named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition
Yearly exhibition open to BCAC artist members, juried in multiple categories with cash prizes and Best in Show award.
Art Educators Exhibition
Annual exhibition honoring current and retired art educators in Broome County, showcasing their studio work.
Artisan Gallery Exhibitions
Curated monthly exhibitions featuring local, regional, and national artists across various media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.
BCAC Flower Show
Annual spring exhibition celebrating florals and nature through visual art, featuring works by regional artists.
First Friday Events
Monthly public events featuring gallery openings, live music, poetry, and artist talks at Artisan Gallery.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Administering and distributing grants through the United Cultural FundFunds nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and community-based projects in Broome County through the annual United Cultural Fund campaign; distributed $307,000 in 2025 to seven major arts organizations, 12 smaller groups, and individual artists.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Awarding grants to artists and arts organizations since 1987Has distributed over $12 million in grants to individual artists, arts organizations, and community-based projects across Broome County since its inception in 1987.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Curating public art and historical initiativesConducts historical research and developed the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail, a public art trail honoring local abolition and civil rights history, including a collaborative public coloring project with Spotgirl Design.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Engaging the public with arts information and outreachMaintains an updated Events Calendar and Arts News section on its website and distributes a newsletter to over one thousand subscribers featuring arts-related news, events, and opportunities.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Facilitating artist and community engagement through calls and partnershipsInvites fine artists and cultural curators from Broome County to submit proposals for gallery exhibitions and programs, partners with organizations like the Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier on the Emerging Artists exhibition, and collaborates on youth programming and community events.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosting public art exhibitions and juried showsOrganizes and hosts annual and recurring exhibitions including the Members’ Juried Exhibition (featuring over 90 works), the Rude and Bold Women Visual Art Show, the Flower Show, youth exhibitions every two months, and community-wide projects like The America 250 Project and Second Look: RE/Collected Art Sale.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operating Artisan Gallery as a retail and cultural hubManages the Artisan Gallery as a space for retail sales of local artisan work, monthly curated exhibitions, and public programming including lectures, workshops, live music, poetry readings, and demonstrations.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Operating internship and youth curator programs for student developmentRuns an internship program offering applied learning experiences and a Student Curator Program that pairs high school students with youth artists to co-develop exhibitions, including a Curator Scholarship Program that includes museum tours and awards a $500 scholarship upon completion.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Providing professional development training for artistsOffers up to five free annual Business of Art workshops to individual members, with additional sessions available for $15; non-members may attend for $25 per session, covering topics such as grants, re-grants, and fellowships.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing contributions to the local arts communityHosts the Heart of the Arts Awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts in Broome County.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Supporting member artists with benefits and opportunitiesProvides individual members with benefits including exhibition submission privileges, online and in-person retail opportunities, directory listings, access to post events and news, grant notifications, and regular newsletters.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$571K
Contributions & grants$489K86%
Program service revenue$11K2%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$69K
expenses
Total expenses$657K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$221K
Grants paid out$221K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$357K
Cash$38K
Investments$46K
Liabilities$184K
Net assets$173K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY CHANG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $65K |
board members · 8
- CINDY HENRY — SECRETARY
- DAVID MIXTER — VICE PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH GARUFI — TRUSTEE
- JEAN GOODHEART — TRUSTEE
- LEIGHTON BLACKWOOD — TRUSTEE
- NICK CORTESE — PRESIDENT
- RICHARD NOLAN — INTERIM TREASURER
- ROSE OLSEN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Binghamton Agway Funder — Sponsor of the 2026 BCAC Flower Show exhibition.
- Binghamton Arts & Athletics Foundation Funder — Funder that supports the Student Curator Program and provides scholarship funding through its Community Fund
- Binghamton Imaginink Partner — Connie Barnes served as a founding board member, indicating a historical and ongoing partnership with BCAC.
- Binghamton University Partner — Collaborates with Binghamton University for student internships in areas such as the School of Management, College of Community and Public Affairs, and Art History Department.
- Binghamton University Partner — Hosts public art piece "The Object" by Donald Walford, gifted by the artist
- Binghamton University Art Museum Partner — Hosts behind-the-scenes tours for high school students in the Curator Scholarship Program
- Binghamton University Department of Art and Design Partner — Collaborated on the 24-Hour Draw-a-thon and supported student artist exhibitions at ArtPath Gallery.
- Broome County Public Library Partner — Connie Barnes is a long-time board member, indicating a sustained partnership between BCAC and the library.
- Broome Women Lead Partner — Jenny Chang serves on the board, indicating a formal partnership between BCAC and the organization.
- CV High School Partner — Engages students from CV High School in internship opportunities.
- Downtown Revitalization Initiative Partner — Jenny Chang serves on the committee, indicating a collaborative relationship with BCAC.
- Edward L Rose Conservancy, PA Partner — Connie Barnes was Executive Director and helped create the Images of Susquehanna County exhibition, indicating a partnership through shared programming.
- Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier Partner — Collaborates with BCAC to host the annual Emerging Artists exhibition featuring high school student artwork.
- Garufi Law P.C. Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 BCAC Members’ Juried Exhibition.
- Garufi Law P.C. Partner — Sponsor of the 2024 BCAC Members’ Juried Exhibition
- Harpursville Central School District Partner — Hosts Genevieve Karr Hamlin's sculpture "The High Place #62" as a donated public artwork.
- Harpursville Central School District Partner — Recipient of public art donation by Genevieve Karr Hamlin, supported through BCAC's preservation and research efforts.
- Harpursville Central School District Partner — Recipient of public sculpture "The High Place #62" by Genevieve Karr Hamlin
- M&T Bank Funder — Generous supporter of Artisan Gallery
- M&T Bank Funder — Generous supporter of Artisan Gallery.
- New York State Assembly Government — Provides grant funding for the Artful Child Gallery secured through Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo
- NoMa Partner — Partner organization collaborating on youth exhibitions and programming for the Artful Child Gallery
- RiverRead Books Partner — Connie Barnes co-owned and hosted art shows and literary events, indicating a collaborative relationship with BCAC’s mission.
- SCC Partner — Works with SCC (likely a local high school) for student internships.
- SUNY Broome Partner — Collaborated on commissioning public art, including the sculpture "Quatrain"
- SUNY Broome Community College Partner — Commissioned public art installation "Quatrain" for campus.
- SUNY-Broome Partner — Hosts public art piece "Quatrain" commissioned for its fortieth anniversary.
- Spotgirl Design Partner — Collaborates on a public collaborative coloring project as part of the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail.
- Susquehanna Heritage Area Partner — Jenny Chang serves on the committee, indicating a collaborative relationship with BCAC.
- The Discovery Center Partner — Community partner whose children’s programs have exhibited in the Artful Child Gallery
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist Sustainability through Professional Development and Market Accessmethodology: art-business_integrationBy integrating business training and market-based opportunities, the organization strengthens artists' long-term viability because skill-building in branding, fundraising, and sales reduces financial barriers and increases professional capacity.
- Community-Centered Arts Ecosystem Developmentmethodology: community_connection_networkBy fostering connections among artists, organizations, and the public and designing programs based on community input, the organization strengthens the local arts ecosystem because inclusive collaboration and shared stewardship increase engagement and cultural relevance.
- Inclusive Artist Opportunity Pipelinemethodology: emerging-artist-supportBy maintaining open, accessible pathways for exhibition, membership, and professional growth—especially for emerging and student artists—the organization cultivates a diverse and resilient arts community because early integration into networks and markets improves retention and career continuity.