The “Archways” Mural

Garin Baker was selected to paint “Archways,” a Trompe L’oeil, three-dimensional historical composition 22’ by 220’ long, depicting five of Newburgh’s architectural treasures of the past, present and future: Washington’s Headquarters, Broadway, Downing Park, the Dutch Reformed Church, and the Crawford House. The “Archways” mural was completed and dedicated on November 3, 2007. This mural has received local, regional and national attention, through regional television, regional and national publications, as well as thousands of visitors. Tourists from all over the world have come to Newburgh to see this mural. As a result, Orange County has been highlighted in the art world and tourist industry. Visitors engage local residents in conversation about the sites depicted in the mural and other historical arts and places throughout the county. People in the mural are actual residents of Newburgh. 

The mural was maintained for years through fundraising and yearly repair work by Garin Baker and his artist associates. The prep work (done by another company) wasn’t applied properly at the onset, and unfortunately has caused the demise of this epic mural. It was agreed that it would be time for new art to be placed on this trestle. In the meantime, prints of the entire “Archways” or individual arches may be ordered.