BINGHAMTON, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is pleased to present February’s First Friday Art Walk on February 7th, 2025, from 6-9 pm, with some locations having varying hours (details below). Rack cards are available at participating locations. Most exhibitions are free and open to the public.
New this month: RE/Collected Art Sale at BCAC’s Artist in Residence studio. Join us for a week-long Art Sale with affordable prices ranging from $3 to $50, kicking off on February’s First Friday. The sale features unused artworks donated by the community, ready to be repurposed by new owners, in a variety of mediums and styles, including drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramics, posters, and home decor pieces. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Artist-in-Residence program, helping to sustain and cultivate local talent.
This month’s First Friday participating open galleries and creative spaces include 12 locations, including one pop-up venue:
- Pop Up Venue! Parable of the Talents at Praxis. Praxis is a gallery focused on emerging and experimental artists. This month hosts art by Melissa Schmitz, Abigail Cornelia, and Nivole Paolillo, with a live performance by Sharon Ball at 8PM.
- The Artisan Gallery: Fables of Reconstruction. Erik Lasky. From Lasky: “I view my paintings as narrative. I think of my pictures as dreams or links between reality and the subconscious. I use allegorical representations to explore aspects of the human condition. By using a limited palette I create a strong tonal harmony and a sense of space, atmosphere and mood in my pictures. I explore themes of isolation, nature, cycles, rebirth and death in my paintings. I often use disfigurements, amputations for example, as a physical manifestation of an inner turmoil; A sense of incompleteness or illness. Beyond the image itself, I want the paint to tell the technical narrative of my work. You will see it thick and thin, dissolved and sanded, my fingerprints, my dog’s hair and the creative motion of composing a picture rather than copying one.” (6pm-9pm)
- Artful Child Gallery: Untitled. Gatlin Bartholomay. (6pm-9pm)
- BCAC’s Artist in Residence Studio: RE/Collected Art Sale. (6-9pm)
- The Bundy – 3rd Floor Gallery: Where are we going & why am I in this basket? AmarA*jk. (6pm-9pm).
- Binghamton Photo: Expired II. Eric Yetter. From Yetter: “This show largely uses images shot on expired film. I may purchase a box lot at an auction that includes a camera and film or expired film in a junk shop or thrift store. To work with expired film, I need to let go of my expectations of what I will see once my film is developed. I may get color changes or graininess or, all too often, nothing at all. I have come to embrace this loss of control and expectation. I am reminded that I am not in charge of how things will turn out. I take shots of things that strike me; I get to enjoy that instant and then see later if it has been captured for you to enjoy or if I just get to keep it for myself. There can be joy in an empty roll, too. Please enjoy these moments that made it.” (6pm-9pm).
- The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier: Brick by Brick: Lego Magic Creations. D. Select lego enthusiasts from the community. Our LEGO Masterpiece Exhibit at the Discovery Center is a captivating display of creativity, showcasing intricate LEGO sculptures crafted by talented artists. From towering castles to detailed animals and imaginative scenes, each piece is made from thousands of vibrant bricks. The exhibit offers visitors a chance to marvel at the artistry and skill behind these remarkable creations, inspiring awe and sparking imagination in both children and adults alike. It’s an experience that highlights the endless possibilities of creativity and design through the colorful world of LEGO. (4pm-7pm).
- Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge: Fundraiser for the Animal Care Sanctuary’s (ACS) Humane Education Program. Artwork by Mattew Feldman will be available for sale. 100% of the proceeds will go to support pre K-12 students in Broome County public schools. (12pm-10pm).
- The Cooperative Gallery: Photography by Bill Gorman. Favorites by Geof Gould. (5pm-9pm)
- Just Breathe, Ex-hale Gallery: Posters by 5tigDesign. Simon Liebskind. Graduating this May, with a BFA design degree, graphic designer Simon Liebskind will be showing multiple poster series. Featuring pieces from his 365 day design project along with artwork created for local clients. (6pm-9pm)
- Orazio Salati Studio and Gallery: The Golden Thread. Wynn Yarrow. Wynn works in gouache and Matted acrylic mixed with hand prepared mediums. From Yarrow: “Painting for me is an unfolding of the soul” (6pm-9pm)
- The Roberson Museum: Please Be Seated. Various Artists. A showcase of beautifully crafted historical chairs from Binghamton and beyond. Admission to the museum is half-priced ($4). (5pm-9pm).
- Phelps Mansion Museum: Die Fledermaus – Binghamton University Department of Music. Watch a performance of Die Fledermaus, performed by the BU Operalogue. Admission is FREE. (6pm-9pm).
- Trolley Tours: Trolley tours are projected to return in Spring 2025.
The Broome County Arts Council is proud to continue First Friday with the generous support of the Broome County Government and City of Binghamton. Updated exhibition information and a Google Map are available on our website: https://broomearts.org/in-the-community/first-friday/. Are you hosting arts and cultural events during First Friday and located in Downtown Binghamton? Reach out to Broome County Arts Council to learn more about joining the First Friday Art Walk program!