Rome Art and Community Center

Halloween Haunted House
2024-10-11 18:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-12 18:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-18 18:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-19 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Get ready for TWO weekends of spook-tacular fun at the Rome Art and Community Center’s Halloween & Haunted Zombie House!
Join us October 11th & 12th and October 18th & 19th — rain or shine — for a family-friendly event that’s packed with thrills, chills, and excitement for all ages!
From 4:30 to 7:30 PM, stroll down Trick or Treat Street with carnival games, crafts, a bounce house, face painting, a kid-friendly haunted trail, and tarot card readings! Plus, enjoy spooky storytelling under the stars.
But wait… it gets scarier!
Step inside for the ultimate fright at our Haunted Zombie House, open from 6:30 to 9:30 PM — if you dare! It’s NOT for the faint of heart and recommended for ages 12 and up.
Tickets are only available at the door, so mark your calendars for this unforgettable Halloween experience!

Halloween Family Activities
2024-10-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-19 16:00 - 19:00
Come join in the fun of arts and crafts, Trick or Treat Street, or some of the other great activities for our community. We will have games, face painting, a bounce house, and more…

Veterans Day | Art Infusion Camp
2024-11-11 07:00 - 17:00
Art Infusion Day Camp
Welcome to Art Infusion, a fun and creative arts-based day camp experience designed to spark imagination and artistic expression! Modeled after our successful Artletics summer camp program, Art Infusion offers a safe, high-quality environment where creativity flourishes.
Art Infusion is available on non-school days, including;
Veterans Day | Nov. 11
MLK Jr. Day | Jan. 20
Lunar New Year | Jan. 29
February Break | Feb. 17-21
Superintendent Day | March 14
April Break | April 21-25
Memorial Day | May 26
Juneteenth | June 19
Creative Themes: Each day at camp revolves around a unique theme, featuring engaging activities and imaginative projects that captivate young minds. Campers will rotate through a variety of sessions, including arts and crafts, drama, and fun games, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.
We also offer exciting weekly camps (Monday to Friday) during the February and April school vacation breaks for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Each weekly camp participants in the art show and performance, where they can showcase their projects to family and friends.
Safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. Our camp follows strict health and safety guidelines, including small group sizes (limited to 25 campers) to ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to explore their artistic side while making new friends! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today. Enroll now in Art Infusion and let the creativity begin! For registration and more information, visit RomeArt.org contact us directly at 315-336-1040.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
DOWNLOAD TUITION ASSISTANCE FORM HERE

Holiday House - Traditions
2024-11-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-24 11:00 - 16:00
The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better way to kick off your season than the Rome Art and Community Center’s Holiday House Shopping Experience!
Join us for not one, but TWO festive weekends in November:
November 15th, 16th & 17th, and November 22nd, 23rd, & 24th!
Get ready to shop from over 40 local businesses all under one roof, with gorgeous displays that will take your breath away. It’s a shopping experience rich in holiday traditions you won’t want to miss!
November 15th is our Opening Gala, where you’ll enjoy an elegant evening of shopping with complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres — tickets for this exclusive event are $25 in advance.
Ladies’ Night returns on November 22nd, with massages, drinks, and a relaxing atmosphere to shop with your girls — all for just $10!
LADEIS NIGHT TICKET LINK: https://www.simpletix.com/…/ladies-night-at-holiday…

Then, enjoy weekend shopping admission for only $5 on November 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th!
Celebrate the season and make new traditions at the Holiday House!

