This was a hidden GEM! My sister & I loved it! Lovely artwork in all kinds of mediums and the artists were so friendly; especially Ms. Virginia Abbott. Her act of kindness was priceless! I will definitely come back.

A diamond in the rough. A place for all the arts. I had a 2 hour private glass blowing lesson and was able to make 4 pieces. Two of them were paperweights and one cup and a vase. The instructor was young but knowledgeable. If you have interests in the arts go take a class.

Stopped by here on a whim while in town. Lots of things were closed but we were able to view artwork hanging by the artist studios. Nice receptionist. Seems like a great arts hub.

I love going here for first Friday! Love seeing the vast array of art work, the glass studio is AMAZING! If you are into arts & culture and even if not, you can find so many diverse cultural and artistic talents here. Makes a great date night too for a non traditional “let’s go to a bar for a beer”. And reallyLooking forward to the possible renovations and upgrades to the building! ArtsQuest has done an amazing job adding to the community cultural! And tons of things for both adults and kids to enjoy. Thank you for this establishment!!

I absolutely love the classes offered here! My daughters took a cartooning class over the summer and cant wait to take more. I may even look for a class to take myself.

Kids did a PYT Adventure Camp & really liked it. I was impressed how they were able to learn lines, songs & dance steps to put on a small production for us on the last day! Well organized camp with enthusiastic teachers & leaders. Really happy we tried it out.

Part of ArtsQuest. Great place to visit, see great art and even make some of your own!

Great place artists are fantastic! Great place to learn about new activities.

If you are living here or visiting this is a must stop place to see the great local artist and take advantage of the artist training availabilities

Great place to take a glass, see a local artist, spend some time!

The name might sound odd but this place was indeed a banana distribution center when it started. As with much of the rust belt, the old industries went away but thankfully, the buildings were spared of demolition and eventually converted into art and performance spaces. There is a themed gallery at the ground level and artists studios at the upper floors, with some of their work displayed on the walls. You can even buy them if youre interested. Admission is free and parking wasnt a problem.

Outstanding community arts center offering classes and featuring local artists. There is free admission and limited parking on site. There is no free WiFi or restaurant/snack bar on the premises. Go upstairs and meet some of the artists who create such fine works. Bring your checkbook because there is always a work there that needs a good home like yours. The staff is friendly. Just ask them anything like restaurants in the area or what is coming next to the Banana Factory. This is one if not the only one of its kind to open in the nation. Many other converted factories across the nation have done what that Banana Factory has accomplished. There is a nice seating area outside but unfortunately offers little shade in the afternoon sun. Bring the whole family for an educational experience. Glass blowing is available also.

It was so much fun got my mind relaxed

Unique venue that makes art accessible to ordinary through exhibits and educational workshops and classes.

Went there yesterday for a stand-up comedy seminar. Banana factory is a pretty cool place. They always have some great art. Its nice to just walk around and look at the stuff. Check it out sometime. I like it there.

Just had my first pottery class. Great set up, great teacher. Cant wait for next week!

Awesome art gallery! Everyone is very friendly. Wheel chair accessible and bathrooms are very clean. Artists keep their doors open so you can pop in and chat about the art Have brought special needs clients multiple times and they have a blast every time .

The Banana Factory is a vibrant community arts center in southside Bethlehem. Providing accessible art to the surrounding schools and organizations and working tirelessly to make arts and culture a central theme of Bethlehem. The Lehigh Valley would not be the wonderful place it is today without them.They have an awesome summer camp program and First Fridays are always a fun night out!

Always something interesting to do here for kids as well as adults. I take the comedy classes that are not only fun but very therapeutic!the instructors are great.the venue is comfortable and clean, easy parking and convenient to get to.there are new artists displaying every month

Stop by just to see all the beautiful artwork thats on display there

Wonderful place to go.EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH ,GO VISIT THE ARTIST.

Easy to find with plenty of parking across in the garage. Various classes available for all ages.Attended training for Musikfest here with various topics covered. Nice staff, helpful and pleasant.

Signed my 15 yr old daughter up and she is having a blast! The art she is making is great and she is learning new art skills. Win on all fronts! I highly recommend The Banana Factory if your kids like art.

Walked in on a whim one Sunday and it was a great time. Got to walk through the galleries of local artists and watch the glass blowers

Fantastic place! Went there for the glass blowing, made an ornament for the holidays. Everyone was so friendly and the experience was worth the cost! Will be back

An amazing art studio/studios. The people are great. Loved it

Loved seeing the variety of artists and sculptors.

Fabulous place to view art and take classes in all forms of art.

I took a glass blowing class here with my family and it was a lot of fun! Great group activity and definitely challenging. Not a lot of parking so arrive early. I was also here for first Fridays to see some of the artists in residence. It was enjoyable but reminded me of a high school art show.

I LOVE the Banana Factory! There are many fantastic classes that one can take from photography to ceramics, drawing to sculpture, music, dance, acting, you name it its there. Its a factory for creativity. The only downside parking can be limited during peak hours.

