:** Byrdcliffe **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Byrdcliffe Art Colony, Woodstock, NY, United States | **Deadline:** November 9, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30 ## About This Program Byrdcliffe’s Historic Cottage Residency invites artists across disciplines to join a long-standing tradition of artistic community on our campus this coming Summer. Nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, the program offers rustic, single and double occupancy artist cottages originally built at the dawn of the 20th century. Artists are welcome to participate in all campus events and programming held during the Summer Residency Sessions. ### Duration of residency 5 month Historic Cottage Residency - May 3rd – September 28th 3 Month Historic Cottage Residencies - May 3rd – July 21st - July 29th – September 28th ### Accommodation Artists stay in one of seventeen historic artist cottages built at the dawn of the 20th century, (when the Byrdcliffe grounds were a Utopian Artist Colony). Each cottage is unique, sparsely furnished, and rustic. Artists are exposed to their natural surroundings, and should expect to encounter the local flora and fauna during their stay. ### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Artists of all disciplines are welcome to apply. Certain cottages are better equipped for specific mediums (please visit our website for more information). Artists are required to bring all tools, setup, materials, and mediums required of their practice with them. Artists are required to have cars or other source of transportation for the duration of their residency (for grocery and laundry purposes). Historic Cottages come furnished and artists are responsible for cooking their own meals. All Historic Cottage Resident Artists are required to set up their own utilities (Propane, Electric, Wifi) for the duration of their residency period - information on how to do so is included in the accepted artist's Residency Agreement. ### Studio / Workspace Certain cottages are equipped for specific art practices. Cottages are described either as ideal for "contained mediums" (writing, music, digital arts/ animation, small scale painting, textile, etc) or ideal for a "variety of mediums" (oil painting, sculpture, etc). We are unable to provide placements for encaustic painting or woodworking + metalworking requiring large machinery. Cottages do not have slop sinks. They are either equipped with a living/ work space (with no wallspace), or a living/workspace with wall space and an occasional additional studio room. Please visit our website to learn more about specific historic cottages. ### Fees and support All Historic Cottages are priced differently. Smaller cottages are priced around $4,500 for the full 5 month Residency duration. Our largest, co-applicant cottage is priced at $13,000. Please visit our website for specific cottage fees. All Historic Cottage Artists are also required to set up and pay for their own utilities while in residence (Propane, Electric, Wifi). Utilities fluctuate depending on personal usage. Information on set up and relative utility companies can be found in the accepted artist's Residency Agreement. Limited merit and need-based fellowships and Grants are assigned to select artists each year. Artists in need of financial assistance are requested to fill out the free Supplemental Grant Application linked to our Submittable + Website. ### Expectations towards the artist No expectations are held towards the artist. Cottage Artists are welcome to join all Summer Programming offered on campus, including but not limited to: - Open Studio Events (4 total) - Art Practice shares - Historic Art Colony tours - Field Trips - Studio Visits - Group Hikes/ Swims - Potlucks/ other informal group activities Artist are encouraged to socialize or remain focused on a body of work (or both!) Additionally, all artists are welcome to exhibit work in the AiR show at Byrdcliffe's Kleinert James gallery the year following their Residency. ### Application information Artists are asked to send in their application with all required materials by November 9th, 2026 at 11:59pm. Applicants looking for a priority review are requested to submit their application earlier, by November 2nd, 2026. REQUIRED UPLOADS : CV or creative resume (.doc, .docx, .pdf) work samples OPTIONAL UPLOAD: If you have not yet had a Byrdcliffe residency, a letter of recommendation from a trusted mentor, peer, or arts administrator is strongly suggested, but not required. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old - **Note:** Byrdcliffe is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons. Emerging and established artists of all ages 18+ and backgrounds including women, LGBTQIA+, people of color, and other historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply. Byrdcliffe is unable to accommodate children or family members, and cannot accommodate anyone under the age of 18. Only certified service animals can be accommodated; pets are strictly forbidden due to the historic nature of the cottages. Artists must bring all tools, setup, materials and mediums required of their practice, and must provide their own transportation to, during, and from the residency. Encaustic painting and woodworking or metalworking requiring large machinery cannot be accommodated. ### Additional Requirements - CV or creative resume (.doc, .docx, .pdf) - Work samples (writing: up to 15 pages for fiction/nonfiction/prose/poetry, up to 20 pages for screenplay/stage play/graphic novel/treatment; music/video/film: recordings up to 15 minutes/20MB; visual arts & crafts: up to 15 images of works) - Letter of recommendation (optional, suggested if you have not had a prior Byrdcliffe residency) ## Compensation & Benefits No payment to the artist; residency carries a fee, with limited need-based fellowships and grants available to offset costs. All Historic Cottages are priced differently. Smaller cottages are priced around $4,500 for the full 5 month Residency duration; the largest, co-applicant cottage is priced at $13,000. Artists are also required to set up and pay for their own utilities (Propane, Electric, Wifi) while in residence. Limited merit and need-based fellowships and grants, ranging from partial to full coverage of residency fees, are assigned to select artists each year via a free Supplemental Grant Application. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Artists stay in one of seventeen historic artist cottages built at the dawn of the 20th century, sparsely furnished and accepted as is, with no personal furnishings permitted. Each cottage has a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and either a living/workspace or a living room plus separate studio space. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Cottages are described either as ideal for "contained mediums" (writing, music, digital arts/animation, small scale painting, textile, etc) or ideal for a "variety of mediums" (oil painting, sculpture, etc). Cottages do not have slop sinks and are not equipped for encaustic painting or woodworking/metalworking requiring large machinery. ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 16, 2026 - **Deadline:** November 9, 2026 - **Program Start:** May 3, 2027 - **Program End:** September 28, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** air@woodstockguild.org ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.woodstockguild.org/cottage-artist-residencies/