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ART
The Arts Council creates and supports a thriving, diverse, and vibrant community.
FEATURED HAPPENINGS
NEWS & EVENTS
Battlescapes & Illuminations
Battlescapes and Illuminations is a solo exhibition by Kristen van Diggelen Sloan presenting a sampling of selected works from her years as an emerging artist to the present. Underlying themes throughout her work include the spiritual nature of reality, invisible realms, current events, and autobiographical narratives.
Old Town Night Market
Head to Old Town's shops, restaurants, venues, and galleries to connect with friends and neighbors through food, art, music, and more.
33rd Juried Competition
Call for Artists
The 33rd Annual Juried Competition is now open for submissions.
The Juried Competition is open nationally to artists 18 and older. Only original work, created in the last two (2) years, and not previously shown at the Center for the Arts, Dalton Gallery is accepted.
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 the Literary and 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 Old Town Night Market, 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!
COMMUNITY & CALENDAR
Connect with the arts in York County through our comprehensive calendar of arts events, artist directories, and arts resources that will help you achieve your artistic visions.
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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