SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Out of the H₂O: A Group Art Exhibition Exploring the Fluidity, Power, and Symbolism of Water in its Many Forms
March 13 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Water is both origin and mirror—an element that sustains, transforms, and reflects the world around it. “Out of the H₂O” brings together a diverse group of artists whose works explore the fluidity, power, and symbolism of water in its many forms. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition immerses viewers in the shifting relationships between humanity and this essential element. From tranquil reflections and cascading waves to the unseen depths of oceans and the fragility of melting ice, each piece reveals a unique dialogue with water’s physical and emotional resonance. The exhibition invites contemplation of water as a source of life, a force of change, and a metaphor for renewal and loss.
“Out of the H₂O” celebrates the beauty and complexity of this vital element, reminding all who enter of its enduring presence within and beyond the human experience.
“Out of the H₂O” 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, March 13, 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, March 13 via email executivedirector@romeart.org
Art Drop-off: March 23 to March 27, 9 am to 4 pm (Monday–Thursday), 9 am to 2 pm (Friday)
Exhibition Dates: April 2 to April 24
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 2, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Artist Artwork Pick-up Business hours week of April 27 to May 1
