Grant Winners From Brunswick County

Congratulations to the Artist Support Grant winners from Brunswick County! These winners along with others from New Hanover, Pender, and Columbus Counties received their awards during the annual Jingle & Mingle reception on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Dreams Center for Arts Education in Wilmington NC. 

FY 2024-2025 Artist Support Grant Winners from Brunswick County

Travis Corpening
Film $1,000
Production of a short film/musical

Wells Jackson
Dance/Film $1,000
Production of ASPHYXIA. a contemporary ballet work about men's men presented at Cucalorus Film Festival

KaToya Fleming
Literary $1,000
Purchase of a computer and website to promote published works, including "Finding Frank", a bibliomemoir about author Frank Yerby

Rachel Lewis-Hilburn
Film $1,000
Production of "Speaking of Trees", a series of cinematic hikes in North Carolina.

Once again, congratulations to all the winners!

If you would like more information on grants available for the arts, please visit our website https://brunswickartscouncil.org. If you need additional information, please reach out to:

Mary Beth Livers, Executive Director
Brunswick Arts Council
execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com


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Meet the Artist: Tina Smith

Tina Smith started writing in earnest when she was around twelve years. Around that time she began to have trouble understanding the world around her, trouble processing the meaning of things. So, she wrote in order to clarify her emotions and thoughts to herself.

During those early days, Tina was influenced by “some really good songwriters”, like Jackson Browne, Stevie NicksJoan Baez, to name a few. But as she began to grow as an artist, those influences were not as strong to her. Her intent is to express, in her own way, and the absolute pinnacle of her ability, what she sees. What she knows to be true and good and worthy of being spoken. “Of course, I only have my individual understanding and there are so many facets of Truth. It is a never-ending quest! And that’s what makes it fascinating and addictive. I don’t listen to other music for inspiration. I listen to relax, to feel. I usually have so much rolling around in my head I sit down at the piano and something falls out! ” She follows that quote with a laugh. ​

From her official website bio: 

Real-life experiences are a source of inspiration for Tina Smith, an instinctive singer/songwriter. Born into a family of musicians who ignited her love for music, Tina has performed for as long as she can remember.

Through her music, Tina shares the world as she sees it.  Her music urges the listener toward a deeper perception of the human experience, emphasizing the common threads that run through our lives.

Tina’s new album, AWAKE, was recorded and produced at Dark Horse Studios in Nashville, TN with world-renowned producer, Billy Smiley.

Tina’s previous album releases include Beyond MeChristmas Joy, and The Mirror (ACA Records) and EP Six Time Lustre (Bread and Nails Productions).
In her early career, she opened for noteworthy bands including KansasThe Guess Who, Mother’s FinestThe Marshall Tucker Band and Blackfoot while touring with The Trend and Cape Fear.

Recently, Tina produced a video for her song The Shore, which can be viewed here.


She also starred in a short film for Arimuse Productions, entitled The Fervent, playing a woman trying to cope with the loss of her son. View a synopsis of the film here:
http://www.sheenavaught.com/the-fervent-film.

Tina is inspired by nature, creation, and the human experience.

Here are some links to more performances and videos:

https://youtu.be/0Lx13sXIKOw

https://youtu.be/Gr4pyZYm57Q

For more information or to purchase Tina’s music, go to her website.