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A Letter from Our Co-Chairs
April 20, 2020
As the world struggles to get ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic, we here at Yaddo are working to make the best decisions to put us on the optimal path going forward, one that will allow us to recover from this time and sustain our mission for decades to come. After much thoughtful discussion on the…
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Resources for Artists During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 1, 2020
This is a challenging time for many in our community, as artists and writers cope with cancelled work, lost income, and medical uncertainty. Yaddo has compiled the following list of online resources for artists affected by the pandemic, and will continue to expand the list in the coming weeks as opportunities become available. (Updated 6/8/20)…
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Warm Greetings: A Letter from Yaddo’s President
March 19, 2020
Dear Friends: You would think this strange period of social distancing would be a no-brainer for those of us at Yaddo. After all, we’re a retreat—a place consciously designed to allow for quiet, for deep-thinking, reflection and solitude. But as we closed our program this week with the heaviest of hearts, knowing that we won’t…
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Yaddo Announces Temporary Closing in Response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
The Corporation of Yaddo, the artist residency based in Saratoga Springs, New York, announced it would close temporarily due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “In accordance with recommendations from public health officials and the CDC, the Yaddo Executive Committee made this difficult decision to keep our visiting artists, staff, and community safe,” said President Elaina Richardson.…
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Yaddo Rising: Mansion Returns
June 15, 2019
Ladies and gentlemen, ghosts, children of the arts—we did it! Yaddo is reborn again, and we offer a galactic thank you for all your support in helping us restore our historic Mansion—the architectural jewel, public face, creative hub, artistic sanctuary, refuge for the world’s leading minds, and yes, the soul of Yaddo. It wasn’t easy:…
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Celebrating Our New Partnership!
July 17, 2018
Here at Yaddo, we are delighted to be partnering with The Maurice Sendak Foundation, which has given us a grant to underwrite a new residency. The Sendak/Glynn Narrative Illustration Residency—designated for artists whose primary media is work on paper through the use of non-digital tools—will provide a $1,000 financial aid stipend to one artist as…
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The Future is Now: Renewing Yaddo, Art and Soul
May 7, 2018
Here we are—ready for the final big lift to honor and preserve our past while building a sustainable future for the next generation of artists and writers as well as our community, from our neighbors in Saratoga Springs to our varied artists and arts professionals around the globe. Now is the pivotal moment, as we…
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