resident artists

Artists at the Banana Factory

ArtsQuest is proud to have more than 20 artists who call the Banana Factory their home (for the studio... they don't actually live there... its where they make their art!). Below is the list artists who currently have their studio at the Banana Factory. We'll be adding artist bios soon too!

Studio Artists at the Banana Factory
(artist's studios are located on the second and third floors of the arts center)

Abbott, Virginia
Allaik, Khalil
Allaik, Lara Bly
Atiyeh, Scott
Boothe, Berrisford
Farinella, Adriano
Fowler, Marlene "Linny"
Grainger, Nessa
Haaf, Valerie Breaux
Harmon, James
Hogan, Kim
Holt, Rick
Illick, Gini
Kish III, Andrew
Magno, Liz
Marcune, Ben
Miller, Arianne
Peña, Octavio
Peralta, Rigo
Rosenberger, Priscilla Taylor
Schlegel, Ann Elizabeth
Sincavage, Heather
Slahta, Deb
Snyder-Lande, Angie
Starorypinski, Olaf
Steen, Karen
Ward, Bruce
Wiltraut, Douglas

Studio Applications

"How do I get a studio" is one our most frequently asked questions. Well, it's an incredibly competitive process, because studio space is limited. We keep an active waiting list, so if you'd like to be considered for a studio click the link below and fill out the form.

Emerging artists who have a strong community mindset are strongly encouraged to apply!

• Studio Application Form

How to get an exhibition

If you're looking to have an exhibiton at the Banana Factory arts center, please fill out our...

• Exhibition Application Form

Commissioning an artist

Need a unique present for this Christmas? Want someone to put a new perspective on that same, old family photo? Looking for an exquisite painting to capture forever on canvas your favorite place in the whole, wide world? Then consider commissioning a Banana Factory artist.

To learn more about artists who can create a painting, photograph, original piece of pottery or other work of art for you and your family, contact us at 610-332-1300 or info@fest.org.

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