February 21, 2025

YORK COUNTY ARTS NEWS

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BLACK & WHITE BALL AUCTION

SECOND CHANCE TO WIN!


During our Annual Fundraising Gala, we received donations of many artworks, experiences, and items from our local artists and art friends in support of our non-profit organization. Now, you have opportunity to win the available items. Don't hesitate and take them home!


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UPCOMING ACYC EVENTS

 

2025 TEACHERS' CHOICE

The Arts Council of York County and Rock Hill School District 3 present the Teachers' Choice Youth Art Exhibit from February 17 to March 21, 2025. Featuring artwork from students across 22 schools, this exhibit highlights the creativity of young artists and their unique perspectives.


EXHIBITION

February 17 - March 21


RECEPTION

Thursday, March 20

5 - 7 PM


LOCATION

Center for the Arts

121 East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC


HOURS

Monday - Saturday

10 AM - 4 P

Free & Open to the Public


*Sponsored by Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Rock Hill School District 3.



Youth & Local Art

SATURDAYS AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Every 4th Saturday of the month, the Center for the Arts hosts two events that celebrate creativity and community: First up, from 10 to 11 AM, is Sketching Stories, a class designed for pre-kindergarten children. This program combines storytelling with hands-on art activities, helping little ones explore the world of arts and literature while developing their skills.


From 2 to 4 PM, we invite artists of all levels to our Monthly Artist Meetup. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow creators and talk about your work—whether it's 2D, 3D, video, installation, or digital art.


HOURS

Sketching Stories | 10 - 11 AM

Monthly Artist Meetup | 2 - 4 PM


LOCATION

Center for the Arts

121 East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC



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LOCAL & NATIONAL ARTS NEWS

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AMONG FIRST TO PERFORM AT NEWLY RESTORED CAROLINA THEATRE

The Carolina Theatre is nearly ready to welcome guests starting this March when Charlotte Symphony Orchestra takes the stage as one of the theater’s first performances in nearly 50 years.

The $90 million renovation began in 2018 and, as CLTtoday exclusively learned, restoring a theater house that opened in March 1927 and sat dormant since 1978 is no small task...


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AROUND THE SC LOWCOUNTRY: NEWS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BRIEFS

 

The annual Ag + Art Tour adds five new counties and brings back 17 former ones to feature over 200 tour sites in 2025! Now in its 14th year, this free self-guided farm and art tour is a great way to educate people about where their food and fiber come from and introduce them to local artisans...





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QUICK LINKS

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CALLS FOR ARTISTS

  • Deadline: March 1 | Call for Farms & Sites: 2025 Ag + Art Tour of York County | more info
  • Deadline: March 16 | Call for Artists: ACYC 2026 Dalton Call | more info
  • Deadline: March 17 | Call for Youth Artists: Clemson's York County Youth in Agriculture Creative Contest | more info


EXHIBITS, CLASSES, RECEPTIONS, & EVENTS

  • January 3 - February 21 | Courtroom Gallery Exhibit: Contagious Laughter by Doug McAbee | more info
  • February 5 - March 4 | Sprengeri Studio Gallery Exhibit: Shadows and a Fairytail by Cordelia Williams | more info
  • February 21 | Don't Sweat It Inc. Concert: Beldam Hour, Squirt Vile, and Orchids | more info
  • February 21 | Friday Arts Project: A.M. Discussion Group | more info
  • February 22 | ACYC Monthly Artist Meetup | more info
  • February 22 | ACYC Sketching Stories: Mixed Melodies with Devann Gardner | more info
  • February 27 | Luca Studio: 4-Session Colored Pencil Lessons for teens | more info
  • February 28 | Friday Arts Project: A.M. Discussion Group | more info
  • March 1 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Painting Water Reflections with Acrylics with Mary Andrews | more info
  • March 1 | Rock Hill Symphony: Dvorak's New World Symphony | more info
  • March 2 | Downtown Jazz Jam | more info
  • March 7 | First Fridays Rock Hill | more info
  • March 7 - 16 | Rock Hill Theater: The 39 Steps: Comedy Play | more info
  • March 8 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Handmade Artist Books: Creative Folded Book Forms with Patricia Raible | more info
  • March 15 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Botanical Painting in Watercolor with Ida Mae | more info
  • March 20 | ACYC Reception: Teachers' Choice | more info
  • March 20 | Rock Hill Symphony: Overture Gala | more info
  • March 22 | ACYC Monthly Artist Meetup | more info
  • March 22 | ACYC Sketching Stories: Curious Collages with Devann Gardner | more info
  • March 29 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: The Basics of Drawing with Joan Coff | more info
  • April 5 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Drawing landscapes for everyone with Dr. Brad Sabelli | more info
  • April 12 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Abstract Botanicals with Cary Ray | more info
  • April 19 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Acrylic Painting for Anyone with Dr. Brad Sabelli | more
  • April 24 - 26 | Underexposed Film Festival yc | more info
  • April 26 | ACYC Monthly Artist Meetup | more info
  • March 22 | ACYC Sketching Stories: Monstrous Masterpieces with Devann Gardner | more info
  • May 3 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Basics of Watercolor Painting for Everyone with Dr. Brad Sabelli | more info
  • May 8 - 18 | Free Reign Theatre Company: 12 Angry Jurors by Sherman Sergel | more info
  • May 14 - 18 | Ballet of York County: Jack & the Beanstalk | more info
  • June 7 - 8 | Ag + Art Tour of York County | more info


For more arts events in York County, visit the online arts calendar

 
 
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Headquartered in the Downtown Rock Hill, SC Cultural District.


Support for this project is provided by the SC Arts Commission (which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts), Rock Hill Accommodations Tax Grant Fund and the ACYC Annual Fund. For visitors information including lodging, contact Visit York County at visityorkcounty.com.