
First Friday
April 7 · Happenings
Join us for First Friday on Friday, April 7 from 6–9 p.m. at the Banana Factory!

Teen Takeover - Friday, April 7 4:30-6 p.m.
Banko Gallery: Self-guided activities with a playlist curated by TT group
- 4 tables of activities:
- Illustration- Sketch book, color pencils, pencils
- Poetry collage
- Bracelet making
- Crafts/Origami/model magic
- Rug activities:
- Sensory toys
- Board Games
Sensory Space: open to all students, facilitated by Teaching Artist, Hilari Stahler
Studio 102
- Snacks available for students
- ArtSmart & Teen Takeover Exhbition
Visual Arts Classroom: MaryJo & Rebecca-Fashion design drop in workshop
Crayola Gallery: Hope & Healing Exhibition
Teen Takeover Spring 2023 Open registration
Click here for more information.

Teen Takeover Winter 2023 Exhibition
Located in Studio 102 during April's First Friday 6-9 p.m.

Teen Poetry Open Mic
Join us during the Banana Factory’s First Friday for a Teen Poetry Open Mic in honor of National Poetry Month!
- Teen’s ages 13-17 are welcome to share an original piece or read a poem by their favorite poet
- Participants are welcome to read from a book, print-out, mobile device, or from memory
- The event is free to participate in and open to the public
- Registration for this event is required. To participate, please register here
Exhibitions:
- 13th Annual Hope & Healing Juried Art Show
Crayola Gallery
March 11 – April 23, 2023 - Fire & Form: Glass Art Exhibition
Banko Gallery
March 31 – June 4, 2023 - Michael Palladino & Kristi Morris
Banana Factory Hallway
January 30 – April 2, 2023
Artist Talks
TBD
Demonstrations
Glassblowing in the ArtsQuest Glass Studio
Live Music and Open Bar
TBD in the Crayola Gallery
Open bar in the Crayola Gallery
Open Artist Studios 2nd and 3rd Floors