Events from May 29 – June 8 – Rome Art and Community Center https://romeart.org/home Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:52:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://romeart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-RACClogosq-32x32.png Events from May 29 – June 8 – Rome Art and Community Center https://romeart.org/home 32 32 Through the Reflection | Art Exhibition https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition-2/ Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition-2/ “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.

Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19

]]> Through the Reflection | Art Exhibition https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition/2026-06-01/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16184 “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.

Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19

]]> Red Bandana at the RACC https://romeart.org/home/event/red-bandana-at-the-racc/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16361

Enjoy Red Bandana at the RACC, Monday, June 1st at 6:30 PM!

Red Bandana is a group of Central New York musicians and friends, who got together for a one-time gig, back in 2022. They had so much fun, they decided to form this band. Almost four years have passed and they are still making music together.

A blend of Folk-Rock and Americana, Red Bandana covers a wide assortment of older and newer tunes, from Patsy Cline and Fats Domino, to singer songwriters such as Neil Young, Gillian Welch, and Lucinda Williams. With their versatile instrumentals, unique arrangements, sweet harmonies, and fun loving spirit, they are sure to please and entertain.

Outside on the RACC lawn if weather permits so bring a chair or blanket!

$5 donation at the door, drinks available for a donation!

The Summer Music Series is sponsored by Beacon Bank and Baird Private Wealth Management.

Biography:

Annette Gurdo, on lead vocals, guitar and mandolin, and Mike Bondy with his lead vocals and rhythm guitar, were past members of local favorite, Black Tail Rat. Chris Pepe, who plays banjo and upright bass, and adds backing vocals, is also a member of the folk/bluegrass band, Cincinnati Creek. Daniel Stone, a seasoned local musician, contributes lead and harmony vocals, and multiple instruments- mandolin, lead guitar and upright bass. John Foppes joined the group in 2023 with his tenor sax, adding a cool dimension to the mix.

]]> Through the Reflection | Art Exhibition https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition/2026-06-02/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16184 “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.

Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19

]]> Through the Reflection | Art Exhibition https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition/2026-06-03/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16184 “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.

Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19

]]> Through the Reflection | Art Exhibition https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition/2026-06-04/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16184 “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.

Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19

]]> Through the Reflection | Art Exhibition https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition-3/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition-3/ “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.

Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19

]]> SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Center Centric: A Group Exhibition that Honors the Rome Art and Community Center as Both Muse and Meeting Ground https://romeart.org/home/event/submission-deadline-center-centric-a-group-exhibition-that-honors-the-rome-art-and-community-center-as-both-muse-and-meeting-ground/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16234 “Center Centric” is a group art exhibition that honors the Rome Art and Community Center as both muse and meeting ground—a place where art not only adorns walls but also shapes lives. This exhibition brings together artists whose works reflect the spirit, history, and vitality of the Center, capturing its role as a cornerstone of artistic expression and community engagement. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, Center Centric explores the many ways the Rome Art and Community Center inspires creation and collaboration. Each piece serves as a visual dialogue between the artist and the place, celebrating the Center’s enduring influence as a hub of imagination and shared experience. The exhibition invites viewers to rediscover the Center not just as a building, but as a living canvas—one that continues to nurture creativity and bring people together through the transformative power of art.

“Center Centric” 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, June 5, 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, June 5 via email executivedirector@romeart.org

Art Drop-off: June 15 to June 19, 9 am to 4 pm (Monday–Thursday, 9 am to 2 pm (Friday)

Exhibition Dates: June 25 to July 17

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 25, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Artist Artwork Pick-up: Business hours week of July 20 to July 24

 

]]> Music, Stories, and Art – Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes https://romeart.org/home/event/music-stories-and-art-pete-the-cat-and-the-missing-cupcakes/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16404 Join us for a morning of lively music, reading of Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and a fun art project on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm!

These mornings of art are open to the public and FREE!!

These fun summer morning events are designed for preschool to early elementary-age children and families.

Music will be performed by Collage Jazz, made up of Colleen O’Neil, Patrick O’Neil, Joe Ferlo, Joe Karwacki and Rick Compton, playing a variety of cool instruments like clarinet, drums, guitar, string bass and flugelhorn.

Each concert starts at 10:00 am and includes a narrated story with music. The concerts are followed by an art project led by RACC’s instructors.

]]> Through the Reflection | Art Exhibition https://romeart.org/home/event/through-the-reflection-art-exhibition/2026-06-08/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://romeart.org/home/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16184 “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.

Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19

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