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Special Event

Event

Art in the Park Festival

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Festival

Come anytime between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Description

 

Weir Farm National Historical Park is bringing back the Art in the Park Festival for 2022! The event will include art demonstrations, activity stations, free-to-use art supplies, refreshments, live music, and more! The park welcomes artists, neighbors, national park lovers, and visitors of all ages to participate in this this free day-long event that focuses on what Weir Farm is all about – art, creativity, and community.

Parking is limited. Please carpool if possible to make space for more visitors and artists to enjoy the day. If you are a neighbor, consider riding your bike or walking. 

The Art in the Park Festival will be held on Saturday October 15, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Activities include:

  • Create Art in the Park! Bring your own supplies, or borrow a set of watercolors, pastels, or colored pencils.
  • View an exhibit of 2022 Art in the Park Contest Winners and cast your vote for the Visitors' Choice Awards!
  • Learn from expert artists by attending a demonstration. Demonstrations by Master Impressionist Instructor Dmitri Wright, Weir Farm Instructor Bobbi Eike Mullen, local artist Leslie Carone, and former Artists-in-Residence Fruma Markowitz and Roxy Savage will be offered throughout the day. A detailed schedule will be coming soon!
  • Visit the Weir Studio, Young Studio, and Weir House during the all-day open house, with John Tench on the historic Steinway piano from 11:00 to 2:00!
  • Enjoy refreshments provided by Friends of Weir Farm.
  • Become a Junior Ranger by completing a fun activity and earning your Junior Ranger Badge. 
  • From 12:00 to 3:00, listen to tunes in the Terraced Garden and enjoy the eclectic mix by a local musician, John Fazio Jr.
  • There is a rain date scheduled for October 23 should the weather not cooperate.

Thank you to park partners G&B Cultural Center, Friends of Weir Farm, and Weir Farm Art Alliance for your support of local artists and Weir Farm's Art in the Park Festival. Its sure to be a wonderful day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

More information

Reservation or Registration: No

Parking is limited. Please carpool if possible to make space for more visitors and artists to enjoy the day. If you are a neighbor, consider riding your bike or walking.

Image Gallery

An artist stands next to his easel pointing at a piece on his canvas.
Various artworks on display for Art in the Park
A close up image of an artist painting a red building in the background.
An artist stands next to his easel pointing at a piece on his canvas.
Learn from expert artist, Dmitri Wright, by attending a demonstration.
NPS Photo
Various artworks on display for Art in the Park
Artists of all abilities can display a work of art related to Weir Farm
NPS Photo
A close up image of an artist painting a red building in the background.
Learn from expert artist, Bobbi Eike Mullen, by attending a demonstration.
NPS Photo
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