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 MoreFusion at NEON Art Panels
At the base of the Fusion at NEON apartment building, 13 inset panels were designed as a platform for vibrant, high-impact artworks. Thirteen artists were selected to paint a mural in each panel, taking inspiration from the scientific phenomenon of nuclear fusion, where atoms collide, merge, and transform. The resulting murals are a combination of … Fusion at NEON Art Panels
See MoreInternational Yarn Bombing Day 2025
Multimedia artist Isabella Thompson returned to the NEON District in 2025, creating an ocean-inspired yarn bomb for International Yarn Bombing Day on June 15. Yarn bombs are street artworks created by fiber enthusiasts who crochet or knit pieces for display in public environments, often covering trees, fences or benches. Find Isabella’s piece on Olney Road … International Yarn Bombing Day 2025
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On a building covered with murals, local artist Khalil Riddick’s work facing Granby Street stands out to passersby through striking imagery showing a futuristic woman facing her destiny in the universe.
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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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