BCAC Artisan Gallery

05/28/2026

Registration for life drawing is now open through the summer season! All are welcome to join in a relaxed, self-guided art practice with a live model (sessions may feature n**e models) alongside a warm community of local creatives.

Easels available, bring your own drawing supplies. Three-hour sessions are $15, including model fee. Studio space is limited, and to ensure everyone gets a great view, pre-registration is required. Learn more and register at broomearts.org.

Open Figure Drawing
First and Third Tuesday of Each Month
From 6-9PM
at Artisan Gallery, 223 State Street

Daytime Life Drawing Sessions
Second and Fourth Friday of Each Month
From 11AM-2PM
at Cooperative Gallery 213, 213 State Street

05/27/2026

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 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.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

BCAC staff shopped the gallery shelves to highlight a few favorite pieces made by our artist members. ✨ We love talking about these pieces just as much as we love looking at them. During your next visit, ask us for a recommendation. We’ve always got a favorite to share!

✨ Shop Tues-Sat from 11-3, Thurs 11-8 and First Friday from 6-9PM, at 223 State Street, Binghamton. View all of our retail items online at broomearts.org

05/22/2026

Join us on First Friday, June 5 from 6-9PM for the opening reception of North Light by artist Daniel Fox, on view through June 27.

Motivated by a love of art and nature, Daniel Fox has continually pursued oil painting over his life. His paintings have appeared in national juried exhibitions and have won numerous awards.

Artist Statement: I'm calling this exhibit "North Light" for two reasons. The first is the quality of light in our region, which can be excellent, mainly when the sun shines! The second is the consistency of light that shines into a window facing north, which allows an artist to paint in natural light at all hours of the day, without the shadows changing. I am fortunate to have such a window!

05/21/2026

Last weekend to visit the 2026 BCAC Flower Show at Artisan and Art Path galleries and vote for your favorite artwork for the People's Choice Award 🌼 Gallery hours are Tues-Sat from 11-3 and Thurs 11-8 at 223 State Street, Binghamton.

05/20/2026

Writers, photographers, visual artists are invited to participate in The America 250 Project, on exhibit at Art Path Gallery in July.

The project calls on individuals of all ages and backgrounds to submit personal and creative works reflecting memory, identity, heritage and belonging. Submissions may include: short written memories, photographs, family and/or migration stories, sketches, paintings or drawings, poems.

To apply, complete the online form by May 30: tinyurl.com/BCAC250

Learn more at broomearts.org

05/19/2026

Come get inspired at Artisan Gallery! Everything in our retail shop is made by a local artist member. ✨ Shop Tues-Sat from 11-3, Thurs 11-8 and First Friday from 6-9PM, at 223 State Street, Binghamton. View all of our retail items online at broomearts.org

05/16/2026

Have you ever been interested in creating your own pinhole camera or learning how the magic within cameras actually works? Join us Saturday, May 23, from 1-3 PM for Sarah Vahaplar's Open Studio Saturday, Capturing Light: Build Your Own Pinhole Camera.

In this workshop, you will learn not only how to create your own pinhole camera, but develop your very own black and white photographs. It is easier than you may think! We will briefly explore the history and science of capturing light before building our own pinhole cameras with common household objects. Photo paper and chemistry will be provided to test out the cameras and create prints for you to take home and show off your new skill!

You will need to provide your own light-safe container for the body of the camera. Small paint cans, black film canisters, small cereal boxes, and other similar containers all work perfectly. Keep in mind that it will be necessary to make a hole in the container with scissors or a drill. If you are able to bring your own scissors, drill, and black tape, it would be welcomed, but not necessary.

For any questions about materials or the process, please contact Sarah Vahaplar at [email protected].

https://broomearts.org/2025-2026-resident-artists/

05/15/2026

Every purchase at Artisan Gallery directly supports a local artist. Thank you for shopping small! ✨ Shop Tues-Sat from 11-3, Thurs 11-8 and First Friday from 6-9PM, at 223 State Street, Binghamton. View all of our retail items online at broomearts.org

05/14/2026

Lovely details from the 2026 BCAC Flower Show at Artisan and Art Path galleries. Visit the through May 29 and vote for your favorite artworks for the People's Choice Award! Gallery hours are Tues-Sat from 11-3 and Thurs 11-8 at 223 State Street, Binghamton.