Weir Farm National Historical Park is now accepting applications for its 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program, which will select six visual artists for month-long on-site residencies between May and October. Selection is competitive and juried, and the program covers painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media.
How the Selection Works
Applicants are reviewed through a juried process, meaning a panel evaluates submitted work rather than awarding places on a first-come basis. Because the park has announced six residency slots for the 2027 season, competition is limited to that number of finalists. Prospective applicants should check the park's official instructions for eligibility details, deadlines and required materials, since the release does not list them.
A Long Creative Tradition
Weir Farm has served as a center for artistic work for more than 140 years, beginning with its use as the summer home of Impressionist painter Julian Alden Weir. The residency program is meant to continue that legacy by supporting contemporary artists. More than 250 artists have taken part since the program began, and the park says their presence has also enriched the experience of visitors and the surrounding community.
Part of a Larger National Network
Weir Farm's program is one of more than 50 artist residencies hosted by the National Park Service nationwide. It is supported by the Friends of Weir Farm National Historical Park, the park's authorized philanthropic partner. In 2025 and 2026, the Friends received a grant from the Connecticut-based business Tauck to support the residency program.
- Disciplines accepted: painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media
- Number of artists selected: six
- Residency period: month-long stays between May and October 2027