History of Theater in Downtown Lewistown Mural

History of Theater in Downtown Lewistown Mural A mural depicting the rich theater history in downtown Lewistown, PA. The theaters are: the Rialto, the Embassy, the Temple Theatre, the Miller, & the Pastime.

Designed by the artist, Dwight Kirkland of BlackLeaf Studios with assistance from Mayor Deborah Bargo, historian Paul Fagley and the Mifflin County Historical Society. The sepia toned work of art will appear on the parking lot side of the Wilsons Jewelry Store building. Truly a labor of love, the project is being dedicated to raising awareness and funding for the continuation of the Embassy Theate

r restoration. Recently, the exterior of the theater was completely secured & weatherized via a grant. Next comes the plan document for the interior work. Funds raised will assist the artist with the overhead expenses of the project such as paint, equipment rentals and permits, all of the remaining proceeds will be dedicated for the documentation and implementation of the master plan for the remaining restoration. Lewistown has a rich theater history as the mural will depict. Featured will be Roy Rogers & Trigger on-stage appearance, the original seven ushers at the Embassy Theater, the local actress who was married to Rudolph Valentino for a very short time and a portrait of the town greeter and chemist/inventor of Wisto, Doc Eby. Donations are fully tax deductible and should be sent to: Friends of the Embassy Theater, PO Box 203, Burnham, PA 17009

The clear coat is complete, now the mural can last for many, many years to come. Thank you to all, for your support in m...
06/05/2014

The clear coat is complete, now the mural can last for many, many years to come. Thank you to all, for your support in making this happen and enjoy Lewistown!! It's your mural.
Dwight Kirkland

06/04/2014

Heading out to start clear coating the Theater mural this morning, should be there around 10:30 or 11AM.

05/07/2014

Thanks to everyone who donated money for the clear coat! I will start clear coating the theater mural on June 3rd. Stop by and say hello!

Black Leaf Studio is excited to announce that we will be moving into the MCIDC plaza next week. We will be located at th...
04/05/2014

Black Leaf Studio is excited to announce that we will be moving into the MCIDC plaza next week. We will be located at the first building on your left as you enter the plaza ( the one with the windows ) building # 60.
We will have a full art gallery of Dwight Kirkland's art, as well as a large studio area to produce all types of murals.
It may take a few weeks to get everything ship shape, but stop by and say hello.
Black Leaf Studio
www.blackleafstudio.com

Black Leaf Studio is a premier mural company. We specialize in hand painted fine art murals on walls, backdrops, canvas, sets, theater, scrims, museum, zoo, and aquarium environments. We also create murals for corporate scenic art, trade shows, commercial and residential applications as well as pub...

03/07/2014

My name is Dwight Kirkland. I donated all my time and labor painting the History of theaters in Lewistown, Pa. I am asking for everyone to donate whatever they can to help pay for the clear coat to protect this mural for years to come. This mural represents the Lewistown history and I hope you wi...

03/06/2014

For a $500 donation I am giving away a signed original painting.
There are only two available, photos of the framed paintings are attached.

Receive a small signed painting from Dwight Kirkland

03/06/2014

We are getting closer and closer to our goal for the clear coat on the Theater mural. Thank you to all who have given to this project.

03/06/2014

Chestnut Manor Bed & Breakfast donated $500.00 and has received one of two original signed and framed paintings by Dwight Kirkland.
Thank you Chestnut Manor!!!!!!

There are only two available, photos of the framed paintings are attached.For a $500 donation I am giving away a signed ...
03/03/2014

There are only two available, photos of the framed paintings are attached.

For a $500 donation I am giving away a signed original painting.There are only two available, photos of the framed paintings are attached.

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13 E Market St
Lewistown, PA
17044

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