COVID-19 FAQs for Community Members
Is the main campus open to the public?
Yes, the main Bard College campus grounds in Annandale are now open to the community. Please be aware that, due to Bard Summerscape rehearsals and performances at Montgomery Place, public access to the Montgomery Place campus will be restricted throughout the summer; please consult the Montgomery Place website for details. External groups that wish to hold outdoor gatherings on campus grounds should contact responseteam@bard.edu to discuss relevant restrictions and required approvals. Please note that indoor access is still restricted only to approved visitors. For the fall semester the College will require all visitors to show proof of vaccination before being approved for access to College facilities.
Is Montgomery Place open to the public?
The Montgomery Place grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk. Mansion tours are currently suspended. Visit the Montgomery Place website for more information.
Is the Stevenson Athletic Center open?
The Stevenson Athletic Center is currently open to students and staff, with hours posted on bardathletics.com. Users should present their Bard ID at the front desk when entering the building. The pool is available for lap swim on a reservation basis. Please visit the website for more information.
Athletics and Recreation Staff, in consultation with the Response Team, will continue to evaluate the potential return of community use to the Stevenson Athletic Center, starting with family of faculty and staff. Details will be posted to bardathletics.com when dates and requirements are finalized; however, all gym patrons will be required to show vaccination status to have access to the building.
Upstreaming from the Fisher Center
Archival Discoveries and New Commissions for the Digital Sphere
Upstreaming broadens the Fisher Center’s commitment to reaching audiences far beyond the physical walls of our building, and offers new ways of engaging with the artists we collectively hold so dear. Upstreaming features digital commissions, virtual events, and beloved performances and rich contextual materials from the archives of the SummerScape Opera and Bard Music Festival’s 30-year history.