Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus.
John Oetting shows the private lounge for artists with studios on the second floor is seen with original furniture from Hess’s department store Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The community center provides a space for technology and visual art to work together. Classes, workshops, and other events such as summer camps are offered along with studios for resident artists. The mission of the center is to help people of all ages share creative experiences.The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A 3D printing station is seen with original furniture from Hess’s department store Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The community center provides a space for technology and visual art to work together. Classes, workshops, and other events such as summer camps are offered along with studios for resident artists. The mission of the center is to help people of all ages share creative experiences.The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
The private lounge for artists with studios on the second floor is seen with original furniture from Hess’s department store Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The community center provides a space for technology and visual art to work together. Classes, workshops, and other events such as summer camps are offered along with studios for resident artists. The mission of the center is to help people of all ages share creative experiences.The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
John Oetting shows a headset using cutting edge VR technologies in the education space dedicated to VR technologies Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The community center provides a space for technology and visual art to work together. Classes, workshops, and other events such as summer camps are offered along with studios for resident artists. The mission of the center is to help people of all ages share creative experiences.The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, talks with Stan Zukowski as he works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, talks with Stan Zukowski as he works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, shows the wooden and brass tuners that will be installed on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate sends pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to help people of all ages share creative experiences. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
John Oetting shows a headset using cutting edge VR technologies in the education space dedicated to VR technologies Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The community center provides a space for technology and visual art to work together. Classes, workshops, and other events such as summer camps are offered along with studios for resident artists. The mission of the center is to help people of all ages share creative experiences.The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, talks with Stan Zukowski as he works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, talks with Stan Zukowski as he works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Gallery space on the first floor is seen Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The community center provides a space for technology and visual art to work together. Classes, workshops, and other events such as summer camps are offered along with studios for resident artists. The mission of the center is to help people of all ages share creative experiences.The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, shows the wooden and brass tuners that will be installed on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate sends pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to help people of all ages share creative experiences. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
John Oetting helps simulate what the strings will look like when strung with Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, as Brolly works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, and artist Tyrone J. Webb II move his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, and volunteers move his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, and volunteers move his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, and volunteers move his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, and artist Tyrone J. Webb II move his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Brolly, a master wood artist, works on his wooden boat that acts as a musical instrument when fully set up Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Emmaus. The instrument uses eight strings that when rubbed with rosin vibrate and send pulses into the water with the goal of interacting with whales. The boat also includes brass tuners that are tuned with a piano tuner. The boat will be set up and played by musician Dave Reber next Tuesday during JuxTuesday, a time during which people can visit resident artists, see the latest projects, and learn about classes and workshops at JuxtaHub in Emmaus. The mission of the center is to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering oppurtunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley- we are where artists and technology connect. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
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