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Galleries
Highly skilled artisans who are juried into the PA Wilds Artisan Initiative display and sell their work in galleries across the region. These establishments, which make up the PA Wilds Artisan Trail, range from elegant, halogen-lit modern display areas to straw-strewn former gristmills, but they all offer unique items worthy of your appreciation. Browse the list of galleries below, then get ready to hit the road!
34 East Fourth Street
Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-4314
Website: www.cameroncountychamber.org
E-mail: cameronchamber@gmail.com
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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The Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center is located in the heart of the PA Wilds on Route 120 between Ridgway and Lock Haven. Inside you will find Cameron County inspired artwork from more than 80 artists. Take home a piece of the PA Wilds in the form of drawings, paintings, fresh jams, photographs, handmade jewelry, candles and one of a kind wooden bowls and utensils. The artists featured are from throughout the United States but all have one thing in common their love for Cameron County! While visiting pick up brochures to plan your trip through the Pennsylvania Wilds.
4843 Park Road
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8401
Website: www.dcnr.state.pa.us
E-mail: sinnemahoningsp@state.pa.us
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM year round, except some state holidays
Spring, Summer & Fall open on weekends
Call (814) 647-8401 for hours.
Your first stop in this remote region should be the Wildlife Center/park office that showcases the work of several local artisans. Our seasoned staffers offer a variety of informational and public services to visitors on outdoor activities and wildlife watching experiences available within the Pennsylvania Wilds region. In addition to viewing work by local artisans, visitors can experience a multitude of outdoor experiences from eagle watching to kayaking the lake or a leisurely stroll down our newly constructed rails to trails. For more information log on to: www.visitPAparks.com or call 1-888-PA-PARKS for reservations or information. Directions: Sinnemahoning State Park is in Cameron and Potter counties, eight miles north on PA Route 872 from its junction with PA Route 120 in Sinnemahoning, or 35 miles south from the junction of PA Route 872 with U.S. Route 6 in Coudersport. To get to the Wildlife Center, travel 13 miles north on Rt 872 from its junction with Rt 120 or 30 miles south from the junction of PA Route 872 with U.S. Route 6 in Coudersport and watch for entrance signs. GPS coordinates for the new center are: N 41*28.384 W078*03.438
170 Theatre Lane
Cooksburg, PA 16217
(814) 927-6655
Website: www.sawmill.org
E-mail: sawmill@pennswoods.net
Summer 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 7 days a week (May – Oct.)
Winter 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 7 days a week (Nov. – April)
The Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts Craft Market offers a unique array of handcrafted items created by our many talented artists/crafters. Unleash your senses to see, feel and smell the wonderful qualities of the fine handcrafted work by local artisans. You will find delicately hand carved wood items, quilts, afghans, jewelry, artwork, homemade soaps, candles and a whole lot more. There's something for everyone's taste and pocketbook. Visit us at the old-time Cook Forest Sawmill building located in Cook Forest State Park between the pool and the Sawmill Theatre.
28 Fairview Road
Penfield, PA 15849
1-888-PA PARKS
Website: www.visitPAparks.com
Mon. – Fri. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM year round, except some state holidays.
Spring, Summer and Fall: Open on weekends. Call (814) 765-0630 for hours.
This gift shop offers patrons a Pennsylvania Wilds shopping experience. Featuring the work of local artisans, and offering a wide variety of Parker Dam gifts, patrons can browse the store and visit the attached visitor center. After shopping, enjoy spending the day or the night in this Civilian Conservation Corps era state park. For more information log on to: www.visitPAparks.com or call 1-888-PA-PARKS for reservations or information. Directions: Parker Dam State Park is in northern Clearfield County. From Interstate 80, take Exit 111 onto Route 153 North for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Mud Run Road, and then drive 2.5 miles to the park.
237 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-7051
Website: www.eccota.com
Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday
As an organization the Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) offers experiences in the arts, provides educational opportunities and supports performers, musicians, artists and writers. Located in the heart of Elk County, the ECCOTA sales gallery and gift shop is the stage for the organization’s mission, showcasing the talent of local and regional artists in a wide range of media from beadwork to woodturning.
