ART
The Arts Council creates and supports a thriving, diverse, and vibrant community.
FEATURED HAPPENINGS
NEWS & EVENTS
Competitive Portrait Drawing
Competitive Portrait Drawing is a fast-paced tournament style knockout battle that begins with 16 artists paired off in sets of 2, competing to create their best portrait of a single model with just 5 minutes on the clock. The winners of each round move on until just 2 remain...
MODELS | Seats Available
ARTISTS | Spots Available
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.
It'll All Come Out in the Wash
works by April Pauza
April Pauza uses humble, everyday materials to explore themes of domesticity, fragile narratives, empathy, and loss. Her work challenges the idea of a perfect home by unconventionally adapting traditional craft practices, such as building a dilapidated wedding cake from crushed figurines or crafting a picket fence from shredded clothing to show how home can be both a supportive and oppressive place.
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