Opening Night at Delta Arts Center was nothing short of extraordinary. The reception welcomed an incredible turnout, with most of the exhibiting artists in attendance, creating an atmosphere that felt both celebratory and deeply personal. One of the most memorable moments of the evening came when we invited artists to share brief remarks about their work. What followed was an intimate exchange between creators and community. Some artists reflected on their journeys—speaking c

The Delta Arts Center presented a pop-up art exhibition at CONVIVE 2025: The Rev. Bill Yates Symposium at Graylyn Estate, featuring artists Kara Elizabeth, Mona King, Willie Welch, and Richard Tuck. The curated space offered symposium guests a calming environment to rest and reflect, aligning with the event’s focus on holistic health and community well-being.

North Carolina photographer and cultural worker Phillip Loken presents his first solo exhibition, The Calling: Hoodoo’s Communion With The Ancestors, honoring Black ancestral traditions through photography and spirituality. The series documents The Calling, an inaugural Hoodoo Homecoming at the Eno River, celebrating connection, resistance, and the living presence of the ancestors.

The Delta Arts Center recently celebrated the opening of two exciting new exhibitions: Field Notes  and Black Cowboys: Generations Chapter II . The gallery reception welcomed community members to view the works, explore the stories behind the art, and engage with the rich histories and contemporary perspectives showcased in both exhibits. Following the opening, the center hosted a three-part Friday workshop series  featuring the exhibiting artists. Willie Welch  taught partic

At Reynolda’s Community Day, Delta Arts Center highlighted community and history alongside its fall exhibition Camel City. Kids enjoyed a printmaking station, creating their own prints of a camel holding a paintbrush—designed by Timothy Jeffers—connecting art, history, and hands-on learning in a fun, interactive way.

Winston-Salem State University’s Department of Visual Arts and Studies visited the Delta Arts Center to view its current exhibitions, Field Notes: Black Leisure and the Land and Black Cowboys: Generations Chapter II. During the visit, students met with Program Director and WSSU alumnus Timothy Jeffers to discuss art, community, and career pathways in the cultural arts.

Congratulations to Peggy for receiving this award for all the work she has done as an educator.

Delta Arts Center was invited by The Black Collective —a student-led club at Atkins High School founded by Sophia Speaks—to join a powerful conversation around artistry, cultural expression, and community impact. The event spotlighted visual artist Kenrick Jobe , who shared his journey as a working artist and the ways he uses his work to reflect and challenge the times we live in. Students were captivated by the pieces he brought in, which included a portrait of Kanye West, a