Through the Reflection | Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Join us at the RACC for the “Through the Reflection” Opening Reception!
Thursday, May 28th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
“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
2026-05-29 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-01 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-02 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-04 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-05 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-08 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-09 08:00 - 16:00 and 8 more dates
“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
2026-06-01 18:30 - 20:30
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.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Center Centric: A Group Exhibition that Honors the Rome Art and Community Center as Both Muse and Meeting Ground
2026-06-05 08:00 - 17:00
“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
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00
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.

The Summit Park Rangers & The Ingersolls with the MVBGA
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, June 8th at 6:30 pm for a doubleheader performance with the Summit Park Rangers and The Ingersolls presented by the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association.
The Summit Park Rangers is a duo featuring Mark Zappavigna on Vocals, Guitar, and Dobro and Bill Fahy on Banjo, Mandolin, and Dobro. They bring together the sounds of Bluegrass, Classic Rock, and Americana.
The Ingersolls is a husband and wife duo featuring Liz “Fiddle” Ingersoll and Jeff Ingersoll. They bring Americana, folk, and bluegrass to life with fiery fiddle, rich acoustic guitar, and close harmonies. Rooted in tradition and powered by connection, their sound is warm, honest, and unmistakably homegrown.
Outside on the RACC lawn if weather permits so bring a chair or blanket!
Free admission, drinks available for a donation!
The Summer Music Series is sponsored by Beacon Bank and Baird Private Wealth Management.

Pixley Falls Paint & Sip
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Paint and Sip event on Wednesday, June 10th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We will be making a painting of local treasure Pixley Falls!
Enjoy a wonderful evening of fun, wine, and creativity!

$40 for RACC Members, $45 for Nonmembers.
Tickets include all materials, drinks, and snacks!
Register Here
Andrea Grellman-Smith 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!

Adam Brooks at the RACC
2026-06-15 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a concert featuring Adam Brooks at the RACC on Monday, June 15th at 6:30 PM.
Adam Brooks is an award-winning recording artist, performing songwriter, and accomplished guitarist. Known for his soulful blend of blues, folk, and rock, Adam performs a mix of original songs and covers by iconic artists such as the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Kacey Musgraves, John Prine, and more.
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:
With over 30 years of performance experience—from Ohio clubs to Nashville tours—Adam brings raw passion and infectious grooves to every stage. Whether performing solo with his acoustic guitar or rocking out with his full band, Adam’s shows are heartfelt, powerful, and always memorable.

Art Infusion Day Camp - Juneteenth
2026-06-19 08:30 - 15:30
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.

Camp hours are 9:00am – 3:00pm.
Drop off is between 8:30-9:00am and Pick up is between 3:00-3:30pm.
Rise-n-shine Camp is 7am-8:30am and After Camp is 3:30am-5pm.

Fatal Intentions | Murder Mystery Dinner with Hemlock Players
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-20 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a night of dinner and mystery, where you and your friends are the detectives, at the Fatal Intentions Murder Mystery Dinner with Hemlock Players
Do you want to be a detective? Do you have what it takes to solve a murder? Test your skills and join your fellow detectives at this fun, interactive murder mystery.
Enjoy an incredible meal, become a detective, observe the scene of the crime, and investigate while walking through the beautiful Rome Art Center. Then, you use your skills to interrogate the suspects in real time to solve the crime.
*Two Nights*
Friday, June 19th at 6:00 pm
Register Here
Saturday, June 20th at 6:00 pm
Register Here

Pop-Up Vendor Fair
2026-06-21 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a Pop-Up Vendor Fair on Sunday, June 21st from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! Admission is free!
Interested in participating? Click here for a Vendor Application.

Collage Jazz
2026-06-22 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, June 22nd, at 6:30 PM for a concert with Collage Jazz.

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

This concert is FREE ADMISSION with drinks available for a donation!

The Summer Music Series is sponsored by Beacon Bank and Baird Private Wealth Management.
Biography:
Collage is a five-piece group based in Rome that specializes in the great standards of the jazz repertoire, tunes from the Great American Songbook, modern jazz favorites and jazzy pops arrangements. Members of the group are guitarist Joe Ferlo, bass player Joe Karwacki, drummer Patrick O’Neil, trumpet player Rick Compton and Colleen O’Neil on clarinet.

Center Centric | Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the RACC for the “Center Centric” Opening Reception!
Thursday, June 25th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
“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.
Exhibition Dates: June 25 to July 17

Center Centric | Art Exhibition
2026-06-26 09:00 - 14:00
“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.
Exhibition Dates: June 25 to July 17
