In 2019, I lived on site at Weir Farm National Historical Park as artist in residence. Weir Farm, once home to J. Alden Weir, American Impressionist, is one of only 2 National Parks devoted to art. In 1882 Weir bought the property to serve as an escape from NYC for his family. Since that time the farm has hosted an unbroken chain of working artists, including Weir’s son in law, sculptor Manhori Young. Each day of the month I lived in the Weir’s caretaker’s cottage I painted a different site on the farm. I powerfully felt the history of other artists who lived and worked there.
I later returned to Weir Farm to lead workshops, and most recently had the extreme honor of one of my paintings being chosen to represent the Park and acquired by the U.S. Department of the Interior Museum.
Weir Farm is a magical place, open to the public through the National Park Service’s excellent work of preserving nature for all to enjoy.
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