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January 8, 2025
YORK COUNTY ARTS NEWS
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OLD TOWN GALLERY CRAWL
See outstanding exhibits in the galleries located in Old Town Rock Hill on Thursday, January 9, starting at 5:30 PM.
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EVENT ADMISSION | FREE
RAIN OR SHINE
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PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
Center of the Arts
121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC
Main Street Bottle Shop
153 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC
Tom S. Gettys Center
201 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC
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DALTON GALLERY | Dreams of Silver Shadows by Jeff Howlett is now on display. A captivating photography exhibition that connects black-and-white portraiture with the vibrant music scene.
EXHIBITION
January 6 - February 8, 2025
RECEPTION
Thursday, January 9, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 PM
LOCATION
Center for the Arts
121 East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
*Also on display at the Perimeter Gallery
I Stand At The Door by Caleb Flachman
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LAST TICKETS!
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA
You're invited to step into a night of dramatic contrasts, and timeless elegance. The Black and White Ball promises to be a stunning affair, where you’ll be transported to a world of glamour and sophistication.
Enjoy signature cocktails, entertainment, and indulge in the thrill of our curated auctions.
WHEN & WHERE?
Saturday, February 1, 2025
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Center for the Arts
121 E. Main St. Rock Hill
TICKETS AVAILABLE
$100
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2025 LITERARY COMPETITIONS
CALL FOR AUTHORS
Showcase your short stories and poetry to a wider audience, with the 20th Literary Competition celebrating the best in writing from across the Southeast U.S. and the 12th Youth Literary competition highlighting the talent of K-12 students from York County, SC.
Winning submissions will be featured in the Cotton Alley Writers’ Review, our annual online literary magazine.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Sunday, February 9, 2025
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YORK, SC SHINES: NAMED AMONG SOUTH CAROLINA’S MOST SCENIC TOWNS
York, South Carolina, has recently been recognized by World Atlas as one of the top 10 most scenic towns in the state. This charming town, nestled in the heart of South Carolina, offers a blend of natural beauty, rich history, and Southern hospitality.
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ROCK N’ ROLL IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH WITH JEFF HOWLETT AND LOMOGRAPHY FILM
This past September, musician & photographer Jeff Howlett was traveling around the American South chasing the inimitable feeling of Rock n' Roll. With Lomography film packed in his bag, he headed to the stomping grounds of Muddy Roots Music Festival in Cookeville, Tennessee and Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina to document these spaces and...
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Arts Calendar
ACYC Events, Creative Partners, and Artist & Affiliate Members
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CALLS FOR ARTISTS
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Deadline: February 2 | Call for Black, Artists, Authors, Creatives: 2nd Annual Emmett J. Scott Literary and Arts Festival | more info
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Deadline: February 9, 2025 | Call for Authors: 2025 Literary Competitions | more info
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Deadline: February 11, 2025 | Call for Artists: South Carolina Arts Commission Call for Individual Artist Fellowships | more info
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Deadline: February 10, 2025 | Call for Young Filmmakers: Indie Grants South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project | more info
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Deadline: February 14, 2025 | Call for Artists: 2025 South Carolina Strawberry Festival Poster Contest | more info
EXHIBITS, CLASSES, RECEPTIONS, & EVENTS
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January 3 - February 21 | Courtroom Gallery Exhibit: Contagious Laughter by Doug McAbee | more info
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January 6 - February 8 | ACYC Dalton Gallery Exhibit: Dreams of Silver Shadows by Jeff Howlett | more info
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January 6 - February 8 | ACYC Dalton Gallery Exhibit: I Stand at the Door by Caleb Flachman | more info
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January 9 | Old Town Gallery Crawl | more info
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January 9 | ACYC Reception: Dreams of Silver Shadows by Jeff Howlett, and I Stand at the Door by Caleb Flachman | more info
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January 9 | Courtroom Gallery Reception: Contagious Laughter by Doug McAbee | more info
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January 9 | The Sprengeri Studio Gallery Reception: 2024 December show | more info
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January 11 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: The Basics of Drawing with Joan Coff | more info
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January 18 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Floral Still Life with Brittany Freeman | more info
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January 23 | Friday Arts Project: Curators' Codex, A Defense of the Arts - Art & Being Human | more info
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January 25 | ACYC Sketching Stories: Mixed Melodies with Devann Gardner | more info
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January 25 | ACYC Monthly Artist Meetup | more info
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February 1 | ACYC Annual Fundraising Gala | more info
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February 7 | Emmett J. Scott Literary and Arts Festival: Benefit Concert | more info
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February 8 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Introduction to Charcoal with Melissa Smugala | more info
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February 8 | 2nd Annual Emmett J. Scott Literary and Arts Festival | more info
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February 12 - 16 | 2024 SC Arts Advocacy Week | more info
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February 15 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Graphite Drawing Wild Mushrooms with Ida Mae | more info
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February 22 | ACYC Monthly Artist Meetup | more info
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February 22 | ACYC Sketching Stories: Mixed Melodies with Devann Gardner | more info
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March 1 | ACYC Adult Art Classes: Painting Water Reflections with Acrylics with Mary Andrews | 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.
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