In 2026, Hayti will reemerge as a gathering place where art, scholarship, and community intertwine. From the syncopation of jazz to the urgency of civic dialogue, our inaugural season embodies the spirit of Durham’s Black cultural renaissance—with programs crafted not only to entertain but also to inspire connection, deepen understanding, and honor the creative lineage that has always defined Hayti.
Hayti has launched a rental program that opens Hayti's historic Sanctuary and Community Room tocorporations, nonprofits, and community organizations.Revenue from these corporate bookings flows directly intofunding free space for artists.Every event held in this stunning setting is a very direct investment in Durham's vibrant creative community.
Ready to host your arts, cultural, and community events (meetings, workshops, and book signings) at Hayti? We would love to host you. Submit your rental request below, andwe will be in touch within 5 business days. Here's what to expect:
Fill out the inquiry form below. It takes two minutes!
We'll confirm your details and date within 5 business days.
You'll receive a custom proposal with everything included: space, rates, and any add-ons.
Sign your contract and pay your deposit online.
We'll check in a week before your event to ensure all is ready!
We're launching the Hayti Artist Membership — which offersaccess to free and subsidized studio space, priority booking, and a growing community of artists who gather regularly to share work, swap ideas, and support each other.
Ready to join? Here's how:
Apply below. The application takes about five minutes!
We review on a rolling basis and follow up within two weeks.
Once approved, you'll get an invitation to set up your account and choose your membership tier.
Pay your dues ($10, $20, or $35/month — or request a hardship waiver, no questions asked).
Start booking. Free access to our classrooms and dance room is yours from day one.
Today, Hayti is poised to enter its next chapter—not merely as a venue or event space, but as an immovable cultural anchor of Black scholarship, art, and entrepreneurship. It is a living, member-supported institution that preserves Black cultural memory while fueling Black futures—redistributing power, resources, and opportunity through grantmaking, partnerships, and programs designed by and for the community it serves.
Hayti is in constant motion—restoring, reimagining, and reaching. Our news and updates spotlight the voices shaping today’s cultural landscape, from events to new partnerships and grants to artist residencies and community initiatives. Here, you’ll find stories of resilience and innovation that extend Hayti’s mission: preserving the past while fueling Black futures.
