Public Art
Wander through the neighborhood and discover tiny art happenings, large-scale murals and pops of neon color and light. From works by nationally celebrated visual artists like Esteban del Valle and HENSE, to local heroes like Clayton Singleton and Victoria Weiss, to the world-renowned Chrysler Museum of Art, come see the new energy of Norfolk on display.
See More801 Window Gallery
The NEON District and the condo owners of the Gray Building partner on providing a rotating window gallery space for young and emerging artists. In the fall of 2024, featured young artists representing Solstice Hybrid Academy are on display. Solstice Hybrid Academy founder Sarah Harrington says her students are all special, different and unique. The … 801 Window Gallery
See MoreUntitled [Glass Wheel Mural]
This 3-story mural, by internationally known painter Alex Brewer, also known as HENSE, covers the facade of Glass Wheel Studio. His style marries the quick, gestural brushstrokes of graffiti and abstract painting. He is best known for his dynamic, vivid and colorful abstract paintings and monumental wall pieces.
See MoreBloom
A collaboration between two Norfolk artists, Carl Medley III and Charles Rasputin, Bloom features pink roses and bold white fangs that speak to the intense energy and fierce creativity in the district.
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See MoreJune 2025
Last call to produce your own programming for NEON Festival! For the 10th annual celebration, the NEON Festival is inviting local producers to submit proposals for art, activation and entertainment for the second night of the festival, on Friday, October 17.
View Post10th Annual NEON Festival Call for Producers
Downtown Norfolk Council and The NEON District are thrilled to announce the return of the NEON Festival for its tenth year, taking place on October 16 and 17. For its milestone year, the Festival is adding to the celebration by inviting local event producers and art curators to craft unique experiences for the community. Through … 10th Annual NEON Festival Call for Producers
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