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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Art professor John Rudel and Virginia Wesleyan College students collaborated on this mural located on the rear of Virginia Furniture’s building, in the art alleyway Magazine Lane.
See MoreBlack Lives More Than Matter
Nicole Harp and Clayton Singleton 2020 Norfolk artists Nicole Harp and Clayton Singleton feel that they have a great responsibility as citizens and are honored to use visual arts in the fight for equality and all forms of justice; especially those affecting Black, indigenous, and people of color. No life matters until Black Lives Matter. … Black Lives More Than Matter
See MoreStarry Daze
Throughout 2024, Norfolk artist Lindsay Horne meditated on and took inspiration from Vincent van Gogh’s famed painting Starry Night. Weaving in and out of her life in peculiar ways, the pattern she found in life transcended into her creative work and became the inspiration behind this site-specific installation. Starry Daze is metal wire cut into … Starry Daze
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See MoreNorfolk Arts Commission: Fusion at Neon
The Norfolk Arts Commission and Fusion at Neon Planning Committee seek to commission an artist to design and create artwork. LOCATION: Fusion at NEON, 225 W. Olney Road, artwork site at the corner of Olney Road and Duke Street THEME/STYLE: The Art Selection Committee is seeking public artwork that marks the transition from a historic, … Norfolk Arts Commission: Fusion at Neon
View PostA New Season of Public Art Tours
Explore the NEON District’s gallery of street art in 2025 on free walking tours. Produced in partnership with Norfolk Tour Company since 2017, these guided tours offer a unique up-close view of more than 100 works of art. From towering murals to hidden gems, visitors will uncover the stories, techniques, and inspirations behind the art, as well as the local businesses, events, … A New Season of Public Art Tours
View PostApril 2025
Explore the NEON District’s gallery of street art this spring on a free walking tour. Produced in partnership with Norfolk Tour Company since 2017, these guided tours offer a unique up-close view of more than 100 works of art. From towering murals to hidden gems, visitors will uncover the stories, techniques, and inspirations behind the art, as well as the local businesses, events, and community efforts that make NEON a thriving creative hub.
View PostPlanting the Seeds of Resilience in NEON
Community volunteers, new partnerships, and native plants help the District grow greener and stronger. This spring, the NEON District took another step forward in stormwater resilience and neighborhood beautification with support from the City of Norfolk’s Retain Your Rain mini-grant program. Focused on one of the most flood-prone intersections in the city—Boush Street and Olney … Planting the Seeds of Resilience in NEON
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