Delta Arts Center

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.
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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 mul

tidisciplinary 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.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Joanna Henry Meet Joanna Henry — a multidisciplinary artist and curator whose work explores the connec...
05/20/2026

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Joanna Henry

Meet Joanna Henry — a multidisciplinary artist and curator whose work explores the connections between Caribbean heritage and Black American culture through storytelling, memory, and lived experience.

A graduate of Winthrop University with a BFA in Painting & Drawing, Joanna also holds a Masters certification in Arts Management from University of Massachusetts Amherst. She currently serves as Artist Development Specialist for the Catawba Indian Nation Cultural Division, where she curates exhibitions and creates opportunities for tribal artisans.

Rooted in family photographs, oral histories, and Caribbean pottery traditions, Joanna’s work reflects the richness of diasporic identity and the power of cultural memory. Her practice is deeply intentional — reclaiming, affirming, and celebrating Black experiences through narrative-driven art.

Join us for the Reception and Conversation June 5, 6:00pm

Private Property, 2026
18" x 24"

At Play, 2025
18" x 24"

Gone to Market
18" x 24"

Join us June 5 at 6:00 PM as we celebrate the opening of Black by Design—an exhibition centering the presence, impact, a...
05/05/2026

Join us June 5 at 6:00 PM as we celebrate the opening of Black by Design—an exhibition centering the presence, impact, and future of Black designers in visual culture.

Come experience the work, connect with the community, and engage in conversation.
Artist talk + community dialogue begins at 7:00 PM.

Free and open to the public.
See you there.

Black by design is on view in the Simona Atkins Allen Gallery. Come see the works of , , and .b all telling a story of...
05/04/2026

Black by design is on view in the Simona Atkins Allen Gallery. Come see the works of , , and .b all telling a story of black identity through the medium of digital design! Black designers have never been absent—only overlooked. Black by Design brings that truth into focus, centering the voices, histories, and messages that continue to shape visual culture.

This exhibition is a living archive—honoring legacy, exploring identity, and expanding the language of design through memory, movement, and lived experience.

Opening Reception: June 5, 6:00 pm

Now on view.
Visit us during open hours:
Tuesday & Friday, 2–5 PM
Wednesday & Friday, 3–6 PM

SPARK is back this May!Join us for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection as we sit with wine educator S...
04/22/2026

SPARK is back this May!

Join us for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection as we sit with wine educator Sherry for Sip With Sherry’s signature “Learning With A Twist” experience. Enjoy a curated flight of five wines paired with charcuterie, guided tasting notes, pairing tips, trivia with prizes, and take-home gifts.

This is an 18+ years of age experience, tickets are $40 through our website at deltaartscenter.org

SPARK (Sessions with the Passionate, Artists Revealing Knowledge) is an interactive experience where you can explore different art forms, learn from creatives, and try things for yourself.

Guests will also enjoy our current exhibition, Black by Design, featuring artists Zaire, Joanna, Michael, and Brentae. This SPARK event draws inspiration from the exhibition—highlighting how artists and designers thoughtfully combine elements to achieve their vision. Whether it’s pairing the perfect wine with cheese or layering textures in a visual composition, the process is rooted in intention, experimentation, and creativity.

Come experience how different elements come together to create something memorable.

May 1, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Next on display! Black by Design: Inspired by Where the Black Designers Are by Cheryl D. Miller, this exhibition centers...
04/22/2026

Next on display! Black by Design: Inspired by Where the Black Designers Are by Cheryl D. Miller, this exhibition centers what’s always been true: Black designers have always been here—shaping, influencing, and redefining visual culture.

Curated by Zaire McPhearson, Black by Design brings together the work of Joanna Henry, Michael Dupuy, Brentae Holmes, and McPhearson in a powerful dialogue of memory, lineage, culture, and creative resistance. Across different practices and perspectives, the exhibition becomes a living archive—holding space for what’s been overlooked while imagining what’s possible when these voices are centered.

This exhibition opens April 21.
On view through June 27.

Come through, take your time, and experience the work.

Artwork Spotlight | Delayna RobbinsDelayna Robbins creates deeply personal work inspired by memories, dreams, and conver...
03/09/2026

Artwork Spotlight | Delayna Robbins

Delayna Robbins creates deeply personal work inspired by memories, dreams, and conversations. Through journaling and reflection, she has developed a personal library of symbols that form a unique visual language—one that acts as a portal into worlds exploring ancestral reverence, humanity’s connection to nature, and the shared human experience.

