2027 AiR Summer Communal Application

Summer 2027 communal artist residency at the Byrdcliffe Art Colony in Woodstock, New York, for practitioners in Visual Arts, Literary Arts and Performing Arts. Residents live and work on a 250-acre property in the Catskill Mountains and may participate in an exhibition, performance or presentation at Byrdcliffe’s Kleinert James gallery during the year following their residency.

Acceptance is based on artistic excellence and demonstrated commitment to one’s field. Artists in Visual Arts, Literary Arts and Performing Arts are encouraged to apply, including interdisciplinary practitioners. Applicants must be 18 or older; emerging and established artists of all backgrounds are encouraged. Upload a CV or creative resume and work samples relevant to the applicant’s discipline. Provide contact information for two references, with an optional recommendation letter, plus a brief biography, artist statement and proposed residency project. Preferred application date for priority review: November 16, 2026. Applications close November 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM; no timezone is stated. Application fee: $30. Accommodations are simple historic Arts & Crafts cottages; accessible bedrooms, bathrooms and studios are limited, and applicants with accessibility needs are encouraged to contact Byrdcliffe early. Children and family members cannot be accommodated; only certified service animals can be accommodated. Need-based residency support requires a separate supplemental grant application after completing the Cottage or Communal AiR application. Funded fellowships are based on financial need and artistic merit and range from partial to full coverage of residency fees.