Pocket Change @ the RACC
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Join us at the RACC for Pocket Change!
Monday, September 8th at 6:30 PM
$5 Donation at the Door.
Refreshments available for a donation.
Biography:
Pocket Change is a bluegrass, blues, folk, americana and roots music band from Central NY.

Traditional Irish Singing Workshop & Concert | Kevin Elam & Tim Ball
2025-09-19 16:00 - 20:30
Craobh Dugan-O’Looney is proud to announce a singing workshop with 2019 All-Ireland
Men’s Singing Champion Kevin Elam, from Washington, DC. Later in the evening he will be accompanied
by well-known Upstate Traditional Musician Tim Ball for an unforgettable night of traditional Irish and
American music.

Friday, September 19th

Workshop @ 4:OO PM

Concert @ 7:00 PM

$10 – Workshop Only
$20 – Concert Only
$25 – Workshop & Concert

Advance Sale Tickets through Venmo @MichaelTHoke or by calling/texting 315-225-6292.

This concert is sponsored by Craobh Dugan-O’Looney with the grateful support from the Government of

Ireland Emigrant Support Program and Meitheal North America.

Biography:
Kevin Elam is a multi-instrumentalist and 2019 All-Ireland Champion in Men’s Singing, only the second
American ever to win the coveted “Dalaigh Shield” in its 65-year history. In 2020, Kevin was awarded a
grant from George Mason University’s Young Artist Commissioning Project, and consequently recorded
his debut album of traditional ballads, If I Were A Small Bird, released in September 2021. Most recently
Kevin was honored to be selected as one of six Artists in Residence at Strathmore Music Hall in
Bethesda, MD for the 2023 season.
Kevin enjoys a busy performance schedule in the U.S. and abroad, appearing at many of the top Irish
and Scottish festivals, venues and concert series as a soloist, alongside Scottish National Fiddle
Champion Sean Heely, and with many other groups.
Tim Ball is an accomplished American fiddler, singer, and guitarist whose playing is deeply rooted in the
rich traditions of Ireland, New England, Canada, and Appalachia, tied together by the distinct musical
heritage of his native upstate New York. With over two decades of experience performing in Celtic and
contra dance ensembles, Tim has built a reputation for his expressive style and deep musical knowledge.
His latest album, Upstate Crossroads, marked a major milestone in his career, earning the No. 1 spot on
the January 2023 Folk Alliance International music chart.
Tim is well-known to upstate New York audiences as the guitarist for the acclaimed Celtic trio Arise &
Go, appears frequently with Pennsylvania-based Irish band Poor Man’s Gambit, and has performed with
popular Renaissance festival acts Empty Hats and Cantiga. When he is not on stage, Tim directs the
Finger Lakes Fiddle Orchestra, leads Irish sessions, serves as a visiting lecturer in violin at Cornell
University, and maintains a private violin and fiddle studio in Ithaca, NY.

Fall Cookie Decorating with Kim
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:30
Join us at the RACC for a Fall-Themed Cookie Decorating Class with instructor Kim Ocuto.
This class will follow a Sip and Paint structure. Cost includes supplies, snacks, wine, and other refreshments.
$45 for RACC Members, $50 for Non-Members.
Register Here

Origami Box Make & Sip
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an Origami Box Make & Sip event on Tuesday, September 23, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Participants will make two 3″X3″ boxes that can hold jewelry, candy, gift cards, and other small items.
Keep it for your home, or give it as a gift!
Get into the mood and join us for a delightful evening of creativity, relaxation, and socializing, all while enjoying snacks and drinks!
$40 for RACC members, $45 for non-members.
Register Here
Admission includes all supplies, food, wine, and other drinks.
Biography:
Carol Bandych is a retired Physical Therapist who has had an interest in art since childhood. She learned Origami as a child. Carol has taught how to make Origami boxes for over 18 years to a variety of ages and groups.

Royalty & Rogues Renaissance Festival
2025-09-27 11:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 18:00
Stop in to the RACC from 11 AM to 6 PM on September 27th & 28th for the Royalty & Rogues Renaissance Festival.
$5 Admission at the Door.

Halloween Kids Paint Class
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun Halloween-themed paint class for children ages 6-12.
Kids will create one of six Halloween paintings!
$20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Tickets include all materials 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!

Biography:Andrea Grellman-Smith is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes, portraits of people, and pets, created in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked as an instructor at Painting With A Twist, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with Painting With A Twist Corporate as a design artist to create new art for all the franchises nationally. Recently relocated to the Rome, NY area, Andrea has set up her studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.

