Artist-in-Residence
Weir Farm NHP’s Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program continues the creative conversations started by the Weir family. It provides space for inspiration to happen, so artists can do the work of innovating, changing the cultural landscape, and generating a fresh look at the way we connect to each other and to the world.
About the Artist-in-Residence Program
Weir Farm’s Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program, one of the premier and longstanding National Park Service artist residency programs, was established in 1998 and has hosted over 250 artists. It emphasizes contemporary and experimental art continuing the 140-year tradition of artists who have lived and worked at Weir Farm. The artists work with many different techniques and medium, and range from well-established to promising developing artists.
The Friends are funding operating costs for the Park’s AIR program for six visual artists each to spend one month, from May to October, living and working at Weir Farm. A key feature of the program is that each artist has an Open Studio, typically held on the third Saturday of the month, where other artists, community members, and park visitors can informally meet the artist and discuss their artwork.
For a complete information about the Weir Farm AIR Program and to learn how to apply, go to the Weir Farm NHP website.
Meet the 2025 Artists-in-Residence
Open Studios hosted by the Friends of Weir Farm, are offered these Saturdays, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Stop by the Artist-in-Residence Studio, 735 Nod Hill Road in Wilton, next to the Park’s visitor parking lot, to meet the artist, view and discuss their art – its informal and artsy! The Friends of Weir Farm will offer light refreshments and a fun art activity for children at this year’s Open Studios. No registration required. Rain or Shine.
- Aspasia Anos | May 24
- Charis Carmichael Braun | June 21
- Beth Stinson | July 26
- Carol Fabricatore | August 23
- Steven Bradbury | September 20
- Lori Larusso | October 25
The Friends of Weir Farm received a generous grant from Tauck, a world leader in upscale guided travel. Tauck, headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut, is proud to support the 2025 Artist-in-Residence program as part of their commitment to preserving history and culture, the protection of our planet, and supporting thriving communities.
Apply to the Artist-in-Residence Program
The Call for Artists runs from November 1 to January 31. Learn more about applying to the program on the Park’s Apply and FAQs pages.
Weir Farm NHP invites applications from artists representing a wide range of perspectives and media (e.g., painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media). Graduate and doctoral students, emerging and professional artists aged 25+ at the time of application may apply.
Artists live in the park in a furnished cottage and have full access to a purpose-built Artist Studio. A stipend is provided by the Friends of Weir Farm. Resident artists must provide their own transportation to and from the park, as well as any supplies, provisions, and gear for the duration of their stay.
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