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Reasons to Be Excited for the Bright Future of the NEON District
Three Reasons to Be Excited for the Bright Future of the NEON District This October brings with it the seventh NEON Festival, marking seven years of murals, performances, new local businesses, and creative people being creative in the neighborhood that will go down as the first arts district in Hampton Roads. More than half a … Reasons to Be Excited for the Bright Future of the NEON District
View PostUncovering Hampton Roads: The Canvas
The NEON District owes its earliest roots to a group of ambitious art advocates who asked a simple question of local property owners…Mind if we paint on your boarded up windows? In the early 2010s, murals projects in Richmond, Virginia and arts districts like Wynwoods Walls in Miami were experiencing the early and positive impact … Uncovering Hampton Roads: The Canvas
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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