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Women's Art Initiative

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Enhance the quality of life through public art!

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Upcoming Installation

It's happening! Thursday, June 29, 2023, Fitzhugh Karol and team will be in Rock Hill to transform White Street's pocket corner into an oasis for reflection and renewal.

Initiatives

Corner Oasis: Reflect and Renew

Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

One Word Poetry Festival April 27-30, 2023

Thanks to our members and the Board of Directors, the Women’s Art Initiative is thrilled to announce the artist of the next commission that WAI “gifts” to the City of Rock Hill! 


Fitzhugh Karol

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One Word Poetry Festival April 27-30, 2023

Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

One Word Poetry Festival April 27-30, 2023

Experience amazing talent during Rock Hill's third annual One Word Poetry Festival!

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Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

Shepard Fairey's mural is installed in downtown Rock Hill. The mural is located at 153 E. White Street.


Frank Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, illustrator, and  founder of OBEY Clothing who emerged from the skateboarding scene.

 

Mural Installed  Oct 15 – 19, 2021 

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Haiku on the Sidewalks

Haiku on the Sidewalks

Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

2022 Haiku poetry winners are painted on downtown sidewalks! 

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Vernon Grant

Haiku on the Sidewalks

Drive the Arts Tour

Women's Art Initiative funds project to commemorate artist Vernon Grant.

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Drive the Arts Tour

Haiku on the Sidewalks

Drive the Arts Tour

Looking for a way to get outdoors and see local art? Take part in the “Drive the Arts Tour” with the Women Arts Initiative. Our mission is public art and our driving tour takes you past 30-plus pieces in town. Enjoy!


1-18-21 CN2 Interview

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Art for All Spotlight

Airing Out the “Dirty” Laundry by Andrea Downs

Airing Out the “Dirty” Laundry by Andrea Downs

WAI partners with other organizations and individuals to enhance the quality of life through public art.

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Airing Out the “Dirty” Laundry by Andrea Downs

Airing Out the “Dirty” Laundry by Andrea Downs

Airing Out the “Dirty” Laundry by Andrea Downs

The Arts Council of York County, the Women’s Art Initiative, and Winthrop University Galleries partnered to invite the York County community to engage and participate in Airing Out the “Dirty” Laundry, a community art movement. 

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Endless Possibilities

Airing Out the “Dirty” Laundry by Andrea Downs

Endless Possibilities

On January 28, 2020, WAI presented it's latest public art project, "Communication: Endless Possibilities Past, Present, Future", designed by artist, Carrie Gault, of Floyd, Virginia, at the entry of Comporium's Telephone Museum on Elk Avenue.


CN2 Interview - Scroll to 12:30


Straight Talk Interview

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Women's Art Initiative

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WRHI's Lucas McFadden and Ashley Lang welcome WAI on 10-14-22

Everything you ever wanted to know about Women's Art Initiative

Everything you ever wanted to know about Women's Art Initiative

WAI President, Michelle DiEduardo, Past President, Grazier Rhea, and Vice President, Caroline Rust Ward tell all about it!

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    About Us

    Mission

    To enhance the quality of life for the greater Rock Hill area by reflecting its cultural values and artistic vitality through public art.

    Purpose

    • To select and purchase art to be installed in designated public places.
    • To solicit donations from members and the general public.
    • To increase knowledge and a greater appreciation of public art and its importance to the quality of life.
    • To increase public awareness of public art through educational programs, publications, and tours.
    • To aid and cooperate with and participate in the activities of other organizations and individuals engaging in similar or related purposes.

    Past Initiatives

    Ann Evolving

    Ed Lewandowski Mural

    Ed Lewandowski Mural

    Our first project was the creation and installation of the inaugural public artwork, "Ann Evolving", by New York artist, Kathy Bruce, at the White Home, Rock Hill.

    Ed Lewandowski Mural

    Ed Lewandowski Mural

    Ed Lewandowski Mural

    The second project completed by WAI was the restoration and unveiling of the Ed Lewandowski Mural by Charlotte artist, Sharon Dowell, at the Center for the Arts, Rock Hill.

    Artful Bra Exhibit

    Ed Lewandowski Mural

    Artful Bra Exhibit

    The Women's Art Initiative helped sponsor the Artful Bra Exhibit at the York County Council's Perimeter Gallery Sept.13 through Oct. 27, 2019. The project, which raised breast cancer awareness with embellished bras, included screenings at a mobile mammogram van. WAI member and artist, Caroline Rust, created a bra and was featured on CN2. She's pictured with Melanie Cooper from the Arts Council, right; and Renee O'Neil of CN2, center. https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/artfulbras  https://www.cn2.com/?s=Artful+Bra 

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      Your support and contributions will enable us to enhance the quality of life for the greater Rock Hill area by reflecting its cultural values and artistic vitality through public art.

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      • Become a member by annually contributing a minimum of $100.  You will be invited to our annual gathering and other events.
      • Men, women, and organizations can make donations at any time by mailing a check to Women's Art Initiative, P. O. Box 4926, Rock Hill, SC, 29732, or contributing online through our Donate page.
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