As the steel industry began collapsing in 1982, unemployment in Bethlehem was 13% and residents were leaving town. Jeffrey Parks’ idea for Musikfest debuted in 1984 and has since helped to make Bethlehem a magnet for a community of diverse arts and cultural experiences. Brenda...
In January, ArtsQuest announced the next major milestone in the Re-Imagine! That Capital Campaign. The PPL Foundation was designated as the official naming sponsor of the former Banana Factory, now officially named the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL. As the gateway to the SouthSide...
What started out as a dinner conversation between friends and business associates, including Musikfest founder Jeff Parks and other city officials, on how to rejuvenate and enhance the former Bethlehem Steel Site on the city’s SouthSide, has evolved into the development of a vibrant arts...
ArtsQuest is thrilled to announce its next major milestone in the Re-Imagine! That Capital Campaign. The PPL Foundation has been designated as the official naming sponsor of the former Banana Factory, now officially named the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL (paying homage to the...
A strong desire to help others in a way that made you never forget her, always rooting for the underdog, Latin music of Zumba, the color purple and high heels are all what comes to mind when remembering the life and spirit of Angela René...
As we make way for the new, state-of-the-art Cultural Center to be completed in 2026, ArtsQuest’s visual arts and education programming will continue as planned, thanks to the generosity of community partners. After two decades of continuous growth, the Banana Factory has fallen into a state...
Now is the time to get involved and play an integral role in the expansion of the arts in education, community and economy. Today, ArtsQuest formally announces its new Cultural Center along with Founding Campaign Partners at a special event held in the Crayola Gallery...