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November 2023 by Joseph Maxwell
Got to watch the artist create. It was so interesting
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November 2023 by Brendan Gebler
I really can't say enough about how helpful the staff was when I stopped in. Thank you.
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April 2023 by Steve B
The Bob Ross Sip and Paint made me want to stop supporting the arts and start actively working against them.
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April 2023 by Jason B
Some pretty interesting art. Almost everything is for sale as well!
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February 2023 by Frankie Molina
It’s been a long time but I remember this friendly environmental location taunt me some salsa ?
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January 2023 by Donald Hower
The front desk ArtsQuest Staff were incredibly inviting the building itself was easy to navigate (it is an interesting and fascinating Bethlehem Community Center). There is a tremenodus amount of artwork to make it worth a trip and, the styles will really spark an interest if you find glass blowing, ceramics, painting, custom glass pieces, flowers, or 3-D artwork to your liking. The artists allow you to view their studios and you can purchase artwork and speak with them certain days & times. It is also free to tour the building and I highly suggest it.
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November 2022 by W Zink
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November 2022 by Sue G.
I hadn't been to the Banana Factory for quite a few years. So when I saw it was First Friday open house, I decided to visit again. Not much has changed--in a good way. There are still various "gallery" spaces featuring artists of all mediums; you can still visit artists' studios; and there are still wine, refreshments and music. What has changed (and does continuously) are the exhibits. Last night I was captivated by nearly every one. (Except 2022 InVision Juried Exhibition, but only because the DJ was playing the music so loudly that I couldn't wait to get out of there, so I barely glanced at the artwork.) The first exhibit you come across is Leah Frances: Things Were Never Normal. (It is in the hallway leading from the entrance to the largest gallery.) Loving all things nostalgia, this was my favorite. Her images of vintage restaurants, bowling alleys, cars and other businesses, made me want to visit every one, myself. A second exhibit, just outside the Crayola Gallery, is the Voices of Survivors Project. It is a "platform for survivors of human sex trafficking or other forms of violence to express their lived experiences as survivors through photography." With each photo collection are thoughts from the victims. Very powerful. The Isla P Gordon and Ash Kaye - Starter Home exhibit included a talk with the artists. The exhibit is "a visual record of our new life as home-owners as Isla transitions to life as a woman." I expected to see images reflecting the challenges and heartbreaks in such a situation. Instead, I saw love, support and fun. It warmed my heart. I ventured upstairs to the artists' studios and was delighted to find quite a few of them working at their craft and chatting with visitors. I am NOT artistic, so I always find it fascinating to watch artists work. There are more than a few pieces I would love to have displayed in my home if I had the budget for original artwork. But I am considering treating myself for my next birthday. Stay tuned.
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October 2022 by Danielle Howze
I enjoyed my visit I decided to stop by and view the artwork on display. It was quiet not crowded. A nice close to home day activity. I would definitely check in to maybe take a art class.
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August 2022 by Christian Murphy
I had a fantastic experience at the glass blowing class!
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June 2022 by Alicia Law Fen
We love the opportunities to learn and create. Completely addicted to glassblowing. All the teachers are awesome.
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April 2022 by Lisa Kaufman
Wonderful experience. Well presented and managed.
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January 2022 by Sonya Perkins
I wish I knew about this place sooner. I'm about to sign up for glass blowing classes. It's so awesome. Mega talented artists, will known artists. It's just a place of winder to explore The Arts. It's just super awesome!
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January 2022 by Joe Colucci
Wow!! Craftsmanship! At its Best!!
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December 2021 by TheExplorerFamily
The town of Bethlehem has made good use of an old factory and converted it into a really nice place for local artists. The lay-out is like a school containing rooms and corridors with lots of art on the walls and pretty Murals along the walls. There are studios where artists were busy creating glass blown artwork. Shelves outside the studio displayed a lot of those beautiful creations and finished products. It was relaxing watching the glass blowing. Also loved the tiled mosaics on the outside walls at the entrance. The place was deserted because of the holidays. We were the only ones there – other than the artists, so we did not feel rushed. But we would certainly love to return for an art show when everything is opened up again. The parking is ample and admission is free. If you love a variety of arts, this would be a cool place to spend an afternoon.
