York County Arts Weekly
ACYC Visitation Guidelines | MORE INFO
HOLIDAY HOURS
  • Wednesday, November 24 | 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Thursday, November 25 - Sunday, November 28 | CLOSED

GALLERIES CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
  • November 22 - December 1
#GIVINGTUESDAY
The arts build bridges between cultures, attract new businesses, and promote a strong sense of community. The arts also drive economic growth. A recent study by the Arts Council and Americans for the Arts found that the arts create:
  • $27 million economic impact in York County
  • 846 full-time equivalent jobs
  • $2,014,000 in local & state revenue

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

There has never been a better time to give to the Arts Council of York County. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our vision to create and support a thriving, diverse, and vibrant arts community in York County.
OLD TOWN NIGHT MARKET
Old Town Rock Hill

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26
5 - 8 PM

Head to Old Town's shops, restaurants, venues, and galleries to connect with friends and neighbors through food, art, music, and more.

NOVEMBER LOCATIONS
Slow Play Brewing • Dust Off Brewing
The Mercantile • Knowledge Perk
Tattooed Brews • Player 1 Up
Hill Rock Shop • McFaddens
Main Street Bottle Shop • Art on the Corner
Rock Hill Brewing Company
The Hickory Post • Overhead Station
SMALL GRANTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE
For events happening January - March 2022
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1
5 PM

Small grants are designed primarily to provide support to small or pilot arts activities, to new developing programs or organizations, or to special art projects that develop during the year. Organizations and individual artists residing in York County, SC may request up to $1,000 per grant and may receive up to two grants each calendar year.
PLEIN AIR PICNIC
CHRISTMASVILLE
Old Town Rock Hill

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
10 AM - 2 PM

Let the outdoors inspire you. Join the Arts Council of York County on field trips to inspirational locations across York County where artists can paint, draw, and create en plein air.

TICKETS | $20, includes boxed lunch

3D MAMMOGRAMS IN OLD TOWN
Wells Fargo Parking Lot
101 E. Main St. | Rock Hill, SC 29730

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
9 AM - 3 PM

The Arts Council is partnering with Invision Diagnostics to bring the mobile 3D mammography coach to Old Town this fall. 

Appointments are strongly recommended.
This event is open to the public.
ART CLASSES
Center for the Arts
Edmund D. Lewandowski Classroom
121 E. Main St. | Rock Hill, SC

DECEMBER 11 | SOLD OUT
Watercolor Painting with Richard Siegel

JANUARY 8
Basic Drawing for Novices with Brad Sabelli

JANUARY 22
Painting with Water Soluble Oils for Beginners with Brad Sabelli
ACYC PARTNER EVENTS
CHRISTMASVILLE
Old Town Rock Hill

DECEMBER 2 - 24

Each December, Old Town Rock Hill comes alive as a charming, picturesque holiday village and outdoor art festival. This award-winning festival has over 70 events including horse-drawn carriage rides, historic tours, strolling Dickens carolers, art, theater, dance, music, a gingerbread house contest, multiple Santa activities, and a REAL ice skating rink!
SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT

DEADLINE
MARCH 28, 2022

South Carolina high schoolers with the drive and talent to make cool films and content are eligible for the South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project. Create a two-minute short film following this year's Creative Challenge (use a locket as a prop), and you could be on your way to cash, prizes, and an illustrious career.
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