Rock Hill’s art scene has blossomed in 2025, spotlighting a vibrant mix of emerging and established artists to watch. Among the standouts is ceramicist and sculptor Jason Rogers, a recipient of the South Carolina Arts Commission’s Emerging Artist grant and regularly featured in local gallery exhibitions. The Arts Council of York County’s annual Members Show, held at the Center for the Arts and Perimeter Gallery, highlights diverse talents—ranging from bold multimedia pieces to classic painting and sculpture—with artist members including internationally recognized professionals and student creators alike.
For contemporary murals, look out for works by Darion Fleming (a.k.a. Daflemingo), Garrison Gist, and Frankie Zombie, who have contributed to the city’s Mural Mile and innovative public art projects throughout downtown. The No Boundaries: Women’s Art Show showcases artists such as Magda Braun, Harriet Goode, and Kristen van Diggelen Sloan, recognized for their impactful ceramics, painting, and mixed media works.
Rock Hill Artist Collective offers a bustling space for local creatives, with frequent pop-up exhibits featuring new pieces and collaborative installations. The gallery scene is anchored by venues like the Dalton Gallery, Gettys Art Center, and Tom S. Gettys Center, which host regular exhibitions by area artists, including contemporary creators like Brownyn Hughes and Stephanie Simpson.
In summary, keep an eye on these Rock Hill artists and collaborative venues in 2025:
Jason Rogers (sculpture/ceramics)
Darion Fleming (murals/public art)
Magda Braun, Harriet Goode, Kristen van Diggelen Sloan (painting, ceramics, multimedia)
The Arts Council of York County’s Members Show & Rock Hill Artist Collective
Public muralists including Garrison Gist and Frankie Zombie
Rock Hill’s galleries, collectives, and public art events provide the perfect platform to discover these rising stars and enjoy a dynamic, creative community in 2025.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/2025membershow)
[2](https://www.scartshub.com/announcing-the-next-emerging-scartists-cohort/)
[3](https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/2025galleryschedule)
[4](https://www.southcarolinaarts.com/direct-programs/artist-development/emerging-artists/)
[5](https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/visualarts)