134 Homestead Drive
Benezette, PA 15821
(814) 787-5167
Website: www.ElkCountryVisitorCenter.com
September – October (7 days a week)
August: Wednesday - Monday (6 days a week)
Remainder (Off-peak): Thursday - Monday (5 days a week)
Elk in the wild are an unforgettable sight! The Elk Country Visitor Center is a brand new 8,420 square foot center outfitted with state of the art technology including a 4 dimensional (sight, sound, smell and touch) theatre with surround sound including interactive displays and elk viewing areas. During off peak season the Elk Country Visitor Center will operate an average of 40 hours per week but the hours of operation will vary dependent on current visitation patterns and would likely adjust to accommodate the majority of visitors to the region. August through October (during the peak of elk rut season) the center will have the most intensive program schedule. Take Route 555, turn left onto Winslow Hill Road then turn right onto Homestead Drive (it’s a new road).
324 Allenhurst Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15833
(814) 776-2174
Website: www.elkwoodarts.com
E-mail: elkwoodarts@dmhc.org
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Elkwood Arts is a licensed vocational and training center that is well known in the area for their hand-made products made from certified hard woods, grown and harvested in the PA Wilds. Each product is designed and assembled by professional cabinet makers/woodworkers then sanded and finished by our consumer employees. We were established in 1994 as a way to meet the needs of disabled adults by providing sheltered employment and job skills training. Elkwood Arts also offer custom laser engraving and professional had painting to meet your needs.
600 Market Street
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 512-1209 or (814) 965-2873
Website: www.stephaniedistler.com
E-mail: stephaniedistler@yahoo.com
Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thurs. evening 5:30 to 8:30 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
You can call at your convenience in off hours; if available I will gladly schedule you or come in.
Stephanie Distler started the gallery in 2006 to showcase regional artists along with Distler’s fiber art, photography, jewelry and metalwork. Located on the 1st floor of the Historic Johnsonburg Community Center the space also includes her studio and available bead/jewelry supplies for artists. Classes are scheduled; events and features throughout the year are staples along with a continuous flow of PA wilds artists on display.
4461 Stewards Run Road
Pleasantville, PA 16341
(814) 755-4019
Website: www.csonline.net/thereilandfarm
E-mail: thereilandfarm@csonline.net
Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All other times by chance or appointment
Our Shoppe and studio is located at the farm so that visitors can acquaint themselves with some of our beautiful fiber and finished products along with the animals that produce it. A variety of wools and mohair are available for the hand spinner and doll maker, as well as needle felting supplies and our own specialty yarns. This Shoppe is not just for fiber enthusiast; there are a variety of finished products for you to choose from. We feature knitted and woven shawls, scarves, sweaters, hats, purses, sheep and goat hides, seasonal creations and a variety of rugs – hand woven from wool roving, wool locks, cotton loppers, fiber and blanket salvage. We do custom chair seat weaving, caning and rushing. We also have a nice selection of unique gifts, created by local artisans, such as hand turned wooden bowls from PA hardwoods, jewelry, hammered aluminum ware, pottery and much more.
100 West Mahoning Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-1255 or (888) 938-1255 toll free
Website: www.fairladycompany.com
E-mail: info@fairladycompany.com
Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Extended holiday hours start November 15th
Fifty local and regional artists throughout the PA Wilds region are currently selling their artwork at Fairlady & Company. Artisan made items include pottery, photography, paintings, jewelry, wood, metal sculpture, glass, mosaics and more. In addition we carry unique gift items like soaps, candies, personal accessories, purses, scarves, baby to men’s items, ornaments, seasonal items and crystal. We also sell unique furniture, glass and home décor. Gift certificates, complimentary gift wrap, special orders, gift registry and shipping are available.
14870 Route 36
Cooksburg, PA 16217
(814)744-8017
Website: gatewaylodge.com
E-mail: deb.adams@yahoo.com
Open everyday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Restaurant: Dinner served 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – closed Tuesday
Breakfast served weekends
Come visit Cook Forest’s premier lodging facility. Gateway Lodge is considered PA Wilds’ flagship business – striving to showcase all that PA Wilds has to offer. The lodge features changing exhibits of local artisans on display and for purchase. Please stop and enjoy the best of Pennsylvania both in local art and local foods served in the restaurant.
1 South Fraley
Kane, PA 16735
Website: www.alleghenyartworks.org
E-Mail: Merry@alleghenyartworks.org
Open: June – December
Saturday & Sunday only 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Also available by appointment.
