Erik Valera
@erikvalera.bsky.social
I am a civically engaged, critical thinking, storytelling animal, making and experiencing artwork.
✨ 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
🚍 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
August 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
✨ 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
🚍 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
I'm attending Orange County, NC Democratic Party's event, “DOGE Days Are Over!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/orangecounty...
DOGE Days Are Over! · Orange County, NC Democratic Party
Join us for a community event to honor all the USAID workers, researchers at NIH, EPA, UNC, NCSU and Duke or any Federal employee or contractor or supplier of goods who were or are impacted by the dis...
www.mobilize.us
August 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I'm attending Orange County, NC Democratic Party's event, “DOGE Days Are Over!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/orangecounty...
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
📍 Let’s plan for people.
🗳️ Vote Erik Valera for Chapel Hill Town Council.
#ErikForChapelHill
#communitystrong #CompleteCommunities #AffordableHousing #ChapelHillNC #MissingMiddle
July 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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
📍 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
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#PlanForCommunity #HousingChoice #ErikForChapelHill #AffordableHousing #ZoningForEquity #ChapelHillHousing #MissingMiddle #StrongerTogether
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July 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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
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#PlanForCommunity #HousingChoice #ErikForChapelHill #AffordableHousing #ZoningForEquity #ChapelHillHousing #MissingMiddle #StrongerTogether
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🌧️🏠 ¿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...
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...
¿Cómo saber si mi casa está en una zona propensa a inundaciones?
Noticias en español sobre política, inmigración y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.
enlacelatinonc.org
July 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🌧️🏠 ¿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...
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
Let’s make local government work with the people of Chapel Hill.
#ErikForChapelHill
July 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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
Let’s make local government work with the people of Chapel Hill.
#ErikForChapelHill
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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-...
Un espacio cultural clave para la comunidad que ahora necesita recuperarse.
Más detalles aquí 👇
enlacelatinonc.org/devastacion-...
"Devastación y mucha tristeza", tormenta tropical destruye galería Eno Arts Mill
Noticias en español sobre política, inmigración y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.
enlacelatinonc.org
July 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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-...
Un espacio cultural clave para la comunidad que ahora necesita recuperarse.
Más detalles aquí 👇
enlacelatinonc.org/devastacion-...
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🎥 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
Escúchalo, que el camino hacia las elecciones ya comenzó.
#TuVotoEsPoder
July 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🎥 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
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
Support the campaign: ErikForChapelHill.com
#ErikForChapelHill
July 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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
Support the campaign: ErikForChapelHill.com
#ErikForChapelHill
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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...
Sprawl Is Still Not the Answer
A chorus of critics insist that building on undeveloped land is the only way out of the US housing crisis. But the environmental costs of unrestrained growth are overwhelming.
www.bloomberg.com
July 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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
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
June 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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
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
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
June 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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
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...
June 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
@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! 💪
Op-ed: The Town of Chapel Hill pushes back on immigration bill
"It’s becoming increasingly clear that immigrants and refugees will be positioned as the partisan wedge issue for both state and federal races. It's a strategy designed to divide us with fear and it t...
www.dailytarheel.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
#communityvalues #publicsafety
A Resolution in Support of Immigrant Communities in Chapel Hill
YouTube video by Erik Valera
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June 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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
#communityvalues #publicsafety
Reposted by Erik Valera
Your Carrboro Town Council is unanimous in calling on governor Stein to veto SB 153 and HB 318 m.youtube.com/live/ZjXVZou...
Carrboro Town Council Meeting - June 17, 2025
YouTube video by CarrboroNC
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June 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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
May 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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
#NewUrbanism #ExpressionistArt #Cityscape #AcrylicOnCanvas #AbstractCity
May 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
“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
#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
May 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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
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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
Uproar Festival of Public Art
Uproar is a free and accessible festival of public art where YOU choose the winner! July 14 - Aug 12. Chapel Hill, Carrboro, & Hillsborough, NC.
uproarfestnc.com
March 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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
May 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
¡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
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
May 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
“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
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
May 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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 painting. Expressionist strokes meet urban geometry. #UrbanArt #AbstractExpressionism #CityscapePainting #BlueskyArtists #ContemporaryExpressionism
May 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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 painting. Expressionist strokes meet urban geometry. #UrbanArt #AbstractExpressionism #CityscapePainting #BlueskyArtists #ContemporaryExpressionism