cultivating art, activism, and agriculture on 127 acres
SPACE on Ryder Farm is a nonprofit residency program and organic farm located on a family homestead founded in 1795 in Putnam County, New York, about an hour and a half north of New York City. SPACE’s mission is to create an environment singular in its ability to invigorate artists and innovators and their work, and to contribute to the sustainability and resourceful preservation of one of the oldest organic family farms on the East Coast.
About SPACE
SPACE was established with a simple philosophy: artists need time and space to do what they do best—create. Learn more about our history, the land, and how we operate.
2024 Programs
Since 2011, SPACE has welcomed over 1500 artists to our communal table. Learn about our new initiative, Come to the Table—and other 2024 opportunities.
Support SPACE
Annually, SPACE provides fully-subsidized residencies to artists and innovators who need time and space to focus on their important work. Individual donations are vital to making our work possible. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today!
one of the oldest continuously held family farms on the East Coast
Agriculture
Organic Farming
Ryder Farm was an early adopter in the organic farming movement in the 1980’s. The farm was certified organic in 2004, and continues to be today. Ryder Farm is a participant in the Watershed Agricultural Council’s East of Hudson Agricultural Program and has implemented a Whole Farm Plan, a comprehensive environmental conservation plan which identifies different natural and built characteristics of farms enabling them to match management and appropriate land use. SPACE’s farm team is dedicated to using natural methods that replenish the soil, protect pollinators and yield healthy and nutrient-rich food.
Open from early summer through late fall, our on-site farmstand provides organic, seasonal produce to our neighbors. Learn more about becoming a 2024 member.
