Arts Council of York County

Founded in 1977, the Arts Council of York County strives to serve York County and the surrounding area. Our mission is to provide leadership in arts education & development, arts marketing & arts advocacy. Our vision is to create and support a thriving, diverse and vibrant arts community in York County. Centrally located in historic Old Town Rock Hill, South Carolina, the ACYC has established an arts anchor on three blocks of Main Street. The Center for the Arts, housed in two 100-year-old buildings, is home to the Arts Council offices, classroom space, artist studios and three gallery spaces. The Gettys Art Center, also one of Rock Hills historic buildings, is home to the Rock Hill Pottery Center, Social Design House, SC Arts Alliance headquarters and artist studios, including Friday Arts Project and The Cordial Churchman. The Community Performance Center accommodates over 150 seats when set as an auditorium and hosts a variety of music, theater and dance performances ...