Shoppers at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets can take a break from shopping to enjoy two murals painted by a Pottstown artist — focusing on family fun and iconic landmarks in Montgomery County.

The murals are part of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s ongoing ArtsMontco initiative, which highlights the county’s more than 200 arts and entertainment venues, attractions, and galleries.

The installations feature the work of artist Carrie Kingsbury, owner of Promiseland Murals and Pottstown resident, who completed the projects in May.

“It’s been a great honor and privilege to work to create murals that celebrate all that the Montco area has to offer, and I hope to work for these organizations in the future,” Kingsbury said in a statement.

The first mural, located by the Brooks Brothers entrance, focuses on Montgomery County’s most iconic landmarks, including Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bryn Athyn Cathedral, and the nearby Philadelphia skyline. The second mural, located at the Michael Kors entrance, focuses on the county’s family-friendly attractions, including Elmwood Park Zoo, Arts Montco, youth sports, and more.

“Both murals are absolutely amazing, stunning and vibrant.  Shoppers are having fun taking selfies at the murals and have expressed pride in seeing all of the featured iconic local landmarks,” Gerilyn Davis, Philadelphia Premium Outlets director of marketing & business development, said in a statement.

Two murals have been installed at Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick focusing on family fun and iconic Montgomery County landmarks. They were painted by artist Carrie Kingsbury of Promiseland Murals. This photo shows the family mural. (PHOTO COURTESY VALLEY FORGE TOURISM AND CONVENTION BOARD)

Kingsbury began painting commissioned work in high school, and went on to attend Bismark State College in Bismarck, N.D. and Kutztown  University, earning degrees in graphic design and fine arts. She dedicated her career to mural painting in 1999, when she started Promiseland Murals LLC. Among her mural projects are: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, CHOP at King of Prussia, and the Malvern train bridge. Her work was also featured on the television show Extreme Home Makeover (Berks edition).

Kingsbury’s studio is located in West Pottsgrove, Montgomery County. She has expanded her business to include portrait commissions, teaching workshops, children’s book illustrations, book cover art, and designing up-cycled jewelry. To view her mural projects at www.promiselandart.com.

According to a press release, Kingsbury approached the creation of each mural for the Philadelphia Premium Outlets project differently. During planning, she presented a digital mockup of the landmark design, and a watercolor rendering of the family design. Once the final details were decided she got to work creating both pieces.

A two-part anti-graffiti UV protectant clearcoat was applied once both murals were finished.

“This installation is a celebration of our county-wide Arts Montco brand, and a wonderful way to provide exposure for this incredible artist with the outlet center’s high foot traffic,” Rachel Riley, Valley Forge Tourism’s associate vice president of communications, said in a statement.

The arts and culture sector represents $100 million in positive economic impact for Montgomery County, according to the tourism agency.

The new mural installation is one of four art walls located in Montgomery County, and the second located at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. The King of Prussia Mall currently features artist Jeantrix on Level 1 of The Court, and the Centre Theater in Norristown features multiple Black artists as part of the Charles Blockson Exhibition currently on display.