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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Inspired by old master and new age artists, this bold mural by Sage is a beautiful accompaniment to the innovative local art centers found nearby in the NEON District.
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The corporate motto for Scripps, the parent company of WTKR News 3, “give light and the people will find their own way,” was the inspiration behind this mural created by Virginia Wesleyan University Professor of Art John Rudel.
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In 2015, local artist Joan Biddle led teams of volunteers to paint colorful accents like triangles, rugs and fences on streets and sidewalks in the NEON District as a wayfinding path for visitors.
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Navigate your way through the NEON with this map of all businesses, murals, eateries, and attractions.
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See MoreSeptember 2024
In only a few short weeks, the NEON Festival descends into the District with two blockbuster nights of programming. On Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 19 from 6-10pm, hundreds of performers and artists will show off the best of Hampton Roads’ creative spirit. But before that, a few art projects will come to fruition.
View PostCall for Vendors: NEON Holiday Market
Calling all creative and crafty vendors to the NEON Holiday Market! One of the favorite events of the NEON calendar, the local market at the Plot can accommodate up to 50 vendors. On Saturday, December 14 from 12pm to 4pm, bring your art and handmade goods to sell to more than 600 shoppers passing through. … Call for Vendors: NEON Holiday Market
View PostAugust 2024
The NEON District is seeking an artist or artist team to complete a dynamic, large-scale mural before this year’s NEON Festival, on October 17 and 18, 2024.
View PostJoin The Fiber Art Society
Welcome The Fiber Art Society to NEON! Formed in Virginia this year by local artist Isabella Thompson, TFAS hopes to bring fiber friends together to collaborate, inspire, and create! Every other Tuesday evening, Zeke’s NFK is hosting a crochet and yarn hobbyist meetup to work on a one-of-a-kind, temporary, massive-scale crochet mural for the NEON … Join The Fiber Art Society
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