PRESS RELEASE

Lehigh Valley photographers Anthony and Florence Rodale will be exhibiting their photography at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery from November 10 to December 17, 2021.  There will be an artist reception on Sunday, November 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street.  Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.  Covid health precautions will be observed.

Florence Rodale is French by birth, American by choice. She is a self-taught photographer with a specialization in historical processes. Over the years, she has “sharpened her skills” by studying with renowned American master photographers. These experiences were determinant in shaping a personal look and feel for her work. Through the images she creates today, mostly via the use of pixels, she tries to translate her emotions, and her deep love and connection to nature. This series of images reflects the state of mind and the ins and outs of the brain fog she experienced during the early months of the pandemic. Through confusion and fear, beauty became the solution that gave her a sense of hope and a sense of order. Elements of nature juxtaposed with facial expressions or gestures convey her feelings, and, by association, she is able to steer herself towards clarity. She likes to think of these works as little visual poems that she can revisit time and time again and tell herself that everything is okay.

Anthony Rodale is a life-long photographer, endurance athlete, and international sustainability advocate.  He founded www.FitWild.com to bring all of his environmental, artistic, and sport passions together. Committed to social and environmental change projects, he has served on many non-profit boards.  Currently he is the Board Chair of the Sustainability Food Trust, based in Bristol, United Kingdom.  Deconstructing nature through his photography is a personal metaphysical journey in search of finding inner harmony and flow.  He uses these themes as sources to express being awake, fully alive and present, wherever he is.  The images in this exhibit are a part of an ongoing project, entitled “Harmony Run.”

The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission  and is presented in coordination with the ArtsQuest Annual InVision program.

Anthony and Florence Rodale

Anthony and Florence Rodale

Lehigh Valley photographers Anthony and Florence Rodale will be exhibiting their photography at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery from November 10 to December 17, 2021.  There will be an artist reception on Sunday, November 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street.  Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.  Covid health precautions will be observed.

Florence Rodale is French by birth, American by choice. She is a self-taught photographer with a specialization in historical processes. Over the years, she has “sharpened her skills” by studying with renowned American master photographers. These experiences were determinant in shaping a personal look and feel for her work. Through the images she creates today, mostly via the use of pixels, she tries to translate her emotions, and her deep love and connection to nature. This series of images reflects the state of mind and the ins and outs of the brain fog she experienced during the early months of the pandemic. Through confusion and fear, beauty became the solution that gave her a sense of hope and a sense of order. Elements of nature juxtaposed with facial expressions or gestures convey her feelings, and, by association, she is able to steer herself towards clarity. She likes to think of these works as little visual poems that she can revisit time and time again and tell herself that everything is okay.

Anthony Rodale is a life-long photographer, endurance athlete, and international sustainability advocate.  He founded www.FitWild.com to bring all of his environmental, artistic, and sport passions together. Committed to social and environmental change projects, he has served on many non-profit boards.  Currently he is the Board Chair of the Sustainability Food Trust, based in Bristol, United Kingdom.  Deconstructing nature through his photography is a personal metaphysical journey in search of finding inner harmony and flow.  He uses these themes as sources to express being awake, fully alive and present, wherever he is.  The images in this exhibit are a part of an ongoing project, entitled “Harmony Run.”

The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission and is presented in coordination with the ArtsQuest Annual InVision Festival.

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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For May 7 & 8, 2016
PRESS CONTACT: Sandy Gillen at jslbg2@verizon.net

The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission is pleased to announce their 51st Annual Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show. Held over Mother’s Day Weekend, the sidewalk art show along Main Street in Historic Bethlehem is a celebration of the finest local and regional artists. Over 80 juried artists and craft artisans participate each year in this two-day outdoor Fine Art Show.

 Judging takes place on Saturday. The judge visits each booth and selects the Best of Show, Second Prize, Third Prize, and Best Display. Prizes are awarded Saturday evening at a reception sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission.

One of the delightful elements of the event each year is the Artist In Residence. Be sure to stop by Booth # 27 to observe the artist at work!

We invite families to take part in our Children’s Art Activities. Join in on fun interactive art projects, or make mom a handmade gift or card!

To complement the festivities, local musicians perform along the Show route. Enjoy acoustic tunes as you peruse the artist stalls along the way.

Visit the information booth to view this years special piece of art to be raffled during the Show! Please join us on Saturday, May 7th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, May 8th from 11am to 5pm. In addition to this diverse art show, Bethlehem boasts great restaurants, shops, hotels, and a rich history. It’s a perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a wonderful experience in Historic Downtown Bethlehem. AND there is no admission fee!

The Fine Art & Craft Show is sponsored and organized by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission.

For more information on the Show, the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission and other upcoming
BFAC events, go to www.bfac-lv.org.

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First Greenway Sculpture and Plantings

First Greenway Sculpture and Plantings

Mayor dedicates first sculpture and plantings on South Bethlehem Greenway

Bethlehem, Pa. (Sept. 28, 2011) – Mayor John Callahan today joined sculptor Virginia Abbott, Lehigh
University President Alice Gast and representatives of ArtsQuest and Community Action Development
Corp. of Bethlehem to dedicate the first sculpture and native plantings installed on the South Bethlehem
Greenway at Taylor and Webster streets.

Southside Vision 2014, a program administered by CADCB, funded the art piece with a $15,000 grant
and the plantings with a $7,000 grant. The grant allowed CADCB to hire a professional to oversee
Southside community gardens, start a native plant garden and film a documentary.

Gast presented Lehigh’s commitment to the Greenway projected by pledging $75,000 a year for the next
three years toward improvements at the trail. The university will fund a grade crossing at New Street
and a camera at the intersection of Adams Street and the Greenway. Lehigh’s pledge will also allow for
work between Adams and Webster streets designed to open the Greenway to buildings in the corridor,
including the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem and Holy Infancy School. Project design is expected to
begin in the fall.

Abbott, a resident artist at the Banana Factory, enlisted a team of Broughal Middle School students
through ArtsQuest’s Banana Works program to create “Blue Herons.” The sculpture is made from found
objects including gardening tools and kitchen implements, and clay animals made by the students.

Lehigh’s Southside Initiative oversaw the native plantings, which include grasses and perennials.

“It is very encouraging to see so many organizations in the City come together to support the
Greenway,” Callahan said. “Lehigh’s commitment will help ensure the growth of the Greenway in the
future.”

South Bethlehem Greenway is a 3.5-mile trail on a former railroad bed between Third and Fourth
streets. Phases 1 and 2 opened in August.