Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
2026-07-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
We invite people of all ages to join us for this musical celebration including patriotic favorites, such as John Philip Sousa marches The Thunderer, El Capitan, and of course, Stars and Stripes Forever, along with familiar music by American composers Scott Joplin, Quincy Jones, George Gershwin, Billy Joel, Louis Armstrong, Aaron Copland, and much more!
Presented by Jewel Winds Quintet of Alliance Classical Players.
Friday, July 3rd at 1:00 pm.
Free & Open to the Public!
OUTSIDE ON THE RACC LAWN IF WEATHER PERMITS SO BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET!

Artletics Summer Day Camp
2026-07-06 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-08 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-09 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-10 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-13 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-14 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-15 07:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates
Artletics is a fun creative arts eight-week summer camp program for children 5 through 12 years old. Each week is built around a theme with fun activities & creative projects built around the week’s theme. Campers will rotate through multiple sessions of Fine Arts, Sports, Drama, and Games each day and have the opportunity to participate in our gardening club and a science club. Each week ends with an art show and performance.
Camp hours are 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Drop off is between 8:30-9:00am and Pick up is between 3:00-3:30pm.
Rise-n-shine is 7-8:30 and After Camp is 3:30-5pm.

Center Centric | Art Exhibition
2026-07-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-10 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates
“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

Pocket Change at the RACC
2026-07-06 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a concert featuring Pocket Change at the RACC on Monday, July 6th at 6:30 PM.
“Pocket Change” is a bluegrass, blues, folk, americana, rock, roots, and whatever else band from Central New York. They have a fun, unique, warm blend of music presented in a bluegrass type style that they have made their own.
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.

American Flag Paint & Sip
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Paint and Sip event on Wednesday, July 8th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We will be making a patriotic American flag painting!
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!

Book Club | Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our book club meeting on Wednesday, July 8th at 6:00 pm.
This event is FREE ADMISSION and will include a thoughtful and lively discussion of Theo of Golden by Allen Levi.
Email RSVP to executivedirector@romeart.org.

Pop-Up Vendor Fair
2026-07-12 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a Pop-Up Vendor Fair on Sunday, July 12th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! Admission is free!
Interested in participating? Click here for a Vendor Application.

Cincinnati Creek & Mohawk Valley Bluegrass with the MVBGA
2026-07-13 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, July 13th at 6:30 pm for a doubleheader performance with Cincinnati Creek and Mohawk Valley Bluegrass presented by the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association.
Mohawk Valley Bluegrass, composed of musicians who are members of the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association, will play at 6:30 pm followed by Cincinnati Creek, a CNY bluegrass group celebrated for its toe-tapping melodies, tight three-part harmonies and inventive original tunes, at 7:30 pm.
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.

Watercolor Paint and Savoir
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00
What to Expect:High quality paint materials.Guided, step-by-step masterclass.Perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists.A quiet atmosphere focused on relaxation and artistic growth.Personal curated charcuterie box.Hot and cold drinks.An intimate, limited-seating event.
Painting: Flowery MeadowContact: watercolorpaintandsavoir@gmail.com

Thursday, July 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Register Here.

Tyrin Tennant at the RACC
2026-07-20 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a concert featuring Tyrin Tennant at the RACC on Monday, September 7th at 6:30 PM.
Outside on the RACC lawn if weather permits so bring a chair or blanket!
$5 donation at the door, drinks available for a donation!
