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Weir Farm National Historic Site - Resources
By Cynthia Kirkeby
Feb 2, 2005, 09:28

Weir Farm National Historic Site Learning Links

Weir Farm EdSite For Kids
This site designed for kids and their teachers, has directions on how to develop a school website for kids, puzzles and coloring pages, a calendar of events, and other information on Weir Farm.
Source: Weir Farm Trust & The National Park Service

Art Explorer Classes for Young Artists
Download the current schedule and application for this young artists’ program.
Source: Weir Farm Trust & The National Park Service

Visiting Artist Program
This program allows artists to create a cohesive body of work while at the farm. Emphasis appears to be placed on the historical, cultural and physical aspects of Weir Farm, and artists are encouraged to make use of the extensive Weir Farm archives.
Source: Weir Farm Trust & The National Park Service

The Artist-in-Residence Program
This program is designed to allow artists from around the world to visit Weir Farm for 2 - 4 week periods to work at the artist’s facilities near the farm.
Source: Weir Farm Trust & The National Park Service

Weir Farm Artwork
This online gallery displays a sample of artwork that is connected to the Weir Farm. With work from as early as 1882 through today, it serves as an interesting historic artistic overview.
Source: Weir Farm Trust & The National Park Service

Weir Farm Historic Photographs
This online gallery includes photos of of the Weir family, the Weir Farm as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and a photo of Weir with John Singer Sargent.
Source: Weir Farm Trust & The National Park Service

Julian Alden Weir - Artwork
This museum hosts more than 50 of Weir’s pieces in this online exhibit.
Source: Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco