• September 2023

    Make a Plan for This Year's NEON Festival

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  • NEON Festival 2023

    ILLUMINATE: Interactive Art Competition

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  • October 7, 2023

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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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Untitled [Glass Wheel Mural]

This 3-story mural, by internationally known painter Alex Brewer, also known as HENSE, covers the facade of Glass Wheel Studio. His style marries the quick, gestural brushstrokes of graffiti and abstract painting. He is best known for his dynamic, vivid and colorful abstract paintings and monumental wall pieces.

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Space Explorations

Commissioned by former furniture store Exotic Home, muralist John Hickey painted the shop’s north wall with vibrant designs and then in 2015 glass artist James Akers added playful space-themed neon creations to the mural.

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Daisies

Located in the Renova Center’s parking lot, a health and wellness center, Kelsey Witt’s mural pays homage to the healing process, which can take two forms, physical or mental healing. A body’s cells must heal for a rebirth, symbolized by the mural’s blooming flowers.

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Navigate your way through the NEON with this map of all businesses, murals, eateries, and attractions.

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From our blog and art opportunities, to press on the district and our monthly newsletter — get caught up on all things NEON.

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09.18.23 // Art Opportunity

Illuminate: Interactive Art Competition

Calling All Creatives! 757 Makerspace is thrilled to announce an interactive art competition in collaboration with the NEON District and Tidewater Burners, as part of the 8th annual NEON Festival. This year’s theme, “ILLUMINATE,” invites artists to explore the mesmerizing interplay of light, color, and technology in their interactive artworks. All submitted art pieces must Illuminate: Interactive Art Competition

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09.18.23 // Art Opportunity

Glass Studio Assistantship Program

The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio Assistantship is an educational opportunity designed for emerging artists who have recently completed an undergraduate degree program in glass, or who are pursuing a professional career working in glass. There are two competitive six-month assistantship sessions per year: Spring: Mid-January–Mid-July Fall: Mid-July–Mid-January The program provides practical, professional studio experience in Glass Studio Assistantship Program

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09.18.23 // Art Opportunity

Call for Artists: Kindred Art Project

The Franklin Johnston Group and Brinshore Development invite Norfolk’s talented artists to be part of the ‘Kindred Art Project.’ Be a part of the transformation of Tidewater Gardens in St. Paul’s by showcasing your artwork in the new ‘Kindred Apartment Homes’ public spaces. Fifteen or more Norfolk-based artists will be commissioned to paint or design Call for Artists: Kindred Art Project

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09.18.23 // Art Opportunity

Call for Art: Diversity Gallery

Join the Norfolk Botanical Garden in celebrating the tapestry of cultures and voices within our community! Calling all talented local artists of color in Hampton Roads to submit your diverse artworks for the Norfolk Botanical Garden’s upcoming Diversity Gallery. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity, perspectives, and cultural expressions and is open Call for Art: Diversity Gallery

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