GRANTEE NEWS:
Norfolk continues to shine as the arts and cultural hub of Virginia. The City of Norfolk Arts Commission is proud to award grant funding to 34 nonprofit organizations that bring creativity, learning, and performance opportunities to every neighborhood in the city.
From youth orchestras and writing workshops to dance, theatre, and cultural celebrations, these organizations help make Norfolk a vibrant and inspiring place to live.
GALLERY NEWS:
Applications are open for our next exhibition at The Gallery at the Attucks inside the historic Attucks Theatre in downtown Norfolk, VA! No fee to apply.
JAZZ GOT LOOSE
Applications are open for our next exhibition at The Gallery at the Attucks located inside the historic Attucks Theatre in downtown Norfolk, VA. Delegate Jackie Hope Glass will be jurying the exhibition and selecting up to 50 original works of art created by artists 18+ with a connection to Hampton Roads.
Jazz Got Loose at the Attucks celebrates jazz not only as a musical form but as a cultural movement rooted in New Orleans’ Black communities—a movement defined by freedom, resistance, identity, and transformation. We are seeking artwork that explores themes of liberation, resilience, social change, individuality, and the courage to push against convention. Work that is politically charged, narrative-driven, or rooted in cultural critique is welcome. Black artists and artists whose work reflects the cultural legacy of the Attucks Theatre are especially encouraged to apply.
If your 2-D artwork (not exceeding 50lbs.) embodies the spirit of jazz—improvisational, textured, vibrant, immersive—submit up to 3 jpeg images by September 10, 2026.
✅Learn more & apply
Questions: publicart@norfolk.gov
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