Innovation meets Art
Art adds vibrancy to public spaces and incorporates local culture and history into the fabric of regional destinations. As RTP adapts to the changing workplaces and future of growth, art and amenities will anchor RTP as a premiere destination.
Upcoming events
May 2025
The Power of Art in Placemaking
Art has the power to transform spaces, spark conversations, and foster connections. On May 20th, join us for an evening that explores creative placemaking and the vital role it plays in shaping urban environments, enhancing community life, and offering new opportunities for developers and artists alike. Often cut from budgets or an afterthought, public art is actually a secret weapon […]
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On Display
Acrylics on concrete
1. Rebirth
Gabriel Eng-Goetz
A phoenix, floating brains and a dragon symbolize harmony, growth and the entrepreneurial spirit of RTP, honoring the region’s diverse, immigrant-rooted community and the pursuit of the American dream.
Acrylic paint on asphalt
2. Unfolding Possibilities
Monique Luck
Whimsical shapes and colors, inspired by seeds germinating and flourishing, reflect the spirit of collaboration, forward momentum and limitless potential that define Frontier RTP as a place where startups and ideas thrive.
Acrylic paint on canvas
3. Abstract Art
Linda Bailey
Layered textures and abstract brushwork reflect natural forces and artistic versatility.
A rotating art gallery with Durham Art Guild
4. Art@Work: Moments in Time
King Nobuyoshi Godwin and Pete Sack
Durham Art Guild connects artists and audiences through regional exhibitions and public displays in rotation.
Historical monument
5. Berlin Wall
Unknown
A section of the Berlin Wall, once loaned by Gordon Smith, now anchors Frontier RTP’s atrium.
Bee hive art
6. Apiaries
Bee Downtown Partnership
Since 2017, Bee Downtown and Research Triangle Park have nurtured a flourishing partnership. It began with the installation of two hives at Frontier RTP and expanded in 2021 with the addition of three more hives.
Life-size statues
7. Cow Parade
Jenn Hales & Unknown
Three cows from the 2013 Cow Parade live on at RTP—supporting art and NC Children’s Hospital.
Spray paint on corrugated metal
8. Boxyard RTP Showroom
Sarahlaine Calva
An interpretation of the spirit and innovative cargotecture that launched Boxyard RTP as a community for connection and local talent.
Still life photography
9. Founders Collection
Monica Slaney
Historical artifacts reimagined through still life photography honoring RTP’s early visionaries.
Architectural photography
10. Around Town
Monica Slaney
A collection showcasing Hub RTP’s 100-acre campus through striking images that capture the essence of its communal spaces and interplay of light and shadow.
Sculptural mural
11. Splat Box
Jane Cheek
Created at Live at Boxyard, this sculpture celebrates nature, creativity and collective making.
Acrylics on brick
12. DESIRE PATH
Britt Flood
An ode to the whimsical and wonderful beings you encounter, and become, along the path of staying true to your authentic self.
Acrylics on brick
13. plant.ed
Mayanthi Jayawardena
Featuring vibrant flowers symbolizing individuals planting themselves in the Hub RTP community, representing growth, collaboration and the collective effort to build a thriving and innovative future together.
Acrylics on concrete
14. The Great Blue Heron
Taylor White
Intertwining natural landscapes and abstract technology to reflect RTP’s connection between nature, innovation and progress.
Illustrations on index
15. Art with Heart
Jamal Walton, Nick Cook and Mike Rosado (MRC Design Studio)
An art-o-mat vending machine filled with limited-edition pocket-sized prints of Hub RTP and Durham. As part of the #LoveDurhamNC campaign, this county-wide initiative celebrates and supports locally-owned businesses, attractions and community pride.
Acrylics
16. Among Heavenly Poppies
Rachel Johanningsmeier
Commissioned by La Taqueria by Katsuji, this piece reflects a signature style of dark tones, movement and layered dimension. The owl, partially obscured by flowers, carries an air of mystery—deepened by its personal yet unexplained significance.
Acrylics
17. ( Aura of the wild )
Valentin Ramirez
Designed to spark connection between people, nature and surrounding architecture that surrounds them. An imagination of buildings as honeycombs and people as bees.