Artist Elliott Addesso worked with students of Norfolk’s Emerging Leaders program to paint a large mural at the south entrance to NEON that features various text and symbols celebrating Norfolk. Painted on large boards and attached to the wall, the project was removed in 2022 due to the wood’s condition.
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Artist Elliott Addesso worked with students of Norfolk’s Emerging Leaders program to paint a large mural at the south entrance to NEON that features various text and symbols celebrating Norfolk. Painted on large boards and attached to the wall, the project was removed in 2022 due to the wood’s condition.
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Completed in the very early days of the NEON District in 2014, Love was a collaboration between artist couple Alan Jelercic and Victoria Farr that lived on a vacant storefront on Granby Street. The mural on panel boards was a testament to their love for each other and their son and their home in Norfolk. … Love
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Hamilton Glass’ first mural in Norfolk was commissioned by the innovative minds behind Alchemy NFK. Done with respect for Blackbeard the Pirate, Hamilton’s mural was the first to grace the walls of the still developing NEON District, in April 2014. Hamilton was still early in his career and has gone on to paint dozens of … Captain Teach
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John Rudel, the Professor of Art and Curator of Exhibitions for the Neil Britton Art Gallery at Virginia Wesleyan University, along with students of Norfolk’s Emerging Leaders program, created sculptures along Granby Street installed over existing NET bus signs during the summer of 2013. They stood in place until 2021 when they were removed from … Gateway Towers
View PostHampton Roads, The Canvas
Hampton Roads: The Canvas was the definition of a grassroots effort, pre-NEON District. A group of like-minded individuals saw a need in Norfolk. They rallied support, organized around a derelict building, even secured small monetary contributions from the public to purchase paint materials. More supplies were crowdsourced and donated through Old Dominion University’s art education … Hampton Roads, The Canvas
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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