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.
WINGS MAP
LOCATIONS & DIRECTIONS
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Very excited to be witness to the unveiling of Pitt-Greensburg`s Wings Across Westmoreland #wctwings this morning! This is sure to be a new photo opportunity and focal point on our campus. The wings feature the iconic steps leading up to robertshawhallupg. #PittGreensburg #pittprideliveshere #pittnow
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 WINGS 🦋 If you’re heading to Artswalk this Saturday, make sure to wander through Art in The Alley. Don’t forget to snap a pic with the original Wings Across Westmoreland and let your creativity take flight!
Learn more about Artswalk (April 20) and view the full map & schedule at greensburgartswalk.org
#wctsartinthealley #art #streetart #wctgreensburgwings #westmorelandcounty #laurelhighlands
With so many events happening in downtown Greensburg tomorrow, it’s the perfect time to revisit the original Wings Across Westmoreland and take an updated summer photo! 🎉✨ While you’re here for the Greensburg Night Market and Rhythms of Summer, wander through Art in the Alley to find them!
📸✨Swing by, snap a photo, and tag us!
#WCTGreensburgWings #WingsAcrossWestmoreland #WingsWednesday #ArtInTheAlley #GreensburgPA #WestmorelandCulturalTrust
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
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