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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Bloom

A collaboration between two Norfolk artists, Carl Medley III and Charles Rasputin, Bloom features pink roses and bold white fangs that speak to the intense energy and fierce creativity in the district.

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We Can Create What We Can Imagine

New York painter Esteban del Valle and glass artist Julia Rogers collaborated on this mural celebrating artistic creativity and inspiration with LED lights recreating a marquee, a lighthouse and a night sky.

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The Dream Machine

Jeff Beck’s idea for The Dream Machine was inspired by children’s theater group Hurrah Players and 1980’s toy robots that teach you things. The large star represents Hurrah with two tubes going into and coming out of the star. The tube with shades of gray represents a lack of fun and inspiration and while the opposite The Dream Machine

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Navigate your way through the NEON with this map of all businesses, murals, eateries, and attractions.

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From our blog and art opportunities, to press on the district and our monthly newsletter — get caught up on all things NEON.

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06.30.25 // Monthly Newsletter

June 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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05.30.25 // Art Opportunity

10th Annual NEON Festival Call for Producers

Downtown Norfolk Council and The NEON District are thrilled to announce the return of the NEON Festival for its tenth year, taking place on October 16  and 17. For its milestone year, the Festival is adding to the celebration by inviting local event producers and art curators to craft unique experiences for the community. Through 10th Annual NEON Festival Call for Producers

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