"Weir Inspired: The Premiere Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective" Art Exhibition
Twenty-six area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library's September art exhibition "Weir Inspired: The Premiere Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective." The Weir Farm Artist Collective, started in 2023, is a collaboration of independent artists following the tradition of creativity within the Weir Farm National Historical Park landscape. Its purpose is to inform, support, encourage, and engage accomplished artists of all mediums to share ideas, opportunities, and technical solutions. Local artists of all skill levels have the opportunity to connect and share during monthly meetings and paint-outs.
The artists from the group will be exhibiting their works in an array of styles, media choices, and subject matter. The artists are: Chris Bedell (Ridgefield), Robert Boger (Tumbull), Leslie Carone (South Salem, NY), Thomas Carruthers (Bethel), Joan Cone (Newtown), Roberta Delano (Westport), Diane Dooley (Redding), Jama Hansonbrook (North Salem, NY), Alice Hayes (Ridgefield), Eva Llanos (South Salem, NY), Kathie Milligan (Stamford), Bobbi Eike Mullen (Georgetown), Jill Nichols (Shelton), Kelsie Oreta (Southport), Penny Pearlman (Westport), Maria Reed (South Salem, NY), Malina Schneider (Danbury), Lesley Schwarzschild (Westport), Loure Shaw (Ridgefield), Day Shields (Wilton), Clarice Shirvell (Ridgefield), Ival Stratford Kovner (Bethel), Eileen Tavolacci (Redding), Christina Tugeau (Fairfield), Eugene Willingham (New Fairfield), and Jane Wright Wolf (Weston).
Opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through September 25. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.