Broome County Arts Council

Broome County Arts Council A resource for professional and community arts since 1986. We also grant awards to individual artists, arts organizations and community-based projects.

The BCAC is an independent, 501(c)3 public service organization that provides community-informed arts programs and services through active planning, advising and education. We serve as a clearinghouse for arts information, and provide stewardship of existing art treasuries through financial support and collaboration. Our historical research and tours of public art inspires the community to both preserve and create the art culture of Broome County. And the good news? This is just the beginning.

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist HighlightMeet Keri Corts, one of the talented artists who will be featu...
08/24/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist Highlight

Meet Keri Corts, one of the talented artists who will be featured at the inaugural Broome Arts Festival!

Keri Corts is a visual artist and art therapist based in the finger lakes region on New York. Lately, her main focus is ceramics and printmaking. Keri says, “By combining these two passions and my love of nature, I creates one of a kind functional pieces that are both artful and inspired by the world around me.”

Make sure to stop by Keri’s booth on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM–5 PM in the Downtown Binghamton Arts District to meet the artist, experience the art in person, and support local creativity. Read more about the Broome Arts Festival and explore more artists you will meet at: broomearts.org/broome-arts-festival.

The inaugural Broome Arts Festival is made possible by Visions Federal Credit Union, IBM, Broome County Government, Tioga State Bank, and City of Binghamton.

Thank you to everyone who joined our second Artist-in-Residence Program Artist Talk & Brunch! A big thank you to artist ...
08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our second Artist-in-Residence Program Artist Talk & Brunch! A big thank you to artist Yeon Jin Kim for moderating such a wonderful conversation, and to our previous resident artists, Fitzroy Ferguson, Brielle Sarkisian, and Sarah Vahaplar, for sharing your experiences and insights with everyone.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming new cohort of resident artists at BCAC, and what they will create during their residency! Learn more about our Artist in Residence program at https://broomearts.org/in-the-community/artist-in-residence/

Mark your calendars! The inaugural Broome Arts Festival is coming to State Street in downtown Binghamton on Saturday, Se...
08/24/2026

Mark your calendars! The inaugural Broome Arts Festival is coming to State Street in downtown Binghamton on Saturday, September 19! Join us for a one-day celebration of local art, live music, food, and community.

A big thank you to our Arts Fest Advocate sponsor, the Broome County Government, whose generous support made this festival possible. Explore participating artists, arts organizations, entertainment, and activities visit broomearts.org/broome-arts-festival.

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist HighlightMeet Kari Varner and Jacopo Mazzoni, two of the talented artis...
08/23/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist Highlight

Meet Kari Varner and Jacopo Mazzoni, two of the talented artists who will be featured at the inaugural Broome Arts Festival!

Kari and Jacopo are photographers who will host a free cyanotype walk-up event. They say, “Participants will be welcome to create their own design or select from a series of pre-cut smart energy themed stencils. These designs will then be placed on pre-coated sheets, exposed in the sun, washed with water and then given to the participants.”

Make sure to stop by Kari and Jacopo’s booth on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM–5 PM in the Downtown Binghamton Arts District to meet the artist, experience the art in person, and support local creativity. Read more about the Broome Arts Festival and explore more artists you will meet at: broomearts.org/broome-arts-festival

The inaugural Broome Arts Festival is made possible by Visions Federal Credit Union, IBM, Broome County Government, Tioga State Bank, and City of Binghamton.

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist HighlightMeet Ian Holt, one of the talented artists who will be feature...
08/22/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist Highlight

Meet Ian Holt, one of the talented artists who will be featured at the inaugural Broome Arts Festival!

Ian is a mixed media artist who combines pyrography, watercolor, and colored pencils in his work. Ian says: “My work attempts to border both the real and fantastical world. I strive to pull creation from the ordinary while appreciating the beauty of nature. ”

Make sure to stop by Ian’s booth on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM–5 PM in the Downtown Binghamton Arts District to meet the artist, experience the art in person, and support local creativity. Read more about the Broome Arts Festival and explore more artists you will meet at: broomearts.org/broome-arts-festival

The inaugural Broome Arts Festival is made possible by Visions Federal Credit Union, IBM, Broome County Government, Tioga State Bank, and City of Binghamton.

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist HighlightMeet Heather Esposito, one of the talented artists who will be...
08/21/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist Highlight

Meet Heather Esposito, one of the talented artists who will be featured at the inaugural Broome Arts Festival!

Heather paints Ukrainian eggs, building the pattern progressively by alternately applying wax and dipping the egg into increasingly darker dye colors. Heather says, “My family is Ukrainian and I learned the art of Ukrainian egg decorating from my mother when I was 5 years old. Decorating eggs became a spring tradition every year.”

Make sure to stop by Heather's booth on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM–5 PM in the Downtown Binghamton Arts District to meet the artist, experience the art in person, and support local creativity. Read more about the Broome Arts Festival and explore more artists you will meet at: broomearts.org/broome-arts-festival

The inaugural Broome Arts Festival is made possible by Visions Federal Credit Union, IBM, Broome County Government, Tioga State Bank, and City of Binghamton.

