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 MoreBlue Sky
Art professor John Rudel and Virginia Wesleyan College students collaborated on this mural located on the rear of Virginia Furniture’s building, in the art alleyway Magazine Lane.
See MoreThe Nature of Unity
Miami artist Ivan Roque’s mural’s vines and flowers are representative of different cultures, races and how they wrap with ease throughout each other, creating an abstracted but organic composition which blossoms into a natural way of being and unification. The design was modified in 2021 so just the upper story is painted.
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My Standards by the artist Bage is a 7’ tall one-eyed tomcat made of recycled breaker boxes, a light pole and other found metals. The 3-dimensional feline appeared one night in the tradition of other 2-dimensional graffiti aerosol art and now prowls the NEON looking for fun.
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Navigate your way through the NEON with this map of all businesses, murals, eateries, and attractions.
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See MoreProximityNFK Call for Art
ProximityNFK: A Juried Art Exhibition of Local Artists & Artworks Depicting Local Icons & Treasures d’Art Center Entry Deadline: 7/28/24 Entry Fee: $35.00 Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 7-Saturday, October 5, 2024 Reception: Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm ProximityNFK is a juried exhibition of artworks depicting/featuring “local icons and treasures” within a 150 mile radius of … ProximityNFK Call for Art
View Post9th Annual NEON Festival
October 17 & 18, 2024 Downtown Norfolk Council and The NEON District are thrilled to announce the return of the NEON Festival for its ninth year, taking place on October 17 and 18. This year, the festival takes a bold step forward by inviting local event producers and art curators to lead the way in … 9th Annual NEON Festival
View PostNEON Festival Call for Producers
Downtown Norfolk Council and The NEON District are thrilled to announce the return of the NEON Festival for its ninth year, taking place on October 17 and 18. This year, the festival takes a bold step forward by inviting local event producers and art curators to lead the way in crafting unique experiences for the … NEON Festival Call for Producers
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The NEON District is thrilled to announce the return of the NEON Festival for its ninth year, taking place on October 17 and 18, 6-10pm. Unlike previous years, the festival will not host an open call for performers and artists. Instead, event producers will be curating spaces within the NEON District during the festival. Producers … Participate in NEON Festival
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