Jewel Winds Christmas ( and Toy Drive)
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00
“Jewel Winds Christmas” returns to Rome Art and Community Center on Friday evening, December 6 for a free, community holiday concert.
The program is by arrangement with Alliance Classical Players and begins at 7 pm. It features many well-known holiday and seasonal selections. Lively and jazzy melodies such as We Need a Little Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be performed alongside familiar carols like Adeste Fideles, In Dulci Jubilo, Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, and several more. This year, Jewel Winds is joined by accomplished Syracuse-area pianist Robbie Padilla, who will perform holiday piano solos as well as collaborations with the winds.
“From Deck the Halls to We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and everything in between, this family-friendly concert will contain a great many seasonal favorites,” noted Jewel Winds clarinetist, Colleen O’Neil. “There is something for everyone to enjoy. The musical selections will be interspersed with poems reflecting the ambiance, joy and humor of the season, making the performance even more special. And, capping off the evening, there’s a post-concert reception to which all are invited.”
The musicians also note that Rome Art and Community Center looks even more beautiful than usual at this time of year, as it is opulently decorated for the Christmas season. The performers can think of no better way to start off the month of December than to join them for this free concert event.
Jewel Winds is a long-standing group whose members are all musicians with Alliance Classical Players, a professional chamber music ensemble based in Rome, NY. Besides O’Neil, the members of Jewel Winds performing this year are Cornelia Brewster, flute; Janelle Bookhout, oboe; and Judy Marchione, bassoon. This event is made possible with the support of CNY Arts, The Music Performance Trust Fund, and The Sears Family Foundation.
PLUS, BRING A NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY FOR CONNECTED COMMUNITY SHCOOLS
In the spirit of the season, Alliance Classical Players is hosting a toy drive to benefit Rome’s Connected Community Schools. According to its webpage, CCS works to bring the community, local agencies, services, organizations, businesses, and many more together to assist students and their families, with their mission being to help them become healthy, engaged, productive citizens. Connected Community School’s main hub is in Rome, where it was first started, and helps with food, clothing, and more to all in need. Alliance Classical Players and Jewel Winds invite everyone who attends the concert to help make a child’s Christmas a little brighter by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to donate.
For more information on this and other upcoming events, visit Alliance Classical Players and Jewel Winds on Facebook, or call Rome Art and Community Center at 315-336-1040.
SPECIAL GUEST Robbie Padilla

Holiday🎄 Paint and Sip 🍷🎨
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00
Join Us for a Creative Afternoon: Sip and Paint with Andrea Grellman!
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at our upcoming Sip and Paint event on Saturday, December 7, from 2 PM to 4 PM! Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and socializing, all while enjoying snacks and drinks.
Event Details:

Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Location: Rome Art and Community Center
Cost: $40 for RACC Members, $45 for Non-Members

Learn more about becoming a RACC Member here.
Leading the class will be Andrea Grellman, an accomplished painter with over a decade of experience in teaching and designing painting classes. Andrea specializes in landscapes and portraits of people and pets, using various mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor.
A graduate of SUNY Oswego with a BA in Fine Art, Andrea has an impressive background. She began her career as an instructor at Painting With A Twist and worked as a design artist for franchises nationwide. Now based in Rome, NY, she runs her own studio, offering commissions and private lessons.
This event is perfect for artists of all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter. Join us for an inspiring afternoon and create a beautiful work of art under Andrea’s expert guidance.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! 🎟️ More information and to register, click here.
Admission includes all painting supplies, food, wine, and other drinks.

Christmas Jam with the Band
2024-12-09 06:30 - 20:30
What’s more fun than a Bluegrass Christmas Concert followed by a jam session with some great musicians – come and see the RACC all decked out for the holidays and enjoy some traditional Bluegrass and Christmas Music.
Our featured Band is “Mohawk Valley Bluegrass”. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 to benefit the RACC – and Refreshments will be available for a donation.

Happy Holidays
2024-12-25 08:00 - 17:00

Cincinnati Creek • Bluegrass Concert
2025-01-13 18:30 - 20:30
Bluegrass Concert and Jam 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM second Monday of each month.
Cincinnati Creek
Cincinnati Creek performs acoustic music including bluegrass, gospel, folk, and original tunes.

Monday, January 13th
Doors open and 6
Concert at 6:30
Jam starts at 7:15 to 7:30

$5 donation at door.
Beer and wine available for a donation.

