April 17, 2023 - Bedford, PA
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) unveiled newly installed student artwork at the North Midway Turnpike Service Plaza. Students from Everett Area High School developed the installation, which is a glazed ceramic mosaic depicting the history and landmarks of Bedford County. The installed piece is the tenth artwork created in conjunction with Art Sparks, a PCA and PTC partnership to bring student-created, locally relevant artwork to service plazas across the PTC's 564-mile system."Development of a vision, creative problem solving, and the ability to work on a team are just some of the opportunities that Art Sparks brings to our Commonwealth's students," said Karl Blischke, PCA Executive Director. "This art installation will brighten and enrich the North Midway service plaza for years to come, and these talented students have new skills and perspectives that will help them personally and professionally in the years ahead.""Learning by doing is nowhere better exemplified than in art," said Mark Compton, PTC CEO. "This new outdoor installation showcases something that did not exist before these imaginative students came together, under the direction of talented teachers, to create something beautiful that celebrates this region."Speakers Include:Mark Compton, PA Turnpike CEOKarl Blischke, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Council on the ArtsState Senator Patrick Stefano, 32nd Senatorial DistrictState Representative Jesse Topper, 78th Legislative DistrictBob Zabrosky, Artist in ResidenceJim Hollis, Everett Assistant SuperintendentRebecca Grassi, Everett Area High School Art TeacherJozelyn Jacobs, Everett Area High School 12th grade Art Student
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