September 1, 2020 - December 15, 2020 @ Center for the Arts
The Arts Council of York County invites artists and designers to submit their artwork to the Dry Goods Design Competition. The winning entry will be featured on ACYC shirts, mugs, masks, totes, and more! SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Tuesday, December 15, 2020 ENTRY FEE | $10 per entry, up to 3 entries MORE INFO | https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/dgdc ARTIST BENEFITS • The finalist designs will be featured throughout ACYC’s social media streams, website, and newsletter • The winning designer will be awarded a $125 cash prize • The winning designer will receive one free t-shirt with your winning design and signature on it • The winning designer’s name will be credited in all promotional materials, press releases, social media posts, etc. SALES The winning design will be sold on t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more through the Arts Council’s online storefront from February 1 - 21, 2021.
October 16, 2020 - January 8, 2021 @ Center for the Arts
2021 CALL FOR ARTISTS The Arts Council of York County is implementing a new public art project centered around local water heritage and water quality. The ACYC seeks design concepts from regional artists to enhance selected storm drains in Old Town Rock Hill, SC. Selected artists will turn their concepts into reality in the form of small-scale, semi-permanent, outdoor murals that adorn Old Town storm drains, raising awareness and educating the public about the effects of stormwater runoff on water quality. LOCATION Old Town Rock Hill 2 drains in areas with high foot traffic THEMES - Stormwater Pollution: • Keep the Catawba Clean • Don’t Clog the Catawba • Only Rain Down the Drain - Environmental Protection: The importance of clean water - York County/Catawba River Ecosystems: Local wildlife/habitats and natural beauty ELIGIBILITY Open to artists 18 and older who live in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region. Preference will be given to artists who reside in York County.
November 23, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Glennon Center Council Chambers (lower level)
November 28, 2020, 9:00 AM - December 30, 2020, 5:00 PM @ Center for the Arts
DALTON & PERIMETER GALLERIES Vernon Grant's Santas, Scenes of Winter, and Magazine Covers Armed with a paintbrush in hand and an idea in mind, Vernon Grant quickly brought playful thoughts to life as illustrations for all to enjoy. See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. Curated by York County high school art teachers, the York County High School Art Show is open to all high school students in York County. November 30 - December 30, 2020 EDMUND D. LEWANDOWSKI CLASSROOM GALLERY York County High Schools Art Exhibit sponsored by the Yorkville Artists' Guild, coordinated by the Arts Council of York County and the Catawba River Art Guild November 30 - December 30, 2020 Image Credit: Santa, Am I on the List? by Vernon Grant Combined art from 1946 and 1950 Digital Reproduction Courtesy of the Culture & Heritage Museums