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ProximityNFK 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 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
View PostParticipate in NEON Festival
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
View PostCall for Digital Art: NEON Signs
NEON District Call for Digital Art Spring 2024 The NEON District will refresh its unique neighborhood signage system with new vinyl panels featuring local art this spring. Hampton Roads artists may submit original digital art, photography or graphic designs in print ready files for the double-sided signs with windows in which to insert vinyl artwork. … Call for Digital Art: NEON Signs
View PostCall for Vendors: NEON Rainbow Market
Calling all creative and diverse vendors to the NEON Rainbow Market! A new event for the NEON spring season, the local market at the Plot can accommodate up to 50 vendors. On Saturday, June 1 from 12pm to 4pm, bring your art and goods to the more than 500 shoppers passing through. Currently accepting vendors … Call for Vendors: NEON Rainbow Market
View PostCall for Artists: Kindred Artist Roster
The City of Norfolk and the Art Planning Committee seek to create a pool of qualified artists to design and create large-scale public artwork within the Kindred community, formerly known as Tidewater Gardens. The City seeks to build an artistically broad range of artists and artist teams to create public art place-making experiences as part … Call for Artists: Kindred Artist Roster
View PostOffsite Gallery Call for Hampton Roads Artists
Hampton Roads artists in the 7 cities are invited to submit an exhibition proposal to exhibit in 2024. Location: The Offsite Gallery, MacArthur Center, Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA Deadline: 12.31.2023 The City of Norfolk’s Offsite Gallery is a cultural hub and creative outlet for local artists, fostering exploration, and community engagement. We hope to exhibit … Offsite Gallery Call for Hampton Roads Artists
View PostIlluminate: 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
View PostGlass 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
View Post7th Annual NEON Festival
The 7th annual NEON Festival returned to NFK October 20 & 21, 2022. The nights were lit with performances, music, murals, art and more!
Learn MoreCall For Artists
Hundreds of artists have passed through NEON walls over the years. Big or small, international or your next door neighbor, high school student or college professor - artists of all kinds and skill levels are welcome to contribute to the NEON District's public art collection. Apply for project-based open calls throughout the year to join the club.
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