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ArtsQuest Creative Factory
The ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL is a new 80,000-square-foot, five-story hub of visual arts, education and creativity on Bethlehem’s Southside purpose-built to spark imagination and innovation.
The Creative Factory has risen on the site of the former Banana Factory to offer expanded access to classes, studios, galleries, performances and educational programming seven days a week including brand new and expansive spaces including a recording studio, media lab, a maker’s space, dedicated studios for jewelry-making, mosaics, ceramics, hot glass, expanded collaborative spaces for volunteers, artists, teachers, visitors and much more.
This exciting space is intentionally designed to empower the community to explore creativity, experience the arts, learn new skills and bring bold ideas to life in a welcoming, collaborative environment.
Current estimates have the new facility opening at the end of 2026/beginning of 2027.
Book Your Private Events for the Creative Factory
Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, milestone celebration, wedding reception, fundraiser, or private party, the Creative Factory offers modern, flexible event spaces designed to inspire.
Surrounded by vibrant art, hands-on creativity, and the energy of the ArtsQuest campus, your guests will enjoy an experience that goes far beyond the ordinary.
Galleries
ArtsQuest proudly showcases visual art across multiple vibrant spaces in Bethlehem, offering artists exciting opportunities to share their work, engage with the public and grow creatively and professionally.
The ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL is home to new gallery spaces, including the Capital Blue Cross Gallery, the Doug & Gay Lane Gallery, the Richard Liu & Curt Fager Gallery, the Linny Fowler Gallery and more.
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Classrooms
The ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL is home to many medium-specific as well as multi-purpose educational spaces, including the Spence Family Early Education Classroom, the Angela Renѐ Pessina Classroom, the Crayola Classroom, the Ava Grace Maitz Ceramics Studio, Ray & Heather Yee Digital Classroom, Martin Guitar Recording Studio and more!
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Joe & Corey Bergstein Theater
The Joe & Corey Bergstein Theater and its ABARTA Coca-Cola Stage in the intimate, 150-seat space, is ArtsQuest’s first centralized venue dedicated to comedy programming throughout the year!
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Air Products MakerSpace
Designed for woodworkers, metal artists, digital fabricators, and anyone eager to explore new tools and techniques, this flexible studio space brings makers together to learn, build, and create.
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Farr Family Glass Studio
The Farr Family Glass studio is the new home of our glass program! Whether you’re trying something new or refining your craft, the ArtsQuest’s Glass program offers an unforgettable creative experience.
And yes, you’ll still be able to experience glass blowing and glass fusing at many of our seasonal festivals including Musikfest, Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt.
ArtsQuest Studio Artist Program at the Creative Factory
The ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL offers rent –subsidized studios to local artists in an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. Artists interested in becoming an ArtsQuest Studio Artist should be dedicated to their work and interested in being part of a community of fellow artists. Artists must also align with ArtsQuest’s mission of providing the surrounding community access to arts, culture, and educational programs.
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