Artletics Summer Day Camp
2026-08-21 07:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
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.

Art from the Imagination | Art Exhibition
2026-08-21 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-28 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-01 09:00 - 16:00 and 8 more dates
“Art from the Imagination” is a celebration of creativity without boundaries—a collective exploration of the limitless landscapes that exist within the human mind. This open-themed exhibition invites artists to share works born from personal vision, emotion, and curiosity, offering a glimpse into the diverse ways imagination takes form. Each piece in this exhibition stands as a testament to the power of artistic freedom, where technique meets intuition and concept merges with expression. From abstract compositions to surreal narratives, from vivid color studies to quiet reflections, the works presented reveal the unique voices of their creators and the infinite possibilities of artistic thought. “Art from the Imagination” encourages viewers to step beyond the familiar and engage with the unexpected. It is an invitation to experience art as a journey—one that begins in the artist’s mind and continues in the imagination of every observer.
Exhibition Dates: August 20 to September 11

Collage Jazz
2026-08-24 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, August 24th, 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.

Book Club | The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
2026-08-26 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for our book club meeting on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:00 pm.
This event is FREE ADMISSION and will include a thoughtful and lively discussion of The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo.
Email RSVP to executivedirector@romeart.org.

Piano Thursdays with Alliance Classical Players
2026-08-27 19:00 - 20:00
Alliance Classical Players presents Piano Thursday, featuring music for winds, strings, and piano. All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Presented with the support of CNY Arts.
Join us for “Odd Trios” featuring pianist Robbie Padilla, Thursday, August 27th at 7:00 pm.
The Summer Music Series is sponsored by Beacon Bank and Baird Private Wealth Management.

Herb Geller Memorial Scholarship Concerts Presents The Blackwood Clarinet Quartet.
2026-08-30 14:00 - 16:00
Join us on Sunday, August 30th at 2:00 pm for a concert with Blackwood Clarinet Quartet.
This is a Geller Scholarship “PREformance” and features four accomplished clarinetists — Jeff Geller, Lisa Bellino, Kay Sutka, and Joe Mariany — whose collective experience spans elite conservatories, global performances, military bands, and symphony orchestras.

This event honors the legacy of Herb Geller, whose influence lives on through the talents of his son Jeff and through the Herb Geller Memorial Scholarships, which support graduating seniors from VVS and RFA pursuing music degrees.

Admission is free – voluntary donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the Geller Scholarship Fund.

Maybe Sunday at the RACC
2026-08-31 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a concert featuring Maybe Sunday at the RACC on Monday, August 31st at 6:30 PM.
Maybe Sunday has been influenced by Rock, Blues, Punk, Prog, Alt. Rock and Psychedelic genres, creating a rhythmic sway of melodies. Their live performances encompass classic and alt rock feels with vocal harmonies and driving beats.
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.

Music, Stories, and Art – Adventures with Mother Goose
2026-09-05 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a morning of lively music, reading of Adventures with Mother Goose, and a fun art project on Saturday, September 5th 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 Colleen O’Neil (clarinet), Claire McKenney (French horn), and Abel Searor (piano).
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.

Been Jammin at the RACC
2026-09-07 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a concert featuring Been Jammin (Benjamin McMonagle) at the RACC on Monday, September 7th at 6:30 PM.
Benjamin is a local musician, wine maker, and nature lover who performs both original songs and covers.
Outside on the RACC lawn if weather permits so bring a chair or blanket!
$5 donation at the door, drinks available for a donation!

Lily Pond Paint & Sip
2026-09-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Paint and Sip event on Wednesday, September 9th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We will be making a tranquil lily pond 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!

MVBGA September Jam with the Band featuring Reyna & The Rustics
2026-09-14 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, September 14th at the Rome Art and Community Center for the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association September Jam with the Band featuring “Reyna & The Rustics”.
“Reyna & The Rustics” features Reyna Stagnaro, John Crespi, and Steve Skollar. The band delivers a toe-tapping mix of signature originals, bluegrass, country, and blues with distinctive vocals, solid harmonies, a unique blend of instruments and down-home flavor…rich, rootsy, and full-hearted!
The concert will start at 6:30 PM followed by a Bluegrass jam session where anyone who plays acoustic Bluegrass instruments can join in, so bring your instruments!
$5 Donation at the door, Drinks available for a donation.

October Paint & Sip: Crow and Pumpkins
2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:00
Our featured piece for the October paint and sip event is a black crow perched atop two pumpkins. Come join host Andrea Grellman-Smith for this spooky installment of one of our most popular programs!

Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Members: $40
Non-members: $45

Registration cost includes all supplies, food, and wine (other drink options available).
Reserve your spot!

November Paint & Sip: Snowman
2026-11-04 18:00 - 20:00
Welcome Winter with a smile! Celebrate the season by painting this friendly snowman at our November Paint & Sip event with host Andrew Grellman-Smith.

Wednesday, November 4
Members: $40
Non-members: $45

Registration cost includes all sup[plies, food, and wine (other drink options available).
Reserve your spot!

December Paint & Sip: Ornaments
2026-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
Deck the halls with your very own painting of these red and gold holiday ornaments, hung festively on a tree. Host Andrea Grellman-Smith has over 10 years of experience and will be there to walk you through every brush stroke!

Wednesday, December 9
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Members: $40
Non-members: $45

Registration cost includes supplies, food, and wine (other drink options available).
Reserve your spot!
