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October First FridayJoin us for First Friday on Friday, October 3 from 6–9 p.m. at the ArtsQuest Center.
Live Music: TBD
Exhibition:Marissa Alise Baez : Materia Medica
- Located in the Alvin H Butz Gallery and ArtsQuest Center First Floor
Free Art-Making: Friendship Bracelets
- Join us on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center to make friendship bracelets in celebration of Taylor Swift's new album with Emily Petras.
Wine’d Down Workshop
- Spooky Dot Art Painting (Skull & Jack-o-lantern) with Katrina Heebner in the Fowler Blast Furnace Room
(This is a ticketed workshop: https://www.artsquest.org/event/17705/first-friday-wined-down-workshop-spooky-dot-art-painting-skull--jack-o-lantern/)
First Friday Pop Up Art Market:
ArtsQuest will host local artists to our First Friday Pop Up Art Markets in connection with Southside Arts District’s First Friday events throughout the year. This is an opportunity for local artists to showcase to new audiences and sell their work during these community events. Different artists will be featured each month the market is hosted, stop by each month to check out something new!
October Vendors:
Laura Lippay
https://www.lauralippay.com
Laura aims to bring out the inner sparkles of light in velvety souls, and inspire introspection and contemplation alongside playfulness, romanticism and fortitude. She works primarily with oil, acrylic and occasionally watercolor and ink, always exploring a variety of techniques.
Bryana Beaird
www.bryanajoy.com, @mandalinatree (IG), @_bryana_joy (IG)
Bryana is a watercolor artist and author-illustrator who creates intricately-illustrated stories and papercraft scenes. My writing has appeared in 60+ literary journals, and I currently live and work in Allentown.
Lisa Feldman
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtfullyRestyled https://www.facebook.com/RemiThreadz
Clothing and accessories for women and men designed and created by Lisa using rescued textiles.
Dayanarh Stauffer
@dreadydee20
MY STYLE BLENDS OUTLANDISH URBAN ART WITH BOLD, VIBRANT CHARACTERS THAT POP WITH COLOR AND PERSONALITY. I LOVE PUSHING BOUNDARIES THROUGH TEXTURE, COLOR, AND MIXED MEDIA, CREATING A PLAYFUL AND IMMERSIVE SENSORY EXPERIENCE FOR MY AUDIENCE.
Sophie Hami
www.hennachakra.com
Sophie – Henna Artist & Cultural Storyteller Sophie is a passionate and skilled henna artist with years of experience creating intricate, meaningful designs for diverse audiences. As the founder of Henna Chakra (2018), she brings the beauty of traditional and contemporary henna art to Lehigh Valley at corporate events, schools, universities, cultural programs, NGOs, and cultural celebrations. Her work goes beyond decoration—each design is an expression of art, culture, and storytelling. Sophie specializes in freehand designs that blend classic motifs with modern aesthetics, ensuring a unique experience for every client. She also offers henna workshops, where participants explore the history, symbolism, and techniques behind this ancient art form. Beyond body art, Sophie channels her creativity into henna-inspired home decor products, transforming everyday items into stunning pieces of art. With a deep appreciation for cultural traditions and a commitment to creativity, Sophie’s henna services add a touch of elegance, connection, and artistry to any event.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States
