"Suddenly Yellow" | On Exhibit
2025-04-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
WHAT IS “SUDDENLY YELLOW”
The Rome Art and Community Center held a Call for Art for tonight’s group exhibition, “Suddenly Yellow.” This was a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style exhibition celebrating the vibrancy and symbolism of the color yellow. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to explore and express their creativity through this joyful hue.

Easter Egg Hunt & Meet the Easter Bunny
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00
Hop on over to the Rome Art and Community Center for a fun-filled morning of Easter excitement!
📅 Date: Saturday, April 12⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – Noon (Egg Hunt starts at 10:15 AM)📍 Location: Rome Art and Community Center🎟 Free for kids ages 2-7
Bring your little ones for a delightful Easter Egg Hunt, and a special Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny! Don’t forget your camera—it’s the perfect photo op! 📸🐣
Join us for a morning of springtime fun, sweet surprises, and memories in the making!

EASTER 🐰 Cookie Decorating Class
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00
🐰 Hop Into Spring with Cookie Decorating! 🍪✨
It’s a hoppy time of year! Join Kim Ocuto, your talented instructor, for a fun-filled cookie decorating workshop. Unleash your creativity, sprinkle on some imagination, and craft your own delicious masterpiece—one sweet bite at a time!
No experience needed—just bring your love for sugar and fun! 🍬🎨

Event Details:

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟐 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟒 𝐏𝐌𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $𝟒𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, $𝟒𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Learn more about becoming a RACC Member here.

Admission Includes: All painting supplies, food, wine, and other drinks.
🎟️ BUY TICKETS HERE 🎟️

Homeschool Art Club
2025-04-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
The Rome Art and Community Center (RACC) is excited to announce a brand-new Homeschool Art Program starting Thursday, February 27, this 10 week program (Ending Thursday, May 1) is tailored to engage young students in creative exploration through a dynamic and educational approach to art. Taught by certified K-12 teacher Sybil Preski, this program promises to be an enriching experience for students across multiple grade levels.
The program is divided into three potential levels:

First Elementary (Grades K-2): Students will explore self-expression, environmental awareness, and the elements of art. Projects will include self-portraits, landscapes, and nature-themed pieces, integrating math skills and environmental science.
Second Level (Grades 3-6): Building on the foundation of the lower level, students will delve deeper into art history, study famous artists, and create more sophisticated 2-D and 3-D art using various mediums including found objects, oil pastels, and clay.
Third Level (Grades 7-12): Students will explore the elements of art and principles of design in-depth. They’ll study art styles, artists, and how art can be used for self-expression, storytelling, and influencing culture. A collaborative art project will culminate in a group exhibit.

Each level of the program encourages creativity, collaboration, and cultural exploration, culminating in a group art exhibit. The program is open to home-schooled students and will run for 10 weeks at $195 for the full program, including supplies.
REGISTER FORM

Karaoke Readers Theater – A Night of Theatrical Fun!
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:30
Do you love theater but prefer not to sing? Join us for Karaoke Readers Theater—where the drama is live, the readings are spontaneous, and the fun never stops!

Come take part in short theatrical readings, or simply sit back and enjoy the entertainment. No memorization required—just bring your creativity and willingness to have fun!

Event Details: Date: April 17 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Donation: $5 at the doorBeer & wine available for purchase

Whether you’re an aspiring performer or just looking for a unique night out, this event is for you! Gather your friends and join us for an evening of laughter, storytelling, and community spirit.

April School Break (ROME) | Art Infusion Camp
2025-04-21 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-22 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-25 07:00 - 17:00
Art Infusion Day Camp
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.
Art Infusion is available on non-school days, including;
April Break | April 21-25
Memorial Day | May 26
Juneteenth | June 19
Creative Themes: Each day at camp revolves around a unique theme, featuring engaging activities and imaginative projects that captivate young minds. Campers will rotate through a variety of sessions, including arts and crafts, drama, and fun games, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.
We also offer exciting weekly camps (Monday to Friday) during the February and April school vacation breaks for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Each weekly camp participants in the art show and performance, where they can showcase their projects to family and friends.
Safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. Our camp follows strict health and safety guidelines, including small group sizes (limited to 25 campers) to ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to explore their artistic side while making new friends! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today. Enroll now in Art Infusion and let the creativity begin! For registration and more information, visit RomeArt.org contact us directly at 315-336-1040.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
DOWNLOAD TUITION ASSISTANCE FORM HERE

Geller Scholarship Concert
2025-04-21 18:30 - 20:30
Four-Hands Piano Geller Scholarship Concerts PREformance at Rome Art and Community Center
Event Details:

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟔:𝟯𝟬 𝐏𝐌

This Geller PREformance is free with voluntary donations appreciated. All funds raised will benefit the Herb Geller Memorial Scholarships for graduating seniors at VVS and RFA who are pursuing degrees in music.

Geller Scholarship Concerts is very proud to begin offering its first ‘PREformances’ of the year at the Rome Art and Community Center as part of its ‘Monday Night Music’ series on April 21, at 6:30pm.
Featured will be Brendan Merrick and Jo Ann Geller in a four-hands piano performance, as well as Merrick’s solo recital.

