Perry County Council of the Arts’ (PCCA) Quilt Mural Trail is a newly expanded loop of 29 8’x8’ painted quilts mounted on barns along Perry, Juniata and, NOW Mifflin, county roadways! Students from each county participated in this Arts-in-Education project, which began in 2012.

Six years in the making, the Quilt Mural Trail is a symbol of cultural identity, community pride and artistic exuberance, connecting the county to its rich history and folk art tradition. Under the mentorship of quilting artist-in-residence Denise Hoke, students participated in a cross-curricular initiative to create this community project. Combining history, geometry and art, the students researched, designed and painted each quilt with great care and pride.

Quilt Mural residencies were made possible by the Cultural Enrichment Fund, the Robert H. and Beverly Utley Fowler Family Foundation, the Perry County Community Foundation of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities, East Juniata, Greenwood, Juniata, Mifflin County, Newport, Susquenita and West Perry School Districts; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts; Bella Vista Massage and Spa; Brookmere Winery; The Juniata Cultural Arts Committee, and Harriet Magee; and through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program: American Sentinel Insurance Co.; Davis Vision; Dumor, Inc.; PNC Bank; FNB Mifflintown (Pennian Bank); First National Bank of PA; Eichelbergers, Inc.; Orrstown Bank; Riverview Bank; United Concordia; Brookmere Winery and John and Laura Jean Podganjy.

Schools and community organizations who are interested in creating their own Quilt Murals are invited to contact PCCA at 717-567-7023 or pcca@perrycountyarts.org.

Quilt Mural Trail Map 2024 Updated QR Code

 

Quilt Mural Trail maps are also available at the PCCA Gallery, One S. Second Street, Newport.

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About Art Uplifts

Enjoy an uplifting outdoor exhibit and slip away from the stress and worry. You’ll find encouraging artwork created by PCCA member artists and youth, printed on durable outdoor signs, and displayed on local greens and walking trails at parks.

• Developed by Perry County Council of the Arts in 2020 to safely display artwork and engage viewers in unexpected places.
• Presents inspiring imagery and uplifting messaging.
• Contributes to the stewardship of public parks.
• Generates awareness of local artists.
• Cultivates positive comments and conversations across social media.
• After the exhibit season, signs are gifted to the artists. Any unclaimed signs rotate to community and PCCA events.

About the Signs

• Each sign presents an original work of art on one side by student, adult and senior contributors.
• Featured artwork has been created by member artists of PCCA and by student artists from Perry County schools.
• The reverse side introduces the contributing artist, and includes a positive quote, poem or message.