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BANANA FACTORY ARTISTS' WORKS ON DISPLAY IN 'WHITE WORKS' EXHIBIT

DATE: Jan 31, 2012
CONTACT: Mark Demko, ArtsQuest, 610-332-1300, ext. 342, or mdemko@artsquest.org

BETHLEHEM, PA—The creative flair and vision of the Banana Factory's resident artists will be showcased in the first-ever "White Works" exhibition, on display at the Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem, Pa., from Feb. 3-March 31

White Works, which will be on display in the Banana Factory stairway and second floor hallway, features a variety of two- and three-dimensional works created by the more than 25 visual artists whose studios are located at the arts center. The works in the show all reflect different styles, themes and subject matter. Media represented in the exhibition include oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings; mosaic and mixed media works; fine art photography; sculpture; stained glass and more.

The opening reception for White Works will take place Friday, Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m., as part of the monthly First Friday celebration at the Banana Factory. The reception is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. During the event, members of the public are invited to cast their votes for the People's Choice Best in Show Award.

Banana Factory hours are 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. For more information on White Works, please visit www.artsquest.org.

ABOUT ARTSQUEST

ArtsQuest™ is a Bethlehem, PA-based nonprofit dedicated to presenting music, arts, festivals, cultural experiences and educational and outreach programs that aid in economic development, urban revitalization and community enrichment. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest®; the Banana Factory® cultural arts and education center; and the ArtsQuest Center and SteelStacks™ arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest's programming reaches more than 1.5 million people annually.

For more information on ArtsQuest, visit www.artsquest.org or call 610-332-1300.