Bob Ross Inspired Paint & Sip
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00
Get ready to unleash your inner Bob Ross at our upcoming Sip and Paint event on Saturday, March 26, from 2 PM to 4 PM! Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and socializing, all while enjoying snacks and drinks. Get into the mood with a little fun, wine, and painting.

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, April 26⌚ 2 PM – 4 PM

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $𝟒𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, $𝟒𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Learn more about becoming a RACC Member here.

Admission Includes: All painting supplies, food, wine, and other drinks.
🎟️ BUY TICKETS HERE 🎟️

Andrea Grellman 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!

BiographyAndrea Grellman is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes and portraits of people and pets in oil, acrylic, and watercolors. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a BA in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked at Painting With A Twist as an instructor, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with the 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 own studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.

Jazz Concert Series | COLLAGE JAZZ
2025-04-28 18:30 - 20:30
Jazz Concert and Jam 6:30 PM to 8:30PM forth Monday of each month.

April 28 – JAM! April is Jazz Appreciation Month
Our JAM concert includes musical tributes to the evolution of jazz in the 1960’s-70’s, which the emergence of Latin-inspired jazz and jazz fusion. We will play tunes and pay tribute to influential artists of this time including Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Oliver Nelson and many more. As an additional treat, students from local school jazz music programs will join us to ‘jam.’ It will be a great celebration of jazz! Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund of the American Federation of Musicians Local 78.

Doors open and 6
Concert at 6:30

Free Admission (A suggested $5 donation at door to support the Rome Art and Community Center)
Beer and wine available for a donation.

Opening Reception | CNYWS All-Member Watercolor Exhibit
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3 | 2:00 – 4:00 PMExhibition Dates: May 3 – 30, 2025
The Rome Art and Community Center is proud to present the first-ever All-Member Exhibition by the Central New York Watercolor Society (CNYWS), showcasing original works by both Associate and Signature members. This special exhibit will highlight the diverse talent within the society—from artists presenting their work publicly for the first time to those who have exhibited across New York State and beyond.
Founded to support and promote the watercolor medium, CNYWS encourages artists at all stages of creative development, offering mentorship opportunities through a Signature Member mentor program. The society’s Signature Members have earned this designation through a juried evaluation of six original works, assessed on technical proficiency, design, and artistic voice. These members are also eligible to pursue Medallion status through continued exhibition excellence.
Many pieces will be available for purchase, offering art lovers a chance to take home one-of-a-kind works by emerging and established artists.
The exhibit is co-chaired by CNYWS President Kathleen Guthrie, along with members Denise Ernst and Lynne Reichhart.
Join us at the opening reception on May 3 from 2 to 4 PM to meet the artists and explore the vibrant range of watercolor talent across Central New York.
For more about CNYWS, visit centralnewyorkwatercolorsociety.org.

SOLD OUT - Paper Wreath and Sip Party
2025-05-05 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a relaxing and crafty evening where you’ll make your own decorative paper wreath—just like the charming one in our sample, featuring hand-folded paper “petals” and cheerful ribbon accents. This unique project is perfect for spring and adds a creative twist to your home décor.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟓 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟔 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟖 𝐏𝐌

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $𝟒𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, $𝟒𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Learn more about becoming a RACC Member here.

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $𝟒𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, $𝟒𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Admission Includes: All supplies, food, wine, and other drinks. Instruction by Kathy Bruno.
🎟️ BUY TICKETS HERE 🎟️

Dinner and a Show with Avec Sentiments
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00
Dinner & a Show: Avec SentimentsFriday, May 9 | Dinner at 6:00 PM | Concert at 7:00 PM
Location: Rome Art and Community Center
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and fine dining as the Rome Art and Community Center presents Avec Sentiments—a captivating trio featuring Joe Ferlo, Joe Handy, and Juliane Price. Blending rich harmonies, acoustic guitars, and soaring violin melodies, their sound is both intimate and dynamic—perfect for a spring night out.
Dinner will be catered by Delta Lake Inn and served at 6:00 PM, followed by the performance at 7:00 PM. Whether you come for the full evening or just the concert, you’ll enjoy great company, beautiful music, and delicious cuisine.
Ticket Options:• Dinner + Concert (RACC Members): $45 per person• Dinner + Concert (Non-Members): $50 per person• Concert Only: $20 per person
This event is generously sponsored by Kris-Tech Wire Co and The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.
🎟️ BUY TICKETS HERE 🎟️
Reserve your seat today and experience a night of sentiment, song, and connection.

Mother's Day Tea, Sunshine and Scones
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00
Mother’s Day Tea at the Rome Art and Community CenterSaturday, May 10 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Celebrate the special women in your life with an afternoon of elegance, tradition, and sweet moments at our Mother’s Day Tea. Guests will enjoy a delightful selection of scones, finger sandwiches, and tea in the beautiful setting of the historic Carpenter House.
Whether you’re treating your mom, grandmother, daughter, or yourself, this is a perfect way to slow down and savor time together in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
🌸 Seating is limited—advance reservations are recommended.
$15 per guest – get your tickets here: 🎟️
Let’s raise a teacup to the women who inspire us every day!
For more information, call 315-336-1040.
