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Norfolk Arts Commission: Fusion at Neon
The Norfolk Arts Commission and Fusion at Neon Planning Committee seek to commission an artist to design and create artwork. LOCATION: Fusion at NEON, 225 W. Olney Road, artwork site at the corner of Olney Road and Duke Street THEME/STYLE: The Art Selection Committee is seeking public artwork that marks the transition from a historic, … Norfolk Arts Commission: Fusion at Neon
View PostSubmit Your Story to The Story Exchange
What’s your story? We all have one—a moment, a memory, a lesson that’s shaped who we are. The WHRO Public Media Emerging Leaders Board is inviting YOU to be part of The Story Exchange, a MOTH-style storytelling series where our community comes together to reflect, share, and connect through the power of story. Visit this link today … Submit Your Story to The Story Exchange
View PostIntimate Friends Call to Artists
Coffee Black invites artists to submit work for an exhibition at Commune Norfolk for Intimate Friends, a group exhibition exploring themes of love, friendship, and human connection. On display February 14 to March 7, the exhibition accompanies an all out night of entertainment on Valentine’s Day with R&B vibes, live art, ice breaker games and … Intimate Friends Call to Artists
View PostCall for Vendors: NEON Holiday Market
Calling all creative and crafty vendors to the NEON Holiday Market! One of the favorite events of the NEON calendar, the local market at the Plot can accommodate up to 50 vendors. On Saturday, December 14 from 12pm to 4pm, bring your art and handmade goods to sell to more than 600 shoppers passing through. … Call for Vendors: NEON Holiday Market
View PostCall for Artists Fall 2024
The NEON District is seeking an artist or artist team to complete a dynamic, large-scale mural before this year’s NEON Festival, on October 17 and 18, 2024. Adjacent to the 2016 mural 757 Energy & Vibe by Jerrod Ray on WTKR property in the NEON District, the project offers the opportunity to collaborate with both … Call for Artists Fall 2024
View PostRenewable Energies Exhibition Call for Artists
TCC’s Visual Arts & Design Center and the NEON District are excited to announce an open call for artists to participate in a 2025 exhibition, “Renewable Energies.” Centered around the ideas of change and renewal, regional artists from Hampton Roads are invited to submit artwork in all visual media that illustrates this theme. The exhibition … Renewable Energies Exhibition Call for Artists
View PostJoin The Fiber Art Society
Welcome The Fiber Art Society to NEON! Formed in Virginia this year by local artist Isabella Thompson, TFAS hopes to bring fiber friends together to collaborate, inspire, and create! Every other Tuesday evening, Zeke’s NFK is hosting a crochet and yarn hobbyist meetup to work on a one-of-a-kind, temporary, massive-scale crochet mural for the NEON … Join The Fiber Art Society
View PostProximityNFK 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 Post9th Annual NEON Festival
The 9th annual NEON Festival returned to NFK October 18 & 19, 2024. The nights were lit with performances, music, murals, art and more! Stay tuned for 2025's tenth anniversary celebration!
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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