Celebrate Byrdcliffe

Celebrate Byrdcliffe is our annual fundraiser dedicated to supporting this unique and vital cultural resource. The 2026 event is particularly significant as we gear up for our 125th milestone and reflect on Byrdcliffe’s impact on the art, culture, and community of the Hudson Valley and beyond. We remain committed to preserving this historic place while allowing it to continue evolving as a vibrant center for artistic experimentation, learning, and creative exchange. Through residencies, exhibitions, performances, classes, and public programs, we seek to provide meaningful opportunities for artists and audiences to connect with one another and with the enduring legacy of the Arts Colony. Byrdcliffe is proud of our role in helping the region value its natural environment and cultural heritage, as well as our contributions to the local civic and economic infrastructure. We deeply appreciate those who continuously support Byrdcliffe and recognize the value we bring to the community. Please join us in celebrating Byrdcliffe’s enduring impact on the arts and honoring its legacy as the oldest continuously running arts colony in the country. Purchase Celebrate Byrdcliffe ticket: $175 Become a Sponsor Leadership Level Sponsorships: Visionary Level: $10,000 This sponsorship level includes tickets for 8 guests. In addition: ● VIP Champagne Reception prior to event at White Pines (3 – 4 PM), with a behind the scenes tour of White Pines, the historic Founders home, a gorgeous 1903 Arts & Crafts architectural masterpiece ● A one-of-a-kind tintype portrait created by Byrdcliffe Artist-in-Residence, Courtney Robertson using the historic wet plate collodion process. Handcrafted on metal and made to endure for generations, each portrait is a unique work of art and a lasting keepsake of the occasion ● Priority table seating for 8 for the main event at the historic Byrdcliffe Barn, with food and beverage waiter service ● Private Tour of Going Upstate: The Avery Family in Woodstock exhibition, led by Bruce Weber; refreshments will be served ● Recognition from the podium ● Prominent logo placement on all printed and digital materials associated with the event Benefactor Level: $5,000 This sponsorship level includes tickets for 6 guests. In addition: ● VIP Champagne Reception prior to event at White Pines (3 – 4 PM), with a behind the scenes tour of White Pines, the historic Founders home, a gorgeous 1903 Arts & Crafts architectural masterpiece ● Priority table seating for 6 for the main event at the historic Byrdcliffe Barn, with food and beverage waiter service ● Recognition from the podium ● Prominent logo placement on all printed and digital materials associated with the event Patron Level: $2,500 This sponsorship level includes tickets for 4 guests. In addition: ● VIP Champagne Reception prior to event at White Pines (3 – 4 PM), with a behind the scenes tour of White Pines, the historic Founders home, a gorgeous 1903 Arts & Crafts architectural masterpiece ● Priority table seating for 4 for the main event at the historic Byrdcliffe Barn, with food and beverage waiter service ● Prominent logo placement on all printed and digital materials associated with the event Supporter Level: $1,000 This sponsorship level includes tickets for 2 guests. In addition: ● Two catalogues of Going Upstate: The Avery Family in Woodstock ● Priority table seating for the main event at the historic Byrdcliffe Barn ● Prominent logo placement on all printed and digital materials associated with the event Friend Level: $500 This sponsorship level includes tickets for 1 guest. In addition: ● Priority table seating for the main event at the historic Byrdcliffe Barn ● Prominent logo placement on all printed and digital materials associated with the event Sponsor an Artist: ARTIST RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIPS Thank you to our Sponsors Stuart Auchincloss & Susan Auchincloss Joseph Belluck Kerrie Buitrago & Oscar Buitrago Henry T. Ford & Michael Knauth Katharine L. McKenna Benjamin Prosky & Jozef Sulik Abigail Sturges & Daniel G. Perry . .