The works of more than 30 area artists from Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Artist Collective program will be featured in Wilton Library's October- November art exhibition, Weir Inspired: Works of the Weir Farm Artist Collective. The exhibit will be on view during library hours from October 5 through November 19, 2026, with the opening reception on October 9th.
The Weir Farm Artist Collective continues the rich tradition of creativity inspired by the Weir Farm National Historical Park landscape. Founded in 2023, the Collective brings together artists of all skill levels and mediums to connect, create, and share ideas.
Members of the Collective represent a wide range of artistic practices—including oil, gouache, acrylic, and watercolor painting; drawing; printmaking; photography; pastel; and mixed media. Together, they cultivate a vibrant, collaborative community rooted in artistic exploration. Weir Farm National Historical Park hosts gatherings and paint-outs that are open to all, fostering a community of practice among local artists. To learn more about the Weir Farm Artist Collective, visit nps.gov/wefa
Thirty-seven artists from the group will be exhibiting their works in an array of styles, media choices, and subject matter. The artists are: Linda Bailey, Chris Bedell, Robert Boger, Christina Calzolari, Randy Carboni, Leslie Carone, Thomas Carruthers, Joan Cone, Roberta Delano, Sue Enos, Nancy Goettman, Jama Hansonbrook, Donna Haupt, Amale Hawi, Alice Hayes, Bonnie Johnson, Kathie Milligan, Bobbi Eike Mullen, Kelsie Oreta, Penny Pearlman, Elizabeth Popiel, Cynthia Porter, Maria Reed, Lucy Reitzfeld, Lynn Sadlon, Malina Schneider, Lesley Schwarzschild, Loure Shaw, Day Shields, Clarice Shirvell, Susan Stein, Eileen Tavolacci, Steven Tortora, Lindsay Close Wallace, Cris Walsh, Eugene Willingham, and Jane Wright Wolf.
Opening Reception on Friday, October 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through Thursday November 19th, 2026. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
