This is one of 49 quilt panels which have been placed to date along Prince Edward Island's
Arts and Heritage Trail. The purpose of the panels is to "
raise the profiles of the participating arts and cultural partners". Mounted on the front of the museum, it is intended to draw attention to the fact that either artwork, heritage items, or both, are to be found within.
The museum is at 457 Church Street on the western edge of downtown Alberton. This is also Highway 12, the major route passing through town. The quilt itself is beginning to peel off its backer board and could use a bit of glue. They likely accomplished this task then the museum opened for the season.
Quilt Boards of PEI
One of a kind quilt board icons have been developed by some participants in the Arts and Heritage Trail to add an “Art Identifier” to their property. These Quilt Boards have been created in collaboration with the artisans or operators as fun, pleasing visuals. They add another layer of Art to the PEI landscape and our culture.
Quilt Board trails are found in 22 states and 4 other provinces. Each trail has a specific purpose and art model. On PEI the purpose of quilt boards is to raise the profiles of the participating arts and cultural partners.
In June of this year the first Arts and Heritage Trail Quilt Board Car Rally was held with teams participating in separate routes along each coastal drive.
We hope you enjoy our quilt board art and the Arts and Heritage Trail.
Every property has a Quick Response (QR) Code sign that will take your smartphone back to this website for more information about the related cultural attraction.
From the Arts and Heritage Trail