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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The mural’s vibrant colors reflect the current energy and vibe of Hampton Roads’ growing arts community. Jerrod Ray collaborated with WKTR News 3, a large stakeholder in the NEON District.
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Alexandra Pierre-Charles, a visual artist from The Governor’s School for the Arts, repainted a small fence in Magazine Lane as part of a biannual art project for NEON. With help from her classmates, she repainted a previous mural painted by Governor’s School for the Arts student Aspen Knight. Horizon is when the sky meets the … Horizon
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Comprised of three geodesic domes clad in mirrored and dichroic glass, this site-specific work by Robin M. Rogers hangs in the atrium of the Hurrah Players’ TV & Film Academy. The piece explores geometry, space and is inspired by glass’s ability to reflect and refract light. The piece was originally commissioned for Glass Wheel Studio, … Progression
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The inaugural NEON Nights event is scheduled for one night only on Friday, October 16, 2026. This event is free & open to the public! No tickets or RSVP’s required! The vibrant creative energy of Norfolk is taking a new shape this year with the introduction of NEON Nights, a dynamic evolution of the beloved annual NEON Festival. … NEON Nights
View PostNEON 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 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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