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About…PA Artisan Trails

Modeled after successful artisan trails programs across the country, the PA Artisan Trails initiative combines a celebration of handmade, quality arts & fine crafts with regional tourism and local economic development initiatives. The Trails offer visitors self-guided road trips, each capturing the unique essence of its local area with a diverse assortment of artisan partners, as well as information on select lodging and dining establishments.
 
PA Artisan Trails made its debut to the public in 2006 after extensive planning and preparation conducted by a coalition of several state agencies and private organizations, including the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Department of Community & Economic Development, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. These groups recruited art and heritage organizations, established criteria, provided training and evaluations, and more.

The PA Artisan Trails Alliance funding has expired, but artisans and related arts-destinations across the state are still wonderful travel experiences. Please check with the individual artisan trail and/or partner to determine activities and events.

Art is not just a destination…it's a great way to travel!

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