
No Boundaries: Women’s Art Show
No Boundaries: Women & Their Art
Saturday, March 29
6:30-8:30 pm
Bannon Hall
St. Mary Catholic Church
902 Crawford Road
Rock Hill, SC
FREE
Show features two-dimensional art and pottery. See works by:
Magda Braun, Katrin Breitktreutz, Julie Cook, Natolee Duncan, Harriet Goode, Heather Johnson, Susannah Hayes, Brownyn Hughes, Ann Hood, Misty Konow, Connie McKeown, Amanda Nadarewistsch, Alex Patterson, Ann Reynolds, Betsy Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Marilynne Speed, and Kristen van Diggelen Sloan
Sunday, Oct. 13: Afternoon of Poetry & Prose. 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 13: Afternoon of Poetry & Prose. 2-4 p.m.
Local Skeptics. Art by local college students.
October 12: Local Skeptics. Art by local college students. TIME TBD.
Saturday, Sept. 14: Photography XX. Annual photo exhibit featuring 11 photographers.
Saturday, Sept. 14: Photography XX. Annual photo exhibit featuring 11 photographers. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Afternoon of Poetry and Prose with Katie Ellen Bowers
Sunday, Sept. 8: Afternoon of Poetry & Prose features poet Katie Ellen Bowers. 2-4 p.m.

Icon Workshop
Icon Workshop Group. Paint and write with fellow iconographers during an informal meeting. Bring your own materials. Ongoing every second Wednesday. 9 a.m. to noon.

Afternoon of Poetry and Prose with Eric Sbarge
Afternoon of Poetry & Prose features work from a new collection by poet Eric Sbarge of Charlotte. Sbarge is founder of The Peaceful Dragon Tea House and Cultural Center. 2-4 p.m.

Photo Voice
Photo Voice is a photography show by middle school students in the Rock Hill School District’s Day Treatment Center. Local photographer Terry Roueche facilitated a photography workshop with the students. “Photo Voice” is the culmination of their creative adventures.

The English Afternoon Tea explained by Myer Leonard
The English Afternoon Tea
explained by Myer Leonard
From the request of a duchess for a cup of tea and a sandwich, to the venues of aristocratic match making, to the greatest advance in therapeutic medicine, to the saving of western civilization
A tale of serendipity and happenstance

Afternoon of Poetry and Prose
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Kakalak Anthology award winners and contributors

Local Skepticks
Student art show by local college students:
Mars Simpson
Kit Crosby
Chloe Compton
Samuel Pach
Clair Kirkly
Forest Rain

Panel discussion: Awareness and Prevention of Human Trafficking
Learn what area law enforcement and social service workers are doing in our area to combat this horrible abuse.

An Afternoon with Poet Al Black and Musician Lang Owen Share their Talents
Join us as poet Al Black and musician Lang Owen share their talents!

Christmas Concert with PJ Brunson and Laurie Neal of Ananda Duo
Join us for a Christmas Concert with PJ Brunson

Art Party: Le Petite Cinema
Friday Arts Project and Terry Roueche/Bakhita Arts Presents: Le Petite Cinema - Three groups of Independent Short Films with a short intermission between each. There will be a cash bar.
Venue: THE MERCANTILE
153 E White St., Rock Hill, SC 29730

Cultural Exchange with Educators from the International Teacher Program
Cultural Exchange is an opportunity for the international teachers in the International Teacher Program to share their stories, their educational experiences, while also sharing parts of their culture and ethnicity. We are excited to showcase them, and to learn and grow with them in this global community!
Meet the teachers, learn to Salsa, and visit the “Around the World” tables, which will include artifacts, Jamaican pudding, Asian snacks, Calligraphy, Caribbean coast of Colombia sweets and more!

Persian Ensemble Concert
Join us for a Persian Ensemble Concert.
Performances by: Mani Pourfazli, Siavish Pourfazli, Shahram Mazhari, and the Iranian American Freedom Choir of Charlotte.
This event is presented in loving memory of Dr. Bruce A. Thompson, Professor Emeritus of Music by the Persian Arts Group in cooperation with Winthrop Department of Music and Bakhita Arts.


