Arts Council of York County

The Arts Council of York County is housed within two facilities - the Center for the Arts and the historic Tom S. Gettys Center. Each venue is available to rent for weddings, rehearsal dinners, reunions, performances, parties, business functions, and other gatherings. Each space is unique in feel. You'll find art galleries, the marble lobby of the 1931 post office, and a courtroom restored to its original grandeur - complete with the judge's bench, dark woodwork and tin ceiling. One of our facilities is sure to fit your needs perfectly. 1. CENTER FOR THE ARTS | 121 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC CAPACITY | 90-100 if sit-down reception, 250 standing Located in the historic Downtown Rock Hill Cultural District, the Center for the Arts is housed in two restored 121-year old buildings. The Center houses the offices of the Arts Council of York County, the Dalton, Perimeter, and Edmund Lewandowski Classroom Galleries, and private artist studios. The Dalton Gallery features 7 - 9 exhibitions each year by local, regional, national, and international artists. The Center for the Arts offers space for workshops, receptions, meetings, and small performances.​ ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 3 Galleries Dalton Gallery Perimeter Gallery Edmund D. Lewandowski Classroom Gallery Kitchen prep station Two entrances Main Street Cotton Alley Access to loading zone on the main level Elevator to lower level Free parking in Wells Fargo parking log, on-street, and in nearby parking garages ​ AVAILABLE TO RENTALS Round tables | 60" Rectangular tables | 6' Black plastic folding chairs Projector screen Digital screen and computer Sound system 2. TOM S. GETTYS CENTER | 201 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC HISTORIC COURTROOM CAPACITY | 118 The Tom s. Gettys Center (formerly Gettys Art Center), managed by the Arts Council of York County, is located in the Downtown Rock Hill Cultural District. It is a true arts destination for York county as it is home to offices of the Arts Council of York County, the Rock Hill Pottery Center, Art on Main, Concerts at the Courtroom, Hill City Church, and artist studios. Concerts are often held in the renovated historic courtroom on the second floor at the Gettys. It’s the perfect place to host receptions, meetings, or other special occasions. ABOUT THE TOM S. GETTYS CENTER Restored Federal Courtroom 1931 former Post Office with marble lobby and staircase 2 art galleries Courtroom Gallery​ Loading Dock Gallery Catering kitchen Room-darkening shades Kohler & Campbell Living Room Grand Piano Three entrances Main Street Caldwell Street Loading Dock Access to loading zone on main level Free parking in the Tom S. Gettys Center parking lot (after hours), on-street, and nearby parking garages​ AVAILABLE TO RENTALS Round tables | 60" Rectangular Tables | 6' Gray padded chairs If you are interested in renting one of our Facilities, please contact: FACILITY RENTAL MANAGER | Barbara McDougald OFFICE | Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 PHONE | EMAIL |