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Winston-Salem State University Visual Arts Department Visits Delta Arts Center
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.
Sep 3, 2025


Congratulations Peggy! 7 for 70
Congratulations to Peggy for receiving this award for all the work she has done as an educator.
Aug 25, 2025


A Three-Part Approach to a Cultural Plan
In collaboration with the Delta Arts Center , the Wake Forest School of Divinity , and the YMCA Reach Center , Shannon Stokes led a three-part community initiative designed to inform and inspire the development of a new cultural plan. The process began with a Community Roundtable , where residents gathered to discuss local challenges, strengths, and opportunities. These conversations helped establish the foundation for a shared vision of how our community can continue to gro
Aug 10, 2025


Field Notes Black Leisure and the Land by Willie Welch, William Gattis, and Richard Tuck
Field Notes: Black Leisure and the Land When we think of leisure and the outdoors, the image often conjures trails, parks, picnics, and sunlit afternoons. But for many Black Americans, leisure has always carried deeper significances: a claim to space, a gesture of freedom, and a rehearsal of community belonging. As the National Park Service history of African‑American outdoor recreation shows, “leisure and recreation became … an assertion of equality, and Black leisure spaces
Aug 5, 2025


Black Cowboys Generations Chapter II Photographed by C. Stephen Hurst
Thanks to some trending new music, one of the many subcultures in our community—the Black cowboy tradition —has been receiving steady attention. The music has not only brought Black cowboys into the spotlight but also sparked curiosity about what life is like on a ranch. Trail rides have seen some of the highest attendance in decades. A trail ride is when a ranch or saddle club opens its land over the weekend, welcoming visitors to ride, dance, and fellowship in a safe, comm
Aug 5, 2025
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