Photography Show XIX
Join us for the 19th annual Photography exhibit featuring 12 regional photographers:
Sara Castillo Thompson, Robin Champion, Tim Champion, Reid Davis, Trish Johnson, Marshall Jones, Lauren McDowell, Priscilla Neal, Ross Raciappa, Terry Roueche, Kitty Sharpe, Dee Vees

Laugh at the timelessness of human foibles and idiosyncrasies with Terry L. Norton
Terry L. Norton will present and read from his recent publication, Trickster Tales of Southeastern Native Americans: Stories from the Creek, Natchez, Seminole, Catawba, Cherokee, and Other Nations (McFarland Publishers, 2023)

Award-Winning Novelist and Social Worker, Carla Damron, shares from Her New Crime Fiction Novel, Delving into the Disturbing World of Human Trafficking
Carla Damron, social worker and award-winning novelist, will share from her newest crime fiction novel, The Orchid Tattoo (2023) which delves into the Disturbing World of Human Trafficking

PJ Brunson - Album Release Party and Video Premiere
Join us for music, performances, and refreshments as we celebrate the release of PJ Brunson's new EP "The Other Side", and a premiere showing of the music video, "Reel Love" by PJ and Terry Roueche at 7:45 PM. BYOB and a snack to share.

Table Talk: Black Farming the African Diaspora
Nibble your way through a discussion on Black Farming, the African Diaspora, sustainable gardening and community development led by Jonathan and Crystal Nazeer, owners and founders of FARMacy Community Farms/Victory Gardens International. Their mission is to lead community development through urban farming, food production, food access and job creation in low-wealth communities across the globe.

Photos from the Civil Rights Movement presented by photographer, Cecil Williams of Orangeburg, SC
Cecil Williams of Orangeburg will share his story and photos from the Civil Rights Movement. A freelancer for JET magazine at age 18, he photographed numerous events in the ‘60s, including the Orangeburg Freedom Movement and Harvey Gantt’s admission to Clemson University.

Photo Voice
“Photo Voice,” is a photography show by students at the Rock Hill School District’s Day Treatment Center. Local photographer, Terry Roueche, facilitated a photography workshop with the students, and “Photo Voice” is the culmination of their creative adventures.
This event is hosted by Rev. Dr. Terrence Chisolm, administrator of the Day Treatment Center. Please join us!

Poetry She Wrote: A Reading
Authors Julie Ann Cook, Bobbie Harrison, Donna Wylie, and Genevieve C. Kissack each have had vastly different life experiences, but they are united through poetry and womanhood. Join us as their varied work is shared - from their recently released collections - expressing the universality of joy, grief, faith and longing.

Shahram Mazhari presents on the Human Rights Revolution in Iran with a performance on the Santur
As we navigate daily through the world news to engage our citizens in cultural diversity and world affairs, we come across a women's and human rights revolution that is brewing in Iran. It is important to gain a better understanding of the genesis of the movement in such a sensitive area of the world.
For almost 44 years, the Islamic Republic regime of Iran has committed systemic oppression, suppression, execution, dictatorship, flagrant violations of women’s rights and human rights, brought instability in the Middle East and has had a lack of national economic growth, job security, adequate healthcare, and social programs. This regime has never represented the people of Iran and their interests.
The nation of Iran is ablaze because of the fearless and daring protests that are contributing heavily to a new revolution in Iran. The young men and women are standing up to one of the most anti-democratic governments in the world. We hope to present a program that would be educational and informative to the community on this issue.

Artist Talk with Robert Matheson - Exploring the Intersection of Blockchain, AI, and Art
In this presentation, we delve into the exciting world where three cutting-edge technologies converge to bring about new possibilities for artists and art enthusiasts alike. We will discuss how blockchain technology can enhance the ownership and monetization of digital & traditional art, how AI is revolutionizing the art world through automation and creativity, and how these two technologies can be combined to create a more secure and transparent art ecosystem. Join us as we explore the future of art and the role that blockchain and AI will play in shaping it. Robert will be engaging the crowd and making Ai images together. Learn more about Robert Matheson here.