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Delta Arts Center The Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts, Inc. Delta Arts Center is the Cultural Jewel of the Triad! Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts, Inc.

Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts is a non-profit, multidisciplinary arts organization committed to stimulating interest throughout the community in African-American culture, history, and humanities. has provided access to remarkable performances, concerts, educational opportunities and amazing gallery exhibitions for over 42 years in the Winston-Salem community. We are the oldest African-American multidisciplinary arts organization in Winston-Salem, and the only organization of it's kind founded by a group of African-American women in the state of North Carolina.

10/15/2026

Join us TOMORROW for the opening reception of Undying Yearning — an exhibition honoring the legacy, resilience, and intergenerational camaraderie of Winston-Salem’s historic Black institutions.

From “Katie B.” to the “Big Four” — Anderson, Atkins, Carver, and Paisley — these spaces nurtured generations, fostering not only academic achievement but also community, well-being, and belonging.

Through portraiture, documentary film, sculpture, poetry, and dance, this exhibition brings together multiple art forms to tell a story that deserves to be remembered and celebrated.

FREE Opening Reception
Friday, October 16
6:30 PM
Delta Arts Center | 2611 New Walkertown Rd., Winston-Salem, NC

Featuring artists Johnny Lee Chapman III, Alexandria P. Clay, Sauda Mitchell, Anthony Otto Nelson Jr., and Anthony Patterson — plus a live performance!

Come experience the stories, honor the legacy, and celebrate the history that continues to shape our community.

RSVP for the reception and learn more at undyingyearning.art.

10/14/2026

Join us for the opening reception of the Undying Yearning art exhibition on‍ ‍Friday, October 16 at the Delta Arts Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Join us November 6 | 6–8 PM for a special Benefit Recital featuring saxophonist Robert Young, accompanied by pianist Suz...
10/09/2026

Join us November 6 | 6–8 PM for a special Benefit Recital featuring saxophonist Robert Young, accompanied by pianist Suzane P***k.

This recital is free to attend, with a suggested donation. Designed to welcome new listeners and make classical music accessible to all, this evening invites our community to experience the beauty and power of live music.

Your generous donations will support Delta Arts Center’s mission to make the arts accessible, engaging, and enriching for our community.

We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! 🎶

📅 November 6
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Delta Arts Center

UNDYING YEARNING What made Winston-Salem’s Black institutions thrive?Undying Yearning explores the spirit, resilience, a...
10/08/2026

UNDYING YEARNING

What made Winston-Salem’s Black institutions thrive?

Undying Yearning explores the spirit, resilience, and intergenerational camaraderie of Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and Forsyth County’s four Black high schools during the Civil Rights era.

Through portraiture, short films, and sculpture, the exhibition examines how these institutions nurtured the whole person—supporting education, well-being, community, and a lasting sense of belonging.

October 13 – December 31
Delta Arts Center

Featured Artists:
Alexandria P. Clay
Sauda Mitchell
Anthony Patterson
Anthony Otto Nelson, Jr.

Come explore the people, places, and stories that helped shape a thriving Black community in Winston-Salem.

The Southeastern Museums Conference was held right here in Winston-Salem this year, and we were happy to welcome confere...
10/02/2026

The Southeastern Museums Conference was held right here in Winston-Salem this year, and we were happy to welcome conference attendees to Delta Arts Center for a tour and a special Exhibition Review!

It was a great opportunity to share more about the work happening at Delta and, just as importantly, to hear so many different perspectives from museum and cultural professionals across the region and the broader museum sector.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their insight. We’re always grateful for opportunities to learn, connect, and continue growing together!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Matema Hadi! 🎉Today we’re celebrating a curator, storyteller, artist, dancer, daughter, and a lady of ...
10/02/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Matema Hadi! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating a curator, storyteller, artist, dancer, daughter, and a lady of many names—Matema Hadi. ❤️

Matema, thank you for preserving our history, carrying forward your mother’s legacy, and sharing the story of Mother Rosa “Malikia” Johnson with all of us through Straw Into Gold.

Your love, care, and dedication have allowed a new generation to see, experience, and connect with your mother’s incredible life and work.

This beautiful family portrait was gifted to Matema by her mother in 2001—a special piece of family history that now sits alongside the stories Matema continues to share with the world.

Happy Birthday, Matema! 🎂✨
We are grateful for you, your stories, and the legacy you continue to carry forward. ❤️

Help us wish Matema a Happy Birthday!

09/25/2026

From 1972 to today — the braid has a story.

In this clip from our recent artist talk, Matema Hadi takes us through the history and evolution of braiding, connecting her mother Rosa “Malikia” Johnson’s work to the styles we continue to flaunt today.

From Boho braids and straight backs to extensions and vacation-ready styles — come meet the woman who helped lay the groundwork for these styles to spread across the country. 👑

Join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM for the closing reception of Straw into Gold and celebrate this incredible exhibition with Rosa and Matema.

There’s still time to see the work! The exhibition remains on view through October 9.

📍 Delta Arts Center
🕕 Closing Reception: Tonight at 6 PM
🎟️ Registration is encouraged through our website, but not required.

Come hear the history. See the work. Celebrate the legacy. ✨

09/11/2026

What stories can be carried through art, memory, and family?

In this clip, artist Rosa “Malikia” Johnson shares the meaning behind The Sky Boat to Freedom, offering a glimpse into the history and personal connections woven throughout her work.

Our doors open today at 2 PM! Stop by to explore Straw into Gold, then join us tonight, September 11, from 4–5 PM for an artist talk with Rosa and her mother, Matema Hadi. Together, they’ll reflect on Rosa’s artistic journey, family history, and the stories that continue to shape her work.

Come listen, learn, and connect with us. Everyone is welcome!

📍 Delta Arts Center
2611 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC

09/09/2026

A glimpse from our recent tour of Straw into Gold: The Art of Rosa “Malikia” Johnson.

Matema Hadi introduces her mother, Rosa “Malikia” Johnson, and shares the story behind this special exhibition—connecting her mother’s artistic journey, family history, and the cultural legacy woven throughout the work.

Join us this Friday, September 11, from 4–5 PM for an intimate Artist Talk with Matema and Rosa as they continue the conversation about art, family, memory, and the journey that brought Straw into Gold to Delta Arts Center.

📍 Delta Arts Center
🗓 Friday, September 11
⏰ 4–5 PM

Come hear the story behind the art. We’d love to see you there!

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2611 New Walkertown Road
Winston-Salem, NC
27101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Thursday 3pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm

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+13367222625

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