Weir Farm Virtual Art in the Park Contest

Join us in celebrating creativity by submitting a work of art to Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Annual Art in the Park Contest and online exhibit. All artists and visitors, from beginner to professional, are encouraged to take part in this contest by submitting an image of a piece of artwork inspired by or made at the park. Any original work created at or inspired by Weir Farm in any visual art medium may be entered into the contest. This includes paintings, drawings, pastels, fabrics, sculpture, photographs, mixed media, and more!

How do I enter the contest???

Submissions will be accepted online through September 1, 2022.

Participants enter by emailing an image of their artwork to [email protected] and filling out this form to provide information about their art and permission to use the image on the park website. Teachers and group leaders can skip this form and email their group submissions. Once entered, artwork will become part of a virtual exhibit that is focused on showcasing artistic inspiration and creativity at Weir Farm, launching on our website on October 1, 2022. Contest categories include Junior Artist, Teen Artist, Beginner Adult Artist, Advanced Artist, or Photography (all ages).  Become part of our long lasting artistic tradition by sharing your artwork with us today!

For more information, visit the park's website. To view last year's Art in the Park Contest Exhibit and winners. Click here!

Art in the Park Contest Rules:

All artwork must be submitted by end of day Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Only digital submissions will be accepted, no in person submissions.
One submission per person.

Any original work created at or inspired by Weir Farm in any visual art medium may be entered into the contest. This includes paintings, drawings, pastels, photographs, fabrics, sculpture, mixed media. Works depicting other locations (ie Block Island, etc.) will not be accepted.
Entries will be judged on the use of color, quality of work, originality, creativity, and how well the work represents Weir Farm.

Contest categories include Junior Artist, Teen Artist, Beginner Adult Artist, and Advanced Artist for the public, and a NPS Staff, Partner and Volunteer category. There will also be a special category for Photography. Judges reserve the right to move entries into different categories as they deem appropriate - for example in past years many intermediate or advanced adults submitted to the beginner category - this year any advanced work (such as a framed painting, work on canvas, work submitted by an artist with a website) may be moved from the Beginner Adult to the Advanced category.

The winner of the Advanced Artist category will receive the Weir Masterpiece Award.

All works will be included in a virtual exhibit on Weir Farm's website at www.nps.gov/wefa, that will go live on October 1, 2022. Winners of each category will have the option of showcasing their artwork in person at the Art in the Park Festival in October 2022.

By entering the contest, the artist gives permission for the park to use images of the work on the park's website, social media, and print media. Advanced artists may request crediting or limitations on use.

Any questions about the contest? Email [email protected].

A big thank you to Weir Farm NHP partners, G&B Cultural Center, Weir Farm Art Alliance, and Friends of Weir Farm for their support of all Art in the Park programs and this year's contest and exhibit!

About Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park is a National Park for Art, a place that has been inspiring artists since 1882 when America’s most beloved Impressionist, Julian Alden Weir, made this his summer home. Today, artists and visitors of all ages come to the park to enjoy the stunning landscape, walk in the footsteps of American masters, and create art!

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