The doors of the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness will open to the sound of drums, voices, and stories that stretch across centuries from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 7. Winston-Salem residents are invited to gather for the first annual Festival of African-American Arts and Culture, a free community celebration marking Black History Month 2026.
Presented by 40+ Stage Company, the festival centers on a powerful theme: honoring what was rooted in Africa and uniquely cultivated in America. Throughout the day, the stage will come alive with performances by local individuals and groups sharing song, music, dance, poetry, spoken word, and drumming—each act a thread in a larger cultural tapestry.
Beyond the stage, visual storytelling will take center place. An art exhibition curated by the Delta Arts Center will spotlight local visual artists, while a special display of theatrical costumes designed by award-winning artist Frenchie Laverne Slade will highlight the intersection of fashion, history, and performance…