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A vibrant urban trail that winds through the heart of the city, where the unexpected can be found around every bend.

02/23/2025

THANK YOU to everyone who made this year's Rail Trail Lights a success 🥳

Tonight is the LAST NIGHT to experience the magic of Rail Trail Lights 2025 ✨ Stop by and discover nine unique light installations while exploring all has to offer.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor , to .connelly for designing Golden Threads and her artist team that assisted with fabrication and installation🥳
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02/11/2025

Calling all art lovers 🗣️

Join on February 21 AND 22 for a guided tour of Rail Trail Lights 🥳 Visit the art created for Rail Trail Lights, connect with the community along the Rail Trail, and listen to .connelly talk about the inspiration behind Golden Threads. Here’s everything you need to know 👇

💡 The Art Walks are taking place on Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 beginning at 5:45 PM
💡 The one-hour art walk will begin at Bland St. Station and ends at Atherton
💡 Gather at the Urban Design Center () at 5:45 PM to kickstart the tour
💡 Take the Light Rail to Bland St. Station to be closest to the tour’s starting point. There is limited free parking at Atherton, or find paid parking at the garages at , 1616 Camden, the Design Center, or the Square.
💡 The event is FREE, but please RSVP at the links in our LinkTree:
linktr.ee/railtrailclt
💡 Rail Trail Lights is presented by
Photo 1: "Weavers" at Atherton
Photo 2: "Cairns" at Bland St. Station
Photo 3: "Cup Nests" at 1728 S. Blvd.
📸: All photos taken by

02/09/2025

CALLING ALL RUNNERS 🗣️🏃

Looking for a unique way to view the Rail Trail Lights installations? Two of 's local Run Clubs are hosting glow runs through the illuminated path THIS WEEK 🌟

➡️ Join On Monday, February 10 at 6 PM
➡️ Join on Tuesday, February 11, at 6:30 PM

Rail Trail Lights is taking place from February 7-23 and is presented by . See you on the trail!
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02/07/2025

You're invited to help us Flip the Switch on Rail Trail Lights 2025 TONIGHT 🎉 Here's everything you need to know before kicking off the 17-day art walk:

💡 Meet at Atherton at 7 PM for live music and entertainment
💡 Rail Trail Lights: Golden Threads was created by .connelly and fabricated and installed by her team of subcontracted local artists
💡 Visit all nine installations on a self-guided tour of the where you can meet and mingle with the artists
💡 The event is free and family-friendly
💡 Check out the link in bio for a Golden Threads soundscape that you can listen to while strolling along the trail

💡 Rail Trail Lights is presented by , and is taking place from February 7-23
Photo 1: "Fairy Ring" created by .connelly for Rail Trail Lights 2021, featured again in Rail Trail Lights: Golden Threads
Photos 2-4: Live entertainment from Rail Trail Lights 2024

01/31/2025

Presented by , Rail Trail Lights returns to in just ONE WEEK 🎉

Beginning on February 7, the Rail Trail will be illuminated with nine art installations created by .connelly and fabricated by her team of 11 subcontracted local artists ⭐

Whether you want to make your Rail Trail run a little extra special, are looking for a family-friendly outing, want the perfect Insta pic, or need a free date night idea, Rail Trail Lights is for you.

Learn more about Rail Trail Lights at the link in bio ❤️

Photo 1: Fairy Ring by .connelly from Rail Trail Lights 2021

Photo 2: “Fractal Energy” by from Rail Trail Lights 2024

Photo 3: “Up Next” by from Rail Trail Lights 2024

Photo 4: Entertainment at Flip the Switch 2024

01/18/2025

💡MEET THE TEAM PART 2💡

Fabrication and Installation Team:
Trish Boyles
Hirmani Brown
Nada Esmaeel
Chloe Kaylor
Junior Gomez
Erin Peacock
Denise Sanchez
Marquia Humphries

Local artists hired as subcontracted art assistants play a vital role in public art projects, contributing to fabrication, installation, and detail work while gaining valuable experience to refine their skills and grow their artistic practice.

Come check out Golden Threads February 7-23 🤩

Learn more about Rail Trail Lights, presented by U.S. Bank and Rail Trail CLT by heading to southendclt.org.
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01/17/2025

💡MEET THE TEAM PART 1💡

Team Lead: Meredith Connelly

Team Project Managers:
Nadia Meadows
Autumn Payne
Victoria Singleton

Project managers on a public art project are pivotal during on-site installation, guiding the teaching and implementation process to the team, coordinating with artist teams to execute the design plan, fielding safety protocols, and troubleshooting challenges to maintain the integrity of the creative vision.

Come check out Golden Threads February 7-23 and stay tuned to meet the Fabrication and Installation Team 🤩

Learn more about Rail Trail Lights, presented by U.S. Bank and Rail Trail CLT by heading to southendclt.org.
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01/16/2025

💡MEET MEREDITH💡

Meredith Connelly is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, best known for her grand-scale installations that emphasize the interplay of light, science, and technology. Connelly’s illuminated, site-specific displays connect and submerge viewers into glowing, other worldly environments. Accoladed for its ingenuity, Connelly’s artwork has been exhibited in prestigious museums across the southeast— acquired into both private and corporate collections — and has received awards both regionally and nationally. Connelly is committed to expanding community and culture through the arts, is an advocate for gender equality in the arts, and places emphasis on supporting emerging and underrepresented femme, BIPOC, and LQBTQIA+ artists at all levels.

Check out Golden Threads February 7-23 🤩

Learn more about Rail Trail Lights, presented by and by heading to southendclt.org.
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01/10/2025

In just ONE month, Rail Trail Lights 2025 returns to South End to light up the from February 7-23 💡

, , and Art By Meredith Connelly (.connelly) are excited to announce Golden Threads, an immersive art walk featuring nine installations that explore and celebrate the beauty of nature.

The following local artists were subcontracted to support the fabrication and installation of each art piece. Each artist received hands-on opportunities, training and mentorship throughout the process to help support their professional development:

art
artmy.marq

kaylor

Rail Trail Lights 2025 is presented by and
Photos taken at “Fairy Ring” by Meredith Connelly
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11/15/2024

The Rail Trail's partner is a proud sponsor of the 🎉💙

DID YOU KNOW: I Heart Rail Trail initiative is a partnership between the Charlotte Rail Trail, Charlotte Center City Partners, and U.S. Bank. The program features events to activate the Rail Trail and enhance the experience of this 3.5-mile linear park.

Find U.S. Bank at tomorrow's marathon at the finish line and the Expo 🥳Stop by for some fun activities and to say hi!

10/16/2024

SAVE THE DATE: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ♻️🤩📅

This weekend is the second Rail Trail Clean Up of the fall season 🎉 Check out the details on how you can get involved 👇

WHERE: New Bern St. Light Rail Station
WHEN: Saturday, October 19 from 10 AM - 1 PM
WHAT: Gather at New Bern St. Station between 10-11 AM to gather your supplies, then stroll the Rail Trail collecting litter! Then, head to for a Volunteer Appreciation Party, featuring raffles, games, and more! PLUS, each volunteer will receive a free slice of pizza courtesy of and each volunteer over 21 will receive a free drink from 🍕🍻

Rail Trail Clean Ups are hosted by and presented by

07/16/2024

🚧 DETOUR: A portion of the Rail Trail, between Tremont Avenue and Remount Road and in front of , will be closed temporarily for construction.

- Most of the trail will reopen Thursday.
- A small portion in front of Linea, the incoming apartment tower on Hawkins Street, will stay closed through the summer.
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