Artletics Summer Day Camp
2026-08-05 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-07 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-10 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-11 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-12 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-13 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-14 07:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | 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.

The Eyes Have It | Art Exhibition
2026-08-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-07 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-14 09:00 - 14:00
“The Eyes Have It” is a collective exploration of vision—both literal and symbolic—through the lens of contemporary artists who use the eye as a portal to emotion, identity, and perception. This exhibition invites viewers to look closer, to confront the act of seeing and being seen, and to consider how eyes connect the inner world to the outer one. Each work in this collection transforms the eye into more than an anatomical feature; it becomes a mirror of consciousness, a vessel of memory, and a witness to the human experience. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the artists reveal how eyes can express vulnerability, power, curiosity, and truth.
Exhibition Dates: July 23 to Aug 14

"The Good Doctor" Dinner & A Show with Second Act Readers Theater
2026-08-07 18:30 - 21:00
Second Act Readers Theater presents Neil Simon’s “The Good Doctor” based on the stories of Antov Chekhov. Directed and produced by Kim Santich and Ted Lenio. Also featuring Carl and Trena DeFranco, John Parker, and Josephine Perkins.

This will be a “Dinner & A Show” event with a play-inspired dinner being served at intermission, catered by Delta Lake Inn.

Friday, August 7th, showtime at 6:30 pm.
Advance ticketing only by July 31st.
$45 for RACC members, $50 for nonmembers.
Register Here.

THE GOOD DOCTOR is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc

Sandy Footprints Kids Paint & Snack
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun, summery, Sandy Footprints Paint & Snack for kids.
$20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Tickets include all materials and snacks!
Register here.

Kathleen Parks with the MVBGA
2026-08-10 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, August 10th at 6:30 pm for a performance with nationally known fiddler and singer Kathleen Parks.

Kathleen’s writing leans toward Pop, Folk, and classic Jazz, while her virtuosic fiddle blends and reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove, and a playful improvisational spirit. Her deep grounding in Celtic and American roots music blends with her love for pop songwriting, funk rhythms, soulful vocals, and groove-based improvisation, making every performance unexpected yet familiar: a musical journey from beginning to end.

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.

Summer Nights Paint & Sip
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Paint and Sip event on Wednesday, August 12th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We will be making a tropical summer night 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!

Piano Thursdays with Alliance Classical Players
2026-08-13 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 “Who the heck was Ludwug Thuille” featuring pianist Greg Unangst, Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 pm.
The Summer Music Series is sponsored by Beacon Bank and Baird Private Wealth Management.

Professional Chamber Concert featuring Alliance Classical Players
2026-08-17 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, August 17th, at 6:30 pm for a Professional Chamber Concert featuring Alliance Classical Players celebrating 20 years of free music in Central New York!
The concert will feature professional musicians performing light classics, patriotic tunes and arrangements of movie and popular songs. Following the performances, audience members are invited to a reception where they can meet the musicians.
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!

Piano Thursdays with Alliance Classical Players
2026-08-19 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 “The Wednesday Night Special” featuring pianist John Krause, Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 pm.
The Summer Music Series is sponsored by Beacon Bank and Baird Private Wealth Management.

Art from the Imagination | Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the RACC for the “Art from the Imagination” Opening Reception!
Thursday, August 20th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
“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

Art from the Imagination | Art Exhibition
2026-08-21 09:00 - 14:00
“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
