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Keep up to date about all the happenings and developments in the world of Norfolk Arts.
Bloomberg Asphalt Art project completed June 18, 2021
Our newest public art project “The Gathering Place” an asphalt art mural was completed June 18, 2021 in Tidewater Gardens across from the Hunton YMCA in Norfolk, VA.
Juneteenth Community Celebration and Asphalt Art Dedication
Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration and Asphalt Art Dedication in Tidewater Gardens, Norfolk, VA.
“Navigator” by Don Kennell, Lisa Adler & the DKLA Design team
Be sure to check out our newest public art project by Don Kennell and DKLA Design Team from Santa Fe, NM located on the corner of Norview Ave. and Azalea Garden Rd.
Sign Up to VOLUNTEER to paint Asphalt Art in Tidewater Gardens in Norfolk, VA
We recently hired local artist Danetta Evans to create a…
Coming Soon: Call to artists to create public art for new CHKD building
public art coming to the new CHKD building on Gresham Drive in 2022
Norfolk Arts Grantee Summer Camps 2021
Photo above by Andrew Cooper Instagram: @coopdeville FREE TEENS WITH…
Poetry on the Pavement Project, Norfolk, VA
MORE INFORMATION 150 character max. (3) submissions per author. The…
Learn more about current exhibiting artist Samantha Wegener
Learn more about “Dad Bod” and other artworks on exhibit…
Free resources & cures for the distancing blues
Pictured above: Asphalt Mural by Mensah Bey in Norview completed…
Learn more about current exhibiting artist Jazmine Sloan
Jazmine Sloan is a Virginia Beach artist and founder of…
Nonprofit Organizations apply by 04/02 for a Norfolk Arts Grant
More Information Here Questions contact artscommission@norfolk.gov or call Debra Burrell…
Public Art Dedication: March 7 “RELEASE THE KRAKEN” By Bage Metal Sculpture
Our newest public art project was dedicated March 7, 2pm….
SAVE THE DATE: March 12, 5-7pm Offsite Gallery opening
Join us for an opening reception at our Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center in Downtown Norfolk, VA, Suite #287.
Through March 5, 2021 “Beyond the Box” by Willie Cordy, Jr.
Regent University and Art Institute Virginia Beach art educator Willie Cordy, Jr. displays pages from his popular City Earth Series and upcoming Bass Reeves comic book release. His new clothing line Melanin Born is coming out soon as well and you’ll get a peek of that design and more. cordystudio.com
Save the date: 01/15/21 “Beyond The Box” by Willie Cordy, Jr. at the Offsite Gallery
WILLIE CORDY “BEYOND THE BOX” An exhibition of sketches, inked…
FY20 Grantee end of the year report
In FY20 our grantees hosted 4,326 events with 205,540 attendees…
Holiday Happenings from Norfolk Arts Grantees
31 non-profit organizations were selected to receive grant funding from…
SENTARA Brock Cancer Center Private Development Partnership Match Project
Call to artists Deadline: February 25, 2021
Through Jan 8th, M-Sat. 11am-7pm, Sunday 12-6pm “Portuguese Playground” by Marlowe Emerson
On view at our Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center, 300…
Public art coming to the Sentara Brock Cancer Center on Va. Beach Blvd.
Public art coming to the new Sentara Brock Cancer Center on Va. Beach Blvd.
Listen to Mensah Bey speak at the dedication of his asphalt mural in 5 Points “Gather In Abundance”
Completed October 15, 2020 Dedicated October 17th Together with community…
Visual Arts Month events for the remainder of the month!
Download coloring pages like above here Visual Arts Month events…
Visual Arts Month Events for your week
Pictured above: Matt Parker Billboard artist 2018 Visual Arts Month…
Visual Art Month events for the week 10/05-10/09
Print and color the picture above and share your artwork…
Through November 6th at the Offsite Gallery
6 Hampton Roads, Va participating artists: Kathy Mosier, John Tobin,…
Offsite Gallery exhibition through September 18
Abstract Paintings by Susan Tolbert Susan Tolbert was originally a…
New public art installed at Ocean View Elementary
Marc Archambault was selected to create five natural stone mosaics…
New opportunity to create art in Norfolk, VA
Create Asphalt Artwork in Norfolk, VA in the Five Points…
Public Art coloring pages to print
Find your favorite artwork to print: Pictured above: NEON District…
New letters installed at the Armed Forces Memorial
Two additional bronze letters representing service members who never returned…
Time Lapse video of OV Elementary mosaic in progress
Watch a video by Marc Archambault and the Asheville Hammerhead…
Bay Oaks Park committee virtual tour w/ Ride Art Studio of CA
In 2021 Norfolk Arts will install a kinetic sculpture in…
Virginia Humanities Grant opportunity for nonprofits Apply: April 20-30
Featured photo Groundswell Exhibition 2019 at Offsite Gallery, MacArthur Center…
New emergency grant for women artists over 40: Apply April 6 – 8th – $250,000 awarded
Featured artwork by Offsite Gallery artist Donna Drozda Anonymous Was…
Virtual look @ the 42 local artworks on display in our outdoor gallery in 5 Points
Featured image is by Governor’s School For The Arts, Norfolk,…
Sneak Peek at “The Care Takers”, a natural stone mosaic coming to OV Elementary in 2020
Marc Archambault of Hammerhead Stoneworks is making progress on “The…
Karen Rudd & Debra Burrell Discuss Norfolk Arts
Karen Rudd, Manager of Cultural Affairs and Arts & Humanities…
Sneak Peek: Norfolk International Airport artwork progress
Sneak Peek: Norfolk International Airport artwork progress~ Don Kennell was…
Ocean View Coastal VA Plein Air Partnership Match Project
Save the date: July 4th for a Dedication Celebration (tentative)…
City of Norfolk hires first artist mentor in 2019
The Norfolk Arts mentorship committee selected local artist Betsy DiJulio…
Eastern VA Medical School public art partnership project
The Eastern Virginia Medical School Public Art Planning Committee has…
An interview with Norfolk Arts Manager Karen Rudd @Offsite Gallery
Watch Norfolk Arts Manager Karen Rudd at the Offsite Gallery…
Norfolk Visual Arts Month Events for your weekend 24-25
Above: Natural stone mosaic at OV Elementary School by Marc…
Ribbon Cutting & Community Celebration Event 10/17, 1-3pm
THE MURAL IS COMPLETE! THANK YOU TO THE NEARLY 100…
Citizen Artist Norfolk (temporary project 2014)
Norfolk Arts awarded Nicole Harp and Knox Garvin a grant…
Bay Oaks Park (Public art by rideartstudio.com coming in 2021)
Pictured above: Bay Oaks public art committee meets virtually on…
SEE YOUR ARTWORK ON AN ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING BILLBOARD IN 2020
Norfolk Arts is partnering with Adams Outdoor Advertising in 2020….
Closing August 9th “Make Me Wanna Holler”
Stop by the Offsite Gallery temporarily located on the 7th…
New artwork installed at the Larchmont Library trailhead: 10/24/20
Watch a clip at the dedication 10/24/20 Listen to DeeDee…
Billboard “Flooded Pier on Wayne Creek” 2018
David Johnson “Flooded Pier on Wayne Creek” Photography
Billboard “Attucks Archival Ajents” 2018
“Attucks Archival Ajents” Digital Vector Drawing LISTEN Through the application…
Billboard “Art is Everywhere” 2018
LISTEN Acrylic on Canvas “My artwork focuses on dreams, courage,…
