
The Arts Council of York County in Rock Hill, SC, hosted the White Street Art + Brews Crawl presented by Williams & Fudge and an anonymous donor in Old Town Rock Hill on April 26, 2019, from 6 – 10pm. This was a free, family friendly that celebrated the unveiling of the second Alleys as Gallerys public art installation.
The Arts Council of York County implemented the Alleys as Gallerys program with an exhibition in Cotton Alley on East Main St. in Rock Hill in 2018. This new project serves as the second Alleys as Gallerys installation located at White Street Gallery, 130 West White Street, Rock Hill. Alleys as Gallerys transforms York County, South Carolina’s well-traveled alleys into art galleries that feature works by local and regional artists.

Original work by Ashley Walsh


Original work by Paige Evans

Works by six York County high school students were selected for a public art installation on the fence between Dust OFF Brewing Company and the Lowenstein Building along the Williams & Fudge fence line that faces White Street.
FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT
“Nature’s Flame” by Bruna Coelho
Fort Mill High School | Teacher: Jessica Calloway
Selected from Arts Council exhibit: “York County High School Art Show”, December 2018
“Lily” by Luc Mercado
Nation Ford High School | Teacher: Alicia Cobler
Selected from Arts Council exhibit: “York County High School Art Show”, December 2018
“Baby Honey” by Paige Evans
Nation Ford High School | Teacher: Erin Mountain
Selected from Arts Council exhibit: “York County High School Art Show”, December 2018
ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE
“Butterflies in Her Tummy” by Heather Lenti
Rock Hill High School | Teacher: Tina Vincent
Selected from Arts Council exhibit: “Teachers’ Choice Youth Art Exhibit”, February 2019
“Calorie Cry” by Ashley Walsh
Rock Hill High School | Teacher: Tina Vincent
Selected from Arts Council exhibit: “Teachers’ Choice Youth Art Exhibit”, February 2019
“Still Gourds” by Hunter Sigmond
South Pointe High School | Teacher: Ashley Beard
Selected from Arts Council exhibit: “Teachers’ Choice Youth Art Exhibit”, February 2019
The ARTS are good for business. Many arts organizations and community members are working together to help brand York County as a Regional Arts Destination. With new public art in parks and murals on buildings in all of York County’s municipalities, there’s always something to seek out and to enjoy.
WILLIAMS & FUDGE IS COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY

Gary Williams of Williams & Fudge acknowledges the importance of artwork in the schools and exposing students to real life successes with public art installations. “Williams & Fudge is committed to ensuring the success of all students. An arts education serves all aspects of a student’s educational career, helping them to master core subjects with greater ease, improve social skills, and to motivate them to continue their education beyond graduation from high school. By better serving our students through encouraging the arts both in and out of school, we are building a stronger, more engaged community.”
More information about the Alleys as Gallerys program can be found online at (https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/alleygallerys).
The Arts Council is headquartered in downtown Rock Hill, a state-recognized cultural district. For more information on Arts Council events, contact the Arts Council of York County at 803/328-2787, by e-mail at (arts@yorkcountyarts.org), or visit (www.yorkcountyarts.org).