Public Art
Wander through the neighborhood and discover tiny art happenings, large-scale murals and pops of neon color and light. From works by nationally celebrated visual artists like Esteban del Valle and HENSE, to local heroes like Clayton Singleton and Victoria Weiss, to the world-renowned Chrysler Museum of Art, come see the new energy of Norfolk on display.
See MoreIt Makes Me Want a Hot Dog Real Bad
Very good friend to Push Comedy Theater, veteran of Glass Wheel Studio, NEON Festival performance artist, muralist, wheatpaste expert: Heidi Peelen is the ultimate multi-hyphenate NEON District artist. Using a pen and watercolor drawing that she scanned, vectorized and printed large scale with NEON’s Norfolk Printing Company, Heidi then adhered her print to the backside … It Makes Me Want a Hot Dog Real Bad
See MoreThe Kindness of Strangers
The Kindness of Strangers is a heavy nod to the vibrant NEON District in Norfolk, Virginia. As a creative, Kyle Confehr meets all sorts of people when doing public art. But the response to his work in Norfolk was nothing but positive and encouraging. He wanted this piece to reflect that back on the city … The Kindness of Strangers
See MoreBlue Sky
Blue Sky was a mural collaboration between art professor John Rudel and Virginia Wesleyan College students. Located on the rear of Virginia Furniture, the piece creates a striking contrast between soft, fluffy clouds and bold, pixelated color blocks, bringing a dynamic and contemporary energy to Magazine Lane.
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See MoreNEON at Ten: A History of Public Art in Norfolk’s Arts District
As a special coda to the NEON District’s 10th anniversary celebrations, Downtown Norfolk Council is issuing NEON at Ten: A History of Public Art in Norfolk’s Arts District. The 244-page hardcover book documents the evolution of NEON’s street art from very early days to now. Featuring more than 200 works of art, the catalogue offers … NEON at Ten: A History of Public Art in Norfolk’s Arts District
View PostVolunteer at NEON Festival
Volunteers are needed on Friday, October 17 during the second evening of the NEON Festival. Two shifts are available, 6pm to 8pm and 8pm to 10pm. Jobs include pouring beer, assisting at the information booth and guiding visitors around the District. Register here. Thanks for partying down with NEON!
View PostJune 2025
Last call to produce your own programming for NEON Festival! For the 10th annual celebration, the NEON Festival is inviting local producers to submit proposals for art, activation and entertainment for the second night of the festival, on Friday, October 17.
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