Broome County Arts Council

Join on Saturday, April 5, from 3 PM-5PM for “How To Actually Write Your Artist Statement” with Frank Chang! Frank is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator who explores unexpected linkages between the past and imagined futures shaped by the climate crisis. This workshop is a part of BCAC's Business of Art Professional Development Program: Art Marketing & Management. Broome County Arts Council Members receive five (5) FREE Business of Art workshop registrations. After five workshops have been claimed, Members get a discounted rate ($15!) for additional classes. Not a member yet and want to try out a class? Non-members are welcomed to attend for a rate of $25 per workshop. Business of Art (BOA) Professional Development Workshops are open and available to artists, performers, creatives, students, and arts professionals at any stage in their career. Participants must register in advance for this workshop at https://lnkd.in/gh3EjrwR.

A big thank you to our patron, BGM Foundation, for your generous support of the United Cultural Fund 2025! The UCF campaign this year would not be successful without you.

A big thank you to our major donor, Miller S. & Adelaide S. Gaffney Foundation, for your generous support of the United Cultural Fund 2025! The UCF campaign this year would not be successful without you. The Miller S. & Adelaide S. Gaffney Foundation's main focus is to fund general, scholarship, and various student programs such as the Toys for Tots program, Survive to 5 and Ebola Children's Relief Fund, special programming, and scholarships for residencies. The foundation has given grants to United Health Services Foundation and other organizations.

A big thank you to our major donor, the Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation, for your generous support of the United Cultural Fund 2025! The UCF campaign this year would not be successful without you. The purpose of the Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation is to assist bona fide charitable organizations, focusing primarily on educational, medical and medical research institutions, and cultural and human service organizations providing principal service to residents of Broome County. This assistance is in the form of grants that may be used for capital projects or new and innovative projects or programs.

A big thank you to our major donor, Broome County Government, for your generous support of the United Cultural Fund 2025! The UCF campaign this year would not be successful without you. Find out more about what Broome County Government offers its residents and visitors by visiting the County Government's website at?broomecountyny.gov.

A big thank you to our major donor, the Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, for your generous support of the United Cultural Fund 2025! The UCF campaign this year would not be successful without you. The mission of the Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, Inc., created to perpetuate the Hoyts' charitable interest, is to use its resources to enhance the quality of life of the people of Broome County primarily through judicious grantmaking.

BCAC is ecstatic to bring back our expanded and reimagined version of our beloved Business of Art Professional Development Program! BCAC's BOA Professional Development Program equips local working artists, creators, and arts administrators with essential professional resources to develop their business skills. This program features a structured course map, covering three main areas of focus: Art Entrepreneurship, Art Marketing & Management, and Art Business. This an excellent opportunity for artists, creators, and arts administrators to learn essential professional success strategies in a supportive environment. If you are already in business, thinking of launching a career as a professional artist (visual, performing, literary, digital, etc.) or would like to attend and network with other members of the arts community – you’re welcome to join! Read more about the program and register for workshops here: https://lnkd.in/gh3EjrwR

BCAC is growing! Our marketing department, Zoha Khan and Muren Lum, have transitioned into more developed roles: Community Outreach Coordinator and Development & Marketing Coordinator, respectively. Zoha and Muren have been at BCAC for over a year, refining their skills in their individual fields. We're fortunate to work with such a talented and dedicated team!

The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) announces that a total of $307,113 has been raised for the 2025 United Cultural Fund (UCF), providing both General Operating Support and $1,000 Project Grants to benefit the local arts community. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this year’s total represents a 12% increase in funds raised. A special thank you goes to a generous patron whose contributions enabled a dollar-for-dollar match on $21,600 in new donations. UCF General Operations awards support the general operating needs of seven large and medium arts organizations and community non-profits to aid their ability to provide quality community programs, services, and resources. 2025 awardees include: Binghamton Philharmonic Inc, Roberson Museum, Tri-Cities Opera Company, GOODWILL THEATRE INC & Firehouse Stage, The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Endicott Performing Arts Ctr, and LUMA Projection Arts Festival. 2025 UCF Project awards support the work of 12 individual artists and smaller community arts projects with grants of $1,000 each. 2025 awardees include: BINGHAMTON COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, BINGHAMTON DOWNTOWN SINGERS INC, THE BINGHAMTON YOUTH SYMPHONY INC, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, James Budinich, Music in The Glen, NANTICOKE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, PHELPS MANSION MUSEUM, Southern Tier Singers Collective, Stephen Schweitzer, SUMMER SAVOYARDS INC., and Truth Pharm. Read the full 2025 United Cultural Fund Grant Recipient press release here: https://broomearts.org/ucf

A big thank you to our board members - Tad (Tad Cline, CPA), Greg (Greg Chianis), and Roz (Orazio Salati)- for their exceptional service and dedication during their terms serving on the Broome County Arts Council’s board! As their terms on the board come to an end, we want to express our deep gratitude for all the time, effort, and passion you've put into supporting the arts in our community. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!