“New Treasurers in an Historic Setting” – located in the restored 1873 Kane Railroad depot building, ArtWorks is an Artists’ Cooperative selling original art and fine crafts alongside displays of local historic significance. Local art includes: watercolor, oil paintings, prints, photography, pottery, sculpture, fine woodworking, and beadwork from area artists and artisans. We also sell Kane Depot items and Holgate Toys – fine wooden toys made right here in the northern Alleghenies. We are open extra hours for special events.
1280 Germania Road
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-8277
Website: www.firestoneforge.com
E-mail: doug@firestoneforge.com
Friday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(I am away for several weekends for shows so please see website for show dates or call ahead)
Doug Firestone is a blacksmith and gunsmith who specializes in recreating 18th century and early 19th century items. He handcrafts a variety of hardware, such as door latches, hinges, door knockers and lamp hooks to name a few. He also crafts tools and utensils such as fireplace sets, fireplace cooking tools and gunsmithing tools, including 18th century flintlocks.
51-B South Main Street
Mansfield, PA 16933
(570) 662-3442
Website: www.mansfield.org
E-mail: info@mansfield.org
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Artisan Center at Mansfield is a partnership between the Northern Tier Cultural Alliance and the Greater Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce. This new endeavor provides visitors with a convenient location in downtown Mansfield to purchase work by regional PA artisans. Come browse our selection of unique handcrafted traditional, folk and contemporary fine arts and crafts along with soaps, lotions and more – the perfect memento of your trip to the Pennsylvania Wilds!
310 Second Avenue
Warren, PA 16365
(814) 723-1360
Thursday & Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Warren Regional Arts & Culture Center provides artists from Warren County and the surrounding areas a location to showcase their art. The Culture Center includes fi ne arts and performing arts such as painters, fi ber artists, photographers, musicians, dancers, writers, poets, sculptors, wood carvers, and ceramic artists.
36 North Brady Street
DuBois, Pa. 15801
814 375-5834
Website: www.thewinklergalleryoffineart.org
Email: winklergallery@yahoo.com
Tuesday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Winkler Gallery of Fine Art in downtown DuBois offers a formal yet relaxing atmosphere allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the art from 18 of the region’s most successful artists. We can help you decorate any space with our collectible artwork: watercolor, oil, pastel, and silk paintings, photography, stained-glass, three-dimensional sculptures, hand-made jewelry, and pottery. By popular demand the Gallery will continue exhibiting the Antique Juvenile Carousel and Animals.
Jefferson County History Center
172-176 Main Street
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-0077
Website: www.jchconline.org
Email: kburkett-jchc@windstream.net
Wednesday - Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m.
The Jefferson County History Center located on Historic Brookville's Main Street; just 1/2 block east of the courthouse is the official historical society for Jefferson County and a primary visitor center for the Lumber Heritage Region. The Center houses twelve gallery areas presenting award winning exhibits, exceptional research facilities, a friendly staff and gift shop featuring art and crafts from area artisans along with books, maps, periodicals and other items.
Main Street Artisans Co-op
29 South Main Street
Sheffield, PA 16347
814-688-5335 or 814-968-3906
Website: www.mainstreetartisansco-op.com
Email: jazzbo@windstream.net
Thursday – Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Main Street Artisans Co-op is a non-profit developed to promote local artists and their work. Offered for sale are watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings on a variety of surfaces, as well as wood turnings, intarsia, photography, glass art, candles and soap, custom made jewelry and hand-braided rugs. Stop and look; maybe you'll find the perfect gift to give or keep!
Bully Hollow Alpacas/Black Honey Collectibles
9730 Route 62
Tidioute, PA 16351
814-484-3260 or 814-730-2397
Website: www.bullyhollowalpacas.com
Email: bullyhollowalpacas@zoominternet.net
Thursday-Friday 2 - 5p.m. Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm; Extended Hours during Christmas Shopping season (Oct thru Dec)
Bully Hollow Alpacas/Black Honey Collectibles is located on Route 62 six miles north of Tidoute along the Allegheny River. We offer farm tours and the opportunity to interact with and learn about alpacas. Our Farm Store/Black Honey Collectibles features Alpaca Apparel, hand painted yarn and roving as well as one of a kind keepsake art created by local artists, including hand blown glass, pottery, metal art work with a copper Raku finish and handmade barn wood picture frames and shelving units.
