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Keep up to date about all the happenings and developments in the world of Norfolk Arts.
St. Paul’s Cultural Trail Artist Roster
The St. Paul’s Art Planning Committee seeks to create a pre-qualified list of artists/artist teams to create large-scale, place-making experiences and site-responsive public art as part of the new St. Paul’s Transformation Project over the next two years. Artists 18 years or older of minority populations and traditionally underrepresented populations are particularly encouraged to apply.
St. Paul’s Cultural Trail Artist Roster
Learn more. The City of Norfolk and the Norfolk Redevelopment…
Save the date: “Foreign Bodies” by Rowena Federico Finn at the Offsite Gallery 12/02, 5-7pm
Join us as we welcome local artist Rowena Federico Finn for her solo exhibition at our Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center.
Exhibit at the Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center in 2024
Offsite Gallery call for Hampton Roads artists
Paint a mural at the School Administration Building in Norfolk, VA
Paint a mural at the School Administration Building in Norfolk
Norfolk Arts Billboard Artists 2023/2024
Congratulations to the following (5) local artists. Out of 118…
“Taming of the Surge” coming to the Chesterfield Heights/Grandy Village Neighborhood in 2024
A kinetic aluminum sculpture by Christine Rojek is coming to…
Free October events via Norfolk Arts grantee Virginia Children’s Chorus
Free event 10/21, 1-2pm Try It Practice in Norfolk, VA…
Join Norfolk Arts grantee The Norfolk Chamber Consort as they kick-off their 55th Season!
Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:30pm Join Norfolk Arts grantee The…
New grantee The Norfolk Street Choir Project upcoming events
The Norfolk Street Choir has planned several free concerts to…
Tidewater Classical Guitar Concert Series Planning for Five Norfolk Virginia Stops
Join Norfolk Arts grantee, Tidewater Classical Guitar for their 40th…
End of Massive Resistance Final Artwork installation completed 08/25/23
The completed public art project “End of Massive Resistance” by…
Submit your artwork to be printed on vinyl wrap and installed in Norfolk, VA’s Ward 3
Submit up to 4 artwork images. No Fee to apply….
Norfolk Arts grantee d’Art Center’s 2024 Exhibition schedule & Call for Entries
Norfolk Arts grantee, the d’Art Center is centrally located in Downtown Norfolk, VA in the NEON arts district
28 Norfolk Arts grants awarded for arts & culture programming in 2024!
See the 28 nonprofit organizations awarded Norfolk Arts grants for…
2nd NEA Grant Project Project – ongoing through 2024
Norfolk Arts is a proud recipient of a $20,000 National…
Ocean View Partnership Project with Coastal VA Plein Air
Pictured above Karen Rudd and Dorothy Coakley re-vamp the Ocean…
Norfolk Arts receives $20,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to…
Five Points Park sculpture in the making by Sean Orlando of Engineered Artworks, LLC
The artwork will be placed over the pathway of the…
New public art unveiled 05/18/23 at the Sentara Brock Cancer Center
WATCH A VIDEO OF THE REVEAL “Gratitude” by Jennifer Madden…
“End of Massive Resistance” by RE:Site studio Note: Permanent panels to be installed 07/23
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us…
Public art dedication: 04/27, 10am “End of Massive Resistance” by RE:site
Learn more about the project The 57ft. panels have been…
Upper Blush by Matthew Geller is now located along the Elizabeth River Trail
New location! You can now enjoy “Upper Blush” by Matthew…
Unity Thru Arts Collective selected to create “When Walls Speak”
Congratulations to the Unity Thru Arts Collective selected to create…
Free event in support of new public art in Ocean View + education in Norfolk, VA!
Save the dates for the Coastal Virginia Plein Air April…
Norfolk Arts grantees Upcoming Events April/May
Upcoming events: April 14-16, 7:30-9:30pm Tidewater Winds Musicians Support Norfolk…
Make an Origami Butterfly with @hanna_kirby_creates!
