A PowerPoint presentation about Weir Farm National Historic Site, including historical information, photos, and artwork

1. Designed and preserved by artists, Weir Farm
National Historic Site welcomes everyone to
experience the power of creativity, art, and
nature. Escape to the only national park dedicated
to American painting and rediscover the beauty of
light and color in everyday life.

2. Weir Farm National Historic Site was home to
three generations of American artists:
1. Julian Alden Weir- a leading figure in American
art and the development of American
Impressionism
2. Dorothy Weir Young (Julian’s daughter) and her
husband Mahonri Young
3. Sperry and Doris Andrews
The 60 acres of beautiful landscape have inspired
artists for more than 130 years

3. Artwork by Julian Weir

4. Julian Weir Paintings:

18. Artwork by Dorothy Weir Young

25. Artwork by Mahonri Young, Dorothy’s husband

30. Artwork by Doris Andrews

36. Artwork by Sperry Andrews

41. What will you see at
Weir Farm, the only
national park in
Connecticut and a
national historic site?

55. The Artist in Residence program (AIR) selects
twelve artists to live and work at Weir Farm
each year. To date, 179 artists from
throughout the U.S., as well as Tunisia,
Germany, Australia, England, India, South
Africa and The Netherlands have participated
in the AIR program. Visual artists apply for
one month residencies in all media and
diverse artistic points of view from traditional
to experimental. The facilities and utilities are
provided free of charge.