Kutztown University is partnering with Kutztown Community Partnership (KCP, a non-profit organization located in the Borough of Kutztown), to bring a world-class, one-of-a-kind Keith Haring Fitness Park to campus to help promote health and wellness in the Kutztown community. The interactive fitness park will be located on the corner of Baldy Street and Normal Avenue, where Haring's art will be integrated into every element.
Keith Haring was a legendary activist and artist who revolutionized pop art through his graffiti-like pieces full of abstract lines and colorful flairs. This project is an incredible opportunity for the Kutztown community to pay reverence to one of its native sons, as Haring was born and raised in Kutztown, Pa. The Keith Haring Fitness Collection is a limited edition, outdoor, public art collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation in New York and Outdoor Fitness Court and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC). The Keith Haring Fitness Collection is a limited edition, outdoor, public art collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation in New York and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC). Kutztown, PA was one of 10 cities selected to receive the Haring fitness court.
"We are thrilled to partner with KCP to bring a state-of-the art outdoor fitness court to our community," said Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, university president. "The Keith Haring theme is particularly exciting as it ties in so many strong aspects of our community, including health and fitness, town-gown relations, art, history, education, support of DEI initiatives and more."
The Kutztown Community Partnership and Kutztown University have been instrumental in making this fitness park a reality. The park is set to be ready in the fall of 2022 and will feature Keith Haring's iconic dancing figures designs.
We plan to push this out on social media with the ITGA Campus & Community Day. It will also be in the KU's Daily Brief, a daily newsletter that goes to all faculty, staff and students.