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.
Far North Quilt Trail - Fairbanks
The Far North Quilt Trail, Alaska's first barn quilt trail, was founded in Fairbanks in 2019.
An artist led endeavor of creative place making by visual artist Somer Hahm, the Far North Quilt Trail is designed to ignite the eyes and minds of Fairbanks and the surrounding area with vibrant geometric paintings of quilt block designs. A city wide scavenger hunt for public art, the Far North Quilt Trail welcomes community involvement and provides a platform for anyone interested in participating in this new American Folk Art movement.
A project that thrives on community involvement, all Alaskans are encouraged to create a barn quilt, install it on your home/barn/shed/mailbox and register the painting on the Far North Quilt Trail. Registration is free and open to the public.

Team "Flying Geese" at the installation event for the "Flying Geese" barn quilt installed at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in August of 2020
photograph by Grace Wilson
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 are located at private residences, please enjoy images and information about these paintings online.
Thank you!
Far North Quilt Trail - Anchorage/Mat - Su
Far North Quilt Trail - Ketchikan
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