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Public Art Program

Established in 2006, Norfolk Arts seeks to create a rich, diverse environment that reflects, celebrates & invites all to experience the arts. We strive to unite, energize, prompt dialogue, & inspire the unique character of Norfolk.
About the Public Art Program
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Grants for non-profit Arts & Cultural Programs

No other city in Virginia, & few of its size, offer the level of arts & cultural programming Norfolk enjoys. The city’s support of the arts is
unrivaled in the region.
About Grants
Arts & Culture in Norfolk, VA
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Grant Application & Guidelines

Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center

Norfolk Arts manages the Offsite Gallery located on the 2nd floor of MacArthur Center, Suite #287. Exhibitions rotate every 6-8 weeks.
Offsite Gallery
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Norfolk Arts Jigsaw Puzzles

Norfolk Arts Commission

The Norfolk Arts Commission establishes evaluation criteria for funding grant requests, artist selections, & fair and open review processes.
Commissioners
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News / 07.03.2025

Norfolk-based art educator, Christopher Kozak has compiled this series of…
Vote for your favorite artists who will be creating public art for the Kindred Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA!

News / 07.02.2025

Vote for your favorite artists who will be creating public art for the Kindred Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA!

Help us select the next (4) artists who will be…
Watch this video about Arts at the Attucks featuring the Norfolk Street Choir Project!

News / 06.09.2025

Watch this video about Arts at the Attucks featuring the Norfolk Street Choir Project!

Norfolk Arts grantee, WHRO’s most recent episode of Curate features…
Through 07/11/25 at the Offsite Gallery “Wish You Were Here” by Derek Munn

News / 06.04.2025

Through 07/11/25 at the Offsite Gallery “Wish You Were Here” by Derek Munn

Watch a Video of the Opening! Visit our Offsite Gallery…

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