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Call 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 PostNovember 2023
The Santa band is tuning up and local vendors are stocking their tents…it’s time for the NEON Holiday Market! With a record number of vendors and a new beer garden, the market is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever on Saturday, December 9.
View PostBringing the NEON Festival’s Fashion to Your Wardrobe
Shop the Runway The 8th annual NEON Festival, in partnership with the Foster Beauty Fashion Show (FBFS), was a spectacular celebration of creativity, sustainability, and fashion innovation. Now, we are excited to announce a unique opportunity that extends the spirit of the festival directly to you: “Shop the Runway.” This year’s Foster Beauty X NEON … Bringing the NEON Festival’s Fashion to Your Wardrobe
View PostHost Your Party in NEON
it’s about time to come together and celebrate. The NEON is the perfect place to host your next event. Whether you’re looking for an intimate luncheon, epic wedding or unique performance space, there is somewhere in the neighborhood for everyone.
View PostNEON Gift Guide
This holiday season, score some unique gifts and support a locally-owned business while you’re at it! Here are some of the best spots to shop in the NEON District.
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 Post5 Fun Ways to Experience Visual Arts in the NEON
The NEON District is home to many of Norfolk’s most beloved art organizations and an incredible, ever-expanding collection of public art. Since 2014, there have been 120 different public art projects ranging from large-scale murals to custom spinning neon signs. It’s a place where classic sculptures on the campus of the Chrysler Museum of Art … 5 Fun Ways to Experience Visual Arts in the NEON
View PostOctober 2023
A little rain can’t stop the NEON Festival! Thanks to those of you that attended the 8th Annual NEON Festival! Whether you were an artist, performer, attendee, volunteer, or sponsor of the festival, we want to hear from you through a quick survey.
View PostNEON Shines Bright with the Arts
When urbanist and scholar, Richard Florida, first introduced the “creative class” into our popular lexicon back in the early aughts, his ideas were heralded as being transformative and sexy, yet rooted in substantial data…all of which led to buy-in from urban planners and downtown revivalists throughout the country.
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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