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The City with Bite: Hummingbird Macarons
When a city like Norfolk, VA has 600-plus indie restaurants, you can’t not try to try them all. Foodie fanatic Nomarama visited the NEON District once more in the third season of City with Bite, this time to share a decadent dessert with Kisha Moore. Kisha has spent more than a decade creating sweet works of art through Hummingbird Macarons & Desserts, lucky for us right in the heart of the NEON District.
View PostCall for Artists Summer 2023
The NEON District is seeking one or more artists to complete a large-scale mural at the highly visible intersection of Granby Street and Brambleton Avenue. Importantly, the site is a primary gateway into the district, with more than 40,000 cars passing by a day. The corner has played an integral role in the neighborhood’s development … Call for Artists Summer 2023
View PostJune 2023
The NEON District is seeking one or more artists to complete a large-scale mural at the highly visible intersection of Granby Street and Brambleton Avenue. Importantly, the site is a primary gateway into the district, with more than 40,000 cars passing by a day.
View PostMay 2023
Your input on Downtown and the NEON District is needed! Downtown Norfolk Council is currently under way with a planning effort to refine the long-term vision for Downtown and identify priority improvements and investments over the next five years, and also focus the financial and staff resources for DNC.
View PostWelcome Shark City Naturals
Welcome Shark City Naturals to the NEON District! Shark City Naturals is a family-owned and operated, all-natural cosmetics company based out of Norfolk. The products were initially made for their large family of ten after experiencing adverse reactions from beauty products made with unknown substances, but it quickly evolved into a flourishing business that sells … Welcome Shark City Naturals
View PostApril 2023
Everyone’s favorite bike ride is back! The Glow Ride cycles into NEON on Friday, May 19 for the seventh annual critical mass ride.
View PostMarch 2023
The NEON District and Norfolk Tour Company are proud to announce a new season of monthly walking tours of the district’s public art collection.
View PostNEON Art Tours
The NEON District and Norfolk Tour Company are proud to announce a new season of monthly walking tours of the district’s public art collection.
View PostWomen’s History Month with Karen Rudd
She’s passionate about public art and bringing creative opportunities to the City of Norfolk! Introducing Norfolk Arts Director, Karen Rudd, who also serves on NEON’s Public Art Committee.
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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