SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Urban Life: A Group Art Exhibition Capturing the Pulse, Rhythm, and Complexity of Contemporary City Living
February 13 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
“Urban Life” is a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group art exhibition that captures the pulse, rhythm, and complexity of contemporary city living. Through diverse artistic perspectives, it explores the architecture, energy, and human stories that define urban environments. Each piece reflects the interplay between structure and spontaneity, order and chaos, permanence and change—revealing how cities shape identity and experience. From towering skylines and intricate street grids to fleeting moments of connection in crowded spaces, the exhibition celebrates both the grandeur and intimacy of metropolitan life. Artists reinterpret familiar scenes—bridges, buildings, alleys, and lights—transforming them into visual narratives that speak to the beauty and tension of urban existence.
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.
To be included in the exhibition, artwork MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY to executivedirector@romeart.org by Friday, February 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, February 13th via email executivedirector@romeart.org
Art Drop-off: February 23 to February 27, 9 am to 4 pm (Monday–Thursday), 9 am to 2 pm (Friday)
Exhibition Dates: March 5 to March 27, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Artist Artwork Pick-up: Business hours week of March 30 to April 3
