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March 2024
Spring in the NEON District is brimming with vibrant art and community events. Explore new walking tours featuring local artists, lend a hand at The Plot’s Volunteer Day, or submit your artwork for our unique neighborhood signage.
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 PostA Star Is Born: Hurrah’s Academy
Introducing “The Academy!” While this Hurrah Players project has been waiting in the wings for more than a year now, it’s officially out on stage. The very first television and film academy in Hampton Roads is now under construction in the former Glass Wheel Studio at 128 W. Olney Road. The contractor broke ground last … A Star Is Born: Hurrah’s Academy
View PostFebruary 2024
This February newsletter highlights the exciting new TV and film academy from The Hurrah Players, the return of customer service to the Human Services building, the one year anniversary of GypSea Roots Collective and the 10th anniversary of the Wearable Arts Fashion Show. Plus, PlantNorfolk’s re-opening and upcoming events like the 3 on 3 Improv Tournament and the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone performance!
View PostJanuary 2024
After giving one last glance to 2023, it’s time to look ahead with a recharged perspective. New developments are percolating in the District that should bring a boost to the year ahead and we can’t wait to see what they bring.
View Post2023 Year in Review
It has now been a decade since the NEON District went from dream to reality, from a spark to fire, from abandoned storefronts to renovated historic buildings, and from a few lone creative folks in the neighborhood to a community of artists, makers, small business owners and arts professionals. Ten years in, we continue to push forward, still in need of physical improvements, more investment, and most all, places to make and show art. That drive is more important than ever – the small businesses who call NEON home need you, and us, to keep the lights on. Keep buying art, take a mural tour, attend a performance, go to brunch, buy a baguette, or make a donation to propel the NEON District forward another ten years.
View PostDecember 2023
It has now been a decade since the NEON District went from dream to reality, from a spark to fire, from abandoned storefronts to renovated historic buildings, and from a few lone creative folks in the neighborhood to a community of artists, makers, small business owners and arts professionals.
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 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 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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