Support the 2025 Triad Cultural Arts Annual Fund
For over 26 years, Triad Cultural Arts (TCA) has been a cornerstone of Winston-Salem’s cultural landscape, celebrating the truth, creativity, and legacy of Black history through festivals, tours, and arts programs. Now, we face a critical moment—your immediate support is crucial to keep these programs going and to ensure these stories are preserved, shared, and remembered before they fade.
From the annual Juneteenth Festival to restoring the historic Shotgun House, every TCA project shares the story of a people whose resilience has shaped our community and still inspires us today.
Why Your Gift Matters
At a time when public education and cultural programs face serious funding challenges, your support is more than just a donation. It helps preserve heritage, deliver meaningful programs, and create real change in our community. For instance, a donation of $100 can fund a heritage tour for a group of students, $250 can assist in the restoration efforts for our historic sites, and $500 helps sponsor a community arts workshop. These specific contributions directly impact our efforts, enabling us to continue our mission of preserving Black history and culture.
2025 TCA Accomplishments
1
Shotgun House restoration
Completed 95% of the Shotgun House restoration, bringing Winston-Salem’s oldest Black neighborhood story to life.
2
Over 500
Attendees
Conducted 17 heritage tours (Shotgun House, Trolley, Step-On, Bus, and Walking) for over 500 guests, deepening understanding of the city’s racial and cultural roots.
3
Partnered with institutions
Partnered with institutions like Reynolda House, Home Moravian Church, the Kenan Institute for the Arts, and WXII 12 to expand the reach of Black cultural storytelling.
3
Began Capital Campaign
Began groundwork for a $15 million Capital Campaign to fund the Shotgun House Cultural Center & Museum and secure TCA’s future sustainability.
Your Gift Creates Impact
Every gift to Triad Cultural Arts (TCA) helps preserve our story, uplift our community, and inspire the next generation through arts, education, and cultural heritage. And it comes with tangible perks:
Gift Level
$50 – Friend of TCA
Your Impact
Provides art supplies or educational materials for youth workshops and festivals.
Recognition & Benefits
• Recognition in Annual Donor Roll
• Subscription to “Preserving Our Stories” quarterly digital newsletter
• Invitation to community events and exhibit openings
Gift Level
$150 – Heritage Supporter
Your Impact
Helps fund a heritage tour for local schools, making cultural history accessible to students.
Recognition & Benefits
• Recognition in Annual Donor Roll
• Subscription to “Preserving Our Stories” quarterly digital newsletter
• Invitations to special exhibit previews
• Early access to select ticketed events
Gift Level
$500 – Community Sustainer
Your Impact
Supports the acquisition of period-appropriate furniture and exhibit materials for the Shotgun House Museum.
Recognition & Benefits
• Recognition on TCA website and Annual Donor Roll
•Invitation to Annual Donor Gathering
• Subscription to “Preserving Our Stories” quarterly digital newsletter
• Early access to select ticketed events
Gift Level
$1,000 – Cultural Partner
Your Impact
Sponsors a community event or lecture that fosters cross-cultural understanding.
Recognition & Benefits
• Recognition on TCA website and Annual Donor Roll
•Invitation to Donor Appreciation Reception
• Subscription to “Preserving Our Stories” quarterly digital newsletter
• Priority access to workshops and heritage tours
Gift Level
$2,500+ – Preservation Leader
Your Impact
Fuels our capital campaign for the new Cultural Center & Museum—preserving Black history for generations to come.
Recognition & Benefits
• Recognition as a leading supporter on signage, website, and annual report
• Invitation to exclusive Leadership Circle reception with TCA leadership
• Early access to TCA announcements & naming opportunities
• Original brick from the restored Shotgun House (while supplies last)
Our 2026 Vision Your contribution will help us:
Break New
Ground
Start building the Shotgun House bathrooms and pavilion, which is the first step toward our permanent Cultural Center.
Ambassador
Program
Launch the Shotgun House Ambassador Program, training community members to share this vital history. We invite our donors not only to contribute financially but also to actively participate by becoming ambassadors or volunteers. This involvement enables a deeper connection with our mission and provides a meaningful way to contribute to the preservation of Black history and culture.
Expand
Partnerships
Expand partnerships across the Triad to bridge communities through shared arts and storytelling.
Create Lasting
Impact
Be a founding member of the base for the $15M capital campaign, encompassing both operational and endowment support.
Be Part of the Legacy
The time is now to preserve the heritage, creativity, and contributions of Black Americans in Winston-Salem and beyond. By making this decision, you are placing a stake in the ground to ensure these stories will be told and remembered for decades. Your generosity will be recognized and celebrated in our annual report and newsletter, and you’ll hear from us directly on how you are making a difference.
Take action today—help ensure these stories live on. Your decisive support means future generations will inherit a truthful, inclusive, inspiring Black history. Be the difference and help today.
Prefer to
give by mail?
Triad Cultural Arts, Inc.
PO Box 20041
Winston-Salem, NC 27120
Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.