February 11, 2026

YORK COUNTY ARTS NEWS

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Dalton Gallery | 2027 & 2028 Call for Artists

Dalton Gallery | Center for the Arts

121 E. Main Street., Rock Hill, SC

The Arts Council of York County invites artists interested in presenting their work in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts to submit exhibition proposals for the 2027 & 2028 calendar years. The Dalton Gallery is a well-appointed, 1,800 square-foot professional gallery for the exhibition of experienced artists and community projects. Exhibitions are 1-2 months in length.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ THE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES, AND TO APPLY FOR THE 2027 & 2028 CALENDAR YEARS.

READ REQUIREMENTS & APPLY HERE

Adult Art Classes |

Junk Journaling

with Jeni Kusherman

Center for the Arts | Edmund D. Lewandowski Classroom Gallery

121 E. Main Street. Rock Hill, SC

CLASS DATE & TIMES

February 21, 2026 | 10 AM - 3 PM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

February 18, 2026

Learn to transform everyday scraps into a beautiful, personalized journal in this hands-on Junk Journaling class. You'll explore various mixed-media techniques, from collage to decorative stitching, to create a unique reflection of your memories and creativity.

Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own personal "junk" (like a receipt, pictures, ticket stubs, or anything that may hold memories)!

PRICE

$60

Summer Art Camps |

Pre-Register

Center for the Arts | Edmund D. Lewandowski Classroom Gallery

121 E. Main Street. Rock Hill, SC

SCHEDULE

JUNE 2026 | Monday - Wednesday

CLASS TIMES

Morning Session | 9 AM - 12 PM

Afternoon Session | 1 - 4 PM

The Arts Council of York County is proud to welcome back our Summer Art Camps as part of our ongoing art education initiatives. Designed for children 6 - 12 years old, Summer Art Camps introduce students to artistic mediums and methods that they may not experience during their school year.

Students enrolled in Summer Art Camps not only engage with fascinating and unique art mediums, but also learn how to analyze work, think critically, and expand their creative minds through experimentation.

PRE-REGISTER HERE!

NOW HIRING | Office Manager

The Arts Council of York County is seeking an experienced professional to serve as its full-time Office & Accounts Manager. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day financial transactions and records, as well as business office, artist studio and facilities management, and event rentals.

APPLY HERE

ARTS NEWS

REGIONAL

The Carolina Band to explore its 'metal' side

by Jason Rapp

Image credit | South Carolina Arts Commission

Last Friday, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo announced the winners of the 2026 Metallica Marching Band Competition.

In a video played during the band’s annual banquet, Trujillo named The Carolina Band as the first-place winner in the Division I category.

As the Division I winner, the Carolina Band won...

REGIONAL

'We will be there with art': Carolina Artists guild focuses on exposure for artists with new monthly event

by Karen Kistler

Image credit | Andy Mooney art cards

Wanting to provide more exposure for their artists, The Carolina Artists Guild, which is based in Salisbury, will begin a new monthly event, a Second Saturday Art Sale.

Scheduled to begin Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., it will, as the name says, take place on the second Saturday of each month in the lobby of the...

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CALLS FOR ARTISTS

February 13 | Call for Artists: 2026 South Carolina Strawberry Festival Poster Contest | more info
February 20 | Call for Artists: All Killer, No Filler: Group Record Art Show | Ramble on Records | more info
February 26 | Call for Artists: Individual Artist Fellowships | South Carolina Arts Commission | more info
February 27 | Call for Nominations: Excellence in Teaching Award | Arts & Science Council | more info
February 27 | Call for Nominations: Lifetime Achievement Award | Arts & Science Council | more info
March 8 | Call for Artists: Dalton Gallery Call for Artists | Center for the Arts | more info
March 16 | Call for Artists: 24th Annual South Carolina Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Competition & Exhibition | City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department | more info
March 20 | Call for Artists: Emmett Scott Recreation Center Courtyard Outdoor Feature | Women's Art Initiative | more info
March 22 | Call for Artists: ArtPop Artist Cohort 2026 Open Call | ArtPop | more info
April 30 | Call for Nominations: 2026 Local Heroes | Freedom Walkway Committee | more info

EXHIBITS, CLASSES, RECEPTIONS, & EVENTS

January 16 - March 18 | Ida Mae Exhibition | Luca Studio & Gallery | more info
February 9 - 13 | SC Arts Advocacy Week | South Carolina Arts Alliance | more info
February 13 - March 21 | Teacher's Choice Youth Art Exhibit | Center for the Arts | more info
February 14 | Adult Art Class | Basic Drawing for Everyone | Center for the Arts | more info
February 14 | Candle Light Pottery Event | Spinning Out Pottery Studio & Artisans Shop | more info
February 14 | Acrylic & Collage Landscape with Marcia Kort Buike | Center for the Arts | more info
February 16 | Youth Art Class | Watercolor Study | Center for the Arts | more info
February 16 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
February 16 | Drawing Nite | Friday Arts Project | more info
February 19 | "Community Threads" Exhibit Reception | ArtPop & Connect Labs Charlotte | more info
February 21 | Adult Art Class | Junk Journaling | Center for the Arts | more info
February 23 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
February 28 | Creating Stamps & Acrylic Painting with Marcia Kort Buike | Center for the Arts | more info
February 28 | Sketching Stories | Just Happy Accidents | Center for the Arts | more info
February 28 | Monthly Artist Meetup | Center for the Arts | more info
February 28 | Open Mic Night | Center for the Arts | more info
March 2 | Youth Art Class | Acrylic Painting | Center for the Arts | more info
March 2 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
SOLD OUT: March 7 | Adult Art Class | Watercolor for Everyone | Center for the Arts | more info
March 9 | ACYC Lunch Date | Center for the Arts | more info
March 14 | Adult Art Class | Paint Like Rembrandt | Center for the Arts | more info
March 21 | Adult Art Class | Line and Wash: Drawing Rock Hill's Historic Facades | Center for the Arts | more info
March 28 | Ironweed Bluegrass Festival | more info
March 28 | Open Mic Night | Center for the Arts | more info
April 11 | Adult Art Class | Painting with Acrylics for Everyone | Center for the Arts | more info

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

Arts Council of York County

(803) 328-2787

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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.