MLK Day | Art Infusion Camp
2025-01-20 07:00 - 17:00
Art Infusion Day Camp
Welcome to Art Infusion, a fun and creative arts-based day camp experience designed to spark imagination and artistic expression! Modeled after our successful Artletics summer camp program, Art Infusion offers a safe, high-quality environment where creativity flourishes.
Art Infusion is available on non-school days, including;
MLK Jr. Day | Jan. 20
Lunar New Year | Jan. 29
February Break | Feb. 17-21
Superintendent Day | March 14
April Break | April 21-25
Memorial Day | May 26
Juneteenth | June 19
Creative Themes: Each day at camp revolves around a unique theme, featuring engaging activities and imaginative projects that captivate young minds. Campers will rotate through a variety of sessions, including arts and crafts, drama, and fun games, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.
We also offer exciting weekly camps (Monday to Friday) during the February and April school vacation breaks for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Each weekly camp participants in the art show and performance, where they can showcase their projects to family and friends.
Safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. Our camp follows strict health and safety guidelines, including small group sizes (limited to 25 campers) to ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to explore their artistic side while making new friends! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today. Enroll now in Art Infusion and let the creativity begin! For registration and more information, visit RomeArt.org contact us directly at 315-336-1040.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
DOWNLOAD TUITION ASSISTANCE FORM HERE

Collage Jazz Combo • Jazz Concert
2025-01-27 18:30 - 20:30
Jazz Concert and Jam 6:30 PM to 8:30PM forth Monday of each month.
Collage Jazz Combo

Monday, January 27th
Doors open and 6
Concert at 6:30
Jam starts at 7:15 to 7:30

$5 donation at door.
Beer and wine available for a donation.

Lunar New Year | Art Infusion Camp
2025-01-29 07:00 - 17:00
Art Infusion Day Camp
Welcome to Art Infusion, a fun and creative arts-based day camp experience designed to spark imagination and artistic expression! Modeled after our successful Artletics summer camp program, Art Infusion offers a safe, high-quality environment where creativity flourishes.
Art Infusion is available on non-school days, including;
Lunar New Year | Jan. 29
February Break | Feb. 17-21
Superintendent Day | March 14
April Break | April 21-25
Memorial Day | May 26
Juneteenth | June 19
Creative Themes: Each day at camp revolves around a unique theme, featuring engaging activities and imaginative projects that captivate young minds. Campers will rotate through a variety of sessions, including arts and crafts, drama, and fun games, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.
We also offer exciting weekly camps (Monday to Friday) during the February and April school vacation breaks for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Each weekly camp participants in the art show and performance, where they can showcase their projects to family and friends.
Safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. Our camp follows strict health and safety guidelines, including small group sizes (limited to 25 campers) to ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to explore their artistic side while making new friends! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today. Enroll now in Art Infusion and let the creativity begin! For registration and more information, visit RomeArt.org contact us directly at 315-336-1040.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
DOWNLOAD TUITION ASSISTANCE FORM HERE

Valentine's Paint and Sip
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at our upcoming Sip and Paint event on Saturday, February 8, from 2 PM to 4 PM! Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and socializing, all while enjoying snacks and drinks. This is a perfect event for an early Valentine’s Day couples event for a group of friends.

Event Details:
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟖 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟒 𝐏𝐌 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

Learn more about becoming a RACC Member here.

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $𝟒𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, $𝟒𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Admission Includes: All painting supplies, food, wine, and other drinks.
🎟️ BUY TICKETS HERE 🎟️

Andrea Grellman will be leading the class. With over a decade of experience teaching and designing paintings for classes like these she makes it easy for anyone to create a beautiful work of art!

BiographyAndrea Grellman is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes and portraits of people and pets in oil, acrylic, and watercolors. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a BA in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked at Painting With A Twist as an instructor, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with the Painting With A Twist Corporate as a design artist to create new art for all the franchises nationally. Recently relocated to the Rome, NY area, Andrea has set up her own studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.

