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 MoreReach
Artist Heather Bryant’s mural on Virginia Furniture’s storage container promotes universal harmony by depicting diverse characters connected by dots woven into a vibrant and interconnected pattern. Dots are scattered throughout the composition attempting to, and often, making contact. Sponsored by Virginia Furniture.
See MoreNEON Squared
As a continuation of their artistic bench project, Governor’s School for the Arts students initially painted six sidewalk mural squares in the NEON in 2018. Now an ongoing project, visual art students repaint and add new mural squares on sidewalks annually. GSA students also refresh the Magazine Lane “carpet” seen behind 801 Granby Street every … NEON Squared
See MoreJust Keep Going
Just Keep Going by Berk Visual brings the graffiti artist back to the NEON District ten years after painting his billboard at the Plot (one side which is still visible across the street). BERK is now the fifth artist to paint on the rotating project site on Bob’s Gun Shop’s billboard, after Victoria Weiss, Mensah … Just Keep Going
See MoreMap
Navigate your way through the NEON with this map of all businesses, murals, eateries, and attractions.
ExploreNewsfeed
From our blog and art opportunities, to press on the district and our monthly newsletter — get caught up on all things NEON.
See MoreNEON Nights
The inaugural NEON Nights event is scheduled for one night only on Friday, October 16, 2026. This event is free & open to the public! No tickets or RSVP’s required! The vibrant creative energy of Norfolk is taking a new shape this year with the introduction of NEON Nights, a dynamic evolution of the beloved annual NEON Festival. … NEON Nights
View PostNEON 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
View PostJune 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.
View PostDirectory
The NEON isn't JUST art installations. Check out the many businesses that comprise our district.
Explore