Healing Art at The Resurgent
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.
About
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 underserved 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.
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 intergenerational 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.
Placemaking Opportunities (see floorplan)
- Main entry wall, visible by all who enter the building. ($10,000, framed if applicable, ready to install)
- Corridor across from stairwell, first floor, primarily visible to all who take stairs. ($7,500, framed if applicable, ready to install)
- Corridor across from stairwell, second floor, visible by all who exit elevator or take the stairs. ($7,500, framed if applicable, ready to install)
Budget and Approach
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
First Floor
Second Floor
Given this scope, the art program will prioritize:
- Small-to-medium scale permanent works in two shared interior spaces on the first and second floors
- A mix of 2D and relief-based work (painting, photography, fiber, works on paper, etc.).
- Multiple artists (3–5 total) representing the regional community.
Timeline
Call to Artist
Application Deadline
Initial Application Review
Final Artist Selection, Notification and Contracting
Final Artist(s) Check-in
Installation Date
August 10, 2025
September 5, 2025
September 26, 2025
October 6, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 19, 2025
