Month: August 2021

Weir Farm hosts Art in the Park Contest

Weir Farm, Connecticut’s only National Park and the only park in the country dedicated to impressionist art is hosting an Art in the Park contest. The public is invited to celebrate creativity at Weir Farm by participating and submitting a work of art. All artists, from beginner to professional, are encouraged to take part in this contest by submitting an image of a piece of artwork inspired by or made at the park. Any original work created at or inspired by Weir Farm in any visual art medium may be entered into the contest. This includes paintings, drawings, pastels, fabrics, sculpture, photographs, mixed media, and more!

2020 Art in the Park Contest Submission: Woodshed 2020 by Mark Taylor

Submissions will be accepted online through September 1, 2021. Once entered, artwork will become part of a virtual exhibit that is focused on showcasing artistic inspiration and creativity at Weir Farm, launching on our website on October 1, 2021. Participants enter by emailing an image of their artwork to amanda_thibault@nps.gov and filling out this form to provide information about their art and permission to use the image on the park website.

This is your chance to become part of Weir Farm’s long-lasting artistic tradition by sharing your artwork with the park today!

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Sharon on the Green Arts and Crafts Fair

On Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Sharon Historical Society is hosting a booth at the 62nd. annual Sharon on the Green Arts and Crafts Fair.

At the Historical Society’s booth, children may try crafts and pick up activity kits. Learn about 18th and 19th-century crafts and games, such as weaving and ring toss, which are still enjoyed today. Crafts and games will be facilitated by staff of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum. Parents or guardians must be present in order for children to participate or pick up activity kits. No registration is required. Space will be limited to six children at one time for the facilitated craft activities. These activities are free. To register click here.

A highlight of this event is the sixty-plus vendors that are offering a wide array of original work. The arts and crafts market is open rain or shine from 10 am to 5 pm. If you work up an appetite, no worries, food is also available. This event is free.

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Experience a New England Clam Bake On Sheffield Island Every Tuesday in August

New England clambakes are one of the pleasures of summer with their classic combination of lobster and clams fresh from the ocean, corn on the cob, and potatoes. The Norwalk Seaport Association’s New England Clambake on Sheffield Island is one of the best places to experience this time-honored seafood feast!
On Tuesdays, August 3, 10,17, 24, and 31 the Norwalk Seaport Association is offering the foodie event of the summer, a Clambake on Sheffield Island – at prices that won’t break the bank! Get ready to board the Seaport’s ferry at 6 p.m. and head to Sheffield Island. The vessel only holds 49 people, so this culinary adventure is delightfully fun and not overcrowded! Reaching the private island, tour the historic ten-room Sheffield Island Lighthouse that is on the National Register of Historic Places, see the outline of Manhattan and the beautiful coast of Connecticut through an antique telescope and take a walk along a nature trail that is part of the Stewart B. McKinney Nature Sanctuary.
If you have worked up an appetite, no worries, the Norwalk Seaport Association is serving up a feast that will be enjoyed in a beautiful wooden pavilion with picnic tables, fans, lighting, and, best of all, unbeatable views!
The Seaport Association offers three packages a clambake package @ $75 that offers a selection of chicken, salmon rib eye, pork, or vegetarian choices, and a lobster bake package at $85 whose main entree is a 1.5 lb. lobster with all the fixings. There are even ale Carte additions like Copps Island Oysters, fresh off the boat from Norwalk, littleneck clams, and a jumbo shrimp cocktail. Don’t forget to BYOB so that you can enjoy this feast sipping your favorite wine or beer as you watch the sun sink into the horizon. Reservations must be made in advance. For more information and to buy your tickets click here.
About the Norwalk Seaport Association 
The Norwalk Seaport Association was founded in 1978 by a group of local citizens who had the vision to revitalize South Norwalk and preserve Norwalk’s maritime heritage. The Seaport Association offers a cultural, environmental, and historical journey to the Norwalk Islands. The Sheffield Island Lighthouse and the Light Keeper’s Cottage provide a unique historical and educational venue that strives to increase awareness, appreciation, and consideration for the environment and how the preservation of historic buildings contributes to our quality of life. The combination of the Lighthouse and the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge offers an unparalleled opportunity to educate children of all ages and adults about the importance of preserving Long Island Sound, our environment, and our maritime heritage.

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