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Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Seventh Annual Art in the Park Contest and Exhibit is officially underway! Join us in celebrating creativity at Weir Farm by participating and submitting a work of art. Any original work created at or inspired by Weir Farm in any visual art medium may be entered into the contest. Submissions will be accepted online through September 1, 2023.

Signs of spring are emerging at Weir Farm National Historical Park, and we are gearing up for the 2023 season. Sign up for a free art class or special program today!

Park invites the public to watch 20 nationally acclaimed artists paint “en plein air” (in open air) style across the park beginning Monday, September 26 through Friday, September 30.

Superintendent Scott J. Bentley and Chief of Interpretation & Education Jami Keegan announced today that River Raisin National Battlefield Park has selected three outstanding artists as the Park’s Inaugural Artists in Residence. The Artist include Darlene Belair, Brant Georgia, and Brandy Gerber.

On March 21st, 2022, Weir Farm National Historical Park will be premiering the new How to be an Impressionist Painter Virtual Workshop. This five-part virtual series will feature Master Impressionist Dmitri Wright and will highlight the science and poetry of Impressionist landscape painting.

Follow Ranger Tom on a stroll through the fields of Weir Farm to examine the three different types of stone walls on the property and learn about their rich history. Join us for the Facebook Live Premiere Event on February 5th at 11am.

Explore the wonders of the historic Weir Pond by taking a virtual tour! Follow Ranger Amanda on a ramble to the pond and discover natural features, hidden treasures, and the history of this beautiful place. You never know what you might find along the way! Join us for the Facebook Live Premiere Event on December 17th at 11am. 

Explore the wildly artistic Weir and Young Studios by taking a virtual tour! Join us for two Facebook Live Premiere Events of these virtual tours and be among the first to enjoy the studios from home!

World-renowned painter Ulrike Arnold and international artist Victor Van Keuren join Glen Canyon's Artist-in-Residence program October 7 to 19, with a grand unveiling of a four-dimensional exhibition of the artists' work on Saturday, October 19 at Carl Hayden Visitor Center.

Homestead National Monument of America is looking for practicing artists wanting to find inspiration from our rich cultural and natural resources in 2020. The deadline for accepting applications is October 31, 2019, via mail or email. Artists will be notified of selections by the end of November. Artists can be fine art painters, sculptors, fine art photographers, performers, writers, video/filmmakers, composers, etc. These artists will channel their individual talent into one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the homestead story and park environment.