Healing Art at The Resurgent – Visioning Guidelines

A transformative multi-use facility co-owned by Cone Health and the NC A&T Real Estate Foundation, The Resurgent is a bold step toward revitalizing the East Market Street corridor by bringing essential healthcare, economic investment and community-centered growth to one of Greensboro’s most historic neighborhoods. 

This hub for healing, entrepreneurship and opportunity is located at the corner of East Market Street and Benbow Road. Opening in early 2026, Cone Health will provide urgent care, primary care and women’s health services on Levels 1 & 2 – addressing critical gaps in care in one of the region’s most under-served areas. 

Vision: Art, Community and Renewal

Cone Health’s public art project at The Resurgent will be curated to reflect and uplift the people and spirit of East Greensboro – a historically Black community with deep cultural roots, legacy institutions and a long tradition of leadership and resilience.

Through signature, commissioned artwork, the art project will prioritize smaller-scale installations, and storytelling through place-based creativity. Artwork(s) will be integrated into select high-visibility interior areas on Levels 1 & 2, helping create a sense of welcome, beauty and connection across the building’s uses. Artists with a connection to NC A&T University and Bennett College are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility: Artist or team of artists must:

1. Reside in North Carolina

2. Be able to work in the United States legally

3. Embrace the Visioning Guidelines 

The total budget of $25,000 will cover art produced for three locations and include:

- Artist fees

- Fabrication and materials

- Installation

- Framing (if applicable)

- Any necessary insurance or licensing

1. Main Entry Wall--$10,000 

2. First Floor Main Corridor Wall $7,500

3. Second Floor Main Corridor Wall $7,500

 Timeline + Process

• Call to Artist August 15, 2025
• Application Deadline  September 5, 2025
• Initial Application Review  September 26, 2025
• Final Artist Selection, Notification and Contracting October 6, 2025
• Final Artist(s) Check-in  November 6, 2025
• Installation Date  December 19, 2025

Selected art will:

- Reflect the rich stories, resilience and heritage of the surrounding neighborhoods.

- Honor the legacy of East Greensboro, especially its cultural, civil rights, educational and entrepreneurial contributions.

- Uplift the present-day experiences of people who live, heal, work and gather here.

- Celebrate wellness and community renewal, with themes of care, connection and creativity.

- Humanize the building’s functions, especially in healthcare and shared spaces, through color, form and storytelling.

- Celebrate the shared commitment of Cone Health and NC A&T State University to uplifting and investing in the local community.

- Reflect the diversity of the community across age, race, background and lived experiences.

- Create a welcoming space that resonates with all who visit.

Art Themes

All artworks should promote a calm and compassionate environment that celebrates the community’s unique identity and fosters emotional resonance for all who enter the space.

Possible themes may include:

- The heritage of East Greensboro or influence of NC A&T State University, including historical imagery.

- Healing and renewal – physical, emotional and communal.

- Everyday joy, connection, resilience and positive imagery.

- Color, light and nature/landscapes as metaphors for vitality and peace. 

- Possibility, future-building and innovation.

Community Audiences

Art will serve a broad and inter-generational public that includes:

- Patients and caregivers seeking care at Cone Health.

- Entrepreneurs and small businesses in the East Greensboro Entrepreneurial Hub.

- Neighbors and visitors with connections to NC A&T State University and the East Greensboro corridor.