Festivals & Events

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

VHS | VINTAGE HARMONIC SYMPHONY

Saturday, August 17, 2019 | 7:30 PM

Gettys Art Center

$15 Tickets

Vintage Harmonic Symphony is an Americana group from Charlotte, NC, and they can’t wait to see you at the Gettys Art Center Courtroom! You’ll hear music from some of your favorite bands: Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Eagles, and Journey, as well as original music off their upcoming record, along with brand new songs yet to be performed. VHS loves to perform songs with big, bold harmonies and catchy melodies. Known for their 3-part harmonies and sing-along lyrics, you don’t want to miss this chance to see them live! Sponsored by Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Wells Fargo

MOVIES MADE IN THE CAROLINAS: SHORT COMEDIES & ENTERTAINMENTS

Thursday, August 22, 2019 | 7 PM

Center for the Arts | Lewandowski Classroom

$8 Advance | $10 At Door

The popcorn’s on for this lively evening of local films curated by Terry Rouche and Ben Sliker.

ART ON TAP

Friday, September 13, 2019

Art Market: 3 - 8 PM | Music and Beer Sales: 5 - 8 PM

Gettys Art Center

Free to Attend, $5 Beer Tickets

Let your creative juices flow! Art on Tap is a free event for the whole family - featuring an art market filled with affordable works of art by local artisans, interactive art activities for all ages, live music, short theatrical productions, and craft beer. Sponsored by Duke Energy, Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company, B & B Distributors, and Coffee News

BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL

October 3 - 4, 2019

A celebration of the roots of modern American music. This multi-day event is known for its infectious rhythms, soulful sounds, and high energy performances!

BAXTER VILLAGE KICK-OFF

Springmaid Park | Fort Mill, SC

Thursday, October 3, 2019 | 7 - 10 PM

Free

CLOVER KICK-OFF

Larne Building | Clover, SC

Thursday, October 3, 2019 | 7 - 10 PM

$10 Ticket

OLD TOWN RESTAURANT CRAWL

Old Town | Rock Hill, SC

Friday, October 4, 2019 | 7 - 11 PM

$10 Wristband

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING DAY

Friday, October 11, 2019 | 9 AM - 3 PM

Wells Fargo Parking Lot Registration is recommended In conjuction with the “Artful Bra Project,” Invision Diagnostics is bringing a mobile 3D mammography coach on-site at the Center for the Arts to provide mammograms, registration is recommended. All insurance is accepted. If individuals do not have insurance and meet the criteria, the Breast Cancer Screening Source of York County may be able to provide funding for individuals. Details are available at yorkcountyarts.org/artfulbras

DAY TRIP TO “VAN GOGH AND HIS

INSPIRATIONS”

Thursday, October 24, 2019 | 9 AM - 5 PM

Columbia Musuem of Art, meet at Center for the Arts

$40, includes Bus Ride and Admission

“Van Gogh and His Inspirations” is an original exhibition organized by the CMA that brings the work of one of the most beloved artists in the world to Columbia, South Carolina, alongside a variety of handpicked paintings and drawings that shaped his vision.

LITERARY COMPETITION Adult & Youth | Poetry & Story Stories

Entry Deadline: Friday, August 30, 2019

Public Reading & Awards: Thursday, November 7, 2019 The 16th Annual Literary Competition highlights the best in short stories and poetry from across the Southeast United States, and the 8 th Annual Youth Literary Competition highlights the best in short stories and poetry by students enrolled in K-12 programs in York County, South Carolina. Guidelines and entry forms can be found at the Center for the Arts, Gettys Art Center, and yorkcountyarts.org. Sponsored by the Perihelion Book Club

COMPETITIVE PORTRAIT DRAWING

Friday, November 22, 2019 | 5:30 PM

Center for the Arts

Free to Attend, $10 Portrait Sitting Fee

Knockout Battle, Tournament Style Art Competition |

The Competitive Portrait Drawing Competition begins with 16 artists randomly paired off to draw their best portrait of a model with just 5 minutes on the clock. At the sound of the buzzer, the model in each pairing serves as judge, choosing their favorite portrait. The winning artists then advance to the to the next round until only 2 artists remain. The final 2 artists draw head-to-head, and the winner is crowned champion and awarded the grand prize.

OPEN STUDIOS

Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 11 AM - 5 PM

Center for the Arts & Gettys Art Center

Stroll down Main Street and take in a specially curated gallery, studio and music event. With open artist studios, art galleries, concerts, gift shops, bands & an art auction, there’s a lot to see and do. This event features nationally recognized artists, as well as emerging, local creators working in an array of mediums from ceramics to photography, oils, watercolor and mixed media.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA

Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 7 - 11 PM

Center for the Arts

Your wish is granted. Hop a carpet and fly to exotic lands saturated in rich jewel-tones and steeped in mystery and intrigue. The warm breezes of the night air invite you to experience the exuberant culture of Arabian Nights.

EXHIBITION + DANCE PARTY

Friday, March 20, 2020 | 7 PM

Center for the Arts

$10 ACYC Member | $15 General Public

You are invited to a runway exhibition at the Center for the Arts featuring the one-of-a-kind wearable art and jewelry of Tabitha Ott and Katie Kameen. The runway event will be followed by a dance party for all ages.

UNDEREXPOSED FILM FESTIVAL yc

March 25 - 28, 2020

Winthrop University

Screenings: $8 - 10 | Wrap Party: $25

The UFFyc is an international, independent, short film festival that screens films that are as diverse in storytelling as they are in origin.

WHITE STREET ART + BREWS CRAWL

Friday, May 1, 2020 | 6 - 10 PM

Warehouses on White & Slow Play Brewing

Try a new craft beer or locally roasted coffee, participate in kids activities, and shop artwork created by local artists while listening to music by regional acts during this is free, family friendly event that is open to the public. Sponsored by Williams & Fudge

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SECRET DINNER

May 30, 2020 | 7 PM

Location TBA

$125

Join the Arts Council for an evening of gourmet food paired with the perfect wine, local entertainment, and contemporary art in a secret location that is only revealed to tickeholders. We partner with the culinary artists to bring a multi-course dinner to our table. You don’t want to miss this unique experience!

AG + ART TOUR OF YORK COUNTY

June 2020

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is the nation’s largest free, selfguided tour of farms and farmers markets featuring local artisans at every stop!

York County dates will be announced in early 2020.

ANNUAL CELEBRATION

Thursday, June 25, 2020 | 5:30 PM

Center for the Arts

The Arts Council’s Annual Celebration includes highlights from the past year, presentations of the Ben Ardrey Volunteer Award and the Business & the Arts Award.

MORE INFORMATION & TICKETS: YORKCOUNTYARTS.ORG

PHONE (803) 328-2787

Events are subject to change cancellation, please visit yorkcountyarts.org for current listings.