Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. October 16, 2026 — ArtsQuest has announced the studio artists who will work in the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, offering the public an early look at the creative community that will make its home in the new building ahead of its grand opening.
Representing a wide range of visual media—from painting, printmaking and photography to ceramics, glass, sculpture and mixed media—the artists will create, connect and collaborate alongside fellow local creatives.
Studio artists will create and exhibit work on-site while helping connect visitors with the artistic process through classes, demonstrations, open studio events and shared gathering spaces. Guests will have opportunities to meet artists, watch them work and purchase original pieces directly from their studios.
The studio artist program advances ArtsQuest’s mission to make arts, culture and educational experiences accessible, inspiring and engaging for Bethlehem and the broader Lehigh Valley community.
The ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL offers rent-subsidized studios to local artists in an environment designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Participating artists are dedicated to their practices, committed to being part of a community of fellow artists and aligned with ArtsQuest’s mission of expanding access to arts, culture and educational programming.
“We are excited to welcome a wide range of artists working at all levels of their artistic careers and in a wide range of mediums,” said Lisa Harms, Vice President of Visual Arts and Education at ArtsQuest. “By offering low-cost, subsidized studio space with 24/7 access for artists, we’re fostering an artistic community with ample space and state of the art facilities to create while building a supportive community where they can exchange ideas, grow their practices and connect the public with the creative process.”
ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL Studio Artists:
- Alania Mariano – photography and film
- Alicia Rodriguez – ceramics
- Anthony Delluva – paper
- Anthony Viscardi – mixed medium/drawing
- Brandon Santiago – photography
- Cody Abrachinsky – spray paint, acrylic, epoxy, photography, silkscreen
- **Chris Severn – oil and acrylic
- David Sommers – oil on canvas
- Deming King Harriman – collage, mixed media
- Doug Boehm – acrylics
- Douglas Wiltraut – egg tempera and drybrush watercolor
- Elliot Rose DeCaro – painting and mixed media
- **Erin Emaline Crimmins – painting and mixed media
- **Gabriella Gentile – mixed media sculpture and ceramics
- Gary Giordano – painting, sculpture, drawing
- Katie Barrett – drawing, painting, printmaking
- Khalil Allaik – sculpture
- Lauren Kuhn – oil and acrylic
- Madison Bailey – ceramics, mixed media
- Marie Jeanne Haba – stained glass and multimedia art
- Mark Wonsidler – sculpture, objects, installation
- Michael Brolly – wood
- **Nasia Palaios – ceramics
- Rachel Bell – floral design
- Rebekah Burgess – photography
- Richard C. Harrington – oil, acrylic and woodcut
- Scott Krycia – photography
- **Tina Cantelmi – painter, watercolor, oil acrylic, mixed media, pour and texture techniques
- Victoria Lawrence – acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media
- Ward Van Haute – oil on glass / oil on canvas
- William Murray – ceramics
**This studio artist is also a Teaching Artist at the Creative Factory.
In addition to their studio practices, three Creative Factory studio artists – Deming King Harriman, Chris Severn and Gabriella Gentile – will have their work featured at the expanded pop-up market at the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL and at Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial in Winter Wonderland presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, offering visitors an additional opportunity to discover and purchase work by local artists. The market will be held at the Creative Factory on December 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to access. At Winter Wonderland, the market will be held December 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and access is included in the price of admission to Christkindlmarkt.
Additional details about the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL grand opening, public programming and opportunities to meet the studio artists will be announced by ArtsQuest.
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks; and the LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than 2 million people annually, with nearly 40 percent of its programs free to attend, generating a regional economic impact of close to $193 million in 2025. ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.