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An architectural rendering of the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL. PHOTO/ARTSQUEST
Jun 3, 2025

Two major construction projects will grow ArtsQuest’s impact

With two major construction projects on the way, ArtsQuest stands to become an even bigger contributor to the region’s economy and culture.

Jun 26, 2023

Agriculture, forestry industry receives highest amount in business loans, study says

A new study reveals that the agriculture and forestry industry receive the highest amount in approved business loans, per employee and establishment.

Mar 22, 2023

Creative sector’s contributions to Pa. economy increasing

Pennsylvania’s creative sector added more than $28.6 billion to the state’s economy.

Dec 6, 2021

Creative entrepreneurs eligible for consulting and financial aid from PCA

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, today announced new availability of the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, which matches eligible creative entrepreneurs with free, local, small business consulting services and financial resources up to $2,000 to help grow their businesses, audiences and revenue. 

May 26, 2021

Musikfest announces 2021 festival plans

One day after the Great Allentown Fair announced it would be returning for 2021, ArtsQuest has announced its plans to hold Musikfest in Bethlehem this summer.

Jan 13, 2021

Lehigh Alumnus donates $5M to support university’s art galleries

With the donation, Kenneth R. Woodcock has established the Woodcock Director’s Fund, which will ensure the protection and preservation of the university’s teaching collection and drive arts education and engagement.

Dec 4, 2019

Grant aids ArtsQuest effort to build new cultural center

ArtsQuest earned an additional investment in its plan to build an $18 million cultural center on the site of the Banana Factory in South Bethlehem.

Oct 24, 2019

Grants to support planned outdoor plazas at ArtsQuest Cultural Center

ArtsQuest has announced that it has just received a $100,000 grant from the state Greenways program to help support the construction of two outdoor plazas planned for the ArtsQuest Cultural Center that it is developing on the site of the Banana Factory.

Oct 9, 2019

Planned Emmaus arts center hopes to bolster the creative economy

A group in Emmaus is working on plans to develop a creative arts center that it hopes will encourage arts entrepreneurship and serve as a community hub that will bolster the borough creatively and economically.

Aug 1, 2019

Musikfest set to bring 1 million visitors to Bethlehem

The 36th annual Musikfest doesn’t officially get underway until Friday at 5 p.m., but for those who can’t wait, the festival is having a preview night, tonight, featuring a main stage concert by the band Earth Wind and Fire.