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Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail Featured at Albany International Airport
SCHOHARIE - The Albany International Airport Art & Culture Program presents the exhibition Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail in the Annex Gallery through December 20, 2016. The production of quilts has traditionally been a group activity that both supports the needs of individuals and cements the bonds of community. The Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail aims to do just this by establishing a series of large-scale quilt block paintings throughout the County for locals and visitors to enjoy.
In August 2011, severe flooding from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee devastated the Schoharie County landscape and economy. The non-profit Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail was conceived as part of a nation-wide movement to attract tourism and build regional spirit through the placement of these vivid, hand-painted 4X4’ and 8X8’ square quilt blocks on public and private buildings throughout rural hamlets and small towns.
Today, there are over 110 quilt block paintings for visitors to enjoy on their way to the area’s many scenic parks, museums, B&B’s, family farm stands and seasonal attractions. This exhibition of
The Annex Gallery is located on the second floor of the Albany International Airport’s terminal, before the security checkpoint, and is therefore open to the general public. To learn more about the Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail, visit www.quiltbartrail.com. For more information about the exhibition, visit www.albanyairport.com/art. And for more information about visiting Schoharie County, visit UpStateVacations.com or call 1(800)41-VISIT.
In August 2011, severe flooding from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee devastated the Schoharie County landscape and economy. The non-profit Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail was conceived as part of a nation-wide movement to attract tourism and build regional spirit through the placement of these vivid, hand-painted 4X4’ and 8X8’ square quilt blocks on public and private buildings throughout rural hamlets and small towns.
| Annex Gallery, Albany International Airport, Albany, NY. |
The Annex Gallery is located on the second floor of the Albany International Airport’s terminal, before the security checkpoint, and is therefore open to the general public. To learn more about the Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail, visit www.quiltbartrail.com. For more information about the exhibition, visit www.albanyairport.com/art. And for more information about visiting Schoharie County, visit UpStateVacations.com or call 1(800)41-VISIT.