SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Through the Reflection: A Collective Exploration of How the World Transforms when Seen Through Surfaces that Both Reveal and Distort
May 8 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Light bends, mirrors shimmer, and moments unfold in unexpected ways. “Through the Reflection” is a collective exploration of how the world transforms when seen through surfaces that both reveal and distort. This exhibition brings together a diverse group of photographers whose lenses capture the interplay between reality and illusion, presence and perception. Each image invites contemplation of what lies beyond the visible—windows that double as portals, water that fractures the familiar, glass that reframes the ordinary. The reflections become storytellers, offering glimpses into hidden emotions, fleeting encounters, and the quiet poetry of everyday life.
“Through the Reflection” is a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group art exhibition.
Art will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
To be included in the exhibition, artwork MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY to executivedirector@romeart.org by Friday, May 8, 2026.
Due to a priority on diversity of artists, please limit artwork to 3 pieces. Please submit all work in JPG format, labeled with the title of the piece and dimensions, including the frame. For example: Ghostlylandscape22x36.jpg. Please reduce file sizes to a maximum of 2.5MB per photo.
All works must be ready for hanging/display at the time of delivery. (i.e., wired adequately for hanging, clean, etc.) Wall art must be appropriately framed or be ready for presentation if it is not already framed. Wires should not extend beyond the top of the frame as they cannot be shown during the exhibition, no clip frames.
Artwork must be delivered or mailed; late work will not be accepted. Work may be offered during business hours the week of. Be prepared to provide information about your work to complete a Loan Agreement at the time of delivery. The required information includes the artist’s name, address, phone number, title, year, medium, dimensions (including the frame), and price. Please use a removable sticker or a Post-it note to label your work on the front, so it will be easy for us to identify when hanging your labels. RACC will retain a 30% commission on artwork sold during the exhibition. No work may be removed before the closing date of the exhibition.
Entry fee: FREE
Please email executivedirector@romeart.org or call (315) 336-1040 with any questions
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of work for consideration: Friday, May 8 via email executivedirector@romeart.org
Art Drop-off: May 18 to May 22, 9 am to 4 pm (Monday–Thursday), 9 am to 2 pm (Friday)
Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Artist Artwork Pick-up: Business hours week of June 22 to June 26
