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BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 ArtsQuest is proud to present\u00a0InVision 2021<\/a><\/strong>, its annual month-long November celebration of photography and photo-based arts. This year, alongside workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions, two new interactive programs will debut: \u201cShred Your Ex\u201d and a Lehigh Valley Zoo Photo Walk.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year\u2019s program is unique because we are focusing on alternative and historic photographic processes,\u201d said Lisa Harms, ArtsQuest\u2019s Senior Director of Visual Arts and Education. \u201cWe believe this provides an opportunity to invite new artists to exhibit and teach with us and provides robust educational opportunities through workshops and classes.\u201d<\/p>\n On\u00a0Nov. 12<\/strong>, Teaching Artist Rebecca Kelly and Comedian Ben Youngerman will host \u201cShred Your Ex<\/strong>,\u201d a tangibly cathartic event where photo shredding and weaving techniques will be used to create a closure-inducing group project. On\u00a0Nov. 27 and 28<\/strong>, the Lehigh Valley Zoo will offer a unique experience that invites photographers of every skill level to get up-close and personal with its resident animals.<\/p>\n InVision 2021\u2019s featured photography artist\u00a0Jason Chen<\/a>\u2019s solo exhibition \u201cSecond\u201d will be on display in the\u00a0Banko Family Room Gallery<\/a>\u00a0beginning Nov. 2. Chen, of Paradigm Gallery in Philadelphia, will serve as a juror for the 2021 Juried Exhibition and will host an artist discussion during November\u2019s\u00a0First Friday<\/a>\u00a0at the\u00a0Banana Factory<\/a>, giving the opportunity to discuss his work in a relaxed setting. Chen is from Guangzhou, China, and specializes in Fashion, Editorial, and Alternative Process Photography. With his background in film and animation, he explores ways to incorporate the \u201cFourth Dimension\u201d \u2013 time \u2013 into his work.<\/p>\n The festival will include its annual juried show featuring regional artists and showcase works created using alternative process photography. On display at the ArtsQuest Center will be an exhibit featuring rock and roll icons, photographed by Lisa Lake and Scott Wiener. In addition, Dan\u2019s Camera will host a photo-swap event at the factory on\u00a0Nov 20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n InVision<\/strong>\u00a0is a month-long celebration each November showcasing all things photography and photo-based arts, with workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and photo walks that feature renowned photographers and artists. Over the course of the month, InVision offers professional development, networking and hands-on workshops not only for photographers, but also for image-based artists, creative entrepreneurs, makers and DIYers.<\/p>\n Visit\u00a0BananaFactory.org<\/a>\u00a0for a full schedule of events. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit\u00a0artsquest.org\/safety<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Highlights of this month-long celebration showcasing photography, include a \u201cShred Your Ex\u201d event and a photo walk at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 ArtsQuest is proud to present\u00a0InVision 2021, its annual month-long November celebration of photography and photo-based arts. This year, alongside workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions, two new interactive programs will debut: … Continue reading ARTSQUEST PRESENTS 12th ANNUAL INVISION FESTIVAL<\/span>
\nNicole Harrell
\nArtsQuest Director of Communications
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