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09.03.17 // Public Art

Daisies

Located in the Renova Center’s parking lot, a health and wellness center, Kelsey Witt’s mural pays homage to the healing process, which can take two forms, physical or mental healing. A body’s cells must heal for a rebirth, symbolized by the mural’s blooming flowers.

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08.03.17 // Public Art

Solidarity

Aimee Bruce’s Solidarity, inspired by George Orwell’s Animal Farm, relates to our overall political situation regarding the events and setbacks that have taken place. Similar to the animals banding together to support the shed, we the people must also combine efforts to transcend the boundaries that keep us from progressing to a viable future.

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10.18.16 // Public Art

Seep NFK

Chicago-based artist Erik L. Peterson is the creator of Seep NFK, a monumental pink neon ooze sculpture installed on the north side of the residences at 801 Granby Street. First seen in the inaugural exhibition at Work Release, Seep was reconfigured for long term public view on an exterior wall in the NEON District.

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10.03.16 // Public Art

Transparent Seas

Created by renowned artist Jason Levesque with digital marketing agency Grow, the 40-foot interactive mural serves as a beacon for the district. The multi-layered artwork transforms with interactive LED lights based on the movements of its onlookers, revealing different layers of the artwork under different colors of light. Everyone has a camera in their pocket Transparent Seas

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10.03.16 // Public Art

Hats, Music and Technology

Inspired by longtime hat retailer and men’s clothier Stark & Legum, artist and professor Clyde Santana and Norfolk State University students created a mural paying homage to the Harlem Renaissance, Cubism and men’s changing fashions.

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10.03.16 // Public Art

Art Benches

In 2016 and 2017, Governor’s School for the Arts students painted benches to provide public seating and enhance NEON’s street life. The City of Norfolk generously donated vintage benches from Town Point Park.

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10.03.16 // Public Art

757 Energy & Vibe

The mural’s vibrant colors reflect the current energy and vibe of Hampton Roads’ growing arts community. Jerrod Ray collaborated with WKTR News 3, a large stakeholder in the NEON District.  

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10.03.16 // Public Art

Reach

Artist Heather Bryant’s mural on Virginia Furniture’s storage container promotes universal harmony by depicting diverse characters connected by dots woven into a vibrant and interconnected pattern. Dots are scattered throughout the composition attempting to, and often, making contact. Sponsored by Virginia Furniture.

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09.30.16 // Public Art

The Dance

Known for nature-inspired black and white compositions Richmond artist Amelia Langford utilized the existing yellow paint on the mural’s wall to add a warm undertone to her striking floral design.

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7th 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!

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Call 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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