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 MorePush It Real Good
Push Comedy Theater collaborated with then Glass Wheel Studio artist Heidi Peelen to create a mural celebrating their fun aesthetic on one of the historic Auto Row storefronts on Granby Street.
See MoreWe 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.
See MoreTransparent Seas
Created by renowned artist Jason Levesque with digital marketing agency Grow, the 40-foot interactive mural serves as a beacon for the district. The multi-layered artwork transforms with interactive LED lights based on the movements of its onlookers, revealing different layers of the artwork under different colors of light. Everyone has a camera in their pocket … Transparent Seas
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See MoreMay 2025
After nearly a decade of a tried and true formula for NEON Festival, last year we tried out a grant program to give more creative power to the Hampton Roads arts community. It turned out to be a smash hit – bringing in more attendees, casting a wider reach, and sparking new collaborations that brought a new appeal to the NEON Festival.
View PostFusion at NEON Art Panels
The NEON District is seeking artists to complete a large-scale public art project in advance of this year’s 10th Annual NEON Festival, on October 16 and 17, 2025. Located on the recently opened Fusion at NEON multifamily development, the project will add to the art and landscaping improvements along the western edge of the NEON … Fusion at NEON Art Panels
View Post10th 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
View PostNorfolk 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
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