Ghostly Halloween Paint & Sip
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Sip and Paint event on Tuesday, October 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We will be creating a fun Halloween themed painting to decorate your home or give as a gift!
Join us for a delightful evening of creativity, relaxation, and socializing, all while enjoying snacks and drinks.
Get into the mood with a bit of fun, wine, and painting.
Cost: $40 for RACC Members, $45 for Non-Members
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!
Biography:
Andrea Grellman-Smith is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes, portraits of people, and pets, created in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked as an instructor at Painting With A Twist, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with Painting With A Twist Corporate as a design artist to create new art for all the franchises nationally. Recently relocated to the Rome, NY area, Andrea has set up her studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.

The "Unknown" Halloween House
2025-10-10 16:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-11 16:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-17 16:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 16:30 - 21:00
The Rome Art and Community Center Presents the “Unknown” Halloween House!
Complete with our Trick or Treat Street event for kids ages 2 to 12 and our Haunted House for ages 12+!

The “Unknown” Halloween House will run for two weekends! October 10 & 11 and October 17 & 18.

Come down to the RACC from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM for the Trick or Treat Street! Enjoy free activities like the “Not So Scary” Haunted Trail and Ghostly Story Telling, or make a stop at the ticket station and enjoy the Trick or Treat Street, Bouncy Houses, and the Spooky Cafe! Tickets are $3 each.

Unlock the mysteries of the “Unknown” Haunted House from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. For those brave enough to face the unknown, entrance tickets are $6. Will you dare to enter???

Get in the spooky spirit with one of Rome’s favorite Halloween traditions!

Art Infusion Day Camp - Veteran's Day
2025-11-11 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.

Holiday House | Opening Night Gala
2025-11-14 18:00 - 21:00
Enjoy the start of the holiday season at the Holiday House Opening Night Gala!

Friday, November 14th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The Holiday House Opening Night Gala is an elegant evening filled with live music, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and most importantly holiday shopping!
Support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done in the beautifully decorated Carpenter House.

$25 Admission.
Register Here

Holiday House
2025-11-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 11:00 - 16:00
The RACC’s annual Holiday House is here!
Support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done in the beautifully decorated Carpenter House.
With over 40 local vendors, this two-weekend shopping extravaganza is the perfect way to start off the holiday season!

Friday, November 14th – Opening Gala
The Holiday House Opening Night Gala is an elegant evening filled with live music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$25 Admission
Saturday, November 15th
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$5 Admission
Sunday, November 16th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$5 Admission
&
Friday, November 21st – Ladies Night
Ladies Night kicks off the second weekend of Holiday House. It is filled with live music, wine, and hors d’oeuvre sampling.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$10 Admission
Saturday, November 22nd
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$5 Admission
Sunday, November 23rd
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$5 Admission

Holiday House | Ladies Night
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00
Calling all local ladies!
Get a group of your girls together or come in solo and enjoy the Holiday House Ladies Night!

Friday, November 21st, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Ladies Night kicks off the second weekend of Holiday House. It is filled with live music, wine, and hors d’oeuvre sampling.
Support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done in the beautifully decorated Carpenter House.

$10 Admission.
Register Here

SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Capturing Stillness: A Group Art Exhibition Exploring the Timeless Genre of Still Life
2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00
“Capturing Stillness” is a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group art exhibition that brings together a diverse group of artists exploring the timeless genre of still life through contemporary perspectives. Each work transforms ordinary objects—fruit, flowers, vessels, and found materials—into meditations on light, texture, and meaning.
The exhibition celebrates the art of observation, in which the familiar becomes extraordinary through the artist’s gaze. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the participating artists invite viewers to pause and rediscover beauty in the overlooked details of daily life, capturing the stillness that speaks volumes.
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, December 5, 2025.
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, December 5th via email executivedirector@romeart.org
Art Drop-off: December 15th to December 19th, 9 am to 4 pm (Monday–Thursday), 9 am to 2 pm (Friday)
Exhibition Dates: January 8th to January 30th 2026
Opening Reception, Thursday, January 8th, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Artist Artwork Pick-up, Business hours week of February 2nd to February 6th

Snowman Kids Paint & Snack
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun, wintery, Snowman Paint & Snack for kids ages 6-12.
$20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Tickets include all materials and snacks!
Register Here

A Downton Abbey Christmas | Alliance Classical Players
2025-12-06 19:00 - 20:30
You are cordially invited to…
A DOWNTON ABBEY CHRISTMAS!
Saturday, December 6th at 7:00 pm at the Rome Art & Community Center.
FREE ADMISSION
Join Alliance Classical Players for a concert of music from the Downton Abbey Christmas specials!
The program also features traditional English holiday music and other well-known carols.
A complimentary reception of English and American holiday desserts follows the concert.

