NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) offers a front row seat to the art of our time through exhibitions, experiences, and education programs with a focus on regional working artists. Founded in 1956 and located on the scenic James G. Hanes estate in Winston-Salem, the museum offers unique large-scale indoor and outdoor settings for exploring the intersections of contemporary art and culture.

NCMA Winston-Salem opened in 1956 as a non-profit visual arts organization in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in response to a community and regional need for exhibition space devoted to work by local artists. By 1972, when industrialist James G. Hanes willed his 32-acre estate to the gallery, its scope included all 11 southeastern states.

The museum has since grown in scope and scale, with a legacy of seminal exhibitions and a distinctive architectural footprint on our verdant grounds, connecting the Southeast with the world at large. Currently, NCMA Winston-Salem continues to produce original exhibitions, publications and programs with international and American contemporary artists. The organization serves as a dynamic center for exchange and partnership in this community and beyond, presenting talks, film, performance and transformative educational experiences.

NCMA Winston-Salem is an affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art and a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Mission

NCMA Winston-Salem engages our communities by creating inclusive, revelatory, and educational experiences with outstanding contemporary arts.

Vision

NCMA Winston-Salem will be a vibrant art-scape for celebrating human expression.

Rental Information

Grounds and Lake

The grounds at NCMA Winston-Salem feature a scenic wooded landscape and expansive back lawn overlooking a spring-fed lake. This outdoor area is perfect for concerts, picnics, parties, and other special events. We can accommodate up to 300 people on the grounds. We are not hosting weddings at this time.

McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium

The museum's McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium is comfortable for a group of 50 or a full house of nearly 300. The auditorium is equipped for everything from film screenings to presentations and lectures.

The Auditorium Lobby features a wall of windows overlooking the grounds and can accommodate 100 people for a seated lunch or dinner and up to 150 for a social. The Lobby is situated next to the Main Gallery, which offers guests the opportunity to easily explore current exhibitions.

The Hanes House

From dinner parties and corporate retreats to concerts and cocktail socials, the historic Hanes House may be the perfect locale for your next gatherings. The Hanes House offers intimate rooms such as the Library and Boardroom that accommodate up 20 people, along with the larger Living Room space accommodating up to 80 people. Rooms can be equipped with a screen and projector. The Terrace offers a spectacular view of the grounds and the lake, and can accommodate up to 120 people for a party, or other social event.

All areas are equipped with WiFi - tables and chairs available for on-site rental. 

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