September 9, 2026

YORK COUNTY ARTS NEWS

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Cotton Alley Gallery: Call for Artists

Cotton Alley

121 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC

The Arts Council of York County is proud to announce a call for entries for the third phase of public art in Cotton Alley Gallery, located adjacent to the Center for the Arts at 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC.

The Alleys as Galleries initiative transforms well-traveled alleys and vacant walls into vibrant outdoor art spaces seen by thousands of local residents and visitors. This project provides selected artists with invaluable public exposure, features on the Arts Council website, and recognition within the community. Our overarching goal is to brand York County as a premier regional arts destination while championing the talent of our local artist network.

You must be an active Artist Member to apply to the

Cotton Alley Call for Artists.

CALL DEADLINE

Sunday, September 13

JURYING

September 14 - October 18

NOTIFICATION

October 19 - October 23

The Current | Belonging

Center for the Arts | Classroom Gallery

121 E. Main Street. Rock Hill, SC

The Current features short-format storytelling programs that include curated presentations, open mic spots, and community spotlights. The programs are themed each month to tie in with events, holidays, the seasons, and moments in time.

This is a FREE program. There's no fee to participate or attend.

ARTS NEWS

REGIONAL

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Appoints New Faculty

by The Violin Channel

Image Credit | UNCSA

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has welcomed 27 new faculty members for the 2026/27 academic year, including nine full-timers, 18 adjunct and visiting faculty, and seven alumni.

UNCSA’s new appointments were made across the school’s Dance, Design and Production, Drama, Filmmaking, and Music faculties, as well as in the...

NATIONAL

Nominate S.C.'s best in the arts

by Jason Rapp

Image Credit | South Carolina Arts Commission

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission is calling for nominations to recognize persons or organizations in South Carolina who exhibit the highest levels of achievement, influence, or support of present-day and traditional artforms.

Honorees of two separate awards managed by the SCAC will be recognized in...

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CALLS FOR ARTISTS

No Current Deadline | Call for Artists: Artist & Vendor Call for Summit Coffee | Summit Coffee Wilmore | more info
Grant Opportunity: Herman Family Foundation | more info
July 1 - September 13 | Call for Artists: Cotton Alley Gallery | Center for the Arts | more info
August 5 - September 11 | Call for Entries: Abstract in Asheville | UpMarket Gallery - Asheville, NC | more info
August 12 - November 30 | Call for Artists: Greenway Art Columns | Lancaster County Council of the Arts | more info
September 25 | Call for Artists: Chalk the Walk - Chalk Artists | Counseling Services of Lancaster | more info
October 1 | Call for Vendors: ChristmasVille 2026 Vendor Village | ChristmasVille, Rock Hill, SC | more info
November 20 | Call for Models & Artists: Competitive Portrait Drawing | Center for the Arts | more info

EXHIBITS, CLASSES, RECEPTIONS, & EVENTS

September 11 - October 17 | ACYC Members Show | Center for the Arts | more info
September 12 | Adult Art Class: Fused Glass Candleholders with Karen Earnhardt | Center for the Arts | more info
September 12 | The Current: Storytelling Sessions | Center for the Arts | more info
September 14 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
September 19 | Sketching Stories: Color Monsters | Center for the Arts | more info
September 19 | Adult Art Class: Mosaic Workshop with Jennifer Kusherman | Center for the Arts | more info
September 21 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
September 26 | Monthly Artist Meetup | Center for the Arts | more info
September 26 | Foto Walk 2026 | Tanja Rachelle Photography | more info
September 28 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
October 3 | Adult Art Class: Mosaic Bird Houses with Karen Earnhardt | Center for the Arts | more info
October 10 | Adult Art Class: Ramie & Silk Mobiles with Lee Ko | Center for the Arts | more info
October 10 | The Current: Storytelling Sessions | Center for the Arts | more info
October 17 | Adult Art Class: Acrylic Painting with a Pallet Knife with Ida Mae Irby | Center for the Arts | more info
October 19 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
September 19 | Sketching Stories: Spooky Collage | Center for the Arts | more info
October 24 | Monthly Artist Meetup | Center for the Arts | more info
October 26 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
November 2 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
November 7 | Adult Art Class: Intro to Book Binding Using Reclaimed Materials with Victoria Serna | Center for the Arts | more info
November 9 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
November 14 | Adult Art Class: Japanese Theater Masks & Art with Brad Sabelli | Center for the Arts | more info
November 14 | The Current: Storytelling Sessions | Center for the Arts | more info
November 16 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
November 20 | Competitive Portrait Drawing | Center for the Arts | more info
December 12 | Save the Date: Art Frenzy | Center for the Arts | more info
December 16 - 20 | The Nutcracker | Ballet of York County | more info

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

Arts Council of York County

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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.