ART
The Arts Council creates and supports a thriving, diverse, and vibrant community.
FEATURED HAPPENINGS
NEWS & EVENTS
Classes & Workshops
The Arts Council of York County offers classes and workshops throughout the year.
ADULT ART CLASSES
Art Classes for adults ages 18+. Whether you want to learn how to draw or paint, or you are looking to add to your skill set.
SKETCHING STORIES
Introduce pre-kindergarten children to the world of arts and literature.
FIELD TRIPS & GUIDED TOURS
Field Trips and Guided Tours for groups of all ages and abilities
Black and White Ball
A night of bold contrasts and timeless elegance, the Black and White Ball celebrates artistry, sophistication, and the continued growth of the arts in York County.
Enjoy refined cocktails, live music, and indulge in the thrill of our curated auctions in an unforgettable evening of glamour, all in support of the arts in our community.
WHEN & WHERE
Saturday, February 1, 2025
7 - 11 PM
Center for the Arts
121 E. Main St. Rock Hill, SC
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$100
Online Store
Shop at the Arts Council of York County Dry Goods and explore the online store for one-of-a-kind treasures that will delight any art lover.
The Arts Council of York County creates connections within the community. Local support is critical to success; every purchase at the Dry Goods Store will be designated for ACYC Arts programming.
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Dreams of Silver Shadows
works by Jeff Howlett
Dreams of Silver Shadows explores the powerful connection between black-and-white portraiture and the music scene through Jeff Howlett’s lens. As a photographer, musician, and filmmaker, Howlett captures the unique energy and spirit of the music world, where each portrait tells a story of both the individual and the collective pulse of the scene.
ALSO ON DISPLAY AT THE
PERIMETER GALLERY
I Stand At The Door
by Caleb Flachman
EXHIBITION
January 6 - February 8, 2025
RECEPTION
Thursday, January 9, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 PM
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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DONATE
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.
DRY GOODS SHOP
SUPPORT
Sales from these products help sustain arts programming in
York County, SC.
CONTACT US
121 E. Main St | Rock Hill, SC 29730
PO Box 2797 | Rock Hill, SC 29732
arts@yorkcountyarts.org | Tel: (803) 328-2787