Enjoy this video and learn how to make an origami…
Little Theatre Norfolk Seeking Director’s
🧪🕰“Radium Girls” 10/20/23 – 11/5/23 | Application Deadline: Wednesday, March…
New Free event Every 1st Saturday in Norfolk, VA
Queer Writer’s Meetup 1st Saturdays: 10am-11am Join Norfolk Arts grantee,…
Norfolk Arts grantees celebrate Black History Month & more in February
Arts for Learning Virginia 🔸 February 16th, 8:30pm Dance, Ngoma,…
New Call for Artists to create public art in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Arts seeks to hire a multidisciplinary team of artists…
Traditional West African Dance via Norfolk Arts grantee TACA 757 every Saturday in Norfolk, VA
Tidewater African Cultural Alliance offers both genres of African Dance…
Norfolk Arts grantee WHRO Curate features fellow grantee Shark City Drum
Meet Norfolk Arts grantee, the Shark City Drum & Dance…
Norfolk Arts grantees partnered together to make a difference this holiday season
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, socially isolated…
Offsite Gallery opening 02/25/23, 1-3pm “Blue Musings” by Hanna Kirby
Hanna Kirby Price List Enjoy this Interview with Hanna Kirby…
“Cuyahoga River” through 01/27 at the Offsite Gallery
Don’t forget this free and open to the public exhibition…
Congratulations to 757 Street Art Battle winner Noah Walker
The 757 Street Art Battle, presented by Poetry Jackson and…
Richard A. Tucker Dedication & Celebration 11/19, 10am-12pm
PUBLIC ART CREATED IN HONOR OF NORFOLK’S FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRINCIPAL,…
Create public art for the New Fire Station #11 in Fairmount Park in Norfolk, VA Budget: $125,000
LEARN MORE AND APPLY Create public art for Fire Station…
New 20ft. sculpture “Gratitude” coming in 2023
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: Jennifer Madden and Jeffrey Reed of Richmond,…
Protected: The Norfolk Arts Commission has identified potential sites for public art
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Norfolk Arts Artist Partnerships
Seeking Hampton Roads artists: NEON FESTIVAL STREET ART BATTLE CALL…
Work in progress update: Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library sculpture
The sculpture was installed 11/02/22! Join us for a Dedication…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of “Places” by Charles Rucker
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening…
It’s A Sunny-Side-Up Kind of Day
Amanda Bradley’s graphic artwork incorporates photography & image compositing. This…
Interactive artwork coming to Five Points in 2024
Watch this Instagram reel to see the project in 3D….
Join us for a Closing Reception, 07/01, 5-7pm
Join us for a Closing Reception, 07/01, 5-7pm. Free &…
Offsite Gallery exhibit opening July 8, 5-8pm Access & Extension
Join us for an opening reception at our Offsite Gallery…
Free Offsite Gallery Community Collaboration Project Workshop with April Taylor Martin
Learn about April’s unique process. FREE WORKSHOP WITH APRIL TAYLOR…
Apply for a Norfolk Arts Artist Partnership
Attention creative individuals/businesses/schools and organizations! This is an opportunity to bring your community engagement idea to life. From planting trees to teaching crochet to playing chess or planning your next neighborhood art meet up or event in Norfolk, VA, let your imagination run wild and present your idea for a chance to partner with us.
Offsite Gallery opening May 20, 5-7pm
Join us as we welcome Portsmouth, Virginia Senior Supervisor of Art, April Taylor-Martin for her solo exhibition at our Norfolk Arts, Offsite Gallery May 20, 2022. An opening reception is planned for 5-7pm. Her solo exhibition will be on view every day, through July 1, 2022 on the 2nd level of MacArthur Center in downtown Norfolk, VA. Free and open to the public.
Grant Applications are now open
The Norfolk Arts Commission awards grants to not-for-profit organizations that…
Studies prove Arts & Culture programs enhance physical & mental wellbeing
The arts are not just for entertainment. It is proven that exposure to art and participating in creative activities are beneficial to our mental health. Norfolk Arts grantees provide many ways to experience the arts and more throughout Mental Health Awareness Month and the year. You’ll find free events both in-person and online. Click the Grantees tab from our home page to find links to programs in Hampton Roads from nearly 30 grantees.
Local Norfolk poets gathered at our Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center to share a reading on 04/01.
Poetry Open Mic Night 04/01 at the Offsite Gallery and opening Reception of Pavement on the Poetry
Join us and share a 3 minute poem or any…
