Black History: Artists’ Perspectives

February 3 - March 10, 2017

The Second Annual "Black History: Artists' Perspectives" exhibition opens at Hayti with a reception on Friday, February 3, 2017. The exhibition is sponsored by Mechanics & Farmers Bank and the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Last year seventeen artists from Durham and surrounding areas presented oil, acrylic, charcoal and metal pieces and quilts that represented their individual styles and their collective talents. Artists interacted with more than 200 guests and the public was able to purchase most of the beautiful pieces displayed. More than 7,000 individuals, school groups, tour groups and art lovers visited the exhibition.

New and returning artists will participate in this year's exhibition, organized by Durham artist Willie Bigelow. The reception is open to the public. Refreshments and live entertainment will be featured.

Robert Dilworth

September 30 - November 28, 2016

The Durham Jazz Renaissance Foundation in collaboration with St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation/Hayti Heritage Center and partially funded by the NC Humanities Council, will host the works of renowned artist Robert Dilworth in the Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery September 30 – November 28, 2016. The exhibit entitled “Memories of Inhabited Places” will open to the public with a reception, music by Master Trax, and a gallery talk by Mr. Dilworth on Friday, September 30^th from 6pm – 8 pm. The public is invited to attend, and hear from the artist about his work, including his interest in “sewing circles.”