Weir Farm In Wilton Announces Open Call For Artists

WILTON, CT – Weir Farm National Historical Park has announced an open Call for Artists for the 2024 Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Program. The Call for Artists runs from Nov. 1, 2023, to Jan. 31, 2024.

"The Weir Farm AIR Program is a National Park Service residency program that reflects the values and character of Weir Farm NHP by continuing the creative conversations started by the Weir Family through the work of contemporary artists," according to organizers. Weir Farm’s AIR Program fosters "contemporary artistic expression and prioritizes experimental and thought-provoking approaches to interpreting our world through the medium of contemporary visual art."

Six artists will be selected competitively through a juried process for one-month long residencies to take place from May-October 2024. Weir Farm NHP places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Weir Farm NHP invites applications from artists representing a wide range of perspectives, diversity, and media (e.g., painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media). Graduate and doctoral students, emerging and professional artists aged 25-plus at the time of application may apply. Applicants must be eligible to travel to and within the United States. To apply or for more information view the open call online here or visit the Weir Farm NHP website.