Resident Artists

We've got artists, yes we do...

ArtsQuest is proud to have 25+ artists-in-residence at the Banana Factory. Their studios are located on the second and third floors of the arts center and they love visitors. Seriously, you should stop on by and say 'hi.' Actually, you could say way more than just 'hi,' it's really up to you. They're all quite friendly!

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Artist Bios

Click the links below to view the bios of our awesome resident visual artists!

Abbott, Virginia - Studio 245

Allaik, Khalil - Studio 337

Allaik, Lara Bly - Studio 337

Atiyeh, Scott - Studio 242

Boothe, Berrisford - Studio 343

Farinella, Adriano - Studio 218A

Fields-Scott, Holly - Studio 346

Fowler, Marlene "Linny" - Studio 330

Grainger, Nessa - Studio 347

Haaf, Valerie Breaux - Studio 351

Harmon, James - Studio 345

Hogan, Kim - Studio 249

Holt, Rick - Studio 338

Illick, Gini - Studio 250

Kish III, Andrew - Studio 248A

Magno, Liz - Studio 218

Marcune, Ben - Studio 350

Peña, Octavio - Studio 330

Peralta, Rigo - Studio 340

Rosenberger, Priscilla Taylor - Studio 253

Schlegel, Ann Elizabeth - Studio 243

Sincavage, Heather - Studio 342

Slahta, Deb - Studio 247

Snyder-Lande, Angie - Studio 255

Starorypinski, Olaf - Studio 233

Steen, Karen - Studio 254

Ward, Bruce - Studio 249

Wiltraut, Douglas - Studio 248

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How to Get a Studio

"How do I get a studio here" is one our most frequently asked questions. Well, it's an incredibly competitive process, because studio space is limited.

We keep an active waiting list, so if you'd like to be considered for a studio, fill out the form below and send it along with a resume, 20 samples of your work on a CD (or as slides) and an artist statement.

Here's the Studio Application Form you'll need (it's a .PDF file)

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Commissioning an Artist

Need a unique present for this Christmas? Want someone to put a new perspective on that same, old family photo? Looking for an exquisite painting to capture forever on canvas your favorite place in the whole, wide world? Then consider commissioning a Banana Factory artist.

To learn more about Banana Factory artists who can create a painting, photograph, original piece of pottery or other work of art for you and your family, contact the Banana Factory at 610-332-1300 or info@fest.org.

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