The Art of Rosa “Malikia” Johnson Celebrates a Lifetime of African Ancestral Hair Sculpture July 7, 2026 - October 9, 2026 WINSTON-SALEM, NC — September 2026 — Delta Arts Center is pleased to present Straw into Gold: The Art of Rosa “Malikia” Johnson, an exhibition celebrating the remarkable artistic career and cultural legacy of Winston-Salem artist Rosa “Malikia” Johnson, known to many as the “Queen of Braids.” On view at Delta Arts Center throughout October 9th, Straw into

Delta Arts Center concluded Black by Design with a joyful and engaging SPARK program led by JOYEMOVEMENT, inviting participants to experience the exhibition through movement, mindfulness, and creative expression. As the final public program connected to the exhibition, the workshop encouraged attendees to reflect on the themes of identity, creativity, and lived experience explored throughout Black by Design. Through guided movement and interactive activities, participants dis

This Juneteenth season, Delta Arts Center welcomed the community to a series of events that honored Black history, celebrated artistic excellence, and strengthened partnerships across Winston-Salem. Through visual art, music, photography, and conversation, each program reflected the enduring spirit of Juneteenth while reaffirming Delta's commitment to preserving and celebrating African American culture. Building Bridges Through Song The celebration began with Building Bridges

Alive Again returns as a continued body of work by North Carolina–based artist James Love, expanding on themes first introduced in a previously unreleased 2021 exhibition. The exhibition explores emotion, self-awareness, and the complicated process of returning to ourselves after periods of distance, pressure, or disconnection. Initially inspired by conversations and readings on emotional management, Alive Again centers on raw, unrehearsed expression. Love allows emotion to e

Curated by Zaire McPhearson featuring Brentae Holmes, Michael Dupuy, Joanna Henry, and Zaire McPhearson Exhibition Overview Black by Design is inspired by Here Where the Black Designers Are by Cheryl D. Miller, a text that calls attention to the persistent absence of Black graphic designers within dominant design histories while affirming their foundational role in shaping the field. This exhibition reflects a reality long overlooked: Black designers have always been here—pro