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Visit our website: www.yorkcountyarts.org!

The Arts Council of York County connects people through art, culture, dance, drama, and music with a vision to create and support a thriving, diverse and vibrant community in York County, SC. The Arts Council of York County is a non-profit organization striving to serve York County and the surrounding area to build it as an arts destination.

10/12/2026

It's that time of year again for our annual Competitive Portrait Drawing contest at the Center for the Arts! 🎉

🎨 Competitive Portrait Drawing is a fast-paced tournament style knockout battle that begins with 16 artists paired off in sets of 2, competing to create their best portrait of a single model with just 5 minutes on the clock. The winners of each round move on until just 2 remain, who then compete for a GRAND PRIZE of $100!

We have some exciting twists planned for this upcoming tournament, so come by and join in on the fun! This event is free to attend.

🚨Sign ups are still open for artists and models, so if you're interested in participating, head over to our website at yorkcountyarts.org/competitiveportraitdrawing.

COMPETITIVE PORTRAIT DRAWING
📅DATE | Friday, November 20, 2026
🕛TIME | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Drawing starts at 6 PM
📍LOCATION | Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St.
➡CALL FOR ARTISTS/MODELS | Open! Apply on our website ⬇

YORKCOUNTYARTS.ORG/COMPETITIVEPORTRAITDRAWING

10/02/2026

WE'RE HIRING! 🎨📣

Are you passionate about the arts and storytelling? The Arts Council of York County is looking for a Part-Time Marketing Coordinator to join our team based in Old Town Rock Hill!

✨ Key Details:
Role: Marketing Coordinator
Status: Part-Time
Location: Rock Hill, SC

👉 Ready to help us keep York County creative? Check the first comment below for the link to view the job description and apply! ⬇️

09/30/2026

Due to extenuating circumstances, the Blues & Jazz Festival has been postponed. Please watch our socials and our website for additional updates as they are announced. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope to see you at the event soon!

09/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our September Adult Art Classes! Here is the schedule for October!

Art Classes for adults are geared towards artists who are just starting out, to those who would like to learn new skills, and to those who would like a refresher. Classes will take place at the Center for the Arts in the Edmund D. Lewandowski Classroom Gallery on select Saturdays from September 2026 through April 2027.

ALL classes are available for registration, so visit our website to see class offerings!
yorkcountyarts.org/arteducation

OCTOBER CLASSES

🐦Mosaic Bird Houses with Karen Earnhardt
DATE | October 3, 2026 | 10 AM - 3 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE | September 30, 2026
📍LOCATION | Center for the Arts | 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC

🪡Meditative Sewing: Korean Jogakbo Pouch Mobiles
DATE | October 10, 2026 | 10 AM - 3 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE | October 7, 2026
📍LOCATION | Center for the Arts | 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC
This class is sponsored by Hands on Well, and the Overseas Koreans Agency.

➡SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE | yorkcountyarts.org/arteducation

09/12/2026

🎉Sketching Stories is back for 2026 - 2027! Our first class will be held on Saturday, September 19 | 10 - 11 AM!

This month, children will explore colors and emotions through a fun, hands-on art activity inspired by "The Color Monster." After the story, children will create their own colorful monsters and give them expressive faces representing different feelings.

Sketching Stories, offered by the Arts Council of York County, is designed to introduce pre-kindergarten children to the world of arts and literature. This class is specifically created to develop children's skills through storytelling and hands-on art activities.

To sign up, visit our website yorkcountyarts.org/sketchingstories

UPCOMING CLASSES

🎨Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10 - 11 AM
Color Monsters

👻Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 10 - 11 AM
Spooky Collage

🦋Saturday, March 27, 2027 | 10 - 11 AM
Chrysalis Printmaking

🌹Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 10 - 11 AM
Blooming Gardens

09/11/2026

Come down to the Center for the Arts to see our newest exhibit!

The Arts Council’s Members Show features bold, new works of art by regional artists who are members of the Arts Council of York County. The works on display are as diverse as the artists themselves with paintings, sculpture, photography, and mixed media pieces gracing the walls of the Dalton Gallery and the Perimeter Gallery.

Artist members range from internationally recognized professionals to student and emerging artists.

DALTON & PERIMETER GALLERY EXHIBITION

September 11 - October 17, 2026
RECEPTION | September 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM

LOCATION | Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC

09/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our receptions on Thursday, August 27 to celebrate "Make No Bones," "Tone Deaf," and "Handarbeit: Instruments of Repair."

All three exhibitions will be on display until Friday, September 4 at 1 PM. Our new exhibits will be on display starting Friday, September 11 so keep your eyes out for our newest shows coming soon!

DALTON GALLERY
Make No Bones, works by Maggie Genoble | July 31 - September 4

PERIMETER GALLERY | July 31 - September 4
Tone Deaf, by Donald Medley

CLASSROOM GALLERY | July 31 - September 4
Handarbeit: Instruments of Repair, by Jamie Johnson

08/10/2026

🎨 Adult Art Classes are back for 2026-2027 at the Center for the Arts! 🖌

Art Classes for adults are geared towards artists who are just starting out. to those who would like to learn new skills, and to those who would like a refresher. Classes will take place at the Center for the Arts in the Edmund D. Lewandowski Classroom Gallery on select Saturdays from September 2026 through April 2027.

ALL classes are available for registration, so visit our website to see class offerings!
yorkcountyarts.org/arteducation

SEPTEMBER CLASSES:

🕯Shimmering Glass: Fused Glass Candleholders with Karen Earnhardt
DATE | September 12, 2026 | 10 AM - 3 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE| September 9, 2026
📍LOCATION | Center for the Arts | 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC

🔷 Tile & Style: A Mosaic Workshop with Jennifer Kusherman
DATE | September 19, 2026 | 10 AM - 3 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE | September 16, 2026
📍LOCATION | Center for the Arts | 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC

➡ SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE | yorkcountyarts.org/arteducation

Address

121 E Main Street
Rock Hill, SC
29730

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm

Telephone

+18033282787

Website

http://www.yorkcountyarts.org/

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