Whether you’re an art lover or you just admire unique creations, you’ll quickly discover that Pennsylvania’s a tiny piece of paradise with its many artistic destinations. From Abington Sculpture Park to The Mattress Factory, Pennsylvania has no shortage of one-of-a-kind art spots to explore. For one of the most unique, meader through Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave in Pennsylvania, an outdoor destination that promises a ton of photo-worthy moments.
Tucked away in a secluded part of the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave got its start as part of a university class in 1999.
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The class, “Raw Vision: Creativity and Ecstasy in the Work of Shamans, Mystics, and Artist Outsiders” focused on ways students could personally express themselves through art.
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Students learned about outsider art and, along the way, became outsider artists themselves.
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Professor Norman Girardot led the class that would partner with local middle school students and work under the mentorship of Gregory Warmack, better known as Mr. Imagination.
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Throughout the journey, students learned about outsider art and created it themselves during the eight-week course.
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The first, and perhaps the best-known, art piece was the Millennium Arch. However, countless others followed.
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Although popularly known as the Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave, the university’s official title for the art display is Stolfo Sculpture Garden.
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Parking on campus is difficult, so keep an eye out for nearby metered parking spots if you plan to visit. To get to the hidden park, make your way to the intersection of Upper Sayre Park Road and Look Out Drive. Follow the path that will take you straight to Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave.
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Here’s the official website of Lehigh University.
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Have you been to Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of unique art, explore Schaefer’s Auto Art in Erie.
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Address: Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave, Upper Sayre Park Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA
