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 MoreSpace Explorations
Commissioned by former furniture store Exotic Home, muralist John Hickey painted the shop’s north wall with vibrant designs and then in 2015 glass artist James Akers added playful space-themed neon creations to the mural.
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ExtraVAganza is a tribute to the diversity of industries currently thriving within the local community. In the mind of artist Scott Walker, the key to a successfully functioning economy is synchronicity and transparency between all parties, so he created a seemingly-fractured canvas which is holistically tied together by the power of the ‘Love VA’ community. Given … Extravaganza
See MoreMy Standards
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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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.
See MoreDecember 2024
In this quiet time between holidays, we are reflecting back on a year of rebuilding and reimagining the NEON District. Although some friends and businesses moved on, transformation is still there, always incrementally building up. More than a decade after the formation of the District, we can see the payoff from years of community building and dedication to the arts. Here’s what we accomplished together this year.
View Post2024 Year in Review
In this quiet time between holidays, we are reflecting back on a year of rebuilding and reimagining the NEON District. Although some friends and businesses moved on, progress is still here, always incrementally building up. More than a decade after the formation of the District, we can see the payoff from years of community building … 2024 Year in Review
View PostNEON Gift Guide
This holiday season, score some unique gifts and support a locally-owned business while you’re at it! Here are some of the best spots to shop in the NEON District.
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