All BCAC members are invited to join us for an off-site Members' Meeting on Thursday, September 10th at 5 PM at WSKG Pub...
08/21/2026

All BCAC members are invited to join us for an off-site Members' Meeting on Thursday, September 10th at 5 PM at WSKG Public Media: 601 Gates Road in Vestal, NY.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how WSKG supports our region's arts and culture community!

Our guest speaker, Bob Proehl, is the Director of Communications, Marketing and Engagement at WSKG Public Media. Bob has worked as a fiction writer, music promoter, and bookstore events coordinator, among other roles. Bob will share how he is helping the station serve as connective tissue between the region's diverse arts and music communities — fostering a stronger sense of regional arts identity.

For more than 50 years, WSKG Public Media has served as the region's NPR and PBS station. Originally launched to provide educational television programming directly to Broome County schools, WSKG has grown into a multimedia organization serving 21 counties across Central New York and Northern Pennsylvania, providing news, arts and culture programming, and educational resources.

Please RSVP here: forms.gle/7FuRGfJ5AeyJDCMCA.

Not a member? Join at: broomearts.org/become-a-member/ to attend this members-only event and enjoy benefits including opportunities to exhibit and sell your art at Artisan Gallery, share your art events and news in our Arts in the Community newsletter, and more!

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist HighlightMeet John Brhel, one of the talented artists who will be featu...
08/20/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist Highlight

Meet John Brhel, one of the talented artists who will be featured at the inaugural Broome Arts Festival!

John is an illustrator under the name Spooky Shake Studios. John works with Drawing and Graphics. John says: “I draw art that celebrates all things spooky and Halloween -- from costumed trick-or-treaters to partying monsters to cozy fall scenes -- and I put it on stickers, prints, buttons, shirts and just about anything you can slap a design on!”

Make sure to stop by Spooky Shake Studio’s booth on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM–5 PM in the Downtown Binghamton Arts District to meet the artist, experience the art in person, and support local creativity. Read more about the Broome Arts Festival and explore more artists you will meet at: broomearts.org/broome-arts-festival

The inaugural Broome Arts Festival is made possible by Visions Federal Credit Union, IBM, Broome County Government, Tioga State Bank, and City of Binghamton.

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist HighlightMeet James Schutt, one of the talented artists who will be fea...
08/19/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist! | Broome Arts Festival Artist Highlight

Meet James Schutt, one of the talented artists who will be featured at the inaugural Broome Arts Festival!

James is a mixed media artist who works with oil, spray paint, acryllics, screen printing, and more. James says, “I strive to loosely develop themes around personal meanings which capture a moment of emotional power.”

Make sure to stop by James’ booth on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM–5 PM in the Downtown Binghamton Arts District to meet the artist, experience the art in person, and support local creativity. Read more about the Broome Arts Festival and explore more artists you will meet at: broomearts.org/broome-arts-festival

The inaugural Broome Arts Festival is made possible by Visions Federal Credit Union, IBM, Broome County Government, Tioga State Bank, and City of Binghamton.

UPDATE: Sarah Vahaplar, BCAC’s resident artist for May 2026, is joining the talk as a speaker! All BCAC members and prev...
08/19/2026

UPDATE: Sarah Vahaplar, BCAC’s resident artist for May 2026, is joining the talk as a speaker!

All BCAC members and previous resident artists are invited to join us for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence Artist Talk & Brunch this Saturday, August 22, from 11AM–1PM at Artisan Gallery. This event will start with a moderated artist talk featuring three artists from the 2025/2026 AiR cohort—Fitzroy Ferguson, Brielle Sarkisian, and Sarah Vahaplar—followed by a Q&A session and an hour to catch up with other AiR artists over brunch.

RSVP via email at: [email protected]

The talk will be moderated by Yeon Jin Kim, BCAC’s volunteer Artist in Residence Coordinator. Yeon Jin is a multidisciplinary artist and lecturer in Binghamton University’s Department of Art and Design, with extensive experience in artist residencies. Her practice includes animated films, bookworks, drawings, collages, sculpture, and Jogakbo.

Artist Speakers:

Fitzroy Ferguson, BCAC’s July 2025 resident artist, was born and raised in Jamaica. He specializes in semi-realistic and stylized portraits while also exploring landscapes, foliage, cityscapes, and cartooning.

Brielle Sarkisian, BCAC’s November 2025 resident artist, is a papermaker and printmaker based in Vestal, NY. Her work uses repetitive and precise processes to explore vulnerability, memory, and emotion through paper, print, and illustration.

Sarah Vahaplar, BCAC’s May 2026 resident artist, is an artist and educator currently based in Binghamton, NY. Her work centers around alternative approaches to photography including scanography and large-format pinhole photography. Through her work, she explores ideas such as the significance of touch, and documenting physical mortality.

Learn more about the artists and their residency at: broomearts.org/in-the-community/artist-in-residence/

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