BINGHAMTON, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is pleased to present March’s First Friday Art Walk on March 7th, 2025, from 6-9 pm, with some locations having varying hours (details below). Rack cards are available at participating locations and local restaurants. Most exhibitions are free and open to the public.
This month’s First Friday participating open galleries and creative spaces include 12 locations, including two pop-up venues:
- Pop Up Venue! The Origin of Others at Praxis. Praxis is a gallery focused on emerging and experimental artists. This month hosts video work art by Benjamin Stone, visual art by Colette Chermak and Terence Mulligan, Jr, an acoustic set by Julia & Gen, and the lead of The Actors Circle’s upcoming “Lysistrata” performs an excerpt. Performances at 8PM.
- Pop Up Venue! You are lucky you are funny at Cafe Liuga Haus, located at 81 Clinton Street. From the cafe: “To celebrate the very first “First Friday” at our venue and Women’s history month, we collaborate with local female artists and activists to share their recent works with the community. There will be comedy, music, conversation, paintings and ice cream!” (6pm-9pm)
- The Artisan Gallery: 2025 Emerging Artists Exhibition and Competition. Each year, BCAC invites the area’s high school art teachers to select up to twelve pieces of exemplary visual art work to be adjudicated by arts professionals working in the community. This year, 80 artworks are featured from students at ten area high schools and will be displayed at Artisan Gallery and Art Path Gallery throughout the month. We are proud to offer this opportunity to honor the hardworking student artists and teachers in Broome County. All participants will receive certificates from the Broome County Arts Council with six awards granted for: Composition, Line and Color, Originality, Use of the Medium, Level of Difficulty and Best in Show. This year’s jurors are: Rachel Consolazio, Jan and John Wood, and Jess Petrylak. Many thanks to the Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier for their collaboration on the exhibition and generous prize for the Best in Show Award. (6pm-9pm)
- Artful Child Gallery: Marker Hands. Henry Brehl. (6pm-9pm)
- The Bundy – 3rd Floor Gallery: Two Artists. Rick Iacovelli, Pam Bidwell Wheeler. A Collection of Abstract, Ink & Watercolor Painting on Mineral & Rice Paper. (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: Luck of the Draw. Creative Hive. Come experience a one-of-a-kind art show at the Discovery Center, showcasing stunning artwork created by the talented students of The Creative Hive! This vibrant exhibit highlights luck symbols and traditions from diverse cultures! Perfect for kids and families, this interactive display invites you to explore and celebrate these meaningful symbols of good fortune and heritage. (4pm-7pm).
- The Cooperative Gallery: Put your Slippers On by Ken Weir. So Far by David Higgins. For Put Your Slippers On: “A painting of a beautiful woman has such power, and lively, colorful patterns provide the perfect counterpoint. So ‘Put Your Slippers On’” For So Far: “David divides his time between realistic oil landscapes and small mixed-media dioramas. He has exhibited widely across the Northeast, including shows at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester and a solo show at the Roberson Museum in Binghamton. He is also a staff writer for Mountain Home magazine.” (5pm-9pm)
- Just Breathe, Ex-hale Gallery: JB Loves Dogs. Shauna Stiles. Just Breathe community dog owners share their photo photos of their fur babies! Community gathering and dogs welcome! (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: Beaded Birds in Haudenosaunee Art. Various Artists. Originating in New York, Haudenosaunee beadwork is a highly skilled art form that showcases the ingenuity and aesthetic of Haudenosaunee culture. “Beaded Birds” puts more than 250 pieces on display from the collection of retired archaeologist Dolores Elliott, whose research and published works have concentrated on this art form. Admission to the museum is half-priced ($4). (5pm-9pm).
- Phelps Mansion Museum: Psychic Readers and Self-Guided Mansion Tours The mansion will be open for FREE self-guided tours from 6pm-9pm. Additionally, we will have psychic readings in the ballroom. No appt is necessary, just come in and sign up. Readings are $30 for 15 minutes. (Cash only). (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!