Get involved

All the beautiful ways to show up

Give what you can. Show up when you're able. Put your name behind us, or claim your space as an artist. However you get involved, you'll be helping to keep a 130-year-old foundation strong.

Join the Choir

Every voice contributes to the sound of this place. The Hayti Heritage Center’s 1975 Sustainers are the people who show up every month, not just once, choosing to be part of Hayti's story as it's being written. Named for our founding year, membership starts with a symbolic monthly gift of $19.75, an investment in what Hayti was and what it's becoming.

Sustainers move through tiers from Community to Patron, each one opening more of Hayti to you: a membership passport, invitations to gatherings you won't find on the public calendar, and for our founding members, a seat at the table as we shape what comes next. This is not a transaction. It's a standing commitment to a place that has stood for you.

Make a one-time donation

Not ready for a monthly commitment? A one-time gift still moves us forward. Every dollar goes directly toward keeping this landmark standing, our programming free and accessible, and our doors open to the artists and neighbors who call Hayti home.

Become a sponsor

Hayti's programming, from the Gospel Give-Off to our film festivals to the artists filling our studios, runs on partnership. Corporate and community sponsors help us bring ambitious cultural work to life while connecting your organization to a legacy that Durham recognizes and trusts.

We build sponsorships around what matters to your organization: visibility, community goodwill, employee engagement, or a shared commitment to Black cultural preservation. Reach out, and we'll build something that fits.

We're launching the Hayti Artist Membership, which offers access 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.

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 a month, or request a hardship waiver, no questions asked). Start booking. Free access to our classrooms and dance room is yours from day one.

We're launching the Hayti Artist Membership, which offers access 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.

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 a month, or request a hardship waiver, no questions asked). Start booking. Free access to our classrooms and dance room is yours from day one.

Volunteer

For individuals

Hayti runs on the people who give their time alongside their support. Volunteers help us welcome guests at events, support festival logistics, assist with archives and preservation projects, and keep our programming running smoothly. Whether you have a few hours or a standing weekly commitment, there's a place for you here.

For organizations

Hayti runs on the people who give their time alongside their support. Volunteers help us welcome guests at events, support festival logistics, assist with archives and preservation projects, and keep our programming running smoothly. Whether you have a few hours or a standing weekly commitment, there's a place for you here.