Banana Factory Archives

22 items

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  Artsquest Annual Resident Artists’ Exhibition 2015
  The exhibition catalog for ArtsQuest's Annual Resident Artists’ Exhibition, 2015.
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  "A lesson in sculpting," Bethlehem Chronicle, date unknown [press clipping]
  A copy of a newspaper from the Bethlehem Chronicle with pictures of Banana Factory Artist in Residence Mario Parra conducting a workshop at Northeast Middle School.
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  "Banana Factory, GoggleWorks swap artworks," Reading Eagle, 2000 [press clipping]
  An article from the Reading Eagle about a program that had the Banana Factory GoggleWorks swap works of art.
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  "Glassblower's enterprise requires teamwork, funding," Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal [press clipping] 2009
  A copy of an article from the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal about glassblowing at the Banana Factory, April 27, 2009
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  "Greenbacks for Greenway" [press clipping] 2011
  A copy of a newspaper article from the Morning Call with pictures showing Banana Factory Artist Virginia Abbott and her sculptures in the Bethlehem Greenway, 2011.
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  "Kids can make blown-glass art at Banana Factory," article in the Morning Call [press clipping] 2009
  Copy of a newspaper article about the Banana Factory's glass program
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  A collection of photos of sculptures outside the Banana Factory, taken by photographer Kim Kanuck in February 2025.
  The composition consists of three figures. The sculptures were created by Karel Mikolas in 2003. They were sponsored by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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  A collection of photos of the bus stop/sculpture by artist Mr. Imagination at the Banana Factory by photographer Kim Kanuck, taken in February 2025.
  World-renowned outsider artist Mr. Imagination made his home in Bethlehem, PA for a few years in the early 2000s. He was the first Banana Factory Artist in Residence. The bus shelter was created along with help from youth in the Pennsylvania CareerLink Program as a job skill training session. Young artists assisted Mr. I both in designing the shelter and working the process of getting approval from Northampton Transportation Authority so it could serve as a functional bus stop.
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  A collection of photos of the exterior of the Banana Factory, taken by photographer Kim Kanuck in 2025.
  These pictures show the exterior of the Banana Factory as it was in February 2025. It includes pictures of the sculpture “Joyful Experience” by Susan Small which stood near the entrance to the Banana Factory. The sculpture was submitted by Susan Small for the Banana Factory’s first outdoor sculpture competition in 2002. The Puffin Foundation supported the purchase of supplies and hardware to create the sculpture and the Skrivanek Family donated the money for the fabrication of the stainless steel armature in honor of Catherine and Gustave, who had been dedicated Musikfest volunteers. One thousand rings, or “donuts”, were made with the help of family, friends, and fellow artists.
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  Abstraction: Juried Exhibition Entry Form
  The entry form for the "Abstraction" Exhibition at the Banana Factory, 2000.
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  Artist-in-Residence Program at the Banana Factory
  A flyer explaining the Artist-in-Residence Program at the Banana Factory for artists interested in applying. The second page of the document is a history of the Banana Factory.
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  Banana Factory Conceptual Site Plan
  A document showing the conceptual site plan for the Banana Factory before it was constructed
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  Banana Factory floor plans - 1998
  Floor plans for the original Banana Factory, 1998
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  Banana Factory Photo Album: Exterior Mosiacs
  A collection of photos of the exterior mosiacs at the Banana Factory by photographer Kim Kanuck, taken in February 2025. Many of these were created as part of a project known as "Banana Works," which flourished in locations around the entire Lehigh Valley from 1998-2011. Professional artists who specialized in public art and teaching young adults worked with participants in a job skills training program run by Pennsylvania CareerLink. Various community funders supported the program including Just Born, The Bethlehem Housing Authority and St Luke’s Hospital.
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  Faces of South Side
  The 2016 Faces of the South Side program was an immersive learning experience for fifteen young photographers from Broughal Middle School. During their six weeks together after school, they were introduced to neighborhood heroes and given the tools for a new, vibrant creative venue as they used the camera to explore their subjects' identities from their own perspectives. Their guide was photographer and instructor Ryan Hulvat, assisted by his wife Dawn Moser, assistant instructor Ruth Rohrer and Justin Gifford. These professionals taught the principles of photography with state-of-the-art Olympus Digital Cameras and studio lighting in Hulvat's Studio. The students also learned about the legendary photographers and the basics of friendly, respectful interaction with their subjects during photo shoots. While capturing the Faces of the South Side, the students shared healthy meals, learned the art, history, and techniques of photography, and met some truly inspiring people. Faces of the South Side is funded and created by SteelStacks Partnership for Education & Outreach and the Banana Factory Arts Center. This program is made accessible to youth on the South Side of Bethlehem through community partnerships and individual contributions. Special thanks to instructor Ryan Hulvat, Olympus, Lexar, Rhodia Journals, Girl on the Hill Framing, Signs by Tomorrow, and Elizabeth Spiewak.
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  GlassWorks at the Banana Factory
  A brochure introducing the GlassWorks program at the Banana Factory.
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  Make Your Own Glass Art [promotional material]
  A promotional rack card for the GlassWorks program at the Banana Factory, led by artist Beth Ann Ballek.
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  Original Banana Factory logo
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  Small Works entry form, 2001
  The entry form for an exhibition called "small works" at the Banana Factory, 2001. Includes eligibility requirements, process for submitting, and other information.
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  Spring Art classes brochure, 2002
  A brochure for the Spring Art classes offered at the Banana Factory in 2002
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  Young Artists Exhibition 2002
  A program for the 2002 "Young Artists Exhibition" at the Banana Factory. Pieces included submissions from area students from grades K-12.
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  Young Artists Exhibition entry form, 2000
  Entry form for the "Young Artists Exhibition" at the Banana Factory from 2000