UNC School of Art and Design Alum Armando Silva has recently been selected to receive the EY Next Wave Leadership Award. This honor recognizes rising professionals who are leading the future of the cultural economy and is part of the 2019 Colorado Business for the Arts Awards.

Armando is a Greeley-based artist, teacher and performer, Armando Silva owns Artmando Studio, and supports the community through performance paintings, murals and an annual hip-hop dance festival.

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