About Lumberyard

LUMBERYARD’s mission is to serve as a national model for the development of contemporary performing arts – serving as a linchpin for the New York City performing arts ecosystem.  Our production residencies provide unmatched technical residency support so that artists’ work is fully-developed before premiering at prominent institutions nationwide.  Our mission includes operating as a cultural hub and economic catalyst for the mid-Hudson Valley and our commitment to positive social change is realized through strong social programs that provide arts education, job training, and intervention for incarcerated teens.

LUMBERYARD is a non-profit performing arts and film campus located in the heart of Catskill, New York. With a state-of-the-art facility, LUMBERYARD offers a center for performing artists to test and perfect their work, and gives Hudson Valley audiences the opportunity to see performances before they premiere in New York City.

In addition to serving as a residency for performing artists, LUMBERYARD rents its 12,000 square foot space to film and television production companies. 100 percent of the net proceeds from these rentals are invested back into the Catskill community through programs such as: LUMBERYARD Young Performers, which provides free dance education for students living in low-income communities in and around Catskill, Fresh Start, an intervention program for incarcerated teens, and Junior Crew, which provides local high school students summer jobs and workforce development training – from resume building to learning how to network.

Set on the waterfront and just blocks from Main Street, LUMBERYARD is also a venue for weddings and large events, making the space an important part of the community’s fabric and an economic driver for the region.