LUMBERYARD Contemporary Performing Arts

LUMBERYARD operates as a national model for contemporary performing arts development, serving as a critical hub for New York City's performing arts ecosystem. Since 2011, we have provided unmatched technical residency support, enabling artists to fully develop their work before premiering at prominent institutions nationwide. Our state-of-the-art facility in Catskill, New York, serves as both a creative incubator for performing artists and a filming location for film/television productions, with 100% of rental proceeds reinvested into community programs. We function as a cultural and economic catalyst for the mid-Hudson Valley through initiatives like SEATS ON THE SPECTRUM, Fresh Start, and Junior Crew, which deliver arts education, job training, and social intervention services. Our partnership with Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) since 2018 demonstrates our commitment to advancing innovative performing arts.

The 12,000-square-foot campus includes a qualified production facility with NYS QPF tax credit designation, on-site accommodations, and event spaces. We maintain strong institutional support from organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts and New York State Council on the Arts. Our waterfront location just blocks from Catskill's Main Street positions us as both a community anchor and regional economic driver. With over 70 leading American performing arts companies having utilized our residency program, we combine artistic excellence with measurable social impact. Our dual mission of artistic development and community reinvestment defines our unique role in the cultural landscape.