2 Friends • Bluegrass Concert
2025-02-10 18:30 - 19:30
Bluegrass Concert and Jam 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM second Monday of each month.
2 Friends
2 Friends is a dynamic duo featuring Amy Boulrice on vocals and Donna Mucks on vocals and guitar, who joined forces in 2021 to create a truly unique sound. With a deep love for music, both individually and as a team, their journey has included performing with the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Band.
Blending Donna’s “little bit country” flair with Amy’s “little bit rock and roll” energy, 2 Friends delivers a diverse repertoire that spans Gospel, hymns, folk classics, and even hits from the 1950s. Their performances are filled with charm, tight harmonies, and plenty of personality, taking audiences on a journey from heartfelt melodies to toe-tapping fun—and maybe even a few laughs along the way.
2 Friends can’t wait to reconnect with old friends and make new ones at their upcoming performances!

Monday, February 10th
Doors open and 6
Concert at 6:30
Jam starts at 7:15 to 7:30

$5 donation at door.
Beer and wine available for a donation.

Opening Reception ANNUAL ART SHOW | Rome City School District
2025-02-13 15:00 - 17:00
The Rome Art and Community Center (RACC) is proud to host the Rome City School District’s Annual Art Show, showcasing the creativity of students in grades K-12. The exhibition will feature over 100 pieces of student artwork across various mediums, celebrating the artistic talents of young artists in our community.
The Opening Reception for family and friends will take place on Thursday, February 13, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at RACC. The exhibit will remain on display daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM through February 28.
This annual event provides a platform for young artists to share their work with the community, fostering a love for the arts and creative expression. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the vibrant and diverse artwork created by the talented students of the Rome City School District.
For questions or more information, please contact the Rome Art and Community Center at (315) 336-1040 or email executivedirector@romeart.org.

“Rome City School District Annual Art Show” | On Exhibit
2025-02-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-17 09:00 - 16:00
The Rome Art and Community Center (RACC) is proud to host the Rome City School District’s Annual Art Show, showcasing the creativity of students in grades K-12. The exhibition will feature over 100 pieces of student artwork across various mediums, celebrating the artistic talents of young artists in our community.
The exhibit will be on display daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM through February 28.
This annual event provides a platform for young artists to share their work with the community, fostering a love for the arts and creative expression. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the vibrant and diverse artwork created by the talented students of the Rome City School District.

Love Letters | Dinner and a Show
2025-02-14 18:00 - 21:30
A Special Night of “Love Letters”

Join us at the Rome Art and Community Center on Friday, February 14, for a unique Valentine’s Day experience featuring A.R. Gurney’s acclaimed play, Love Letters. Performed by local actor Ted Lenio and internationally renowned pianist and artist Elyane Laussade, the story captures a lifetime of heartfelt correspondence between two lifelong friends.

𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫: Catered by Delta Lake Inn at 6 PM DINNER IS SOLD OUT
Still available – LOVE LETTERS Performance -$20 per ticket 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: Performed by pianist Jo Ann Geller and saxophonist Pete Ruben at 7 PM𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞: 7:30 PM

This one-night-only performance is an evening of love, laughter, and heartfelt moments, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance
Don’t miss this memorable evening!

🎟️Buy Tickets Here

February School Break (ROME) | Art Infusion Camp
2025-02-17 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-18 07:00 - 17:00
Art Infusion Day Camp
Welcome to Art Infusion, a fun and creative arts-based day camp experience designed to spark imagination and artistic expression! Modeled after our successful Artletics summer camp program, Art Infusion offers a safe, high-quality environment where creativity flourishes.
Art Infusion is available on non-school days, including;
February Break | Feb. 17-21
Superintendent Day | March 14
April Break | April 21-25
Memorial Day | May 26
Juneteenth | June 19
Creative Themes: Each day at camp revolves around a unique theme, featuring engaging activities and imaginative projects that captivate young minds. Campers will rotate through a variety of sessions, including arts and crafts, drama, and fun games, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.
We also offer exciting weekly camps (Monday to Friday) during the February and April school vacation breaks for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Each weekly camp participants in the art show and performance, where they can showcase their projects to family and friends.
Safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. Our camp follows strict health and safety guidelines, including small group sizes (limited to 25 campers) to ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to explore their artistic side while making new friends! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today. Enroll now in Art Infusion and let the creativity begin! For registration and more information, visit RomeArt.org contact us directly at 315-336-1040.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
DOWNLOAD TUITION ASSISTANCE FORM HERE
