Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Contemporary art gallery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art is a museum in Winston-Salem housing three exhibition spaces that feature rotating collections of contemporary works. The galleries display a range of artistic styles and approaches from multiple regions and traditions.
The institution was founded in 1956 as the Winston-Salem Gallery of Fine Arts and later occupied the former residence of James Gordon Hanes, built in 1929. This conversion of a private home into a public art space transformed how the community experienced contemporary work.
The space showcases work by regional, national, and international artists, creating opportunities for visitors to engage directly with contemporary creators and their ideas.
Guided tours of current exhibitions are available on weekends and Fridays, offering visitors an overview of the works on view. It is helpful to check in advance when tours are scheduled to plan your visit accordingly.
In 1989, more than 20 United States Senators publicly debated the institution's involvement in awarding a controversial art prize. This incident highlighted the center's significant role in shaping national conversations about contemporary art.
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