Weir Farm NHP would like to thank and congratulate all of the artists who entered this year's Art in the Park Contest and Exhibit! Artists from all over submitted an image of a piece of artwork inspired by or made at Weir Farm. Virtual Art ExhibitAll artwork entered in the contest is now featured on the park's website as part of an online exhibit. With 71 submissions, the 2024 Virtual Art in the Park Exhibit focuses on showcasing the artistic inspiration and creativity that Weir Farm NHP inspires! Visitors' Choice VotingVoting for the Visitors' Choice Award will be open through end of day on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. View the exhibit galleries bleow, then vote for your favorite! You can select ONLY ONE work of art, and you can choose from any of the 6 categories (either Advanced, Beginner, Teen, Junior, Photography, or Park Staff/Volunteer/Partner). Only one vote per email address will be accepted. Submit your vote by filling out this Visitors' Choice Voting Form by October 15th. Winners of the Visitors’ Choice Awards will be announced on the park website and social media accounts on October 20, 2024. A Special Thanks to Contest JudgesA warm thank you to the three contest judges, Weir Farm art instructors Pat Hegnauer, Bobbi Eike Mullen and Dmitri Wright, for their expertise and generosity in determining this year's winners. Pat Hegnauer
"The Ice House" by Pat Hegnauer Bobbi Eike Mullen
"Weir Inspiration" by Bobbi Eike Mullen Dmitri Wright
"Weir Farm Tiger Lillies and Apples" by Dmitri Wright 2024 Virtual Art in the Park ExhibitTo view the virtual art exhibit, click on the images below. Advanced Artist Category
Second Place: "Weir Farm Inspiration" by Sharman Wheatley Beginner Adult Category
First Place: "Weir Pond in a Sunny Day 阳光下的韦尔池塘" by Brooke Liu Teen Artist Category
First Place: "The Garden's Gate at Weir Farm" by Mateo Soni Junior Artist Category
First Place: "Playing with my Best Friend at Weir Farm" by Jia Jung Photography Category
First Place: "The End of a Bath" by Sheila R. Ellwood NPS Staff, Partner and VIP Category
First Place: "Into Night" by Josh Maldonado Full List of Winners and Honorable MentionsAdvanced/Professional Artist Awards1st, Weir Masterpiece Award: Laura Graham Gould, "Summer Day Lilies" 1st: Brooke Liu, "Weir Pond in a Sunny Day 阳光下的韦尔池塘" Teen Artist Awards1st: Mateo Soni, "The Gardens Gate at Weir Farm" Junior Artist Awards1st: Jia Jung, "Playing with my Best Friend at Weir Farm" Photography Awards1st: Shelia R. Ellwood, "The End of a Bath" NPS Staff, Partner, and Volunteer Awards1st: Josh Maldonado (Intern), "Into Night" |
Last updated: October 5, 2024