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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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09.03.16 // Public Art

Push It Real Good

Push Comedy Theater collaborated with then Glass Wheel Studio artist Heidi Peelen to create a mural celebrating their fun aesthetic on one of the historic Auto Row storefronts on Granby Street.

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09.03.16 // Public Art

Green Machine

For his second piece in the NEON, artist Hampton Boyer was inspired by his childhood love of monster trucks and the need to preserve the environment through recycling efforts and solar power.

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9th 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!

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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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