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Artist-in-Residence program
NPS Artist-in-Residence program at Weir Farm National Historic Site The Artist-in-Residence program at Weir Farm National Historic Site selects artists to spend one month living and working at the park. To date, 150 artists from throughout the United States, as well as Tunisia, Germany, Australia, and India have participated in the Artist-in-Residence program. The Weir Farm Art Center (formerly the Weir Farm Trust) manages the Arist-in-Residence program at the park through a five-year renewable cooperative agreement, providing logistical and financial support and program publicity. Applications for 2017 are due October 10, 2016. Download: Application and Guidelines for the Artist-in-Residence program. For more information, please contact the Weir Farm Art Center at residency@weirfarmartcenter.org or 203-761-9945. 2016 Artists-in-Residence September: Deborah Bonnell
October: Sarah Ward November: Bonnie Johnson
Art Programs Throughout the National Park Service 
Artist-in-Residence Programs in the National Park Service Weir Farm National Historic Site and Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site initiated a project to better understand the current status and opportunities of National Park Service Artist-in-Residence programs. Both parks are dedicated to visual artists with active Artist-in-Residence programs. Interested in working in national parks across the country? The National Park Service maintains a nationwide listing of Artist-in-Residence programs. 
Arts Afire: Creative Engagement through the Arts Arts programs engage visitors in exciting new ways. Arts Afire: Creative Engagement through the Arts, supported by Weir Farm National Historic Site, profiles five national parks who've developed arts programs for the modern day park visitor. The publication also includes practical suggestions for getting started and resource links.
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