WS Chronicle

Block Party to launch East Winston Cultural Plan 

Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, Delta Arts Center, and YMCA REACH Center is excited to host Good for the Hood East Winston Block Party, Saturday, Aug.16, 1-5 p.m. The Block Party will take place between the 11th and 12th Street block of N. Cameron Avenue (reference address: 1141 N. Cameron Ave,). 

The Block Party will kick-off the East Winston Cultural Plan, a community-driven vision grounded in creative placemaking. Through community engagement, the plan highlights the use of art, culture and storytelling to spark transformation, promote economic mobility, and foster a sense of belonging and wellbeing.  

“The East Winston Block Party is more than a celebration,” said Whitney Harness, executive director of Delta Arts Center. “It’s a joyful act of cultural preservation and a powerful expression of our community’s soul. We’re honoring our history the way our elders did: old-school style, through music, dance, food and gathering. It’s a love-filled reminder that community is our greatest tradition. By reclaiming space and uplifting the traditions that ground us, we’re not only celebrating legacy, we’re building a brighter, more connected future.” 

More information about the Good for the Hood East Winston Block Party can be found at https://shorturl.at/Odyyd. There will be live music, local art, Kids Zone, food trucks, vendors and more! This event is free and open to the public.  

ABOUT THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WINSTON-SALEM AND FORSYTH COUNTY: Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making a great place to live, work, and play.