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Hello Artist!
The Arts Council is here to help you achieve your artistic goals! Find out about the Arts Council’s classroom space, where you can host classes and workshops; exhibiting artwork in our galleries; learn about the artist studios at the Center for the Arts and Tom S. Gettys Center; and more!
THE ARTS
Whether your passion is visual, performing, or literary arts, the Arts Council has something for you!
Visual Arts
The Arts Council manages 6 art galleries including the Dalton, Perimeter, and Edmund D. Lewandowski Galleries at the Center for the Arts, the Loading Dock and Courtroom Gallery at the Tom S. Gettys, Rock Hill City Hall’s Rotunda. The ACYC also manages the open air Alleys as Galleries (Cotton Alley Gallery & White Street Gallery)
Old Town Gallery Crawl
Explore the art scene in Old Town Rock Hill during the Old Town Gallery Crawl!
Storm Drain Art
Centered around local water heritage and water quality, painted storm drains raise awareness and educate the public about the effects that stormwater runoff and trash have on our waterways. These can be found in Old Town Rock Hill. This project is projected to expand into York County.
Alleys as Galleries
Alleys as Gallerys transforms York County, South Carolina's well-traveled alleys into art galleries that feature works by local and regional artists.
Monthly Artist Meetups
Held on the fourth weekend (Sunday) each month, the Monthly Artist Meetup brings regional visual artists to the Center for the Arts for networking and art critiques.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Discover art in unexpected places during the Ag + Art Tour of York County, hear the coolest music at the Blues & Jazz Festival, connect with friends and family through the arts during the monthly First Fridays Rock Hill, and travel to other worlds during the Underexposed Film Festival yc.
Ag + Art Tour & YC Quilt Trail
An annual, free, self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans at every stop.
Blues & Jazz Festival
Celebrate the roots of modern music during this multi-day event!
First Fridays Rock Hill
Connect with friends and family through food, art, music, & more in Old Town’s shops, restaurants, venues, and galleries.
UFFyc
The Underexposed Film Festival yc showcases the best in independent filmmaking from around the world.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
The Arts Council offers art classes at the Center for the Arts, workshops in unexpected places like the brewhouse of a local craft brewery, and dance and movement classes at the Center for the Arts.
Art Classes for Adults
Develop your artistic talents at the Arts Council of York County’s Art Classes for Adults at the Center for the Arts.
COMMUNITY & CALENDAR
Get involved! Find something to do on our online calendar and in our annual Arts Experiences program. Discover the arts organizations that are here to support you in York County on our Arts Resources page. Meet the creators in our artist directories. Explore the state of SC’s first Cultural District!
Arts Calendar & Art Experiences Program
There’s always something to do in York County! Check out our online calendar and annual Arts Experiences Program to find out what happening with the arts!
Resources
Looking to swing into a dance class, brush up on your painting skills or express yourself through local theater? From national organizations to regional and local, you’ll find a wealth of information on our Resources page.
Artist Directories
Meet the creators! You’ll find many of York County’s most creative artists listed in our Artist & Affiliate Directory and working in our studios at the Center for the Arts.
Cultural District
The first in the state! The Rock Hill Cultural District serves as a center of cultural, artistic, and economic activity.
Support Us!
Help the Arts Council create and support a thriving, diverse, and vibrant arts community by donating to become a member! New designs are dropped regularly in our online ACYC Dry Goods Shop. The sale of each item directly supports York County’s creative economy.
Join the ACYC. Donate to become a member!
Get involved with the Arts Council by volunteering for one of our many events!
Show your love of the arts while supporting the Arts Council! Get your ACYC gear!
Whether you want to enroll in a class, participate in our arts competitions, or attend a special event, this is the place to reserve your seat.