Local Opportunities

All art opportunities with Norfolk Arts will be posted here along with other local opportunities we find. Be sure to check the đź”—Local Art Opportunities Highlight on our Instagram page too.
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Sentara Brock Cancer Center Art on Loan program

Budget:

$500

Medium:

For questions, please email SentaraArt@Sentara.com


Location:

Sentara Brock Cancer Center, East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA, USA


Deadline:

03.01.2025


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Loaned Art Program – Year 6
Sentara Brock Cancer Center
6251 E. Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23502

The Sentara Brock Cancer center will exhibit art from local artists, to provide Hope, Healing, and Resiliency for all caregivers, visitors, patients, and staff at the Sentara Brock Cancer Center. Sentara Brock Cancer Center is looking for multiple framed works of wall art by regional (Mid-Atlantic) artists to display in the Kay Stockwell Lobby and other common areas of the Sentara Brock Cancer Center. There is also one vitrine for a 3D work (sculpture, glass, etc.)

Suffolk VA Mural Festival

Budget:

$1,000

Medium:

Mural art


Location:

157 Hall Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434, USA


Deadline:

02.21.2025


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Call for Artists
Wall Street Mural Festival 2025 is seeking:
🖌️ Street artists, muralists, and creatives of all styles
🎭 Unique concepts that inspire and transform spaces
🌎 Artists from all backgrounds—local & international welcome!
đź“… Deadline to Apply: February 21, 2025 11:59 PM
đź“Ť Festival Dates: Saturday, May 10th, 2025, 12PM – 7PM

Suffolk, VA

Budget:

$100

Medium:

residency


Location:

Suffolk, Virginia, USA


Deadline:

02.28.2025


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The Suffolk Art League seeks 2 artists for an upcoming school-based residency program.
Each artist will work with the Suffolk Art League Education Coordinator to develop a workshop that can be presented in either all Suffolk elementary or all Suffolk middle schools.
Submit: a brief letter of intent (max. 500 words), a workshop proposal indicating intended grade level, CV or resume, and 5-10 images of your work. Please email information to Abby Reed at suffolkartleague.education@gmail.com no later than February 28, 2025 for consideration.
This is a paid opportunity and the Suffolk Art League will provide all supplies needed for successful workshop completion. (Note: budget no listed)
Prospective artists should have or be working towards a degree in fine art, art education or equivalent experience.
Please contact Abby Reed at suffolkartleague.education@gmail.com for any questions.

Virginia Museum employment opportunities

Budget:

$0

Medium:

any


Location:

Virginia, USA


Deadline:

12.31.2025


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Visit the Virginia Association of Museum’s for museum employment in Virginia.

Norfolk Private Partnership Public Art Match: $25,000

Budget:

$25,000

Medium:

Any


Location:

Norfolk, VA, USA


Deadline:

12.31.2025


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(Note: No Deadline, this is an ongoing opportunity)

The Norfolk Public Art Commission seeks to match funds up to $25,000 to create Public Private Partnerships to create public art in Norfolk, VA.

CONTEXT: Public art is a valuable tool for creating dynamic and sustainable places. Art displayed prominently at locations within the community serves as an effective tool for creating unique and diverse destinations. Public art can also bring added texture to otherwise indistinguishable areas. Funded by 1% of the City of Norfolk’s Capital Improvement budget, the Norfolk Public Art Program has been successfully commissioning public art for the past twelve years in downtown, parking garages, the zoo, light rail stations, community centers and a variety of other public spaces.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: We are seeking private commercial developers who want to enhance their development project with public art. The Norfolk Public Art Commission will match up to $25,000 for each project.

PROJECT SITE: Artwork must be placed within Norfolk city limits at the private development site where it can be experienced by the maximum number of people.

SIZE/MEDIA: Artwork size and materials will be determined by the project site(s). Artwork must be fabricated in durable, permanent materials that are safe and easily maintained. Artwork will become the property of the City of Norfolk and will be maintained by the City.

PROJECT FUNDS: The total budget for the completed artwork will be a minimum of $50,000 with $25,000 from City Public Art funds and $25,000 or more from the developer.

TO APPLY: All commercial developers and foundations are eligible. Please submit a letter of interest to Karen Rudd, City Hall, 810 Union St., Room 409 Marketing and Communications, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 or email karen.rudd@norfolk.gov. Candidates will be interviewed prior to final selection. There is no fee to apply.

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