ART PARTY
ART PARTY

This year all of our events are FREE to attend. We hope to see you at some or all of these for our eighth year of Art Party!

*donations to Friday Arts Project are greatly appreciated: fridayartsproject.org/donate

Calendar

Thursday, NOV 16 • Friday, NOV 17 • Saturday, NOV 18

click date below for details

Happy Hour Kick-off

THU, NOV 16, 5 - 7 PM

To begin our eighth year of Art Party, venue host Rock Hill Brewing is having a “Happy Hour Kick-Off”—in honor of the festival.

Before you attend the Le Petit Cinema (at The Mercantile), spend some time with us at Happy Hour. Join us for award winning craft-brewed beer only found in Rock Hill.

LOCATED AT:

ROCK HILL BREWING
121 Caldwell St

201 E MAIN ST

Le Petit Cinema

THU, NOV 16, 7 PM

Three groups of Independent Short Films with a short intermission between each.

There will be a cash bar.

 

 

PRODUCED BY TERRY ROUECHE/Bakhita arts

LOCATED AT:

THE MERCANTILE
153 E WHITE ST

Art Party Stroll

FRI, NOV 17, 11AM - 6PM & SAT, NOV 18, 11AM - 6PM

Select galleries are open extended hours to showcase local artists and make their work available for purchase.

(including Juried Exhibition)

Participating Art Galleries are showcasing local artists with work available for purchase. Select businesses are displaying Juried Competition artwork—most also available for sale. Info on the artists in these galleries and businesses are listed on the Sites 2023 page.

Enjoy your stroll!

Stroll Card

INSTRUCTIONS

Pick up an Art Party Guide and turn to the last page—the Stroll Card. Art Party Guides will be available at participating locations or the Art Party InfoDesk (located in the foyer of the Gettys Center—201 E Main St.

Collect site stickers as you go on the Art Party Stroll. Collect 12 or more to exchange your Stroll Card for a reward at sites designated with a red dot .

Exchange available during Art Party, NOV 16-18, 2023. One reward per completed Stroll Card—while supplies last 

Competitive Portrait Drawing

Friday, NOV 17, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

 

This is always such a fun competition to watch! You can sign up to be a model and receive the portraits of yourself completed during the competition (for a small fee). Artists can also enter the competition to win a prize for the best portrait ($100).

Artist Grand Prize | $100

​EVENT ADMISSION | FREE

ARTIST REGISTRATION | FREE  •  MODEL FEE | $10

​Emcee | MARGARET LYNN SCOGGINS

Head over to the Arts Council’s website to sign-up and see further details.

 

organized by:

 

LOCATED AT:

CENTER FOR THE ARTS
121 E MAIN ST
in the Classroom Gallery

Poetry

FRI, NOV 17, 7:30PM

Art Party is excited to present an open mic poetry experience.

There will be a sign up sheet at the event – spaces limited.

organized by:

 

LOCATED AT:

CENTER FOR THE ARTS
121 E MAIN ST
in the Dalton Gallery

Animation Demonstration

SAT, NOV 18, 10AM-NOON
Animation Demonstration

Come watch a former Disney animation artist—Christopher Doehling—as he creates characters in a digital landscape.

Observe, draw alongside, and ask questions to learn some insights about 3D animation.

Free and open to the public.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Christopher Doehling

One of my earliest memories was a quick drawing lesson, taught by my mother. Something must have sparked, because I’ve never stopped since, caught up in a love of craft, world building, and storytelling. I soon became aware that real people were responsible for the art that I most enjoyed, and I wanted to do that too.
Today I’m a visual development / concept artist and illustrator. Most recently I filled both of these roles working on The Wingfeather Saga, an amazing animated series now in production on it’s second season. I’m focused on character and prop design for the animation, games, and entertainment industries. But I have a wide variety of artistic interests, from comics to pixel art to 3D modeling, and I’ve worked in several other creative fields for a wide variety of clients and employers, Including 3 animation industry companies.
So I don’t just draw. I draw upon experience. #dadjokes. Because I’m also a very proud dad.

LOCATED AT:

CENTER FOR THE ARTS
121 E MAIN ST
in the Lewandowski Classroom

Collaborative Collage Workshop

SAT, NOV 18, 10-NOON
Collaborative Collage Workshop

Collaborative Collage is an opportunity to explore collage making while working alongside other artists who specialize in it.

Come make a paper-based piece with the provided materials. You can make a 2-dimensional collage or turn your work into a button!

Free and open to the public

LOCATED AT:

GETTYS CENTER
201 E MAIN ST
in the Foyer, 1st floor

201 E MAIN ST

Young Artists Workshop

SAT, NOV 18, 2PM-4PM
Young Artists Workshop

Kids 2-20 are invited to create a beautiful cityscape while learning painting techniques. All materials provided.

Free and open to the public.

 

Facilitated by Chantelle Moore & Laura Applegate

LOCATED AT:

CENTER FOR THE ARTS
121 E MAIN ST
in the Lewandowski Classroom

Art Market

SAT, NOV 18, 2PM - 5:30PM
Art Market | The Society of Illustrators – Winthrop University Students

Buy some beauty, help some student artists!

ORGANIZED BY: The Society of Illustrators Winthrop University Students

LOCATED AT:

GETTYS CENTER
201 E MAIN ST
in the Foyer, 1st floor

201 E MAIN ST

Just Desserts

SAT, NOV 18, 7PM

Just Desserts is the culmination of Art Party 2023, the official closing event for our 3-day festival.

Slow Play will be hosting this final event and providing live music for our festivities. Live Fire Feasts with Craig Morrow will be providing the desserts to top off the night. We will also be announcing the Juried Competition winners during this event. Come enjoy meaningful community and conversation with us.

Please join us for a truly wonderful evening!

Craig Morrow | LIVE FIRE FEASTS

ABOUT

CATERING SMOKY MEAT HAPPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE CHARLOTTE UNIVERSE.

If you’re looking for a feast prepared over a bed of coals, Live Fire Feasts has you covered. Craig Morrow, the padawan of the famous Dan the Pig Man, has been bringing the funk and live fire mischief to the Charlotte area for several years and would love to serve you and your guests during your next event or party. Whether you’re looking for a Low Country Boil, Whole Hog BBQ, a Paella Feast fit for a king, or the best Tomahawk Steaks this side of eternity, you’ve come to the right place.

website: LIVE FIRE FEASTS

LOCATED AT:

SLOW PLAY
274 COLUMBIA AVE

201 E MAIN ST

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