DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT
Enjoy galleries, restaurants, local goods, coffee, arts retail, First Friday, community, & more things to do in Binghamton’s Downtown Art District.
The Downtown Arts District is part of the strategic efforts to revitalize the City of Binghamton’s urban core. It creates a unified arts and culture mixed-use district by strengthening existing arts anchors, creating a dynamic and attractive public spaces and streetscapes, and redeveloping existing properties to invite new residents, businesses, artists, and arts patrons to downtown Binghamton. The Downtown Arts District concept is rooted in the arts-led trajectory of a revitalized downtown Binghamton and seeks to strengthen the eclectic, creative, and pioneering arts community.
On the First Friday of every month, the Downtown Arts District opens their doors to the public to enjoy free art exhibitions, live music, and other creative events. First Friday offerings can be found HERE.
Downtown Art Walk
Binghamton Restaurant Week
Past Events
New Mural Opening
Slow Art Day
A Luminary Evening
📍186 State Street
Established in 2003, Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts is a contemporary fine art gallery located in Binghamton, NY. The gallery is owned by internationally renowned photorealist painter, Anthony Brunelli. Under the directorship of his brother John Brunelli, Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts specializes in the finest examples of contemporary realism, photorealism and well-disciplined abstract paintings, drawings, sculpture, original prints and alternative photographic media by emerging, mid-career, and established international artists. Fine quality craftsmanship, labor-intensive production, and innovation are central to the gallery’s program.
Artisan & Art Path Galleries
📍223 State Street
Artisan Gallery hosts monthly exhibitions by established and emerging artists of the Southern Tier. Expand your creativity and reignite old passions through Artisan Gallery’s PURSUIT art classes, offered on a quarterly basis in subjects such as oil painting, figure drawing, photography, and more. Stop by Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm or Thursdays 11am-8pm to enjoy the current exhibition, browse local artisan goods, or attend an artist talk.
Atomic Toms
📍196 State Street
Atomic Tom’s is an event space and art gallery located on State street in Downtown Binghamton. Atomic Toms features live music from emerging and touring musicians.
Broome County Arts Council
📍223 State Street
The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is an independent, 501(c)3 public service organization that provides community-informed arts programs and services through active planning, advising and education. BCAC serves as a clearinghouse for arts information, and provides stewardship of existing art treasures through financial support via our annual United Cultural Fund. Additionally, BCAC provides public programming including the First Friday Art Walk, Broome Art Trail, Broome Art Guide, Artist in Residence, Broome Arts Mirror and Business of Art Workshops.
Broome County Forum Theatre
📍236 Washington Street
The Broome County Forum Theatre is a historic theatre located firmly in Binghamton’s Downtown Arts District. The Forum can fit audiences of over 1,500 and hosts both local and touring acts. The Forum is the home performing venue for the Binghamton Philharmonic and the Tri-Cities Opera.
Cooperative Gallery
📍213 State Street
The Cooperative Gallery 213 has been a pioneering presence on State Street, now the hub of the arts renaissance in Binghamton. Cooperative Gallery 213 is a popular stop on the highly successful First Friday Art Walks which occur monthly from 6 to 9 pm. The gallery is open every Friday 3-6 pm, every Saturday noon-4 pm and by appointment with the featured artist or any member.
Orazio Salati Studio and Gallery
📍204 State Street
In 2001 Orazio Salati Studio & Gallery took it’s residence on State Street in downtown Binghamton. The mission of the gallery is to offer local, regional, and East Coast Artists an opportunity to exhibit their work in a professionally run and operated gallery. The goal is to present the Artist’s work in the best possible light and in a manner that allows the work to breathe and connect with the viewer.
Identity
📍206 State Street
Identity is a youth center for teens and young adults ages 13-24, located at 206 State Street in Binghamton, NY. Founded in 2008, we are a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) teens, but also welcome all youth regardless of their sexual identity, orientation, or gender identity. LGBTQ+ youth and their allies are invited to come and be themselves, receive support and education, and meet new people. If you’re a teen who believes in individuality and equality you are welcome at Identity!
Uncorked Creations
📍205 State Street, Second Floor
Opened in 2012, Uncorked is the first and original paint and sip studio in the Broome County area. Since 2012 we’ve continued to grow because of our loyal following, and provide guests with an amazing 4 story building with several different art lofts for our guests to enjoy, explore and create in. Our team of talented local artists guide you, step by step through your selected piece of artwork (and as always, we encourage you to put your own artistic flair on any of your pieces) while you enjoy a beverage, professional, yet upbeat instruction, and our amazing ambiance.
Old Barn Market
📍258 Washington Street
Established in 2012, Old Barn Market is a beloved Binghamton institution offering a delightful blend of whole foods, freshly baked gluten-free treats, and aromatic coffee. Indulge in their gluten-free baked goods and enjoy an espresso while shopping. Old Barn Market also hosts special art and musical events monthly in conjunction with the First Friday art walk.
Burger Mondays
23 Henry Street burgermondays.com
Chris’ Diner
192 State Street chrisdiner.com
205 Dry
205 State Street 205dry.com
The Shop
219 Washington Street theshop219.com
Garage Taco Bar
211 Washington Street binghamtongarage.com
Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge
222 Water Street lostdogcafe.net
The Arts are Blooming in Binghamton, NY
Artist Scott Yurko is a graduate of Maine-Endwell High School and alumni of the School of Visual Arts. Yurko, a member of the United Scenic Artist Local 829, spent the majority of the past 30 years as a scenic painter for the NYC Metropolitan Opera Association.
Now retired and embarking on a personal artistic renaissance, Yurko created “Iris,” an original five-color block print, as a symbol for the new Downtown Arts District in Binghamton. Whether seen in blue, green, lime or purple (the Downtown Arts District colors), Scott Yurko’s “Iris,” represents the growth and revitalization of this historic district and the potent intersection of creative energies in the Binghamton area.
Purchase a limited Downtown Arts District Iris travel wine mug or pick up a free Downtown Arts sticker at any establishment on State st.
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Downtown Arts District Iris was created by artist Scott Yurko.
