Help Bring the Trolls to McKean County and Create a One-of-a-Kind Public Art Experience in PA Trail Central
Trail Central | Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau is seeking partners to bring an ambitious public art project to McKean County. The Trolls in the Forest project features three giant hand-built troll sculptures by famous artist Thomas Dambo with the help of McKean County residents. This project celebrates the human experience of art by amplifying the connections and rich heritage of Bradford, Kane and the Allegheny National Forest.
Thomas Dambo, a Danish environmental artist, creates giant trolls, ranging from 20’ – 36’ made from recycled and reclaimed materials. Since 2015, his worldwide creations number over 138 trolls with none in Pennsylvania.
Why Now?
With the spotlight of America250 and other professional sports events coming to Pennsylvania, McKean County has the opportunity to capitalize on the added visitors and national attention generated by Trolls in the Forest.
- Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk preservation project closure
- State & National Media attention as Pennsylvania’s first Trolls project
- Marketing opportunities will draw attention to other McKean County visitor and resident assets
- Community building, uniting all of McKean County with the opportunity to assist Troll body construction and installation for nearly 500 volunteers
