Broome County Arts Council

06/06/2026

For ceramic artist Matthew Wilson, the magic is in the assemblage, taking familiar forms, pairing thrown pieces, and combining different techniques into something a viewer hasn’t quite seen before. A high school art teacher and lifelong lover of process, Matthew built his solo show around grouping his many styles, colors, and methods into one cohesive body of work. Watch his full spotlight from his solo exhibition at BCAC’s Artisan Gallery in September 2024 at: broomearts.org/artist-spotlight/

06/05/2026

Broome Arts Mirror: KNOW ends season with American classic

By Mary Pat Hyland

KNOW Theatre closes its 2025-2026 season June 12-28 with Tennessee William’s classic The Glass Menagerie. The play was William’s first stage success and was a reworking of his short story, “Portrait of a Girl in Glass.” Using the format of a memory play, Williams tells a tale — many considered autobiographical — of a man returning home to try to resolve “the guilt he feels for the choices he made concerning his sister, Laura, and his mother, Amanda, that still haunt him. The play explores themes of illusion versus reality, escapism, and the destructive nature of familial expectations, as the characters struggle to reconcile their past with the present,” according to KNOW.

IF YOU GO: KNOW Theater presents The Glass Menagerie June 12-28 at its theater, 74 Carroll St, Binghamton. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets at $28 ($23 for seniors, $15 for students) can be purchased online at https://knowtheatre.thundertix.com/events/251864.

The 8 p.m. June 18 performance is “pay what you can,” but any donation is welcome. For more information, call 607-759-5685.

Read the full article at: https://broomearts.org/know-ends-season-with-american-classic/

  By Mary Pat Hyland KNOW Theatre closes its 2025-2026 season June 12-28 with Tennessee William’s classic The Glass Menagerie. The play was William’s first stage success and was a reworking of his short story, “Portrait of a Girl in Glass.” Using the format of a memory play, Williams

06/05/2026

A sneak peek of June’s First Friday across downtown Binghamton. We can't wait to see you tonight, from 6-9 PM!

The Broome County Arts Council is hosting its First Friday Art Walk on Friday, June 6.

06/04/2026

Join us on Friday, June 5 from 6-9PM for the opening reception of "Art of a Bipolar Mind" by outsider artist Patricia Hauptfleisch, on view at BCAC's Art Path Gallery through June 27.

Art is a therapeutic outlet for Patricia as a person with a mental health diagnosis.

Patricia Hauptfleisch was born and raised in Endicott, New York. I am 64 years old now and an empty nester. While I was growing up as a young girl, I was always interested in painting and drawing. I was influenced by my mother, who liked to draw and paint with water colors. When I was in high school I took every art class that was available to me. I was also a member of the art club. Upon becoming an adult I got married and had two sons. My artistic pursuits were put on pause for awhile. In my twenties I was diagnosed with Bipolar. I began expressing myself through art again to cope with the ups and downs of my diagnosis. It was a therapeutic outlet for me. I consider it at times to be a savior in dealing with bipolar symptoms. Art has added so much to my life and I am thankful for it.

Artist Statement:
I am a 64 year old woman. Life is a journey. Art has been a therapeutic outlet for my expression as a person with a mental health diagnosis. My children inspire me to be more than a diagnosis.

My style is outside art.

This is how it is defined: Outside art is art made by self taught individuals who are untrained and untutored in the traditional arts. It is believed that this art style is created outside the boundaries of official cultures. Jean Dubuffet, who coined the term outsider art, believed it to be focused particularly on art by those on the outside of the established art scene, such as psychiatric patients, prisoners, hermits and spiritualists.

06/03/2026

BCAC invites all members to an off-site Members’ Meeting on Thursday, June 25 at 5 PM. Join us at Stellar Human, a boutique vintage apparel store and welcoming creative space for artists, makers, and community gatherings. Our guest speaker, La'Rue, is the owner of Stellar Human. He will share his vision for creating a space that blends vintage fashion, art, creativity, and community connection.

" From the start, my goal has always been for it to be more than just a clothing shop — but a creative space centered around fashion, art, music, and community. A place where people can feel inspired, connect with others, and freely express themselves. Through events, collaborations, and everyday conversation, Stellar Human continues to grow into exactly that. I look forward to having you visit! "

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Not a member? Join now to attend this fun event, and enjoy many other BCAC members' benefits! broomearts.org/become-a-member/

06/02/2026

2026 UCF project grantee, Binghamton Downtown Singers, is presenting their spring concert, "The Soul’s Voyage" at The United Presbyterian Church this Saturday, June 6 from 7 - 9 pm. The concert features four remarkable works: two by Johannes Brahms, one by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and one by American composer Howard Hanson, a native of Rochester, New York.

06/01/2026

Broome Arts Mirror: Southern Tier Singers’ Collective will end season on uplifting note
By George Basler

The Southern Tier Singers’ Collective is closing its season with a Saturday, June 13, concert — “Forging the Path” — that emphasizes themes of joy and hope.

The program will feature groundbreaking pieces showcasing a variety of textures and emotions, said Music Director William Culverhouse, who will conduct the 24-member a ca****la choir at St. Patrick’s Church in Binghamton. Admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is free.

IF YOU GO: The Southern Singers Collective will present “Forging the Path” at 7:30 p.m. June 13 at St. Patrick’s Church, 9 Leroy St., Binghamton. In keeping with the group’s mission of offering concerts to everyone, admission will be free. Donations will be accepted.

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By George Basler The Southern Tier Singers’ Collective is closing its season with a Saturday, June 13, concert -- “Forging the Path” -- that emphasizes themes of joy and hope. The program will feature groundbreaking pieces showcasing a variety of textures and emotions, said Music Director Will...

06/01/2026

Calling all artists! Come be a part of our inaugural outdoor art festival, the Broome Arts Festival, in celebration of our 40-year history of promoting the arts in Broome County! This is a single-day event filled with local artists, music, and food, to take place on State Street (between Lewis Street and Henry Street) in Binghamton, NY, on Saturday, September 19. Application deadline: June 14th. Read more and register at: broomearts.org/broome-arts-festival/

06/01/2026

Downtown Binghamton First Friday Art Walk is this Friday, June 5th, from 6 to 9 PM! Opening at BCAC Artisan Gallery: “North Light” with Daniel Fox and “Art of the Bipolar Mind” by Patricia Hauptfleisch; check out our June Pop-Up Gallery with “Community in Color” a collaboration with Artists For Change and Uncorked Creations Binghamtonat Deep State; new shows also include Wendell Myers “Memory of Light” at Orazio Salati Studio & Gallery!

View full list of June's First Friday location at: broomearts.org/in-the-community/first-friday/

05/30/2026

Emotion is the technique. That’s the heart of Natalie Dadamio’s practice, a mixed media abstract artist who builds her work from feeling first and trusts the mark in the moment to stand on its own. During her BCAC residency, she turned that philosophy into a project called Draw It Out, complete with a community drawing wall where anyone could leave their mark. Watch her full spotlight from her month-long residency at BCAC through the Artist in Residence Program in November 2024. Watch the full interview at: broomearts.org/artist-spotlight/