WINGS ACROSS WESTMORELAND
Westmoreland Cultural Trust is spreading its wings!
In line with its mission, Westmoreland Cultural Trust is bringing art and awareness to cities across the county in the new art initiative, Wings Across Westmoreland.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust is a proud leader and supporter of local artists and musicians. In 2016, the Trust announced its Incubator for the Arts, a place to foster the work of local artists and take their craft to the next level. In the spring of 2018, WCT announced its Art in the Alley initiative which has turned a dark and desolate alley next to The Palace Theatre courtyard into a vibrant canvas and interactive public art project for the community to enjoy. The alley has become a destination spot in downtown Greensburg.
One of the Trust’s most notable pieces of artwork in the alley is a large set of metal wings designed by Incubator artist Patrick Mahoney. The wings were inspired by places and memories in Greensburg including the courthouse, The Palace Theatre and other distinctive downtown sites. They have been a backdrop for countless selfies, senior photos and wedding photographs. This interaction and community engagement inspired us to expand the initiative beyond Greensburg and into other cities, making it countywide.
Locations all over Westmoreland County will be receiving their own pair of wings with imagery that makes each place special. We have asked the community to get involved by sending us landmarks and items that they wish to see in their set of wings. The excitement and participation have already proved the success of this project.
check back for details on these upcoming wings –
The Lamp Theatre – Irwin
New Kensington
The Monessen Library – Monessen
Tag #WCTWings on Instagram
Had the honor of representing wculturaltrust in welcoming the Wings Across Westmoreland public art project to Trafford, PA. What an amazing community filled with so much history and civic pride. Proud that I get to do this work! #wctwings #westmorelandculturaltrust #golaurelhighlands #laurelhighlands #westmorelandcounty #traffordpa #wcttraffordwings #publicart #artsnonprofit #westmorelandculture #westmorelandcountypa
~ A special message from our friend, @victorybrinker.official ~
Trafford will be getting its own set of wings this weekend! Join us this Saturday, July 9 at 10 AM in the Trafford Borough Municipal Center parking lot for the unveiling.
Don’t forget to snap a photo and tag us!
Stay tuned for more Wings Across Westmoreland coming soon.
#WCTwings #WCTTraffordWings #laurelhighlands #westmorelandcounty
Enjoy the sunshine this weekend with a stroll through town to find the #WCTwings near you! (Don’t forget to snap a pic and tag us to share)
We currently have 8 sets of wings throughout the county, with MORE COMING SOON! What location would you like to see added to the list?
Current locations:
Art in the Alley, Greensburg
Sobels Obscure Brewing, Jeanette
Mount Pleasant Public Library, Mount Pleasant
The Casino Theatre, Vandergrift
Town Hall Building, Ligonier
Municipal Building, Smithton
The 5 Star Trail, Youngwood
Overly’s County Christmas (Seasonal)
#WIngsAcrossWestmoreland
#westmorelandcounty
#laurelhighlands
Westmoreland Cultural Trust is spreading its wings, again!
The Lamp Theatre in Irwin will soon be the home to the newest addition to the Wings Across Westmoreland art initiative.
The staff and board of directors at The Lamp Theatre collaborated with Irwin Borough, Norwin Public Library, and Norwin Historical Society to discuss landmarks to include in the design. Artist Patrick Mahoney (@artboy_art) designed the wings.
The Irwin Wings feature community-specific art icons that speak to the history of the town and include images of The Lamp Theatre, Clock Tower, a trolley, John Irwin House, 4th Street Arch, Irwin Park, Bell Park, a car cruise, the Post Office, and coal miners.
More details coming soon!
To learn more about WCT’s Wings Across Westmoreland on our website!
#WCTwings #WCTIrwinwings #supportlocalartists #wingsacrosswestmoreland #irwinpa #westmorelandcounty #thelamptheatre
Heading to Overly's Country Christmas to see the lights this season? Don't forget to stop by the wings and share your picture with us!
