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 –
New Kensington
The Monessen Library – Monessen
Tag #WCTWings on Instagram
Did you know that there are 10 pairs of wings throughout Westmoreland?! Pictured are the Youngwood wings that are located along the 5 Star Trail.
Other locations:
🦋 Art in the Alley - Greensburg
🦋 The Lamp Theatre – Irwin
🦋 Sobels Obscure Brewing - Jeanette
🦋 Mount Pleasant Public Library - Mount Pleasant
🦋 Municipal Building – Trafford
🦋 The Casino Theatre - Vandergrift
🦋 Town Hall Building - Ligonier
🦋 Municipal Building - Smithton
🦋 Overly’s County Christmas (Seasonal)
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Wednesday Wing Appreciation 🦋 This set of wings was installed in 2021 on the patio of Vandergrift’s Casino Theatre. The landmarks featured on the wings were chosen by community members and designed by father and daughter artists Patrick and Riley Mahoney. They make a perfect addition to the town's historic theatre!
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Wednesday Wing Appreciation!
This pair of Wings Across Westmoreland landed at The Mt. Pleasant Library in 2021!
The wings feature past and present landmarks and businesses that make the town unique, such as The Doughboy, Helltown Brewing, Evergreen Drive-In, Brown’s Candy and more.
Stop by and snap a pic with them next time you’re in the area!
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✨ Did you know that the wings at Overly’s Country Christmas were the first addition to the Wings Across Westmoreland art initiative? The wings were unveiled on Nov. 22, 2019, and showcase the memories and events that make the community staple special.
✨ Find the wings on your next @overlys1 visit, and share your pics with us! #wctoverlyswings
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New year, new wings! 💙 With the support of our local communities and artists, WCT was able to add two new pairs of wings to Westmoreland County in 2022. We are thrilled to continue the Wings Across Westmoreland initiative, with more coming soon in 2023! Where would you like to see a new pair of wings this year?
You can find the list of the 10 current wings locations on our website! (link in bio)
Special thanks to @artboy_art and @riley_mahoney15 for always doing an incredible job with the artwork!
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Visit Our Different Wings Across Westmoreland Locations!
Art in the Alley, Greensburg
The Lamp Theatre – Irwin
Sobels Obscure Brewing, Jeannette
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
