This year all of our events are FREE to attend!
*donations to Friday Arts Project are greatly appreciated: fridayartsproject.org/donate
Calendar
Thursday, NOV 21 • Friday, NOV 22 • Saturday, NOV 23click date below for details
Happy Hour Kick-off
THU, NOV 21, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
To begin our ninth year of Art Party, Rock Hill Brewing is hosting a “Happy Hour Kick-Off”—in honor of the festival.
Spend some time with us at Happy Hour. Join us for award winning craft-brewed beer only found in Rock Hill!
HOSTED BY ROCK HILL BREWING/MILLSTONE PIZZA
LOCATED AT:
ROCK HILL BREWING
121 Caldwell St
Low Budget Filmmaking Workshop
THU, NOV 21, 6-7 PM
This workshop is for aspiring filmmakers who want to create quality films on a tight budget. Led by the experienced filmmakers at Team Nightwire — Sean Breitkreutz, Jacob Worden, and Spencer Bang — it covers practical approaches to low-budget filmmaking. Topics include finding creative locations, working with natural light, using DIY sound and lighting techniques, and maximizing post-production tools. Through real-life examples, discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to work with limited resources to create impactful, professional-looking films.
PRESENTED BY SPENCER BANG & KIERSTEN HOUSER
LOCATED AT:
GETTYS CENTER
201 E MAIN ST
Courtroom, 2nd floor
Short Films
THU, NOV 21, 7 PM
Three groups of Independent Short Films with a short intermission between each.
Beer & wine will be available.
PRODUCED BY TERRY ROUECHE & 
LOCATED AT:
GETTYS CENTER
201 E MAIN ST
Courtroom, 2nd floor
Competitive Portrait Drawing
Friday, NOV 22, 5:30 - 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
ARTIST REGISTRATION | FREE • MODEL FEE | $10
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
Lewandowski Classroom Gallery
Performance
Friday, NOV 22, 8-9 PM
Winthrop Professor Claudia O’Steen’s Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced Interdisciplinary art students share public performance art works.
Beer & wine will be available.
ORGANIZED BY CLAUDIA O’STEEN
LOCATED AT:
GETTYS CENTER
201 E MAIN ST
Courtroom, 2nd floor
Young Artists Workshop (ages 2-20)
SAT, NOV 23, 10 AM - 12 PM
Bring the family out for a workshop exploring art making using oil pastel transfer. Junior artists will get to create their own multi-colored designs using this fun and quick technique.
>>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
Lewandowski Classroom Gallery
Speed Painting Workshop
SAT, NOV 23, 2-4PM
Yes, you too can paint a painting in 20 minutes! A most satisfying painting method that frees your mind and spirit to create spontaneous images on canvas.
>>Requirements are acrylic paint, paint brushes, a canvas, and your imagination! That is all!
Free and open to the public.
PRESENTED BY DR. BRAD SABELLI
LOCATED AT:
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
121 E MAIN ST
Lewandowski Classroom Gallery
Poetry & Music
SAT, NOV 23, 5-7 PM
Art Party is excited to present an open mic poetry & music experience.
There will be a sign up sheet at the event – spaces limited.
Beer & wine will be available.
HOSTED BY ANGELO GETER
LOCATED AT:
GETTYS CENTER
201 E MAIN ST
in the Foyer, 1st floor