#WCTwings #WingsAcrossWestmoreland #WCTOverlysWings
Art is meant to be accessible (and fun!) Our #WCTWings have landed in 9 communities, with more locations planned in 2022! Each set of wings highlights landmarks that make each community special. They have been a backdrop for countless selfies, senior photos and wedding photographs. Help us expand into even more towns!#GivingTuesday Link in Bio!
“You don’t have to be great to get started but you have to get started to be great” -Zig Ziglar
I took a hiatus this week posting and it was the best thing for me mentally. I got to refresh and reset my mind and remind myself WHY I’m here. I’m here for you, showing productivity and positivity in a busy life. Reminding you it’s okay to feel down and how to pick yourself back up. I’m doing this knowing I told myself before that I could never succeed.
So, I challenge you to get started today to become even greater. What have you always told yourself you can’t do? Tell me in the comments!
#WCTWings #wctligonierwings #contentcreator #influencer #positivity #yourwhy #motivation #encouragement
Wings Across Westmoreland touched down at the Mt. Pleasant Library, come visit, take a photo of the wings, and be sure to tag them #WCWTWings #WCTMtPleasantWings. The artist did an excellent job capturing the Mt. Pleasant community.
Just a few minutes away from WCT's next set of wings! The ings are located in Mt Pleasant at the Public Library. Stop by for a pic. #WCTWings #WCTMtPleasantWings #WCT #westmorelandculture #laurelhighlandsa
Join us at 1:30 pm today for the Smithton wing reveal! #WCTwings #WCTSmithtonWings
Wings are located on the borough building (615 Center Ave). Come early for a baked goodies sale.
Join us this Saturday when we unveil our next pair of wings in Smithton! The town will join our ever-growing list of Westmoreland County communities to participate in our Wings Across Westmoreland art initiative.
The wings will be revealed beginning at 1:30 PM at the Smithton Borough Building (615 Center Street). But you'll want to come early - the borough council will be selling delicious baked goods and lemonade beginning at 1 PM to benefit their Play Smithton! playground project.
#WCTWings #WCTSmithtonWings
Perfect #cycling day!! Had to check out the new #WCTYoungwoodWings on the Five Star Trail!! Love them!! #WCTWings #cycleselfie #cycleselfieDSF
Just a few minutes away from the Youngwood wings reveal!!! #wctwings #youngwoodwings #wct #publicart
Sippin’ Irish coffee at the Ligonier Ice Fest ☕️❄️
#ligonierpa #icefest2021 #wctwings #babyitscoldoutside
Greensburg is lit up beautifully on this 51st Annual Luminary Night. It’s great to see the Palace Marquee lit again. Santa is enjoying himself and encourages you to come get a photo with the Palace windows or the Wings.
Stay safe out there.
@palace.pa
@downtowngreensburgproject
“Thumbs Up Santa” by @revdaisherrocket @revrocket_likes_people
#wctartsinthealley #wctwings #santa #holidayseason #luminarynight #greensburgpa #greensburg #downtowngreensburgpa #westmorelandcounty #westmorelandculture #laurelhighlands #westmorelandculturaltrust
#wctincubator #wctincubatorforthearts #artinthealley #palacetheatre #santaclaus
Visit Our Different Wings Across Westmoreland Locations!
Art in the Alley, Greensburg
Sobels Obscure Brewing, Jeanette
Mount Pleasant Public Library, Mount Pleasant
Municipal Building – Trafford
The Casino Theatre, Vandergrift
Town Hall Building, Ligonier
Municipal Building, Smithton
The 5 Star Trail, Youngwood
Overly’s County Christmas (Seasonal)
WINGS ACROSS WESTMORELAND SUPPORTERS:
WESTMORELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS PART OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY LOCAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL
Fejes Signs (Jeannette Wings)
Scott & Lori Palmquist (Youngwood Wings)
Toyota of Greensburg (Overly’s)
thanks to Overly’s Country Christmas
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (Trafford Wings)
WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST
102 N. Main Street, Suite 232
Greensburg, PA 15601
724.836.1123
