Nature's Palette | Art Exhibition
2026-05-07 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-08 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-11 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-14 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-15 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-18 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
“Nature’s Palette” is a collective celebration of the boundless beauty, complexity, and emotion found in the natural world. This exhibition brings together diverse artistic voices, each interpreting the essence of nature through unique media, styles, and perspectives. From the delicate rhythm of changing seasons to the raw power of untamed landscapes, the works on display invite reflection on humanity’s deep connection with the environment. Through vibrant colors, organic textures, and evocative forms, “Nature’s Palette” explores the harmony and tension between life and landscape, growth and decay, stillness and transformation.
Exhibition Dates: April 30 to May 22

SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Through the Reflection: A Collective Exploration of How the World Transforms when Seen Through Surfaces that Both Reveal and Distort
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
Light bends, mirrors shimmer, and moments unfold in unexpected ways. “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.
“Through the Reflection” 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, May 8, 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, May 8 via email executivedirector@romeart.org
Art Drop-off: May 18 to May 22, 9 am to 4 pm (Monday–Thursday), 9 am to 2 pm (Friday)
Exhibition Dates: May 28 to June 19
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Artist Artwork Pick-up: Business hours week of June 22 to June 26

MVBGA May Jam with the Band featuring Last Minute Bluegrass
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, May 11th at the Rome Art and Community Center for the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association May Jam with the Band featuring Last Minute Bluegrass.
Last Minute Bluegrass isn’t just another bluegrass band—they are a living celebration of all forms of American roots music. They remind us that great songs, whether born in the roots of Fiddle and Banjo music, or Classic Rock, take a new life with the Bluegrass Sound. From Flatt and Scruggs to the Grateful Dead you can expect a lively show with some new takes on classic numbers.
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.
Biography:
The Band features a traditional Bluegrass lineup of Bill Fahy on guitar and Mandolin, Mark Zappavigna on Guitar and Dobro, Matt Weber on Banjo, Zach Hirst on Fiddle, and Dave Shannon on Bass. All members take a turn on the vocals. From Flatt and Scruggs to the Grateful Dead you can expect a lively show with some new takes on classic numbers.

Highland Calf Paint & Sip
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Paint and Sip event on Wednesday, May 13th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We will be making an adorable Highland Calf 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!

Pop-Up Vendor Fair
2026-05-17 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a Pop-Up Vendor Fair on Sunday, May 17th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! Admission is free!
Interested in participating? Click here for a Vendor Application.

Art Infusion Day Camp - Memorial Day
2026-05-25 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.

Music Monday with Collage Jazz
2026-05-25 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, May 25th, 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!

Through the Reflection | Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00
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 1 more date
“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!
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
