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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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Say Their Names

Artist William Payne’s mural unequivocally displays the hypocrisy that exists in America: innocent citizens, mainly minorities, killed by law enforcement with little to no repercussions. The imagery depicts an African-American man with his back to the viewer, barely holding onto a tattered American flag, flapping in the wind. The consummate symbol of America is ripped Say Their Names

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Jumbo-Wumbo Technico

Jumbo-Wumbo Technico, a vibrant 32-foot sculpture by Richmond artist Tommy Fox, anchors a new sculpture park for the Chrysler Museum of Art’s entrance at the intersection of Brambleton Avenue and Yarmouth Street. The artist describes his work for the Chrysler as “a lofty whimsical tower” that uses color theory and visual contrast to create a design that Jumbo-Wumbo Technico

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Norfolk Nautical

Chris Soria and Misha Tyutyunik’s mural is inspired by mermaids, Norfolk’s naval history, the Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk Southern trains, Virginia’s colonial era, and the vibrancy of the NEON District. After hearing about their friend Esteban del Valle’s mural project in Norfolk, the two artists drove down from New York City to tackle a wall on Norfolk Nautical

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10.08.25 // Blog

NEON 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

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09.10.25 // Blog

Volunteer at NEON Festival

Volunteers are needed on Friday, October 17 during the second evening of the NEON Festival. Two shifts are available, 6pm to 8pm and 8pm to 10pm. Jobs include pouring beer, assisting at the information booth and guiding visitors around the District. Register here. Thanks for partying down with NEON!

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06.30.25 // Monthly Newsletter

June 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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