ART
The Arts Council creates and supports a thriving, diverse, and vibrant community.
FEATURED HAPPENINGS
NEWS & EVENTS
Youth Art Classes
Let your child's creativity soar with our youth art classes at the Arts Council of York County! Taught by the talented Ida Mae Irby, these classes are designed for young artists to explore a variety of techniques and mediums in a fun, supportive environment. Middle & High School-aged students will develop their skills and leave with their own amazing creations.
Classes are on-going, but students are welcome to enroll at anytime. Supplies are provided by the Arts Council.
Art Frenzy
Created in 2007 by Harriet Goode, Art Frenzy was designed to ignite a passion for collecting original art. An incredible array of affordable artworks by both emerging and established artists will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Art Frenzy is a art auction and fundraising event that showcases works from both emerging talents and established creators—an exciting opportunity for collectors and art enthusiasts to discover unique, thought-provoking pieces.
Encoded Surface
works by Thomas Schmidt
Encoded Surface by Thomas Schmidt explores the intersection of digital fabrication and traditional ceramics, examining how emerging technologies influence materiality, texture, and form. This exhibition presents a comprehensive survey of Schmidt's research into Post-Digital Craft, highlighting how digital tools—such as 3D printing, scanning, and computational modeling—converge with the tactility and historical resonance of ceramics.
CREATIVITY IS CONTAGIOUS,
PASS IT ON.
THE ARTS
The arts are vibrant in York County, South Carolina! The Arts Council of York County offers a diverse range of arts programming including visual and performing arts events, as well as our annual Juried Art Competitions.
In the galleries at the Center for the Arts, Tom S. Gettys Center, and at Rock Hill’s City Hall, local, regional, and national artists are provided the space to display their paintings, prints, sculptures, and textile arts.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
The arts are alive in York County! With events like the First Fridays Rock Hill, Blues & Jazz Festival, Underexposed Film Festival yc, and Ag + Art Tour, our events will get you out and into our communities. At the Tom S. Gettys Center and in venues around the county, you’ll find world-class performances by local, regional, and national acts.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Put aside the hustle and bustle of everyday life and learn new techniques while creating stunning works of art. Whether you want to learn how to draw or paint, or you are looking to add to your skill set, the Arts Council is sure to have a class or workshop that sparks your imagination!
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The Arts Council's mission is to create arts programming that encourages education, economic development and arts advocacy through unique art experiences that engage the community to make York County a regional arts destination.
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CONTACT US
121 E. Main St | Rock Hill, SC 29730
PO Box 2797 | Rock Hill, SC 29732
arts@yorkcountyarts.org | Tel: (803) 328-2787