ArtsQuest announces that Attorney Gregg M. Feinberg has been elected chair of the ArtsQuest Board of Trustees. Feinberg, a Salisbury Township resident, will serve a one-year term as chair of the 21-member board, which is responsible for the overall governance of the nonprofit community arts organization. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in 1980 [...]
Muhlenberg College Directors' Festival to feature three short plays in evening of activist visionary theater An evening of visionary experimental theater will be on display in Muhlenberg College's "New Visions" Directors' Festival, Feb. 24-28. The festival features plays directed by three gifted senior directing students in the College's Department of Theatre & Dance. Each of [...]
Showcases dance works by acclaimed guest artists and faculty Concert features restagings of three major works by internationally acclaimed choreographers and four world-premiere pieces including aerial acrobatics, tap, modern, and ballet This season's "Master Choreographers" concert at Muhlenberg College will feature restagings of three major works by world-renowned choreographers and four world-premiere works by faculty [...]
Acrylic painting by Gina Triplett Celebrates Festival’s 33nd Year, set for Aug. 5-14 With its sunny disposition and unique hand-painted style, the 2016 Musikfest artwork focuses on the creative essence of the festival, as well as the event’s main attraction - music. The acrylic work, which goes on sale today at www.musikfest.org, was created by [...]
PEEPSFEST® ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF SCHOLASTIC DIORAMA COMPETITION Area students had a sweet start to the New Year when their dioramas were chosen as winners in the 2015 PEEPS® Scholastic Diorama Competition during PEEPSFEST®, the free family festival presented by Just Born Quality Confections and ArtsQuest Dec. 30-31. More than 140 dioramas incorporating PEEPS® candy were [...]
Photo courtesy of Paul Warchol As a result of this weekend’s forecasted inclement weather, ArtsQuest is cancelling or postponing its programming at SteelStacks and the Banana Factory this Saturday including the Improv Comedy Festival. The Comedy Festival, originally set for Jan. 21-22 at the ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, has been moved to [...]
When you create the 20th annual Riverside Festival of the Arts Best Poster Design The contest is open to all artists who have an inspired idea for a design that best captures the spirit, creativity and excitement of this festival. Entries are due by Jan. 31, 2016. The 20th annual juried arts festival will again [...]
As we launch into an exciting new year, we’re thrilled to announce the start of the 3rd Annual Lehigh Valley Happening List competition! Nominations are now officially open for all of the best Lehigh Valley people, places, businesses, and events. From the most talented home decorators to Lehigh Valley’s favorite yoga studio to the most [...]
It’s a marshmallow world this winter, despite the lack of snow. As the candy-coated cottages and frosting-covered flats are being returned to their creators, ArtsQuest is pleased to announce the winners of its 3rd-annual SteelStacks Gingerbread House Competition. This year’s competition featured winners in four categories. All entries were judged based on five key factors: [...]
Seven area artists, including the first-ever high school winner, will have their work featured on Adams Outdoor Advertising billboards in 2016 Every commute could use a little creative inspiration! Thanks to the 2nd annual ArtPop Lehigh Valley program, the region’s roadways will soon be showcasing the dynamic works of seven Lehigh Valley artists on a [...]
