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August 30, 2024

YORK COUNTY ARTS NEWS

GALLERIES & OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day

We’ll reopen on Tuesday, September 3

P.S. 610 With Highest Honors

This group exhibition features four artists who work in a variety mediums. The featured artists are JUS1O Ellis, Joanna Henry, Toye Durrah, and Zaire McPhearson. Their work explores the theme of transformation and the removal of facades seen within the African American community.

"As people of color, we put on a multitude of hats that require us to fit ourselves into molds that were never meant for us".

EXHIBITION

August 30 - October 5, 2024

RECEPTION

September 19, 2024

5:30 - 7:30 PM

LOCATION

Center for the Arts | Dalton Gallery

121 E. Main St. Rock Hill, SC

ALSO AT THE PERIMETER GALLERY

Celestial Incarnations: Portrayals of the Divine by Austin Reynolds

Get Schooled

The 20th Annual Blues and Jazz Festival is happening soon! That means it’s time to make York County groove again.

Mark your calendars for our kickoff celebration at FARMacy Community Farmstop on Saturday, September 28, and the Old Town Crawl in Downtown Rock Hill on Friday, October 4.

Catch incredible performances from Mike Faulkenberry & The Crowntown Getdown, JazzGroupProject, Mellogroove, Jay the Blues Thriller, Matt Walsh, and more!

Get your tickets now.

Feel the Rhythm!

LOCAL & NATIONAL ARTS NEWS

AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS ACTION FUND LAUNCHES ARTSVOTE CAMPAIGN

The Americans for the Arts Action Fund has launched its "ArtsVote: Make Your Vote Count" pledge campaign, featuring artwork by renowned contemporary artist and Americans for the Arts Artists Committee member Shepard Fairey.

The organization has created customized State Voter Factsheets for all 50 states and 6 jurisdictions, offering the latest updates on new election rules and deadlines. These one-page factsheets are designed to empower voter education by providing clear, comprehensive information to help voters navigate the complex landscape of voting regulations and deadlines.

Arts Vote

ARTISTS TO GATHER FOR CO-OP GALLERY MEETING IN ROCK HILL

A meeting for local artists interested in establishing a co-op art gallery will take place at 1 PM on Saturday, August 31, at the Center for the Arts, located at 121 E Main St, Rock Hill, SC. This event is organized by artist Gene Tennison.

The gathering aims to explore the potential of starting an artist-owned gallery in the Rock Hill area. The discussion will cover various critical topics, including gallery ownership, co-op staff roles, ideal locations, financing options, business organization types, marketing strategies, and more.

Art Initiatives

QUICK LINKS

Visit us at yorkcountyarts.org

ACYC Website

Underexposed Film Festival yc

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Hours & Locations

Volunteering & Internships

Arts Resources

Arts Calendar

ACYC Events, Creative Partners, and Artist & Affiliate Members

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

Deadline: September 1 | Call for Artists: Charlotte is Creative: The Pearl Art Call | more info
Deadline: September 4 | Call for Artists: ACYC Paint Around | more info
Deadline: October 21 | Call for Pumpkin Carvers: ACYC All Jacked Up | more info
Deadline: November 12 | Call for Artists: ACYC Art Frenzy | more info
Deadline: Open until spots are filled | Call for Artists & Models: ACYC Competitive Portrait Drawing | more info
Deadline: December 15 | Call for Filmmakers: Underexposed Film Festival yc | more info

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

September 28 & October 4 | 20th Blues & Jazz Festival | more info

EXHIBITS, CLASSES, RECEPTIONS, & EVENTS

August 29 - 31 | Don't Sweat it Fest | more info
August 30 - October 5 | ACYC Exhibit: P.S. 610 | more info
August 31 | Artist-Owned Gallery Discussion: Artists interested in owned co-op gallery in the Rock Hill | more info
September 6 | First Fridays Rock Hill | more info
September 6 | ACYC Paint Around | more info
September 14 | ACYC Adult Art Class: Impressionist Acrylic Landscapes with Brittany Freeman | more info
September 19 | Old Town Gallery Crawl | more info
September 19 | ACYC Reception: P.S. 610 | more info
September 19 | Friday Arts Project Reception: Every Stitch a Reckoning by Ella Mackinson | more info
September 21 | ACYC Adult Art Class: Work on your Memoir with Joyce Ellen Turner | more info
September 21 | Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival | more info
September 28 | Sketching Stories: Fine Art Fossils | more info
September 28 | Blues & Jazz: FARMacy Kickoff | more info
October 4 | Blues & Jazz: Old Town Crawl | more info
October 5 | ACYC Adult Art Class: Value Studies through Tone with Jen St. Jean Cash | more info
October 12 | ACYC Adult Art Class: Acrylic Painting with Ida Mae | more info
October 19 | ACYC Adult Art Class: Learn to Draw with Soft Pastels with Dr. Brad Sabelli | more info
October 26 | Sketching Stories: Paper Mosaics | more info
October 26 | All Jacked Up Fall Fest | more info
November 22 | ACYC Competitive Portrait Drawing | more info
December 12 | ACYC Art Frenzy | more info

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

Arts Council of York County

(803) 328-2787

arts@yorkcountyarts.org

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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.