The Eyes Have It | Art Exhibition
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 (America/New_York) | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
“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

Artletics Summer Day Camp
2026-08-12 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-13 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-14 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-17 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-18 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-19 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-20 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-21 07:00 - 17:00
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.

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!

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, 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 7 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

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.
