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.
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Artist William Payne’s mural unequivocally displays the hypocrisy that exists in America: innocent citizens, mainly minorities, killed by law enforcement with little to no repercussions. The imagery depicts an African-American man with his back to the viewer, barely holding onto a tattered American flag, flapping in the wind. The consummate symbol of America is ripped … Say Their Names
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My Standards by the artist Bage is a 7’ tall one-eyed tomcat made of recycled breaker boxes, a light pole and other found metals. The 3-dimensional feline appeared one night in the tradition of other 2-dimensional graffiti aerosol art and now prowls the NEON looking for fun.
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Two Fine Art students from Norfolk State University were selected in 2022 for a large-scale mural at the northern gateway into the NEON neighborhood. Asiko-oluwa Aderin is an undergraduate student in NSU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, with a concentration in Graphic Design. Her works, expressed through digital and acrylic media, focus on appreciating black … A Pot of Good Times
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See MoreA Star Is Born: Hurrah’s Academy
Introducing “The Academy!” While this Hurrah Players project has been waiting in the wings for more than a year now, it’s officially out on stage. The very first television and film academy in Hampton Roads is now under construction in the former Glass Wheel Studio at 128 W. Olney Road. The contractor broke ground last … A Star Is Born: Hurrah’s Academy
View PostFebruary 2024
This February newsletter highlights the exciting new TV and film academy from The Hurrah Players, the return of customer service to the Human Services building, the one year anniversary of GypSea Roots Collective and the 10th anniversary of the Wearable Arts Fashion Show. Plus, PlantNorfolk’s re-opening and upcoming events like the 3 on 3 Improv Tournament and the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone performance!
View Post2023 Year in Review
It has now been a decade since the NEON District went from dream to reality, from a spark to fire, from abandoned storefronts to renovated historic buildings, and from a few lone creative folks in the neighborhood to a community of artists, makers, small business owners and arts professionals. Ten years in, we continue to push forward, still in need of physical improvements, more investment, and most all, places to make and show art. That drive is more important than ever – the small businesses who call NEON home need you, and us, to keep the lights on. Keep buying art, take a mural tour, attend a performance, go to brunch, buy a baguette, or make a donation to propel the NEON District forward another ten years.
View Post5 Fun Ways to Experience Visual Arts in the NEON
The NEON District is home to many of Norfolk’s most beloved art organizations and an incredible, ever-expanding collection of public art. Since 2014, there have been 120 different public art projects ranging from large-scale murals to custom spinning neon signs. It’s a place where classic sculptures on the campus of the Chrysler Museum of Art … 5 Fun Ways to Experience Visual Arts in the NEON
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