The SouthSide Urban Arts Trail

An Artful Adventure Awaits

The Urban Arts Trail is a complete list and walkable guide showcasing the vibrant public artworks that shape South Bethlehem’s creative landscape. Featuring pieces by local, regional, and visiting artists, the trail offers a glimpse into the area’s rich artistic spirit and cultural heritage.

Spanning approximately 3 miles across South Bethlehem, the trail begins at 3rd St & Brodhead St, extends as far as the Bethlehem Skate Plaza, and loops back around to finish along 4th St & Broadway. You can expect a complete self-guided tour to take between 1-2 hours.

Parking & Access

On street parking is available for up to 2 hours in rapid zones and up to 3 hours in flex zones. Garage parking is available at the following locations:

  • New Street Garage (324 S New St)
    $1.50 per hour - $12 daily max - Sundays are Free
    Cashless facility. Credit Card & Scan to Pay Only
  • Polk Street Garage (418 PA-412)
    $1.50 per hour - $12 daily max - Sundays are Free
    Cashless facility. Credit Card & Scan to Pay Only

NOTICE REGARDING RELOCATED ARTWORKS

Please be aware some artworks listed on the Urban Arts Trail, previously located at the Banana Factory Arts Center, have been temporarily relocated or are otherwise unavailable due to the ongoing construction and development of The ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL. 

All artwork that is currently unavailable to visit will be noted below. But you can still learn and read about the missing artworks. We have included them in their own list, separate from the self-guided tour locations

Stop # 2: Mr. Imagination Bus Shelter

Stop # 3: Homage to Humanity

Stop #4: Joyful Experience

Stop #5: BananaWORKS

Relocated Artworks

Title: Mr. Imagination Bus Shelter

Artist: Gregory Warmack A.K.A "Mr. Imagination"

Date Created: 2002

Medium: Concrete and mixed media

Location: temporarily relocated

Artist Gregory Warmack "Mr. Imagination" designed and created The Grotto a concrete bus shelter encrusted with a myriad of odd baubles such as shells, bottle caps, buttons, and pebbles. 

Mr. Imagination worked with a group of local SouthSide youths to bring the structure to fruition. The young artists were part of a  Pennsylvania Career Link program that focused on helping youth  build job skills. For the group, the goal of the project was learning how to take initiative and work as a team to complete the project from start to finish. 

Within the shelter, you will see imagery memorializing September 11, 2001, including an American flag and a depiction of The Statue of Liberty. 

In 2024, the structure was disassembled and relocated in preparation for the construction of the new ArtsQuest Creative Factory, powered by PPL. Once the building is completed, the salvaged Mr. Imagination Bus Shelter will be reinstated in a reimagined way onto the ArtsQuest campus.

Self-Guided Tour