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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

The arts are vibrant in York County, South Carolina! The Arts Council of York County has several art festivals and events throughout the year. 

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BLUES & JAZZ
FESTIVAL

Celebrate the roots of modern music with infectious rhythms, soulful sounds, and high energy performances at the Arts Council of York County’s annual Blues & Jazz Festival.

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FIRST FRIDAYS
ROCK HILL

First Fridays Rock Hill are family-friendly celebrations of our creative culture! Head to Old Town's shops, restaurants, venues, and galleries to connect with friends and neighbors through food, art, music, and more! 

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ANNUAL
CELEBRATION

Celebrate the arts in York County at the Arts Council's Annual Celebration. Dedicated members and supporters are recognized, new ACYC Board members are installed, and the recipients of the annual ACYC Arts Awards are announced. 

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UNDEREXPOSED
FILM FESTIVAL YC

The Underexposed Film Festival yc focuses its attention on encouraging, nurturing, and supporting the creativity and vision of independent filmmakers, and providing a forum where their work can be viewed. 

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ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA

Elevate the Arts: Join us for a night of elegance, creativity, and impact at our annual fundraising gala. By attending, you are supporting the arts in York County, ensuring a vibrant cultural future for our community.

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COMPETITIVE PORTRAIT DRAWING

Competitive Portrait Drawing is a fast-paced tournament style knockout battle with artists paired off in sets of 2, competing to create their best portrait of a single model with just 5 minutes on the clock. 

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MONTHLY ARTIST MEETUP

Let's keep each other energized about making art and developing our local art scene. Get to know the artists working in York County at our Monthly Artist Meetup with our Gallery Manager, Devann Gardner.

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AG + ART TOUR
OF YORK COUNTY

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans at every stop.

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YORK COUNTY HERITAGE QUILT TRAIL

South Carolina offers a rich tapestry of life, often expressed through the artistry and craftsmanship of quiltmaking. Each year, the Arts Council of York County add quilt blocks to farms participating in the Ag + Art Tour of York County.

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THE CURRENT

The Current features short-format storytelling programs that include curated presentations, open mic spots, and community spotlights. The programs are themed each month to tie in with events, holidays, the seasons, and moments in time.

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ART FRENZY

Ignite your passion for collecting original art at Art Frenzy - where an incredible array of affordable artworks by both emerging and established artists will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. 

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OPEN MIC NIGHTS

Open mic nights are your time to shine! Music, poetry, magic, storytelling, and more. Step on up. The mic is yours!

The Arts Council office & galleries will be CLOSED December 22 - January 4 for the holidays.

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