Valley Gallery and Gifts
2880 Quarry Road
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
570-745-3634
Website: www.donkline.com
Email: gallery@donkline.com
Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Tuesday 5pm -8pm; Wednesday & Thursday 10am-8pm; Open 7 days a week mid-October through Christmas Eve
Nestled in the Nippenose Valley, 9 miles from Interstate 80, Valley Gallery and Gifts has 4000 square feet of beautiful art and handmade crafts. We carry local and national artists; original paintings, fine art prints, primitives, pottery, fiber art, wood crafts, candles, jewelry, horseshoe art. We also do custom framing; professional printing of art prints on paper or canvas for artists; and offer art classes January through May.
Stew’s Brew
34 S. Brady Street
DuBois, PA 15801
814-503-8433
Website: www.stewsbrew.com
Email: coffee@stewsbrew.com
Monday-Friday 7am-9pm; Saturday 8am-9pm; Closed Sunday
We specialize in amazing beverages and the best light fare around. Looking for a place to connect? You couldn't ask for a better atmosphere to visit with old and new friends, or utilize our FREE WiFi. We sell coffee by the pound, lovely gift baskets, artisan items, Carriage House Creations jams and jellies and much more. Let the BREW CREW take care of you!
Briar Hill Rustic Furniture
4169 Route 36
Leeper, PA 16233
814-744-9913
Website: www.briarhillfurniture.com
Email: briarhill@verizon.net
Summer: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4.Winter: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5
Briar Hill Furniture is a locally-owned manufacturing facility of white cedar log furniture located near Leeper, a small community in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Briar Hill is nestled midway between scenic Allegheny National Forest and Cook Forest State Park. The surroundings have inspired the rustic design of briar Hill's furniture. Along with our furniture and decor we also carry many designs by local artisans.
The Open House Shop
265 Allegheny Blvd (Route 36)
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-4640
Website: www.theopenhouseshop.com
Email: mullenpark@windstream.net
Monday-Friday 11-5; Saturday 10-5; Sun 12-5pm and by appointment
The Open House Shop opened in fall 2008 in a small cottage house and has since moved to our current 4000-square foot facility on Allegheny Boulevard. We carry a variety of unique and authentic primitives and collectibles along with other home furnishings at a reasonable price. We joined the PA Wilds Artisan Development Initiative in 2011, both as a trail stop and as juried artisans. We carry our custom farm and accent tables, baskets by Kathy Seamans and slate work by Brad and Linda Coulson. Additional original art and local artists are being added to our gallery area.
Allegheny Outfitters
430 Pennsylvania Avenue W.
Warren, PA 16365
814-723-3030
Website: www.AOcompanystore.com
Email: info@alleghenyoutfitters.com
Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 7pm; Sunday 11am to 2pm; closed Mondays.
Allegheny Outfitters is a locally-owned livery and retail store in historic downtown Warren. We sell outdoor gear and guide services for paddlers, backpackers and other outdoor enthusiasts of varying stripes and abilities. Our locally-made artisan crafts include Wee Beasties stuffed animals by Ellen Paquette, as well as other items with a link to our area’s incredible natural surroundings.
CLINTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
2 East Bald Eagle Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Website: www.clintoncountyartscouncil.com
Email: ccac@kcnet.org
Hours: Wed through Sat 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round. Sun noon to 5 p.m. (in October – December). Closed Mon-Tues.
We invite all art and history lovers to visit our new home and gallery in the recently renovated 19th century train station. The Clinton County Arts Council is a non-profit organization promoting the work of local artists, including several juried PA Wilds Artisans. Our Gallery includes a wide variety of subjects, media and price ranges. We also offer educational programs and special events that highlight the beauty and unique qualities of the Pennsylvania Wilds region.
THE FRONTIER GALLERY
395 Main Street,
Brookville, PA 15825
Website: www.makobyvergalito.com
Email: studio@makobyvergalito.com
Hours: Wed 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs and Fri 4 to 8 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SWEDEN VALLEY INN
1305 E. 2nd Street / Rt. 6 East
Coudersport, PA 16915
814-274-7057
Website: www.SwedenValleyInn.com
Email: swedenvalleyinn@yahoo.com
Hours: Tues to Sat 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Closed Sun and Mon. Extended hours during hunting season.
Join us at Sweden Valley Inn for a meal and to browse our selection of local handmade art. We’re known in the area for great food – especially our fish fry and other fantastic weekend dinner specials. A variety of PA Wilds Juried Artists and other local artisans proudly display their artwork at our business giving the Sweden Valley Inn a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy your dining-out experience.