The grant that gave this local poet a national spotlight
Presented by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
We’d love to get our hands on a copy. | Photo by Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
WS nativeElaina Barron always believed in the power of her poetry.
But without the means to move forward, turning her voice into a published work felt like a distant dream.
That all changed the day Barron earned an Artist Support Grant from Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, funded by the North Carolina Arts Council.
📚 Set up for success
Barron used part of the grant to purchase her first laptop, which helped her finalize “Ely B(e) Speakin’,” her debut poetry collection.
The funding also covered printing costs for the first 50 copies, which she brought to a national audience at the International Black Theatre Festival.
All 50 copies sold out, and the success of the project marked a turning point. Not just for Barron’s career, but for her confidence.
Her book has since been added to a university library collection, cementing a milestone she once only dreamed about.
📈 Grant applications reopen soon
Know any aspiring artists who could use a similar boost? The next round of Artist Support Grants opens soon, offering $500 to $2,000 in support funds to gifted artists groups in our area.
Whether they need new equipment, time to create, or financial support for a big idea, this grant could be the next artist’s turning point, too.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons | 8:30-9:45 p.m. | Millennium Event Center | $24+ | You might feel like you’ve walked into a “sky full of stars” — but you’re really in a room full of candlelight while a string quartet performs.
Salsa Dance | 7-11 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing Co. | $11 | Head to the coal pit for a high-energy Salsa and Bachata class for the first hour, then stick around for the dance social beginning at 8 p.m.
“FEEDING BEATRICE” | Friday, April 25-Sunday, April 27 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Mountcastle Forum | $17+ | In this gothic play, June and Lurie’s new house guest Beatrice is hungry for more than just food.
Saturday, April 26
10th Annual Drug Take Back Event | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Novant Health Robinhood Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine | Free | Dispose of your unused or expired medications via this pop-up drive-thru service.
Frühlingsfest | 8 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Enjoy festive food and entertainment like free live music all day long + German dishes.
Mathias Concert | 7:30-9 p.m. | Elberson Fine Arts Center | Free | Listen to a variety of vocal music ranging from a capella performances to a barbershop quartet.
Sunday, April 27
Last Sundays | 12-5 p.m. | Robinhood Plaza | Free | Head out to this community market featuring local artists and makers, live music, and food trucks.
96 million. That’s how many Americans are bird watchers, according to a survey from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Check out the NYT’s birdwatching tips before heading out on a local hiking trail known for bird sightings.
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In a pickle over what to wear to that upcoming event? A growing service called Pickle allows users to rent pieces of clothing from real humans — unlike popular service Rent the Runway — or rent out clothing themselves. Shop rentable pieces in Winston-Salem.
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Strawberry + Cream Pebbles. That’s the new cereal flavor from Post, the brand behind Fruity Pebbles. You can look for it on grocery store shelves, but if you’re in a berry mood, you can see what’s in season at a local farmers market.
You’re awesome — thank you so much for taking a moment to participate in our asked module survey we ran on 4.10. We’re excited to announce our winner. Drumroll please. Congrats to Karen W. Keep an eye out for future opportunities to share your thoughts and enter for a chance to win.
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PTI has undergone several renovations and expansions since the terminal facility began operations in 1982. | Piedmont Triad International Airport
Traveling by plane can be fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else.
The whole navigating the airport part? Leave that to us. Check out new and exciting nonstop flights from PTI, then click the link below for more airport tips.
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PTI Airport offers 16 domestic nonstop flights — here are a few of our favorites.
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Earlier this week, we asked readers when WSTA’s Trans-AID service was first organized. Nearly half of respondents (~42%) correctly guessed 1978.
What do you want to see in our next Route Report segment? Maybe you’re curious about the different costs and payment types for WSTA, or perhaps you’d like to learn about more cycling routes around town. The sky’s the limit (literally — if planes are your thing, we can dive into that, too). Let me know.
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