Art in the Park Contest 2022

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.

How to View the Exhibit

All artwork entered in the contest is now featured on the park's website as part of an online exhibit. With 150 submissions, the 2022 Virtual Art in the Park Exhibit focuses on showcasing the artistic inspiration and creativity that Weir Farm NHP inspires! The art exhibit is split into six different categories. Winners of each category will be on view at Art in the Park Festival on October 15, 2022.

Click HERE to view the exhibit!

Visitors' Choice Awards - Vote by October 11!

The Visitors' Choice Award will have two rounds of voting this year. Round one begins today and will be open through end of day on Tuesday, October 11. Visit the park website to view the exhibit gallery and look through all the works of art. Then go to this Microsoft Form and pick 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. Final voting for the Visitors' Choice Award will take place at the Art in the Park Festival and on the park's Facebook on October 15, 2022. Vote for your favorite today!

Click HERE to Vote!

Art in the Park Contest Results

Weir Masterpiece Award

1st place winner of the Advanced Artist Category and the Weir Masterpiece Award

"Weir Twilight" by Lisa D'Amico, www.lisadamico.net

Advanced Artist Awards

1st, Weir Masterpiece Award: Lisa D'Amico, "Weir Twilight"
2nd: Marianne Holtermann, "The Farmhouse Pantry"
3rd: Elizabeth Kane Arturi, "October Gold"

Honorable Mentions:
Eleanor O'Keefe Anderson, "Morning Sun at Weir"
Kerri McKay, "Weir House and Studio Up the Hill"
Cathleen Nardo, "Destination Weir"
Eugene Willingham, "Super Moon Rising at Weir Farm"

Beginner Adult Artist Awards

1st: Lori Colt, "Industrious Robin"
2nd: Michael Jaykus, "The Shed at Weir Farm"
3rd: Donna Atkins, "Weir Barn"

Honorable Mentions:
Jennifer Dehorty, "Stories in Stones"
Marina Golos, "Weir Garden"
Stewart Miller, "Rooted in History"
CJ Simko, "Yellow Sky"

Teen Artist Awards

1st: Lea Sanchez-Dubois, "Dappled Birdhouse"
2nd: Mia Andre, "Weir Farm"
3rd: Maren Kreutzer, "The Fox of Weir Farm"

Honorable Mentions:
Josh Arouni, "Growth, Rebirth and the Pursuit of Prosperity for Weir Farm"
Madison Lowthert, "Night Sky at Weir South Terrace"

Junior Artist Awards

1st: Evan Brindley, "The Back of the Weir House"
2nd: Keira Bartok, "Summer in the Secret Garden"
Tied for 3rd: Noemie Cody, "Weir Farm Summer Day"
Tied for 3rd: Leopold Linval, "Painted Violet"

Honorable Mentions:
Will B., "Perfect Day"
Benjamin Brindley, "The Green Doors of Weir Studio"
Riley Coer, "Weir Farm Butterflies"
Tobias Norton, "A Red Farm"
Mary S., "Weir Farm"

Pictured: Weir Farm Butterflies by Riley Coer

Photography Awards

1st: Jane Novia O'Reilly, "Boy Painting in the Garden"
2nd: Anastasia Watson, "Junior Ranger at Weir Pond"
3rd: Dylan Miller, "Heritage"

Honorable Mentions:
Mike Esposito, "Summer Corral
Lawrence Mills, "Winter at Weir Studio"

Pictured: Junior Ranger at Weir Pond by Anastasia Watson

NPS Staff, Partner, and Volunteer Awards

1st: Barbara Kaplan (Garden Crew), "Rooms for Wrent"
2nd: Chris Burke (Park Staff), "A Winter's Day"
3rd: Gwyn Blanton (WFAA Board Member), "Wings on the Wind"

Honorable Mentions:
Bailey Foltz (Take Part in Art Volunteer), "Garden"
Alexandra Sullivan (Studio Docent), "Windows of Weir"
Andrea White (Trail Monitor), "Fall Reflection on Weir Pond"

Pictured: Garden by Bailey Foltz

Thanks to Contest Judges and Partners
A warm thank you to the three contest judges, Weir Farm art instructors Bobbi Eike Mullen, Dmitri Wright, and Pat Hegnauer, for their expertise and generosity in determining this year's winners. Also, a huge 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 programming.

Pictured on top of eflyer: Barnyard Jubilee by Peter M. Kokoszka, Weir Farm by Widnelys Vazquez, Morning Shadows by Janice Leet, Weir Window Box by Ella Mia Brenner, and Front of House by Atif Bhanjee. Visit the online gallery to see the rest of the entries from 2022. Great work everyone!