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Call for Art: Diversity Gallery
Join the Norfolk Botanical Garden in celebrating the tapestry of cultures and voices within our community! Calling all talented local artists of color in Hampton Roads to submit your diverse artworks for the Norfolk Botanical Garden’s upcoming Diversity Gallery. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity, perspectives, and cultural expressions and is open … Call for Art: Diversity Gallery
View PostAugust 2023
Before the 8th Annual NEON Festival energizes the district this October, it’s time to break out the spray cans and paint rollers.
View PostJuly 2023
Always wanted to join in the NEON Festival fun? Now’s the time with the NEON District accepting submissions from artists and performers for programming this month.
View PostCall for Artists & Performers
Always wanted to join in the NEON Festival fun? Now’s the time with the NEON District accepting submissions from artists and performers for programming. This year, the 8th Annual NEON Festival takes place around the district on October 19 and 20, from 6 to 10 pm. The NEON Festival programming is driven by the community, … Call for Artists & Performers
View PostThe 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 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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