Such an amazing place I enjoy the glass studio always a great experience

Fantastic afternoon! Art of all kinds! Sculpture, paintings, sketches, mixed media, and glass blowing. Met one of the artists who is such a beautiful soul. Thank you Virginia....

Ive seen better art exhibits in most high schools.

Excellent studio! Great teachers, fun, safe environment, and organized. I fell in love with glass blowing immediately and the instructors here have been amazing. I am learning new techniques and skills every time I am at the studio. Awesome place!

This was my first time there & I only stopped in to pick something up. I wasnt impressed with the property. Landscaping looked overgrown & not maintained & there were no real signs to direct you to the entrance.

First Fridays very cool.

My work staff surprised me with a birthday cake at the Banana Factory.

Great place for summer camps for kids of all ages. Wide variety of camps to choose from. The staff is very helpful and the artists welcome you into their studios.

Great place to see local artist at work from pottery, and glass blowing to sculpting and much more. You can also take classes as well like photography and things I mentioned earlier.

Heart of the arts in Bethlehem. First fridays are always a good time

Art music dance. Whats not to like

YOU MUST GOTinfoasa where it starts .. many artisans have their workshops sre there Mon-Friday and you can meet and share info if your lucky .. there is museum type entrance depicting the history and 2nd floor you will find the Staff of BANANA FACTORY AND They will go out of their way to help you .. A MARVELOUS PLACE FOR ALL ARTISANS .. so my miss it .. please CLICK HELPFUL below so I may help others too .. THANKS

Lots to see and learn. Dont be afraid to ask questions of the artist. Theyre a great bunch.

I have enjoyed a few classes and conferences there. I thought they were very good.

Great instructors and great atmosphere! Everyone is knowledgeable and the classes offered are outstanding!

Just had a great salsa dancing class!

Great place to see local art and develop a new skill. We came on one of their 1st Friday of the month celebrations which they have every month apparently, and it was very enjoyable. It was fun to see the glassmakers working.

Im an artsy girl, so I have been taking oil painting lessons all my life. I have had a lot of teachers and been to a lot of schools, even Baum in Philadelphia. But this place takes the cake on best teachers, and clean and neat facilities. I have grown more as an artist here than anywhere.

We went to watch the glass blowing class. Be prepared, its hot in there in the summer !

Excellent space for art and interacting with resident artists on the 2nd & 3 Rd floor makes it an interactive experience. Dont forget about Frist Fridays from 6-9 pm.

Parking can be problematic. Best to arrive early as possible.

Art doesnt excite me like it use to

Great hot glass experience would recommend to anyone

Theyve benefited Bethlehem and the Valley so much by bringing art. They even encourage the performing arts and improv! Theyre possibly one of the most important figures in Bethlehem in my view.

The staff is always so nice and this place is a great place for education community wide, or just art.

This great place is very much marred by its lack of parking. There have been exhibits or events Ive wanted to see but bailed on because parking is so atrocious. Especially on nights when PYT rehearses. Its kind of ridiculous that I pay a decent chunk money for my kid to attend classes and cant find a place to park over and over again.

A great place to learn a new hobby or hone a creative skill.

Trying to get my kids to take a class or I will!

Had a lot of fun.

You & me Perfect music class for toddlers

This place is great whether youre trying to pick up a new skill or just wanting to look at local art. Would reccomend as a cheap date

Hot glass experience is a great time..

Has good classes like really!

Taking a weaving class there. Space is nice. Teacher well informed and patient.

Powerful expressions of artistry. My granddaughter, 12, loved it too!

Its ok. Spacious but the parking is horrible. My daughter had a girl scout meeting there. I just sat in my car for the hour even though I lived 4 min away driving, bc I knew I wouldnt be able to find a spot

A one stop art experience! From dance to glass blowing!! Lehigh valley salsa lessons every Friday

Great art and fun events

Great learned a lot from some really good teachers.

Love their classes offered for kids. Great professional people too.

Nice art center in South Bethlehem. Very enjoyable place to visit especially on First Fridays when you can visit the artists studios upstairs and hear live music on the main level.

Visiting this place any time, but especially during first Fridays is awesome.

Very dynamic place, great exhibitions, classes, and atmosphere.

Its fun and the teachers are great and nice

Glad to have such a great outlet here in the LV.

It great can learn alot

Love there summer program

Went for a cancer foundation function. Really loved the art work

Very nice staff, amazing art

School trip and so worth it. Kids very engaged

Beuatiful art, like the installation by Kaitlyn Coppens

Head here during a First Friday for some fun events and activities.

Good first friday date night spot

Training center for musikfest volunteers.

Fantastic place set up for education and gallery shows.

Great place to learn about the arts and making art of all media

Great place for kids, and for the events that run there daily.

It was ok not too many pictures upb

Always a nice place to visit

Bananas for everyone. Delicious art

Great place recommend to al

Fun and not expensive

Great experience learning Glass fusing, Glass blowing, jewelery making, and pottery!!!!

Friendly atmosphere and cool art work on display

Love the artwork and worshio services anointed....

Cool place

Dance classes are nice and organized with an awesome staff!

Amazing programs

Awesome

Its nice place with families