Weir Farm National Historic Site celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with the retrospective exhibition, “Artists on Site,” including original work by 29 Artists-in-Residence and Visiting Artists. On view now through October, the exhibition looks back at paintings, photographs, mixed media, and prints spanning the history of the park and documenting its landscape, gardens and buildings over time. Most of the works are for sale by the artists, and 20-percent of all proceeds will be donated to the National Park Service and reinvested back into the arts at Weir Farm National Historic Site.
“In keeping with our goal of supporting artists in the national parks, the National Park Service is ecstatic to invite you to see “Artists on Site,” says Linda Cook, superintendent of Weir Farm National Historic Site. “This exhibit realizes the goals of Weir Farm National Historic Site’s earliest supporters. 25 years ago, the park was established in order to inspire! By including so many artists, who have chosen to focus on so many different aspects of the park, we hope you will discover something creative and eye-opening about your local national park.”
Managed by the Weir Farm Art Center, the program has welcomed hundreds of artists from all over the world to Weir Farm National Historic Site. Today, the Artist-in-Residence program accepts twelve artists each year and is the centerpiece for contemporary studio art making in the park. More information about the exhibit and applying can be found on the Weir Farm website or the National Park Service website.
The exhibition is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through October in the park’s visitor center at 735 Nod Hill Road.