Date: May 12, 2010
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| New Artist-In-Residence Studio |
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For this year’s Connecticut Open House Day, venture into a brand-new artist’s studio and peer back in time at a historic artist’s home for a mixture of the old and the new at Weir Farm National Historic Site! On Saturday, June 12 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., both the historic Weir House and the new Artist-In-Residence Studio will be open to the public.
Be a part of the first public opening of the new Artist-In-Residence Studio, completed in 2010, that is designed to maximize the Weir Farm light and landscape for the many artists-in-residence who live and work on site every year. The studio is in part a donation to the National Park Service from the park’s long-time partner The Weir Farm Art Center. It was designed by Faesy-Smith Architects of Wilton, and then constructed thanks to both public and private funds. Come view this creative space, speak with the current artist, and learn how Weir Farm National Historic Site is keeping its artistic tradition alive and energized.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to view the Weir House while it is currently undergoing restoration and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the National Park Service is actively restoring and preserving one of our country’s many national parks.
In anticipation of many visitors, and a parking lot too small to accommodate them, during the hours of 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the parking lot at Weir Farm National Historic Site will be closed. All parking will be at the Branchville Elementary School located at 40 Florida Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877. A free shuttle bus will continuously bring visitors to and from the site. For additional information, or questions, please call (203) 834-1986 ext 12.
