The Far North Quilt Trail was initiated on the traditional territories of the Dena Peoples of the lower Tanana River - we gratefully acknowledge this in thanks to the original inhabitants that stewarded this land since time immemorial.
The Far North Quilt Trail, Alaska's barn quilt trail, was established in Fairbanks in 2019.A scavenger hunt for public art, the Far North Quilt Trail thrives on community involvement and provides a platform for Alaska residents to showcase their barn quilts online. Create a barn quilt, install it on your home/barn/shed/mailbox and register to be a part of this community wide trail of public art.
Registration is free and open to the public.
A new American Folk Art Movement, barn quilts gained popularity in Ohio in the early 2000's and have now spread to 41 States in the US. Vibrant painted quilt blocks placed on the sides of barns and other buildings highlight architecture, honor familial heritage and usher in tourism to often overlooked areas of a community.
Fairbanks - Far North Quilt Trail
Click on the pins on the map to discover more about each barn quilt.
*Please note that some barn quilts registered on the Far North Quilt Trail are NOT accessible to the public.
A select few of these artworks are located at private residences and at the request of the property owner, we ask that you please enjoy images and information about these paintings online.
Anchorage - Far North Quilt Trail
Ketchikan - Far North Quilt Trail
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