Upcoming Event
May 17th and the emmett scott center and the Mcgirt auditorium
On Sunday, May 17th, join the Women's Art Initiative, Rock Hill Economic Development, the Rock Hill Symphony, the Rock Hill Poet Laureate, and the Arts Council of York County as we introduce the Southside Music and Cultural Trail through Stories Sung, Spoken, and Shared.
The Music and Cultural project evolved out of the Southside Regional Development Plan (formerly known as the Clinton ConNEXTion Action Plan). The goal of completing a placemaking project on the southside has been in the making for over 3 years. It is an amazing opportunity to introduce the Music and Cultural Trail along with the Rock Hill Symphony and with support of Rock Hill’s Poet Laureate. We have activities planned for the the entire family and the event has been promoted citywide! Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning more about the cultural and musical heritage of the Southside of Rock Hill.
12:30 PM - Food Trucks Open
Local Entertainment, Family Fun Activities, Art Exhibits
1:30 PM - Poet Laureate Program featuring Stars of Zion, Clinton College Gospel Choir, Local Poets, and Storytelling
3:00 PM - Doors open at McGirt
3:30 PM - Introduction of the Southside Music & Cultural Trail, the unveiling of the trail logo, and WAI announces contribution of the first sculpture/art installation for the trail, and information about an upcoming community meeting on Tuesday, June 9
4:00 PM - The Rock Hill Symphony presents a free concert featuring works by black composers including the “Emmett Scott Alma Mater by Frontis Brooks
Emmett Scott Recreation Center Courtyard
Project and Theme Overview
WAI in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking proposals from artists/designers to create a contemporary outdoor design feature/artwork to depict historical content in the city of Rock Hill on the grounds of the Emmett Scott Recreation Center consisting of the historic McGirt Auditorium, a gym, community room, craft room, classroom and game room.
Requested design inclusions
Sculpture/sculptural elements that will:
1 - Reflect the history of the site. Emmett Scott High School was a high school founded in 1920. It was the first public school for blacks in Rock Hill. Named for Emmett J. Scott (1873–1957), a prominent educator. Ralph Waldo McGirt, the longest-serving principal of the Emmett Scott High School.
2 - Include some content that correlates to the Southside Music and Cultural Trail since Emmett Scott High School was known for its marching band, whose director, Frontis Brooks, served from 1941 to 1971.
Call Details
CaFE Event Information Emmet Scott Recreation Center Courtyard