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Park Chief Paints Picture Of Artistic Opportunities At Wilton's Weir Farm

WILTON/RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The artist-in-residence programs at National Parks offer a unique opportunity to inspire artists and viewers alike, says Linda Cook, superintendent at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Ridgefield and Wilton. 

Greenwich artist Dimitri Wright admires the outdoor artwork of a fellow artist at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Ridgefield and Wilton.

Greenwich artist Dimitri Wright admires the outdoor artwork of a fellow artist at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Ridgefield and Wilton.

Photo Credit: Weir Farm National Historic Site
Linda Cook is superintendent of Weir Farm National Historic Site in Ridgefield and Wilton

Linda Cook is superintendent of Weir Farm National Historic Site in Ridgefield and Wilton

Photo Credit: File

Cook recently sat down for an interview with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp on the "Federal Drive" program on Federal News Radio to discuss the artist-in-residence programs offered across the country. She talks about what makes the program unique at Weir Farm, the only National Park site dedicated to painting. She even talks about a few of her favorite artists who have worked at Weir Farm.  

Listen to the full interview with Linda Cook here on Federal News Radio online. 

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