Influenced by Afro-Surrealism, Robbins’ practice extends beyond aesthetics. For her, the movement serves as a powerful framework for exploring identity, culture, and history while challenging audiences to reconsider narratives surrounding the Black experience. Art also functions as a form of therapy in her life, guiding her through a personal journey of healing.

Recurring motifs—such as golden scars and flowers growing from figures—symbolize resilience, growth, and transformation after trauma. Robbins’ work also draws from interviews with members of her community, incorporating stories of empowerment, love, and protection. Through these narratives, she creates spaces of escapism that move beyond harmful stereotypes, highlighting instead the beauty, strength, and resilience of Black life.



Jazz Night
2024
Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 36 in

Understanding
2024
Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 24 in

Father Time
2024
Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 48 in

Artwork Spotlight | Eric McRayA celebrated visual artist known for his bold, expressive style, Eric McRay brings color, ...
03/04/2026

Artwork Spotlight | Eric McRay

A celebrated visual artist known for his bold, expressive style, Eric McRay brings color, rhythm, and movement to every surface he touches. A Washington, D.C. native, McRay earned his BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art before becoming a vital force in North Carolina’s art scene in 1987. He joined Artspace in 1998 and later co-founded the City Market Artist Collective, helping to shape Raleigh’s creative community.

McRay’s work has been featured in national and regional publications including Fortune Small Business, Southern Living, Art Business News, and Our State Magazine, and he has been recognized by The News & Observer as one of its “Artists to Watch.” His paintings are held in prominent public and private collections, including SAS, Duke University Medical Center, NC State University, North Carolina Central University Art Museum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and internationally through the U.S. State Department Art in Embassies Program.

Rooted in storytelling and layered with texture, McRay’s paintings often feel like visual jazz—alive with improvisation, memory, and homage.

Leisure & Labor
2025
Collage painting / Mixed media on cradled panel
36 in × 36 in

A Song for My Brother (Arthur Jackson)
2024
Collage painting / Mixed media on cradled panel
40 in × 30 in

Red Afro
2024
Collage painting / Mixed media on panel (white mat & white frame)
14 in × 11 in



Artworks are available for purchase.

Artwork Spotlight | Elzena AndersonA Piedmont Triad–based artist, Elzena Anderson works primarily with acrylic on canvas...
03/02/2026

Artwork Spotlight | Elzena Anderson

A Piedmont Triad–based artist, Elzena Anderson works primarily with acrylic on canvas, creating paintings that live between abstraction and impressionism. Through bold palettes, layered textures, and expressive compositions, her work uses color and shape as storytelling tools. Drawing from both traditional and non-traditional materials, Anderson celebrates the beauty of women and nature—often on large-scale canvases that invite viewers into moments of presence and reflection.

Her process is fluid and intuitive. Each piece grows from a feeling, fleeting observation, or lived moment, evolving through experimentation and layered mark-making. For Anderson, painting is both a space of discovery and a form of reflection.

Artworks are available for purchase.

Woman
2025
Acrylic on canvas
30 × 15 × 1.5 in

She Speaks
2025
Acrylic on canvas
48 × 36 × 1.5 in



On view now.
✨ What emotions or stories do these works speak to you?

Tonight is the night! 🥂✨We are officially opening our 2026 Juried Invitational and you’re invited! Come celebrate the wo...
02/20/2026

Tonight is the night! 🥂✨

We are officially opening our 2026 Juried Invitational and you’re invited! Come celebrate the work of 22 incredible BIPOC artists from across North Carolina. This is your chance to meet the creators, enjoy the vibes, and support our local art community.

📍 Where: Delta Arts Center (2611 New Walkertown Rd)
🕒 When: Tonight, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟 Admission: Free!

Dress up or come as you are—let’s start the weekend with some amazing art! 🎨🎉

Closed Today 11/26Closed Thursday 11/27Open Regular hours Friday 2pm - 5pmIn partnership with , DAC and are collecting ...
11/26/2025

Closed Today 11/26
Closed Thursday 11/27
Open Regular hours Friday 2pm - 5pm

In partnership with , DAC and are collecting non-perishable food and household items for the remainder of the exhibition (through January 2).
You can drop off donations during our open hours or at our next event.
As we move through the holiday weekend, we encourage everyone to think of others and support our community.

Image by: Chris Facey .butter.shutter

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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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