The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibit of original art by Sarah Schwalm in the Apple Gallery. A meet and greet is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm at the Stokes County Arts Council 500 Main Street Danbury, NC.

Schwalm grew up in eastern Michigan. She spent early childhood drawing and painting as well as pursuing other creative venues in music and culinary arts. She shared that her dad taught her how to be creative on paper, and her mom taught her how to be creative in the kitchen, while also providing opportunities for her to pursue her art and other interests.

Schwalm works in acrylic, colored pencil, and watercolor pencil media. She began exploring watercolor painting as a child and developed her skills with acrylic painting in college.

Schwalm said: “I grew up in the country and always loved animals, so combining both of those themes in art is my passion. I also love adding a bit of fantasy to my artwork, being creative is such an outlet for me.”

Schwalm is an award-winning artist. She placed third in the Tauni De Leseps Art Contest at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2019. She then placed first in 2020 and 2021.

Along with painting, Schwalm has continued her interest in culinary arts as well. She runs a baking blog and Instagram called “Feed Your Soul Sari.”

Schwalm currently lives with her husband, Manny, in Winston Salem, and their two dogs, Benji and Piper.

This exhibit will be on display January 2-February 15, 2026 in the Apple Gallery. The Stokes County Arts Council is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday, 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. and Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm. For additional information about the exhibit, please contact the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159.