First Friday

Friday, October 3

Join us for First Friday on Friday, October 3 from 6–9 p.m. at the ArtsQuest Center.

Exhibitions

Marissa Alise Baez : Materia Medica
Located in the Alvin H Butz Gallery

Aging Creatively: A Senior Art Exhibition, in partnership with Lehigh Valley Activities Professionals Association and ArtsQuest Creative Aging Education Program
Located in the Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health

Free Art-Making: Friendship Bracelets

Join us on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center to make friendship bracelets in celebration of Taylor Swift’s new album with Emily Petras

First Friday Pop Up Art Market

ArtsQuest will host local artists to our First Friday Pop Up Art Markets in connection with Southside Arts District’s First Friday events throughout the year. This is an opportunity for local artists to showcase to new audiences and sell their work during these community events. Different artists will be featured each month the market is hosted, stop by each month to check out something new!

October Vendors

Laura Lippay
Laura aims to bring out the inner sparkles of light in velvety souls, and inspire introspection and contemplation alongside playfulness, romanticism and fortitude. She works primarily with oil, acrylic and occasionally watercolor and ink, always exploring a variety of techniques.

Bryana Beaird
I’m a watercolor artist and author-illustrator who creates intricately-illustrated stories and papercraft scenes. My writing has appeared in 60+ literary journals, and I currently live and work in Allentown.

Lisa Feldman
Clothing and accessories for women and men designed and created by Lisa using rescued textiles.

Dayanarh Stauffer
MY STYLE BLENDS OUTLANDISH URBAN ART WITH BOLD, VIBRANT CHARACTERS THAT POP WITH COLOR AND PERSONALITY. I LOVE PUSHING BOUNDARIES THROUGH TEXTURE, COLOR, AND MIXED MEDIA, CREATING A PLAYFUL AND IMMERSIVE SENSORY EXPERIENCE FOR MY AUDIENCE.

Sophie Hami
Sophie – Henna Artist & Cultural Storyteller Sophie is a passionate and skilled henna artist with years of experience creating intricate, meaningful designs for diverse audiences. As the founder of Henna Chakra (2018), she brings the beauty of traditional and contemporary henna art to Lehigh Valley at corporate events, schools, universities, cultural programs, NGOs, and cultural celebrations. Her work goes beyond decoration—each design is an expression of art, culture, and storytelling. Sophie specializes in freehand designs that blend classic motifs with modern aesthetics, ensuring a unique experience for every client. She also offers henna workshops, where participants explore the history, symbolism, and techniques behind this ancient art form. Beyond body art, Sophie channels her creativity into henna-inspired home decor products, transforming everyday items into stunning pieces of art. With a deep appreciation for cultural traditions and a commitment to creativity, Sophie’s henna services add a touch of elegance, connection, and artistry to any event.

Partners