If you haven’t been to Greeley recently, the artistry along the 8th Avenue corridor
that stretches from the north end of campus and into downtown might surprise you.
Splashes of color climb up and around buildings. Eye-catching sculptures line the
sidewalks. Over the past decade, what was once a rather unremarkable swath of concrete
and commercial buildings has blossomed into a vibrant and exciting urban canvas.   

Equally as impressive as the art on display are the UNC alumni who helped create and
curate this transformation. They are key threads in the tapestry of creators, collaborators
and connectors — on scene and behind the scenes — whose efforts are helping to position Greeley as a public art destination.  

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