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Call for Artists: ACYC 29th Annual Juried Competition

The Arts Council of York County presents the 29th Annual Juried Competition at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC, July 20 – Sept. 9, 2018. Winners will be announced at a free, public reception to be held at the Center for the Arts on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Juried Competition is open internationally to artists 18 and older. Only original work, created in the last two (2) years, and not previously shown at the Center for the Arts, Dalton Gallery will be accepted. All forms of media are eligible, including video. Limit four pieces per artist. The deadline for entries is Friday, June 15, 2018 at 5 p.m. This is NOT a postmark deadline for mailed entries. Entry Fees: ACYC Members: $30 for up to two pieces, each additional piece is $10 Non-members: $40 for up to two pieces, each additional piece is $10 Complete guidelines and entry information are available now at yorkcountyarts.org. AWARDS Gerald & Barbara Schapiro Best of Show: $1,000 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $200 3rd Place: $100 JUROR Liz Rundorff Smith, Art School Director, Greenville Center for Creative Arts

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Rock Hill’s Dalton Gallery 2019 Call for Artists

The Arts Council of York County is now accepting applications for 2019 gallery exhibitions in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730. The Arts Council is a non-profit organization committed to creating and supporting a thriving arts community in York County, South Carolina. The Dalton Gallery, a professional gallery appropriated for the exhibition of experienced artists and community projects, is located at the Center for the Arts. The Dalton Gallery is an 1,800-square-foot space, illuminated by adjustable track lighting. Each year the Arts Council presents six to eight exhibits. Artists wishing to be considered for one of the Arts Council's 2019 gallery exhibitions, please submit the following to Mike Gentry, Gallery Manager, by 5 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018:

  • Written proposal for exhibition and/or artist statement
  • Artist resume
  • 10 hi-res images, submitted on CD or DVD (Mac or PC formatted discs, please)
  • Inventory lists with titles, sizes, and mediums
  • $20 application fee
Artists may submit work as a group or individually. The Arts Council's Gallery Committee will consider all submissions and notification of acceptance will be provided via e-mail. Submission packets will not be returned. Only complete proposals that adhere to the Arts Council's submission guidelines will be considered. Works that sell while on exhibit at the Center for the Arts are subject to a 40% commission fee by the Arts Council of York County.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION Mail To: Arts Council of York County ATTN: Mike Gentry, Gallery Manager PO Box 2797 Rock Hill, SC 29732 Deliver To: Center for the Arts Mike Gentry, Gallery Manager 121 E. Main St. Rock Hill, SC 29730 Email To: mgentry@yorkcountyarts.org

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Arts Council of York County call for art for 2017 Dalton Gallery exhibitions

The Arts Council of York County is accepting applications for 2017 gallery exhibitions in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts. The Dalton Gallery, a professional gallery appropriated for the exhibition of experienced artists and community projects, is a 1,800-square-foot space, illuminated by adjustable track lighting. Each year the Arts Council presents six to eight exhibits. Artists wishing to be considered should submit the following: • $20 application fee (non-refundable)* • 10 hi-res jpeg images submitted on CD or DVD (Mac or PC formatted discs) • Inventory lists, with titles, sizes, and mediums • Artist resume • Written proposal for exhibition and/or artist statement Artists may submit work as a group or individually. The Arts Council’s Gallery Committee will consider all submissions and notification of acceptance will be provided via e-mail. Submission packets will not be returned. Only complete proposals that adhere to the Arts Council's submission guidelines will be considered. Works that sell while on exhibit at the Center for the Arts are subject to a 40 percent commission fee by the Arts Council of York County. *Payments in the form of cash, credit card or check will be accepted. All checks must be payable to the Arts Council of York County. Submission deadline is April 29, 2016, at 5 p.m. Mail submission packet to: Arts Council of York County Attn: Mike Gentry Center for the Arts PO Box 2797 Rock Hill, SC 29730 Deliver submissions to: Center for the Arts 121 E. Main St. Rock Hill, SC 29732 For more information, visit www.yorkcountyarts.org or call 803.328.2787. The Arts Council is headquartered in downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina’s first state-recognized cultural district.

Arts Council of York County invites entries for 25th Annual Juried Competition

Entry deadline is July 11. The Arts Council of York County presents the 25th Annual Juried Competition at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C. The competition is open internationally to artists aged 18 and older. Only original work created in the last two years and not shown previously at the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts will be accepted. All forms of media are eligible. Awards range from $100 to $1,000. Entries selected for exhibition will be on display from Aug. 4 - Sept. 14, 2014. Winners will be announced at a free, public reception to be held at the Center for the Arts on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. The deadline for entries is Friday, July 11, at 5 p.m. View complete guidelines on the Arts Council of York County's website. Image: Adrian Rhodes, "OBOL," 2013 Best of Show Via: Arts Council of York County