In the fall of 2021 The Governor’s School for the Arts visual arts student Ronan Breckenbridge designed a new “rug” for the rotating art site in Magazine Lane, between 801 Granby and Hurrah’s Copeland Center. Caelan Shaw and Morgan Jones assisted. The alley rug is a popular selfie spot in NEON. A new rug was painted in 2023.
Alley “Rug”
In the fall of 2021 The Governor’s School for the Arts visual arts student Ronan Breckenbridge designed a new “rug” for the rotating art site in Magazine Lane, between 801 Granby and Hurrah’s Copeland Center. Caelan Shaw and Morgan Jones assisted. The alley rug is a popular selfie spot in NEON. A new rug was … Alley “Rug”
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Young Governor’s School for the Arts visual artist Layla Todd’s design was selected for a new mural on the rotating art site in Magazine Lane. The goal of this project was to create a design that was simple but stylistically unique enough to make a recognizable and memorable piece. The shapes, line and color together … Affinity
View PostPublic Gallery on a Post
In 2021, summer campers with Lil Truck of Tools built by hand a tiny gallery modeled after Little Free Library, as they learned to use power tools and the fundamentals of construction. Artists could apply to show artworks for a month at a time at the Public Gallery on a Post in Norfolk’s NEON District. … Public Gallery on a Post
View PostNEON Fence Gallery
The NEON District Fence Gallery was a temporary outdoor art exhibition surrounding the former Greyhound Bus Station in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. The gallery was comprised of twenty vinyl mesh panels printed with local and regional artists’ designs along the Granby Street and Brambleton Avenue sides of the site’s fence. Artists were asked to share artwork … NEON Fence Gallery
View PostLove Across the USA
To celebrate the LQBTQ+ community during Pride month in 2021, the NEON District joined a national movement to spread some love to every state in the USA (and beyond). Local fiber artist Tania Rich crocheted six rainbow yarn bombs emblazoned with the word LOVE, hand-stitching them to light poles in the center of the NEON … Love Across the USA
View PostNEON Holiday Stars 2020
In an effort to make the NEON a little brighter during the holiday season, two artists were selected to paint custom, handmade stars for display in key spots along the Granby Street corridor. For the first year of holiday decor, Mallory Jarrell and Jodie Mirador each picked a different holiday theme: cozy winter sweaters and … NEON Holiday Stars 2020
View PostNEON Wayfinding Posters 2020
In 2017, Work Program Architects, Downtown Norfolk Council and Sway Creative Labs joined forces to create an artistic sign package for NEON that included pedestrian signs, gateway fixtures and sidewalk “breadcrumbs” to lead visitors around the neighborhood. Two custom fabricated steel signs were placed on Olney Road and Grace Street with attraction listings and windows … NEON Wayfinding Posters 2020
View PostXenon
The artist Silas Baker wanted his mural to be a welcome sign as you enter the NEON District in downtown Norfolk. Sticking to a graffiti-style design which has always been a strong passion of his, the mural was bright, colorful and eye-catching, what most people associate with classic neon signage. Baker’s mural was the third … Xenon
View PostKeep Glowing
Keep Glowing was a black light reactive mural made from glass bottles and florescent colored resin that occupied the chain link fence along W. Wilson Avenue behind the Virginia ABC store. Inspired by the former NEON Fiber Garden, the team of creators wanted viewers to experience the energy created by the NEON District and “keep … Keep Glowing
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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