✨ Chapel Hill future isn’t “boring.” It’s on the ballot. 🚍 Affordable homes near transit. 🌳 Climate resilience that protects our neighborhoods. 🗣️ Advisory boards where underrepresented voices are heard. ✊ Standing up for the civil rights of our immigrant neighbors. ErikForChapelHill.com

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Housing is the foundation of opportunity—and it’s where the work begins. 📍 Let’s plan for people. 🗳️ Vote Erik Valera for Chapel Hill Town Council. #ErikForChapelHill #communitystrong #CompleteCommunities #AffordableHousing #ChapelHillNC #MissingMiddle

Plan for Community means giving people real choices—and real chances—to stay, grow, and belong right here. #PlanForCommunity #HousingChoice #ErikForChapelHill #AffordableHousing #ZoningForEquity #ChapelHillHousing #MissingMiddle #StrongerTogether I

🌧️🏠 ¿Sabes si tu casa está en una zona propensa a inundaciones? Conocer este dato puede marcar la diferencia cuando llega una tormenta o huracán. Te ayuda a prepararte mejor, proteger a tu familia y tomar decisiones a tiempo. Infórmate, actúa y reduce riesgos enlacelatinonc.org/como-saber-s...

I’m running for Town Council to bring a deeper commitment to community engagement—one that informs, consults, collaborates, and empowers residents to shape the decisions that impact our lives. Let’s make local government work with the people of Chapel Hill. #ErikForChapelHill

La Galería Eno Arts Mill de Visit Chapel Hill & Orange County, NC sufrió graves daños por la tormenta Chantal y estará cerrada por un tiempo. Un espacio cultural clave para la comunidad que ahora necesita recuperarse. Más detalles aquí 👇 enlacelatinonc.org/devastacion-...

🎥 Erik Valera, candidato al concejo municipal de Chapel Hill, nos contó cuáles son sus objetivos para la comunidad. Escúchalo, que el camino hacia las elecciones ya comenzó. #TuVotoEsPoder

Chapel Hill thrives when we invest in the spaces that bring us together—parks, libraries, pools, creative hubs, camps, and places to learn and connect. Support the campaign: ErikForChapelHill.com #ErikForChapelHill

Sprawl Is Still Not the Answer: "Instead of promoting sprawl, increasing housing density in existing urban areas through infill development and upzoning can help address the housing shortage while minimizing environmental impacts." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

When we grow with nature protecting our trees, floodplains, and green spaces-we grow stronger as a community. If this speaks to you, I invite you to get involved or chip in to support the campaign. Every step forward counts. ErikForChapelHill.com #GrowWithNature #ErikForChapelHill #ChapelHil

It’s official — I’m running for Chapel Hill Town Council. This campaign is about creating a town where everyone has a voice and a place to belong. Learn more and get involved at ErikForChapelHill.com #ChapelHillNC #ChapelHillElections #LocalLeadership #ErikForChapelHill

@ncgovernor.bsky.social has vetoed anti-immigration bills SB153 & HB318!! 🙏Tell you NC House Rep and Senator to uphold the vetoes. ncleg.gov/FindYourLegi...

Be Chapel Hill Strong! 💪

The Chapel Hill Town Council upholding the values of our community. A special thank you to @theonollert.bsky.social for leading this effort. #communityvalues #publicsafety

Your Carrboro Town Council is unanimous in calling on governor Stein to veto SB 153 and HB 318 m.youtube.com/live/ZjXVZou...

Pop New Urban Expressionism. Digital artwork with a geometric reimagining the flavors, colors, and movement. #art #digitalart #procreate #creativecity

“Dense Pop”, acrylic on canvas, 11” x 14” Expressive brush strokes against A rosy sky offers contrast to the vibrant geometry below. A modern abstract tribute to community. #NewUrbanism #ExpressionistArt #Cityscape #AcrylicOnCanvas #AbstractCity

A digital graphic a photo and drawing using Procreate. vibrant yellow daisies with abstract textures in teal, red, and purple. A single bee adds life to this digital floral dream. #DigitalArt #BlueskyArt #AbstractNature #FloralFusion #procreate #northcarolina

Save the Dates: August 1- 23, 2025 The Uproar Public Art Festival in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, North Carolina. uproarfestnc.com #publicart #communityengagement #festivals

¡No me digas! “Cuban Pro-Trump Rapper El Funky at Risk of Deportation: 'I Have 30 Days to Leave the Country'”- Complex

“Cantiflas as Pepe” Acrylic on canvas, 36”x36” 2022. A bold, colorful portrait honors Cantiflas’ U.S. crossover. An expressionist rendition. vibrant hues. Celebrates the joy & cultural impact of a Mexican icon. #Cantiflas #PepeMovie #MexicanCinema #PopExpressionism #ContemporaryArt #BlueskyArt

Tropical energy bursts from this vibrant abstract golden pineapples rise through a rainbow of brushstrokes and textures. We celebrate color, culture, and Caribbean joy. #ErikValeraArt #AbstractArt #expressionism #TropicalVibes #PineappleArt

Electric Skyline Pulsating. 11”x14” Acrylic on Canvas. New Urbanist Abstract painting. Expressionist strokes meet urban geometry. #UrbanArt #AbstractExpressionism #CityscapePainting #BlueskyArtists #ContemporaryExpressionism

New Urbanist Abstract Expressionism with rhythm, tension, and color. #UrbanArt #Expressionism #AbstractArt #Cityscape

Experience New Urbanist. Expressionism. Bold colors, abstract city forms, and layered movement. Capturing the rhythm of urban life. Follow for more art rooted in culture, community, and emotion. #blueskyart #UrbanArt

New Urbanist Complexity Graffiti becomes gospel. Colors speaks. Scaffolds of Feeling. Sanctuary cities lead to the underground subway railroad. Take the fire escape to feelings and form. The resistance gathers in our backyard. Urban density builds unconventional connections.

New Urbanist Vibes A painting and a poem It’’s the beauty found in proximity. Unexpected connections visualized in a shared space. A celebration of our complexity. Those feelings that arise when we prioritize, community and communication over fear and isolation. #abstractart #cityscape

What would Diego Velázquez paint today? #lasmeninas #arte

I’m pretty sure it was Mark Twain who famously said, Art history doesn’t repeat itself but @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social has pitch perfect rhymes. #artislife #sportsispoetry

Steve Balmer breaks down Federal government spending. youtu.be/MaHqV0NdEtA?...

Rhinocerization #makeartnotwar

Artistic representation matters! @johnleguizamo.bsky.social keep elevating our stories! #HasanMinhajDoesntKnow youtu.be/xellBujPoCU?...

As seen around town. #themessage #publicart

satisfaction = sports + art

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The human right to make and experience art. #artthings

Save the Dates: August 1- 23, 2025 The Uproar Public Art Festival in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, North Carolina. uproarfestnc.com #publicart #communityengagement #festivals

Transit Oriented Design, A Perspective Urban Planning. 2025. #digitalart #urbanism