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 MoreKaiya With Finch
Completed in the spring of 2015, Kaiya with Finch was one of the first murals to grace Magazine Lane. Richmond-based artist Nils Westergard’s piece was inspired by his then girlfriend, Kaiya. While Nils’ career has exploded globally, this early work remains one of very few black and white murals in the NEON District.
See MoreLittle Free Library
What started as quirky artist project has now become a free lending library in the community. In 2021, Norfolk glass and craft artist Suzy Peterson built the Lil Gallery on a Post with her summer camp students. It was a tiny art gallery filled with postage-sized works of art for the public to enjoy. Four … Little Free Library
See MoreNeighborhood Markers
Local teens and adults from the Young Terrace neighborhood assisted in a “paint-by-number” process to create a 63-foot-long mural on the CHKD Thrift Store in NEON. It was designed by Natalia Pilato, art education program director and assistant professor in Old Dominion University’s Department of Art and her ODU students with extensive community input. The … Neighborhood Markers
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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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