Edit the banner, not the text

Is there any way to make this giant red banner smaller?  We've spent A LOT of time editing our site to keep it updated and accessible and this giant red banner makes it appear that it's the entire site.  I don't need the big picture, or all of the titles.  I just want to make the banner smaller and relocate the items below it to the side.  Maybe provide some layout options?
Jackson Early Birds #3177120