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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Comprised of three geodesic domes clad in mirrored and dichroic glass, this site-specific work by Robin M. Rogers hangs in the atrium of the Hurrah Players’ TV & Film Academy. The piece explores geometry, space and is inspired by glass’s ability to reflect and refract light. The piece was originally commissioned for Glass Wheel Studio, … Progression
See MoreThinking Man
Thinking Man is a funny little installation made by local artist, inventor and maker Bage. It appeared one night on The Plot’s colorful fence (who can even say when?) and has stayed put through multiple fence painting projects. Only years after it showed up, did the NEON District crew find out who was responsible.
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Chicago-based artist Erik L. Peterson is the creator of Seep NFK, a monumental pink neon ooze sculpture installed on the north side of the residences at 801 Granby Street. First seen in the inaugural exhibition at Work Release, Seep was reconfigured for long term public view on an exterior wall in the NEON District.
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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.
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