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 18click 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
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 - 6PMSelect 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
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
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
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
