BCAC ANNOUNCES OVER $261K FOR 2022 UNITED CULTURAL FUND (UCF) RECIPIENTS The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) announced $261,059.00 in 2022 United Cultural Funds (UCF) to 21 local artists, arts organizations and community non-profits - a substantial increase from the number of awards granted in 2021. Applicant statistics in Broome County … [Read more...] about BCAC Awards Dept of Public Art a Grant
Dinosaur Mural in Residence at Johnson City Factory
Members of the Dept. of Public Art installed a mural on the factory at 19 Avenue B in Johnson City. Master Muralist Bruce Greig created a mural in panels that gives the illusion that a dinosaur is inside the factory looking out. “It’s a playful mural that brings new life to this factory,” according to Peg Johnston of the DPA. Johnson City has recently … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Mural in Residence at Johnson City Factory
ARTISTS!!! Be Part of LUMA Projection Festival!
At this year’s LUMA Festival, September 7-9, 2018, local artists will have the opportunity to see their images projected on a downtown building. LUMA will project 30 images generated by artists using a template or outline of a building. “We want LUMA to be a celebration of the Arts in Binghamton and a chance to showcase artists, including those that work in … [Read more...] about ARTISTS!!! Be Part of LUMA Projection Festival!
5th Mural Fest Returns to Floral Ave.
The Department of Public Art (DPA) will sponsor the 5th Mural Fest at Floral Ave. Park in Johnson City on Saturday May 5th from 11am - 4 pm. The Village of Johnson City has welcomed us back to continue to improve the park. “Mural Fest offers everyone a chance to paint—murals for adults and a Box City for children,” according to Peg Johnston of DPA. … [Read more...] about 5th Mural Fest Returns to Floral Ave.
Mural Fest Prep: Help Wanted
Mural Fest is May 5th-- a short time away! We have two Prep dates April 17th and April 24th when we will prime plywood panels, create cardboard houses for kids to paint, cardboard animals, outlining murals. Other help needed is leafletting the neighborhood about Mural FEst and about an Art Supply Giveaway for Kids, on the weekend prior to May … [Read more...] about Mural Fest Prep: Help Wanted
Floral Park Public Art Dedication
--Johnson City, New York. On Friday, November 3, at 1:30 PM Johnson City Mayor Greg Deemie will officially dedicate the murals at Floral Park to the children of the community by cutting a ceremonial ribbon at the park’s main entrance. Mural Fest 2017 marked the Village’s first foray into public art installations. Johnson City has been labeled … [Read more...] about Floral Park Public Art Dedication
Free Mural Workshop Oct. 1-7
The Department of Public Art (DPA) will sponsor the 4th Mural Fest at Floral Ave. Park in Johnson City on Saturday October 7th from 11-4 pm. The Village of Johnson City has given permission to paint murals on several structures at Floral Ave. Park and there will be several activities for children and adults. "Leaving behind permanent murals is … [Read more...] about Free Mural Workshop Oct. 1-7
Mural Fest and Mural Workshops
DOWNLOAD OUR WISH LIST BELOW The Department of Public Art (DPA) will sponsor the 4th Mural Fest at Floral Ave. Park in Johnson City on Saturday October 7th from 11-4 pm. The Village of Johnson City has given permission to paint murals on several structures at Floral Ave. Park and there will be several activities for children and adults. "Leaving … [Read more...] about Mural Fest and Mural Workshops
Cardboard Upcycling Workshop AND Screen Printing
The Department of Public Art (DPA) will sponsor two workshops on Sat. Sept 16th from 12-4 at the Bridge Community Center 143 Baldwin St. in JC. The workshops are in preparation for the Oct. 7th Mural Fest at Floral Ave. Park in JC. In addition to painting murals, children will have an entire Box City to paint and play in. The workshop will design the … [Read more...] about Cardboard Upcycling Workshop AND Screen Printing
DPA Mural Fest meeting
There will be a meeting to plan Mural Fest and upcoming arts workshops on Sunday August 6th at noon at the Cooperative Gallery 213 State St. Binghamton. Info: deptofpublicart@gmail.com … [Read more...] about DPA Mural Fest meeting