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Women's Art Initiative

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Art for all

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Enhance the quality of life through public art!

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Initiatives

Haiku on the Sidewalks

One Word Poetry Festival March 30 - April 3 2022

Corner Oasis: Reflect and Renew

2022 Haiku poetry winners are painted on downtown sidewalks! 

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Corner Oasis: Reflect and Renew

One Word Poetry Festival March 30 - April 3 2022

Corner Oasis: Reflect and Renew

WAI's commission call for proposals for our latest art installation is now live! Applicants must apply at the following link:


Cafe


Submission Deadline: May 12, 2022

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One Word Poetry Festival March 30 - April 3 2022

One Word Poetry Festival March 30 - April 3 2022

Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

WAI is excited to, once again, lend its support to the 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


Exhibit of Shepard Fairey’s work after the mural installation from 4-8:00 for two weeks, Wednesdays-Sundays, after the mural is installed at 153 E. White Street.  

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Vernon Grant

Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

Drive the Arts Tour

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

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Drive the Arts Tour

Street Artist Shepard Fairey leaves his mark on rock Hill

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 have partnered to invite the York County community to engage and participate in Airing Out the “Dirty” Laundry, an ongoing 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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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 

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.

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    Help Our Cause

    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.

     There are many ways you can support our effort:

    • 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.
    • Participate in our calls for art contributions.

    Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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