Opportunity for Local Artists to Gather and Build Community!The Weir Farm Artist Collective is a collaboration of independent artists following the tradition of creativity within the Weir Farm landscape. The first Thursday of the month will be a gathering in the Burling......More
Opportunity for Local Artists to Gather and Build Community!The Weir Farm Artist Collective is a collaboration of independent artists following the tradition of creativity within the Weir Farm landscape. The first Thursday of the month will be a gathering in the Burlingham Barn with a focused discussion topic, and the third Thursday of the month will be a ‘paint out’ style gathering where artists can come to the park and make art together – parking for the ‘paint out’ days on third Thursdays will be in the overflow parking lot near the Weir Barn. Mark your calendars for 10:00 am on 1st and 3rd Thursdays!Thursday June 5, 10:00 – 11:30 gathering in Burlingham BarnTopic: Art Book and Supply Swap! Artists can bring in books and materials they are no longer using to share with others.Paint-Out Thursday June 19, 10:00 suggested arrival time in Overflow Parking Lot for ‘paint out’ style artmaking togetherThursday July 3, 10:00 – 11:30 in Burlingham BarnTopic: Application Tips for Residencies and GrantsPaint-Out Thursday July 17, 10:00 suggested arrival time in Overflow Parking Lot for ‘paint out’ style artmaking togetherThursday August 7, 10:00 – 11:30 gathering in Burlingham BarnTopic: Let's get technical! Technical tips for artmaking and tips for using technology to promote your work!Paint-Out Thursday August 21, 10:00 suggested arrival time in Overflow Parking Lot for ‘paint out’ style artmaking togetherThursday September 4, 10:00 – 11:30 gathering in Burlingham BarnTopic: Book Club - Rick Rubens, The Creative ActPaint-Out Thursday September 18, 10:00 suggested arrival time in Overflow Parking Lot for ‘paint out’ style artmaking togetherThursday October 2, 10:00 – 11:30 gathering in Burlingham BarnSharing and Feedback on Work: Artists attending October's meeting should bring a work of art to share with the group. We will set up the classroom space with everyone's work around the room, allow time to mingle and view each others' work, then have a faciliated discussion to provide each other positive and constructive feedback. We hope artists of all skill levels will join in this opportunity to get feedback from fellow artists!Paint-Out Thursday October 16, 10:00 suggested arrival time in Overflow Parking Lot for ‘paint out’ style artmaking togetherThursday November 6, 10:00 – 11:30 in Burlingham BarnFinal Gathering for 2024
