Delta Arts Center is a community art gallery and cultural center on New Walkertown Road in East Winston-Salem, dedicated to the art, history, and culture of African Americans. The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. founded it in the early 1970s, and visitors come for exhibitions by local and regional artists and for its long-running youth arts programming.
The gallery is intimate, so you can take in a full show in under an hour. Rotating exhibitions highlight painters, photographers, quilters, and mixed-media artists, many with roots in the Piedmont Triad, alongside contemporary work by Black artists from across the region. Beyond the walls, the center runs art classes, lectures, film screenings, and community events. Its youth programs introduce students to studio practice and to African American cultural history. Reviewers often mention knowledgeable, welcoming staff who are happy to discuss the work and the artists behind it.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday afternoons are the quietest time to visit. Exhibition openings and Black History Month programming in February draw the largest crowds. Admission to the gallery has traditionally been free, and donations are welcome. Hours are limited and can shift between exhibitions, so call ahead or check the center’s website and social channels before you go. Groups and school classes should book in advance. Free on-site parking makes driving the easiest option. Winston-Salem State University is a short drive away, and Downtown Winston-Salem’s Arts District is about ten minutes west.
