We are proud to announce that artist J.

Stacy Utley has been selected to design and install two original public artworks for the Cottages of Idlewild development! @jstacyutleyart is a Charlotte-based interdisciplinary visual artist, public artist, and architectural designer whose work explores cultural memory, identity, and the built environment. Drawing from his background in architecture, he creates sculptural and civic-scale artworks that transform public spaces into sites of storytelling, reflection, and community connection. His public art commissions include projects with the City of Raleigh, Charlotte City Center Partners, and the Arts & Science Council, and his work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale, in collaboration with EVOKE Studio Architects. The Cottages of Idlewild is an affordable housing development currently under construction, providing an anchor of affordability in the Idlewild neighborhood of Raleigh. This project was made possible through a unique public-private partnership formed by the Raleigh Area Land Trust, Raleigh Raised Development, and Haven Design|Build to maximize success and ensure that community interests are prioritized and protected beyond what any single organization could do alone. Stay tuned as Utley designs, creates, and installs his artworks. The artworks are expected to be unveiled in January 2027!