Enroll Today For The Miss Sarah Bursary For Black Women in 2025. Trillium Arts proudly announces the annual “Miss Sarah” Fellowship, an opportunity offering a fully funded creative residency designed to nurture artistic growth and inspiration. Sarah M. Johnson, born on July 10, 1931, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, moved to Hickory, North Carolina, in 1948 in pursuit of new prospects. Recognized as both Hickory’s and North Carolina’s NAACP “Mother of the Year” in 1986, Sarah’s legacy endures through her dedication to community service and social activism. This fellowship celebrates her impactful contributions by supporting creativity and justice-oriented projects in her…