The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Band Christmas Concert
2025-12-08 18:30 - 20:30
To celebrate the partnership between the Rome Art and Community Center and The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Band will present a Christmas Concert, featuring favorite Christmas songs and tunes played Bluegrass style. The band will also play a few Bluegrass favorites as well as some Christmas novelty songs.
The Concert will be for the benefit of the Rome Art and Community Center.
The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Band is composed of musicians who are members of the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association.
$5 Donation at the door. Drinks available for a donation.

Holiday Tree Paint & Sip
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Sip and Paint event on Tuesday, December 9th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We will be creating a fun Holiday-themed painting to decorate your home or give as a gift!
Get in the holiday spirit with a bit of fun, wine, and painting. It will be a delightful evening of creativity, relaxation, and socializing.
Cost: $40 for RACC Members, $45 for Non-Members
Tickets include all materials, drinks, and snacks!
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!
Register Here
Biography:
Andrea Grellman-Smith is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes, portraits of people, and pets, created in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked as an instructor at Painting With A Twist, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with Painting With A Twist Corporate as a design artist to create new art for all the franchises nationally. Recently relocated to the Rome, NY area, Andrea has set up her studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.

Capturing Stillness | Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the RACC for the “Capturing Stillness” Opening Reception!
Thursday, January 8th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
“Capturing Stillness” is a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group art exhibition that brings together a diverse group of artists exploring the timeless genre of still life through contemporary perspectives. Each work transforms ordinary objects—fruit, flowers, vessels, and found materials—into meditations on light, texture, and meaning.
The exhibition celebrates the art of observation, in which the familiar becomes extraordinary through the artist’s gaze. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the participating artists invite viewers to pause and rediscover beauty in the overlooked details of daily life, capturing the stillness that speaks volumes.
Exhibit Dates: January 8 – January 30

Capturing Stillness | Art Exhibition
2026-01-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-13 09:00 - 16:00
“Capturing Stillness” is a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group art exhibition that brings together a diverse group of artists exploring the timeless genre of still life through contemporary perspectives. Each work transforms ordinary objects—fruit, flowers, vessels, and found materials—into meditations on light, texture, and meaning.
The exhibition celebrates the art of observation, in which the familiar becomes extraordinary through the artist’s gaze. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the participating artists invite viewers to pause and rediscover beauty in the overlooked details of daily life, capturing the stillness that speaks volumes.
Exhibit Dates: January 8 – January 30

MVBGA January Jam with the Band featuring The Family Band
2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Monday, January 12th at the Rome Art and Community Center for the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association January Jam with the Band featuring “The Family Band”.
“The Family Band” performs gospel, country, and folk music, in a bluegrass/acoustic style, with 2&3 part, brother-style harmony. They also perform originals, cover tunes, instrumentalsand back-up their singing with live music.

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 Family Band” is a group of three brothers, who enjoy, playing & singing music together. Their love of music came from their mother & father, who had a round and square dance band, and encouraged them to participate, as a family, fifty years ago, at Sunday Jamborees around Northern & Central New York.
Charlie Ingersoll (Vocals & Dobro) has performed with several bluegrass groups. He has a strong voice for both lead & harmony vocals and leads the band.
George Seymour (Vocals & Guitar) has written many great gospel songs and also has a strong presence as a singer and guitarist.
Rodney Ingersoll (Vocals, Bass, & Mandolin) carries the rhythm for the band, as well as, much of the harmonies.

Winter Cardinal Paint & Sip
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Paint and Sip event on Tuesday, January 13th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We will be creating a beautiful Winter Cardinal painting to decorate your home or give as a gift!
Celebrate the winter season with a bit of fun, wine, and painting. It will be a delightful evening of creativity, relaxation, and socializing.
Cost: $40 for RACC Members, $45 for Non-Members
Tickets include all materials, drinks, and snacks!
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!
Register Here
Biography:
Andrea Grellman-Smith is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes, portraits of people, and pets, created in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked as an instructor at Painting With A Twist, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with Painting With A Twist Corporate as a design artist to create new art for all the franchises nationally. Recently relocated to the Rome, NY area, Andrea has set up her studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.
