April 17, 10-4pm, closing brunch with a community listening event hosted by Heard Productions
Norfolk’s first official arts district, NEON (New Energy of Norfolk), is home to long-time cultural institutions like the Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House as well as studio-based ventures like d’Art Center and the Rutter Family Art Foundation, all providing artists a place to make, create and show. Within a few short blocks you can see a muralist at work, take in an improv comedy performance at Push Comedy Theater, watch a live glass-working demonstration, shop for unique home goods, get a tattoo or dine out at an eclectic restaurant. Learn more at www.NEONNFK.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @neonnfk.
Awarding Judge: Mark Matel serves as the senior project manager with the City of Norfolk for Housing and Community Development. Matel has also served as the Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship Director; speaker for Reverberations 2018 The Roots and Relevance of Community Design; and received multiple design awards from Auburn and Hampton Universities.
The Neon District’s annual exhibition is juried by a group or rotating members of the district’s Public Art Committee:
Janelle Burchfield, Downtown Norfolk Council Events Chair
Richard Andre Love, Teens with a Purpose
Rachel McCall, Downtown Norfolk Council
Kathryn Murphy, Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
Jesse Neece, Commune NFK & Downtown Norfolk Council Gallery Assistant
Nancy Rogan, WHRO
Karen Rudd, Norfolk Arts