ArtsQuest has announced the studio artists who will work in the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL in Bethlehem. The announcement gives the public an early look at the creative community that will fill the new building before its grand opening.

The artists work in painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass, sculpture, and mixed media. They will create and exhibit work on-site alongside other local creatives.

Studio artists will help visitors connect with the artistic process through classes, demonstrations, open studio events, and shared gathering spaces. Guests will be able to meet the artists, watch them work, and buy original pieces directly from their studios.

The Creative Factory offers rent-subsidized studios to local artists. Participating artists are dedicated to their practices, committed to being part of a community of artists and aligned with ArtsQuest’s mission of expanding access to arts, culture and educational programming. Studios have 24/7 access.

“We are excited to welcome a wide range of artists working at all levels of their artistic careers and in a wide range of mediums,” said Lisa Harms, vice president of visual arts and education at ArtsQuest. She said the low-cost studio space helps build a supportive community where artists can exchange ideas, grow their practices, and connect the public with the creative process. Chris Severn, Erin Emaline Crimmins, Gabriella Gentile, Nasia Palaios and Tina Cantelmi will also serve as teaching artists.

Three studio artists, Deming King Harriman, Chris Severn and Gabriella Gentile, will have work featured at an expanded pop-up market at the Creative Factory. Their work will also appear at Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial in Winter Wonderland presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.

The Creative Factory market runs Dec. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. The Winter Wonderland market is Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with access included in the price of admission to Christkindlmarkt.

The studio artists are Alania Mariano, Alicia Rodriguez, Anthony Delluva, Anthony Viscardi, Brandon Santiago, Cody Abrachinsky, Chris Severn, David Sommers, Deming King Harriman, Doug Boehm, Douglas Wiltraut, Elliot Rose DeCaro, Erin Emaline Crimmins, Gabriella Gentile, Gary Giordano, Katie Barrett, Khalil Allaik, Lauren Kuhn, Madison Bailey, Marie Jeanne Haba, Mark Wonsidler, Michael Brolly, Nasia Palaios, Rachel Bell, Rebekah Burgess, Richard C. Harrington, Scott Krycia, Tina Cantelmi, Victoria Lawrence, Ward Van Haute and William Murray.

ArtsQuest will announce details about the grand opening, public programming and chances to meet the studio artists at a later date.